This undated photo shows Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

BEIJING - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has signed a State Council decree announcing the issuance of a set of rules on government inspections.

The rules will take effect starting from Feb. 1, 2021, according to the decree.

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Government inspections aim to supervise the implementation of major decisions and plans of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, and check the completion of major tasks assigned by governments at higher and corresponding levels, according to the rules.

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The rules also make comprehensive stipulations regarding the responsibilities of parties involved in inspections, as well as the procedures and methods of inspection.