The State Council released a circular elaborating on its legislative work plan for 2021.

The circular urged departments to arrange legislative work items in a scientific and rational manner based on the goals and tasks for economic and social development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period.

According to the document, efforts should be made to improve legislative systems and mechanisms and promote high-quality development through good laws and governance.

The implementation of the legislative work plan must be ensured, the circular stressed.

A total of 18 draft laws are proposed for deliberations by the National People's Congress Standing Committee, concerning areas such as food security, value added tax and consumption tax.

In addition, 28 administrative regulations will be formulated and amended, such as those on strengthening supervision and management of wholesale markets for agricultural products, rare earth protection and administration of registration of market entities.

Additionally, other legislative projects regarding national defense, military reform, transformation of government functions, administrative reform, separation of operating permits and business licenses and optimization of the business environment will also be covered by the annual work plan.