Chinese Premier Li Qiang chaired a high-stakes State Council executive meeting this week, focusing on turbocharging the platform economy and tightening safety protocols for hazardous chemicals . The moves aim to balance innovation with public security in a rapidly evolving digital era.
Highlighting the platform economy’s role in job creation and economic growth, officials pledged to strengthen industrial internet systems and empower consumer platforms to tap new markets . Cross-border data flows will be guided by 'law-based and orderly' frameworks, while fair competition and standardized operations are prioritized to protect workers and consumers.
In a major safety overhaul, the meeting greenlit a draft law targeting hazardous chemical risks. The plan emphasizes strict monitoring of production, storage, and transportation, alongside upgrading outdated facilities . Premier Li stressed the need to 'root out hidden hazards' to prevent accidents—a nod to public concerns over industrial safety.
The State Council also approved revisions to 21 regulations, including medical device supervision , and scrapped four outdated rules. Analysts say these reforms could streamline tech innovation while keeping safety in focus .
and tightening safety protocols for hazardous chemicals 
. The moves aim to balance innovation with public security in a rapidly evolving digital era.
. Cross-border data flows 
will be guided by 'law-based and orderly' frameworks, while fair competition and standardized operations are prioritized to protect workers and consumers.
targeting hazardous chemical risks. The plan emphasizes strict monitoring of production, storage, and transportation, alongside upgrading outdated facilities 
. Premier Li stressed the need to 'root out hidden hazards' to prevent accidents—a nod to public concerns over industrial safety.
, and scrapped four outdated rules. Analysts say these reforms could streamline tech innovation while keeping safety in focus 
.
