China revises law on standard spoken, written Chinese language-Xinhua

China revises law on standard spoken, written Chinese language

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2025-12-27 10:56:45

BEIJING, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- China on Saturday adopted a revised Law on the Standard Spoken and Written Chinese Language, specifying that the third week of September each year shall be designated as the publicity week for the promotion and popularization of the standard spoken and written Chinese language.

The revised law, passed at a session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.