China-Minister Interviews/Legislation/2026
Beijing, China - March 12, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Minister of Justice He Rong speaking in interview
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) He Rong, Minister of Justice:
"Firstly, we will improve the business environment by formulating regulations for building a unified national market. Efforts will be made to address issues of concern, such as local protection, the imposition of improper market access restrictions, and rat-race competition."
3. Interview in progress
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) He Rong, Minister of Justice (partially overlaid with shot 5):
"Secondly, we will promote sci-tech innovation. Artificial intelligence has become a 'buzzword' at this year's two sessions. This year, we will accelerate research on legislation in fields such as artificial intelligence and the law-altitude economy, revise the Road Traffic Safety Law and formulate regulations on airspace management."
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5. Reporters, camera crew
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6. Various of reporters, camera crew; interview in progress
7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) He Rong, Minister of Justice (starting with shot 6/partially overlaid with shot 8):
"Thirdly, legislation will place greater emphasis on safeguarding people's livelihoods and promoting common prosperity, aiming to meet the public's growing demand for better legal protections in areas such as food, housing, clothing, and transportation. This year, administrative regulations will be formulated and implemented concerning water supply, pharmaceutical administration, road transport management, and housing safety."
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8. Interview in progress
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9. Various of reporters; interview in progress
10. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) He Rong, Minister of Justice (ending with shot 11):
"Fourthly, we will strengthen services to advance high-level opening-up. We will advance the formulation of laws and regulations related to trade, investment, and customs clearance facilitation."
11. Various of reporters
FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
12. Various of humanoid robots working on production line
13. Aerial shots of buildings, cityscape, traffic
FILE: Hainan Province, south China - December 2025(CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
14. Aerial shots of cityscape, port scenes
China will formulate more effective laws and regulations in 2026, covering key areas, emerging fields, and foreign-related domains, Minister of Justice He Rong said in an interview in Beijing on Thursday.
Legislative efforts will focus on four fronts this year to ensure that the rule of law aligns more effectively with reform, development, and stability, while better upholding social fairness and justice, the minister said after the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature.
"Firstly, we will improve the business environment by formulating regulations for building a unified national market. Efforts will be made to address issues of concern, such as local protection, the imposition of improper market access restrictions, and rat-race competition," said the minister.
"Secondly, we will promote sci-tech innovation. Artificial intelligence has become a 'buzzword' at this year's two sessions. In 2026, we will accelerate research on legislation in fields such as artificial intelligence and the law-altitude economy, revise the Road Traffic Safety Law and formulate regulations on airspace management," He said.
"Thirdly, legislation will place greater emphasis on safeguarding people's livelihood and promoting common prosperity, aiming to meet the public's growing demand for better legal protections in areas such as food, housing, clothing, and transportation. This year, administrative regulations will be formulated and implemented concerning water supply, pharmaceutical administration, road transport management, and housing safety," the minister said.
"Fourthly, we will strengthen services to advance high-level opening-up. We will advance the formulation of laws and regulations related to trade, investment, and customs clearance facilitation," the minister said.
The "two sessions," or the annual sessions of the NPC, and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the top political advisory body, concluded on Thursday and Wednesday, respectively.
China-Minister Interviews/Legislation/2026
Dateline : March 12, 2026/File
Location : China
Duration : 2'33
Beijing, China - March 12, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Minister of Justice He Rong speaking in interview
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) He Rong, Minister of Justice:
"Firstly, we will improve the business environment by formulating regulations for building a unified national market. Efforts will be made to address issues of concern, such as local protection, the imposition of improper market access restrictions, and rat-race competition."
3. Interview in progress
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) He Rong, Minister of Justice (partially overlaid with shot 5):
"Secondly, we will promote sci-tech innovation. Artificial intelligence has become a 'buzzword' at this year's two sessions. This year, we will accelerate research on legislation in fields such as artificial intelligence and the law-altitude economy, revise the Road Traffic Safety Law and formulate regulations on airspace management."
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
5. Reporters, camera crew
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
6. Various of reporters, camera crew; interview in progress
7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) He Rong, Minister of Justice (starting with shot 6/partially overlaid with shot 8):
"Thirdly, legislation will place greater emphasis on safeguarding people's livelihoods and promoting common prosperity, aiming to meet the public's growing demand for better legal protections in areas such as food, housing, clothing, and transportation. This year, administrative regulations will be formulated and implemented concerning water supply, pharmaceutical administration, road transport management, and housing safety."
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
8. Interview in progress
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9. Various of reporters; interview in progress
10. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) He Rong, Minister of Justice (ending with shot 11):
"Fourthly, we will strengthen services to advance high-level opening-up. We will advance the formulation of laws and regulations related to trade, investment, and customs clearance facilitation."
11. Various of reporters
FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
12. Various of humanoid robots working on production line
13. Aerial shots of buildings, cityscape, traffic
FILE: Hainan Province, south China - December 2025(CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
14. Aerial shots of cityscape, port scenes
China will formulate more effective laws and regulations in 2026, covering key areas, emerging fields, and foreign-related domains, Minister of Justice He Rong said in an interview in Beijing on Thursday.
Legislative efforts will focus on four fronts this year to ensure that the rule of law aligns more effectively with reform, development, and stability, while better upholding social fairness and justice, the minister said after the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature.
"Firstly, we will improve the business environment by formulating regulations for building a unified national market. Efforts will be made to address issues of concern, such as local protection, the imposition of improper market access restrictions, and rat-race competition," said the minister.
"Secondly, we will promote sci-tech innovation. Artificial intelligence has become a 'buzzword' at this year's two sessions. In 2026, we will accelerate research on legislation in fields such as artificial intelligence and the law-altitude economy, revise the Road Traffic Safety Law and formulate regulations on airspace management," He said.
"Thirdly, legislation will place greater emphasis on safeguarding people's livelihood and promoting common prosperity, aiming to meet the public's growing demand for better legal protections in areas such as food, housing, clothing, and transportation. This year, administrative regulations will be formulated and implemented concerning water supply, pharmaceutical administration, road transport management, and housing safety," the minister said.
"Fourthly, we will strengthen services to advance high-level opening-up. We will advance the formulation of laws and regulations related to trade, investment, and customs clearance facilitation," the minister said.
The "two sessions," or the annual sessions of the NPC, and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the top political advisory body, concluded on Thursday and Wednesday, respectively.
ID : 8469960
Published : 2026-03-12 17:27
Last Modified : 2026-03-12 21:14:07
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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