Zhang Rongshun, vice-chairman of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, takes questions on the draft general provisions of civil law and legislation of the NPC at a press conference for the fifth session of the 12th NPC in Beijing, capital of China, March 9, 2017. (Xinhua/Li Xin)
Upholding China's Constitution and bearing allegiance to the country are "the most fundamental requirements" for lawmakers, a legislative official said Thursday.
"Can we imagine parliamentary members or civil servants in any country do not uphold the constitution of their country, or bear no allegiance to their country?" said Zhang Rongshun, vice chairman of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.(Special coverage)
Zhang made the remarks at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual NPC session, while responding to a question on the draft methods for electing NPC deputies from Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions.
