The following is an incomprehensive list of the statutes of the People's Republic of China, classified and ordered according to its Ministry of Justice. The laws in each sections are listed in chronological order of the year they were passed.
Constitution and related laws
Constitution
PassedLawsVoting results(Yea / Nay / Abstain)Amendment(s)Constitution1988, 1993, 1999, 2004, 2018
Constitution-related laws
LawsPassedVoting results(Yea / Nay / Abstain)Amendment(s)Organic Law of the People's Procuratorates1983, 1986, 2018Organic Law of the People's Courts1983, 1986, 2006, 2018Organization Law for Local People's Congresses at All Levels and Local People's Governments at All Levels1982, 1986, 1995, 2004, 2015, 2022Election Law for the National People's Congress and Local People's Congresses at All Levels1982, 1986, 1995, 2004, 2010, 2015, 2020Nationality LawMeasures for the Election of Deputies from the Chinese People's Liberation Army to the National People's Congress and the Local People's Congresses at and above the County Level1996, 2012, 2021Organic Law of the State Council2024Organic Law of the National People's Congress2021Several Provisions on the Direct Election of Deputies to People's Congresses Below the County Level5 March 1983Law on Regional National Autonomy2001Regulations Concerning Diplomatic Privileges and ImmunitiesDecision on the Establishment of Maritime Courts in Coastal Port Cities14 November 1984Regulations on Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities5 September 1986Rules of Procedure of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress2009Provisions on Awarding the Chinese People's Liberation Army Medal of Merit to Retired Military Cadres1 July 1988Rules of Procedure for the National People's Congress2021Law on Assemblies, Processions and Demonstrations2009, 2022Organic Law of the Urban Residents Committee2018Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionLaw on the National Flag2009, 2020Regulations Concerning Consular Privileges and ImmunitiesLaw on the Procedure of the Conclusion of TreatiesLaw on the National Emblem2 March 19912009, 2020Law on the Territorial Sea and the Contiguous ZoneLaw on Deputies to the National People's Congress and Local People's Congresses at All Levels2009, 2010, 2015Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative RegionState Compensation Law2010, 2012Public Procurators Law2001, 2017, 2019Judges Law2001, 2017, 2019Martial LawLawyers Law2001, 2007, 2012, 2019Law on Garrisoning the Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionNational Defense Law14 March 19972009, 2020Law on the Exclusive Economic Zone and the Continental ShelfOrganic Law of the Villagers' Committees2010, 2018Law on Garrisoning the Macao Special Administrative RegionLegislation Law2015, 2023Anti-Secession Law2896 / 0 / 2Law on Immunity of the Property of Foreign Central Banks from Compulsory Judicial MeasuresLaw on the Supervision of Standing Committees of People's Congresses at Various Levels155 / 1 / 52024National Security Law154 / 0 / 1Law on National Medals and National Honorary Titles157 / 0 / 2National Anthem Law146 / 0 / 1Supervision Law2914 / 28 / 182024People's Jury Law27 April 2018Heroes and Martyrs Protection Law27 April 2018Law on Governmental Sanctions for Public Employees20 June 2020Law on Safeguarding National Security in Hong Kong30 June 2020Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law10 June 2021Ombudsman Law20 August 2021Land Boundary Law23 October 2021Foreign Relations Law28 June 2023Foreign State Immunity Law1 September 2023Patriotic Education Law24 June 2023Law on Legal Publicity and Education12 September 2025
Criminal laws
LawsPassedVoting results(Yea / Nay / Abstain)Amendment(s)Criminal Law1997, 1999, 2001(1), 2001(2), 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2023Decision of the NPCSC on Punishing Crimes of Fraudulent Purchase of Foreign Exchange, Foreign Exchange Evasion and Illegal Foreign Exchange Trading29 December 1998Counterespionage Law156 / 0 / 12023Anti-Organized Crime Law24 December 2021Anti-Telecom Network Fraud Law2 September 2022
Civil and commercial laws
LawsPassedVoting results(Yea / Nay / Abstain)Amendment(s)Marriage Law2001Law of SuccessionLaw of Industrial Enterprises Owned by the Whole People2009Copyright Law2001, 2010Adoption Law1998Maritime LawCompany Law1999, 2004, 2005, 2013, 2018Law on Commercial Banks2003, 2015Negotiable Instruments Law2004Insurance Law2002, 2009, 2014, 2015The Guarantee LawAuction Law2004, 2015Partnership Enterprise Law2006Securities Law2004, 2005, 2013, 2014, 2019Contract LawThe Bidding Law2017Law on Individual Proprietorship EnterprisesTrust LawLaw on the Promotion of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises2017Law on Rural Land Contracting2009, 2018Electronic Signature Law2015, 2019Law on Farmers' Professional Cooperatives143 / 1 / 12017Enterprise Bankruptcy LawProperty Law2799 / 52 / 312017Tort Law139 / 10 / 152017Law on Choice of Law for Foreign-related Civil RelationshipsGeneral Provisions of the Civil Law2782 / 30 / 21E-Commerce Law167 / 1 / 3
