Li Qiang Presides Over State Council Executive Meeting

Studies Work Related to Deepening the Implementation of “Dual Focus” Construction

Deploys Measures to Enhance Supply-Demand Compatibility of Consumer Goods and Further Promote Consumption

Listens to Report on Implementing the Spirit of the National Education Conference and Accelerating the Building of a Strong Education System

Discusses “Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China (Revised Draft)”

Reviews and Passes “Funeral and Interment Management Regulations (Revised Draft)”

The State Council Executive Meeting was held to study work related to deepening the implementation of “dual focus” construction, deploy measures to enhance the supply-demand compatibility of consumer goods and further promote consumption, listen to a report on implementing the spirit of the National Education Conference and accelerating the building of a strong education system, discuss the “Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China (Revised Draft)”, and review and pass the “Funeral and Interment Management Regulations (Revised Draft)”.

The meeting pointed out that “dual focus” construction should be planned and advanced within the overall context of the 15th Five-Year Plan, firmly grasping strategic, forward-looking, and overarching requirements. Departmental coordination should be strengthened, with attention paid to integrating both software and hardware, to promote the deep implementation of major national strategies and the steady enhancement of security capabilities in key areas. Project review should be optimized, with greater emphasis on the input of innovative factors and intangible asset investment, to foster the development of new quality productive forces. The project coordination and advancement mechanism should be improved, with strict engineering quality and safety management, while simultaneously handling asset management and subsequent operation and maintenance. The pace of project construction and fund allocation should be reasonably arranged, the matching of projects and funds strengthened, and efforts made to actively leverage ultra-long-term loans, policy-based finance, and other funds, guiding more private capital participation to amplify the effects of “dual focus” construction.

The meeting noted that enhancing supply-demand compatibility is an effective measure to further unleash consumption potential and smooth economic circulation. Industrial upgrading should be led by consumption upgrading, with high-quality supply better meeting diverse needs to achieve a higher-level dynamic balance between supply and demand. The innovative application of new technologies and models should be accelerated, the integration and enabling role of artificial intelligence strengthened, focusing on key industries and sectors to develop new products and value-added services, and continuously expanding new consumption increments. Active support should be given to enterprises to expand the supply of distinctive, high-quality consumer goods, accelerating the update and upgrade of safety, performance, and green standards, and improving the certification system. Demand from different population groups should be precisely matched around segmented markets, developing a number of flexible manufacturing factories to promote efficient production responses to personalized consumer needs. New consumption scenarios and formats should be cultivated, consumption finance products and services enriched, and a favorable consumption environment fostered.

The meeting stated that over the past year, various regions and departments have earnestly implemented the spirit of the National Education Conference, effectively advancing the implementation of various tasks, and making solid strides in building a strong education system. Efforts should continue persistently, establishing and improving a coordination mechanism for the integrated advancement of education, science and technology, and talent. Centered on the needs of technological innovation, industrial development, and national strategy, more innovative talents urgently needed by the country should be cultivated. Efforts should focus on resolving prominent issues of public concern in the education sector, adapting to changes in the school-age population, coordinating the promotion of equity, improvement of quality, and optimization of layout, and continuously increasing the supply of high-quality educational resources.

The meeting discussed and passed in principle the “Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China (Revised Draft)”, deciding to submit the draft to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress for deliberation. The meeting pointed out that trademark management and protection should be strengthened according to law, fully leveraging trademarks’ role in promoting economic and social development.

The meeting reviewed and passed the “Funeral and Interment Management Regulations (Revised Draft)”.

The meeting also studied other matters.

State Council

The State Council is the chief administrative authority of the People’s Republic of China, functioning as its cabinet and executive body. It was established by the 1954 Constitution, succeeding the former Government Administration Council, and is responsible for implementing the laws and policies set by the National People’s Congress. Led by the Premier, it oversees all ministries and commissions, managing the day-to-day governance of the country.

National Education Conference

The National Education Conference was a landmark meeting held in 1958 in Beijing, China, which established the foundational principles for the country’s modern socialist education system. It emphasized the integration of education with proletarian politics and productive labor, shaping academic and ideological training for decades. The policies formulated at this conference had a profound and lasting impact on the structure and goals of Chinese education.

Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China

The Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China is the primary legal framework governing trademark registration, protection, and enforcement in China. First enacted in 1982 and significantly revised multiple times to align with international standards, it was notably updated to combat bad-faith registrations and strengthen penalties for infringement. This law plays a crucial role in protecting intellectual property rights within China’s market economy.

Funeral and Interment Management Regulations

The “Funeral and Interment Management Regulations” are not a specific place or cultural site, but rather a set of administrative rules in China. They were established to standardize and modernize funeral practices, reflecting a historical shift from traditional burial customs to promoting cremation and land conservation. These regulations govern the operation of cemeteries, funeral services, and interment procedures across the country.

15th Five-Year Plan

The “15th Five-Year Plan” is not a physical place or cultural site, but a strategic national development blueprint for the People’s Republic of China. It refers to the economic and social development guidelines set for the period from 2026 to 2030, continuing a series of such plans that began in 1953. Its history is part of China’s long-term state planning system, which aims to guide the country’s growth, modernization, and policy priorities over five-year intervals.