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.

Are NPC deputies subject to supervision by the electoral units which elected them? Does an electoral unit have the power to recall deputies it elects?

Yes. All deputies to the National People's Congress are subject to supervision by the electoral units that elected them. Such electoral units have the right to recall deputies they elect.

How is the quota of PLA deputies to the NPC determined and allocated?

The number of deputies to be elected from the PLA to the National People's Congress is decided by the NPC Standing Committee.

Whose approval is the PLA Electoral Committee subject to?

The members of the PLA Electoral Committee are subject to the approval of the NPC Standing Committee. The members of the electoral committee at all other levels are subject to approval of the electoral committee at the next higher level.

How do the electoral units of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) elect deputies to people's congress?

The PLA elects its own deputies to the National People's Congress by a system of electoral servicemen congresses. These deputies are elected by the servicemen congresses from general PLA departments and units at the level of major military command as well as the General Office of the Central Military Commission.

How do Chinese citizens who reside abroad participate in the election?

Citizens of the People's Republic of China who reside abroad but are present during an election can participate providing they do so from their family home town or last Chinese domicile. This may take place at or below county level.

Among deputies to the National People's Congress and local people's congresses, there should be an appropriate number of women and returned overseas Chinese, shouldn't there?

Among the elected deputies to the people's congresses, at all levels, there should be an appropriate ratio of elected women deputies. This proportion should be raised gradually.

Who presides over the election of deputies to the national and local people's congress?

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress presides over the election of deputies to the NPC.

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 is the legislative process of the NPC Standing Committee?

The Meeting of the Chairmen may introduce a bill to the Standing Committee for deliberation during a current session.