What is the function of the National Bureau of Statistics?

The National Bureau of Statistics is a directly affiliated institution of the State Council, belonging to administrative institutions.

Its main responsibilities are as follows:

1. Be responsible for national statistics and national economic accounting, and draw up statistical laws and regulations, plans for statistical reform and modernization, and national statistical investigation plans.

2. Organize, lead, supervise and inspect the statistical and national economic accounting work of all regions and departments.

3. Supervise and inspect the implementation of statistical laws and regulations.