Government streamlining

Why this is important

For those who want to start their own businesses, they might have to file an application 11 times before getting a license, CCTV reported. Do we need more reasons to demand government efficiency?

What to expect

The Party's political bureau adopted plans to streamline local governments at a meeting on Aug 27. Likely topics include restricting the government's intervention in the market economy.

Cracking down on corruption, which gained momentum this year, is regarded as the prelude to tougher measures that are likely to be part of political restructuring.