Ensuring authenticity of data focus of draft statistics law

THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS released a draft revision of the Statistics Law on Tuesday, soliciting public opinions. The draft stresses accountability for statistics fraud, in order to guarantee the accuracy of data and ensure the credibility of statistical work. The Beijing News comments:

Revision of the Statistics Law this time involves many aspects and articles. It is in accordance with the new situation, and the problems and challenges faced in acquiring accurate data, as well as the development tendency toward a new economy and new technology. The draft is conducive to improving China's statistical work, in order to provide more accurate, timely and efficient information for decision-making.

The core of statistical work and statistical data is its authenticity and accuracy, and that is why the draft seeks to eliminate fraudulent statistics.