UPDATE (Feb. 2, 2026): The NPCSC announced on February 2 that it will hold its 20th session on an emergency basis on February 4.
The NPC Standing Committee (NPCSC) is seeking public comment on a draft revision to the Trademark Law [商标法] through February 9.
The 14th NPCSC will convene for its 21st session in late February. The Council of Chairpersons is expected to meet before the Lunar New Year holiday (which starts on February 15) to decide on the agenda and the dates of the session.
The NPCSC will primarily make preparations for the 2026 NPC session at its upcoming meeting, but may still review one or two of these bills:
- draft amendment to the Certified Public Accountants Law [注册会计师法];
- draft National Fire and Rescue Personnel Law [国家消防救援人员法];
- draft revision to the Prisons Law [监狱法];
- draft revision to the Enterprise Bankruptcy Law [企业破产法];
- draft Social Assistance Law [社会救助法]; and
- draft Healthcare Security Law [医疗保障法].