The 13th National People's Congress is underway. And proposed revisions to the Constitution are being discussed. Our China Correspondent Yao Chin asked deputies what they thought of the proposals.

Now that the first session of the 13th National People's Congress is in session, it faces the important task of revising part of China's Constitution.

YAO CHIN GREAT HALL OF THE PEOPLE, BEIJING "This follows constitutional amendments that were proposed by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China just over a week ago."

There are 21 amendments in total, and each one can only be passed if more than two thirds of the deputies vote for it. So here, on the opening day of the NPC session, I asked the deputies whether or not they were in favour of the revisions.

LIN LONGAN NPC DEPUTY FROM HONG KONG SAR "I think this constitutional amendment is better for the governance of China. The development of China is closely connected with the development of the CPC. There are no term limits placed on the positions of General Secretary of the CPC and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, and after the constitutional amendment, this will be so for the President of China. So there will be a consistency within the three positions. So it's better for the governance of China. The executive will exert its power more efficiently. So policies will be carried out more effectively."

LU YUSHENG NPC DEPUTY FROM FUJIAN "They give greater legislative authority to local government. This will help with local economic development. I think this is a very good change, the Central government is helping local government to strengthen law-making and law enforcement, and this will help local development."

ZOU ZHENQIU NPC DEPUTY FROM TAIWAN REGION "The founding of supervisory committees will strengthen anti-corruption campaigns. It will help the Government to be more honest in performing its official duties. I think it's a very good move. It will help maintain the integrity of our government officials."

YAO CHIN GREAT HALL OF THE PEOPLE, BEIJING "So far, China's current constitution has been amended four times since 1982, when it was adopted. The last amendment in 2004, enshrined the protection of human rights into Chinese law."

President Xi said back in December, that only by constantly adapting to new situations can the Constitution have lasting vitality, and his words were repeated by the NPC Spokesman on Sunday.

Now, said the spokesman, the proposed amendments will follow due process. And we will bring you more on whether the amendments are approved over the coming days. Yao Chin, CGTN, Beijing.