Police practices to be standardized

"For example, some police officers don't show their identity card while performing their duties ... which is against regulations," Zhao said.

The lawyer said the message sent by Friday's meeting is very encouraging, but further measures are needed.

Yang suggested that every law enforcement procedure be recorded so that police behavior can be put under public supervision.

"Police must shoulder more responsibilities and learn how to get along with the people," he added.

Reform to speed up

At Friday's meeting, leaders also called for speeding up supply-side economic reform, which aims to trim excess capacity and use resources more efficiently. In addition to further opening-up, efforts will particularly target sectors like State-owned enterprises, taxation and finance and the pricing system.

Cui Jia contributed to this story.

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