Beijing: China adopted a revision to the law on civil unmanned aircraft for regulation purposes, as reported by state news agency Xinhua. The revised law was passed during the Standing Committee of the country's top legislative body, which concluded its 19th session in Beijing. It is set to become effective from July 1, 2026.

According to Anadolu Agency, the revised law mandates that entities involved in the design, production, import, maintenance, and operation of civil unmanned aerial vehicles must apply to authorities for airworthiness certification under national regulations, unless an exemption is granted. Additionally, the law prohibits the use of laser devices that could interfere with visual navigation aids at airports and outlines specific prohibited acts that may disrupt the airport electromagnetic environment.

Lawmakers also passed laws related to the safety management of hazardous chemicals, revisions to the Fisheries Law, the Law on the Standard Spoken and Written Chinese Language, and the Foreign Trade Law. The revisions to the trade law include measures to strengthen intellectual property protection in the foreign trade sector and enhance China's legal framework and countermeasures in the international trade arena.

President Xi Jinping signed six presidential orders to promulgate the newly adopted laws. Furthermore, it was reported that drafts on environmental code, promoting ethnic unity and progress, and national development planning will be submitted for further deliberation at the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.