Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday chaired an executive meeting of the State Council of the People\u2019s Republic of China, focusing on economic policy, environmental regulation, and legislative preparation ahead of China\u2019s annual parliamentary sessions.<\/p>\n
The meeting heard reports on how suggestions submitted by National People\u2019s Congress (NPC) deputies and proposals from members of the Chinese People\u2019s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) were handled in 2025. With the 2026 annual sessions of the NPC and CPPCC approaching in March, the meeting stressed the importance of actively listening to and adopting lawmakers\u2019 and political advisers\u2019 views, and ensuring high-quality handling of their submissions this year.<\/p>\n
The State Council meeting also examined policy measures aimed at promoting effective investment, identifying it as a key tool for stabilising economic growth and strengthening development momentum. Officials noted that, amid domestic and external uncertainties, policy innovation and further refinement are required to improve the efficiency and quality of investment, rather than relying solely on expansion in scale.<\/p>\n
This discussion aligns with broader government efforts to support steady growth while advancing structural reform and high-quality development, a central theme of China\u2019s current economic policy framework.<\/p>\n
Environmental governance was another major item on the agenda. The meeting made arrangements to revise ambient air quality standards, introducing more stringent requirements for annual average PM2.5 concentration targets. The executive meeting called for sustained efforts to improve pollution control effectiveness and safeguard environmental gains, underscoring the government\u2019s commitment to improving air quality and protecting what officials often describe as China\u2019s \u201cblue skies\u201d.<\/p>\n
The revision process is expected to involve coordination among environmental, industrial and local authorities to ensure effective implementation.<\/p>\n
The meeting also discussed a draft revision to China\u2019s bidding law, a key piece of legislation governing public procurement and project tendering. The draft was adopted in principle, and the State Council decided to submit it to the Standing Committee of the National People\u2019s Congress for further deliberation.<\/p>\n
Legal experts note that revisions to the bidding law are likely aimed at improving transparency, fairness and efficiency in public tenders, while addressing emerging challenges in market regulation.<\/p>\n
Analysts view the executive meeting as indicative of the State Council\u2019s near-term priorities: maintaining economic stability, strengthening environmental standards, and refining the legal framework ahead of the legislative calendar. By linking policy review with responsiveness to lawmakers\u2019 proposals, the government is signalling an effort to improve governance quality and policy execution as China enters a new phase of economic and social development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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