Survey highlights lack of supervisory skills in some govt departments

Government entities need to strengthen their ability to supervise the market as administrative approval responsibilities are trimmed back, according to a survey commissioned by the general office of the State Council.

In June, a team from the Chinese Academy of Governance launched the survey to assess the central government's ongoing efforts to streamline administrative approval procedures.

Team members visited 20 ministerial-level government departments and more than 30 cities and counties in 11 provinces and municipalities, and they interviewed many people, including government officials and company leaders.