China's State Council promulgated a regulation on the administration of detention centers and the protection of the detainees' legitimate rights.
Shenzhen, the southern city that took the lead in reform and opening-up about two decades ago, will keep spearheading reform in social management.
International naval cooperation has to be strengthened to effectively tackle piracy, Chinese and overseas naval officials said on Thursday.
China will not engage in an arms race with other countries, Defense Ministry spokesman Geng Yansheng said on Wednesday.
Premier Wen Jiabao has invited a group of teacher, lawyer, migrant worker and farmer to give opinions on the government's work.
The State Council announced Tuesday that it will send drafts of the annual government work report to local governments and some central departments in order to solicit opinions and get feedback.
China's Supreme People's Procuratorate(SPP) handled 111 motions, suggestions and proposals submitted by legislators and political advisors last year, according to the general office of the SPP.