The Chinese government is expected to make more efforts to strengthen the rule of law in the coming years, a senior researcher from an official think tank said.

Yang Keqin, vice-president of the Chinese Academy of Governance, said on Thursday that it has become a clear goal for the ruling Communist Party of China to deepen reform and maintain stability by enhancing the rule of law.

"The Party has brought the idea of establishing a country governed by law in the decisions made during the Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee in November last year," he said.

Yang made the remarks while attending the 2104 China-EU High Level Forum in Beijing. The forum is held by the Chinese Academy of Governance and attended by officials as well as scholars from European Union countries.

The forum, jointly initiated by Chinese government and the EU in 2003, has set a platform for China and EU countries to communicate on issues that include providing social services, improving government efficiency, and e-commerce.