CCTV reporter Wu Wei reported on the spot: This morning, the 16th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress opened in Beijing. The draft decision on the comprehensive prohibition of illegal wildlife trade, the eradication of wild habits of overeating wildlife, and the effective protection of the lives and health of the people, and the draft decision on the postponement of the third meeting of the Thirteenth National People's Congress, are submitted to the meeting for consideration.
The 16th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress started at 9 am today. Entrusted by the chairperson's meeting, Shen Chunyao, director of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, first explained the draft decision on the comprehensive prohibition of illegal wildlife trade, the abolition of wild habits of overeating wildlife, and the effective protection of the lives and health of the people.
Subsequently, commissioned by the chairperson's meeting, Shen Chunyao also explained the draft decision on the postponement of the third meeting of the 13th National People's Congress.
This morning's plenary session will be followed by a group review. In the afternoon, a chairperson meeting will be held and group discussions will continue. At 4 pm, the 16th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress will hold a closing meeting to vote on the draft decision and related matters to be submitted for voting.