China approved a draft law on public libraries at a State Council executive meeting on Wednesday, which will be forwarded to the Standing¹ Committee of the National People's Congress for deliberation.

 

本周三，国务院常务会议上通过了一份共同图书馆法律草案，该草案将会递交全国人大常委会进行审议。

 

The draft law illustrates² the government's role in strengthening the library functions, and encourages more social support in the responsibilities of libraries.

 

The new functions of libraries, such as digital resources and online services, are also included in the draft.

 

"It's an important step to further institutionalize public cultural services in China," said Li Guoxin, member of the national panel for the public cultural service system.

 

"It will better combine guidance of the government and the support of the public," he added.

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