Reading to get new push in law

China is planning to include fostering the habit of reading in its law.

Officials from State General Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television report that "reading for the whole nation" has been listed in the State Council's 2013 legislative plan.

After an investigation and a study of established practices in foreign countries, a working team has drafted a preliminary Regulation on Reading Promotion, which is expected to be official by December.