China should consider passing laws to better manage the staging of military parades. Aside from the National Day military parade, which remains the biggest one and is held every five or 10 years, other parades could be held for the Army Day, the Victory Day of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1937-45) and a few other days of international significance. The parades should include veterans to honor their service.

Liu Jian, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee and a major general

China should pass legislation or regulations on rare diseases. The country currently has not clearly defined what rare diseases are, not to mention related regulations. Legislation on rare diseases could help encourage research and development of medicines for those diseases.

Liu Gexin, a member of the CPPCC National Committee and chairman of pharmaceutical company Kelun Group

"It's time for a civil code in China. The code would guide social behavior and norms, and protect citizens' rights. It also includes social values, the spirit of the law and basic principles of modern society, which help promote fairness and order in commerce and a healthy social environment.

Sun Xianzhong, a deputy to China's 12th National People's Congress and a law professor at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences