China's revised National Defense Mobilization Law, with 14 chapters and 82 articles, takes effect
6 October 2026
The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress approved the revised National Defense Mobilization Law at its 24th session in August 2026.
It took effect on 1 October 2026.
The law has 14 chapters and 82 articles.
It is the first update since the original law was adopted in February 2010.
It defines national defense mobilization as State activities ensuring a rapid transition between peacetime and wartime.
It calls for promoting advanced technologies in national defense mobilization.
Structure:
14 chapters and 82 articles
Effective date:
1 October 2026
Original law adopted:
February 2010
Why it matters for exams: China's legislative organs and defence laws feature in polity-comparison and security questions.
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NPCSC Standing Committee of the National People's Congress — The permanent body of China's top legislature that passes laws between full sessions.