Nation's interests safeguarded

In addition, a series of laws concerning military issues were also made and revised, which helped to strengthen the rule of law in national defense and military development, it said.

It noted that deputies to the 13th NPC had an enhanced awareness of performing their duties during their five-year term, adding that they better played their role as an important bridge and channel through which the Party and State stay in touch with the people.

While helping deputies to improve the ability to perform their duties, the 13th NPC Standing Committee also enhanced its capacity to handle deputies' suggestions and increased its communication with national legislators, according to the report.

It added that it is a must to fully leverage the role of the people's congress system as a crucial institutional vehicle to advance whole-process people's democracy to ensure that the people's voice can be heard in every stage of the work of the Party and State, from decision-making and execution to overseeing implementation.