The third plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

China's national legislature on Friday approved a plan on reforming the institutions of the State Council.

The plan, which was submitted Tuesday to national lawmakers for deliberation, was passed at the third plenary meeting of the ongoing first session of the 14th National People's Congress.