BEING CLEAN, INNOVATIVE AND UNDER THE rule of law is what the Chinese government must try to become through its own reform, according to Premier Li Keqiang. Only in this way will the government improve its credibility and executive capability, Li said in his Government Work Report.

This is actually one of the toughest areas for reform, but when accomplished it will pave the way for reform in other areas and bring direct dividends to the country's overall development by cutting unnecessary government spending and raising its efficiency.

Governing under the rule of law requires all government departments to make their work plans in accordance with the law and do everything in the same way.