Interpreting China's legislative agenda

As China's political sessions continue, attention has turned to the annual work reports from the country's top legal bodies, outlining priorities for judicial reform and the development of the rule of law. Meanwhile, lawmakers are reviewing several pieces of legislation, including draft laws on environmental protection, national development planning and the promotion of ethnic unity and progress. What do these latest work reports tell us about the evolution of China's legal system? What do the new legislative proposals aim to achieve?