Guidelines show continued progress

Transparency, consistency at the forefront as regulations and drafts build on foundation of success

The State Council's plan for setting up regulations and submitting them for legislation this year has reflected China's progress in reform and opening up as well as its progress on policy transparency and consistency, experts said.

On March 14, the general office of the State Council, China's Cabinet, unveiled the State Council's list of setting up guidelines and regulations in different areas in 2018, as well as the list of drafts that will be submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for legislation.