NPC FAQs
How is the number of deputies to local people's congresses, at various levels, defined?
The number of deputies to the local people's congresses, at various levels, is determined in accordance with the following provisions.
What is the nature of the NPC?
The People's Congress system is China's fundamental political system. The Constitution stipulates that all power in the People's Republic of China belongs to the people and the organs through which the people exercise state power are the National People's Congress and the local people's congresses. They are established through democratic elections.
What are the functions and powers of the National People's Congress?
The Constitution stipulates that the NPC is the highest organ of state power. It undertakes functions and exercises powers as follows.
What role does the People's Congress system play in the life of the people of China?
The People's Congress system exists to exercise state power on behalf of the people. Its role in the life of the people of China may be outlined as follows.
+ MoreHighlights of the Sessions
- Fiscal, tax, financial reforms high on agenda
- Premier Li calls for new progress in mainland-Taiwan ties
- China, U.S. should expand common interests: Premier Li
- China to better handle relations between govt, market
- Premier: GDP target flexible, stresses employment
- Deputies eye national anti-terrorism law
