China’s parliament approves State Council institutional reform plan – state media

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BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s parliament on Friday approved a plan to re-organise institutions under the State Council, or cabinet, according to state media.

Earlier this week, China unveiled a plan for a sweeping reform of central government institutions, including the formation of a financial regulatory body and national data bureau and a revamp of its science and technology ministry.

(Reporting by Ryan Woo; Editing by Himani Sarkar)