NPC initiates law to protect national parks

First of its kind draft mandates planning, management and conservation efforts

In advancing the construction of national parks, China aims to balance protection of the parks and their development, according to a draft law submitted for review.

The proposed Law on National Parks was presented during the 11th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress on Tuesday, marking the first legislation at the national level for the parks.

During his presentation to the Standing Committee, Guan Zhiou, head of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, noted that China is constructing the world's largest national park system.