Full text of China's draft civil code to be unveiled soon

BEIJING, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- The full text of China's draft civil code will be published online to solicit public opinions after the upcoming bi-monthly session of the top legislature, according to a spokesperson Friday.

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) is scheduled to meet from Dec. 23 to 28 to deliberate various legal documents including the draft civil code.

According to work arrangements, the draft is also expected to be submitted to the annual session of the NPC next year for deliberation following a decision of the NPC Standing Committee, said Yue Zhongming, spokesperson of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the NPC Standing Committee.