Administrative laws
LawsPassedVoting results(Yea / Nay / Abstain)Amendment(s)Regulations on Household RegistrationRegulations on Academic Degrees2004Marine Environment Protection Law1999, 2013, 2016, 2017Cultural Relics Protection Law1991, 2002, 2007, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2024Maritime Traffic Safety Law2016, 2021Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law1996, 2008, 2017Military Service Law1998, 2009, 2011, 2021Pharmaceutical Administration Law2001, 2013, 2015, 2019Compulsory Education Law2006, 2015, 2018Land Administration Law1988, 1998, 2004, 2019Frontier Health and Quarantine Law1986, 2007, 2009, 2018, 2024Customs Law2000, 2013(1), 2013(2), 2016, 2017, 2021Atmospheric Pollution Prevention and Control Law1995, 2000, 2015, 2018Regulations of the Military Ranks of Officers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army1994Archives Law1996, 2016Law on Guarding State Secrets2010, 2024Regulations on the Military Service of Officers in Active Service1994, 2000Wildlife Protection Law8 November 19882004, 2009, 2016, 2018, 2022Law on Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases2004, 2013Marine Environment Protection Law2014Law on the Protection of Military Installations2009, 2014, 2021Regulations on the Police Ranks of the People's Police2009Surveying and Mapping Law2002, 2017Law on Scientific and Technological Progress2007, 2021Teachers Law2009Urban Real Estate Administration Law2007, 2009, 2019Law on Maternal and Infant Health Care2009, 2017Prison Law2012People's Police Law2012Education Law2009, 2015, 2021Reserve Officers Law2010Law on Physical Culture and Sports2009, 2016, 2022Law on the Prevention and Control of Environment Pollution Caused by Solid Wastes2004, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2020Law on Administrative Penalty2009, 2017, 2021Law on Promoting the Transformation of Scientific and Technological Achievements2015Vocation Education LawGun Control Law2009, 2015Civil Air Defense Law2009Law on Prevention and Control of Pollution from Environmental Noise2018Construction Law2011, 2019Law on Protecting Against and Mitigating Earthquake Disasters2008Law on Blood donationFire Protection Law2008, 2019, 2021Law on Practicing Doctors2009Higher Education Law2015, 2018Administrative Reconsideration Law2009, 2017, 2023Meteorology Law2009, 2014, 2016Law on the Standard Spoken and Written Chinese LanguageNational Defense Education Law2018, 2024Law on Desert Prevention and Transformation2018Law on Population and Family Planning2015, 2021Law on Promulgation of Science and TechnologyLaw on Environmental Impact Assessment2016, 2018Non-state Education Promotion Law2013, 2016, 2018Regulations on Customs TitlesLaw on Resident Identity Cards2011Law on Prevention and Control of Radioactive PollutionAdministrative License Law2019Road Traffic Safety Law2007, 2011, 2021Civil Servant Law2017, 2018Notary Law2015, 2017Law on Penalties for Administration of Public Security2012, 2025Public Security Administration Punishments LawEmergency Response Law152 / 0 / 02024Urban and Rural Planning Law2015, 2019Narcotics Control LawFood Safety Law158 / 3 / 42015, 2018, 2021Law on the People's Armed Police Force153 / 1 / 12020Law on Diplomatic Personnel Stationed Abroad140 / 1 / 2Island Protection Law155 / 0 / 9National Defense Mobilization Law157 / 1 / 1Intangible Cultural Heritage Law155 / 2 / 0Administrative Compulsion Law145 / 1 / 7Exit-Entry Administration LawMental Health Law2018Counterterrorism Law158 / 1 / 02018Film Industry Promotion Law146 / 1 / 8Law of Traditional Chinese Medicine144 / 3 / 3Public Cultural Service Guarantee Law148 / 0 / 2National Intelligence Law2018Nuclear Safety Law145 / 0 / 2Law on Public Libraries145 / 2 / 22018Law on the Protection of Heroes and Martyrs170 / 0 / 0Soil Pollution Prevention and Control Law171 / 0 / 0Law on International Criminal Judicial Assistance171 / 0 / 1Regulation on Fire and Rescue Ranks167 / 1 / 4Vaccine Administration Law170 / 0 / 1Cryptography LawLaw on the Promotion of Basic Medical and Health Care164 / 0 / 4Community Correction Law168 / 0 / 0Biosafety Law17 October 20202024Coast Guard Law22 January 2021Anti-Food Waste Law29 April 2021Military Status and Rights Protection Act10 June 2021Physicians Law20 August 2021Noise Pollution Prevention and Control Act24 December 2021Decision on the Rank System for Active-Duty Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army28 February 2022Reservists Act30 December 2022Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Ecological Protection Law26 April 2023Degree Law26 April 2024Preschool Education Act8 November 2024Emergency Response Law12 September 2025
Economic laws