Unnecessary documentation to be eliminated

Justice Minister Fu Zhenghua said on Friday that documents or certificates not required by law or regulation will be canceled by the end of 2018, a move seen as part of the nation's reform in governance.

The cancellation of unnecessary and redundant certification makes it more convenient for the public to access government services and increase people's sense of gain, Fu said at a news conference of the State Council Information Office.

The move also helps improve law-based governance and build a government that satisfies the demands of the people, said Fu, whose ministry has been ordered to strengthen inspections of the process and ensure the work is completed on schedule.