China's top legislature plans to discuss 68 bills in the next five years, 11 of which are related to environmental issues, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) announced a five-year legislation plan on Wednesday.

A total of 47 bills are set to be discussed, including 33 draft amendments and 14 new laws, according to the plan. There are also 21 bills being drafted that will be submitted for discussion when ready, the document said.

The bills on environmental issues include draft amendments to land management, environmental protection, air pollution and water pollution as well as draft laws on soil pollution and safety of nuclear facilities.