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BEIJING

Reforms planned for youth league

A reform plan for the Communist Youth League of China has been released by the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. It streamlines the league's leadership and encourages more young people at the grassroots level to join, Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday. The reform also requires innovations in the league's activities and team structures at the local level, such as expanding volunteerism and social work.