New media outlets to improve govt services

System to be built by 2022 will offer public more information and convenience

A system of government-run new media outlets, led by those operated by the central government's gov.cn website, should be built by 2022 to offer punctual information disclosure, policy responses and services for the public, according to a recent notice.

The document, disclosed on Dec 27 by the State Council, China's Cabinet, aims to achieve healthy long-term development of government-operated new media accounts across the country, which experts said is expected to facilitate people's dealings with government and help transform governmental functions.