On 11 October, Liu Yandong, a CPC Central Committee Politburo member and a State Councilor, emphasised at a conference for the establishment of the State Council's education steering committee and the ninth conference for the appointment of school inspectors that the outline of education layout and education steering policy should be carried out thoroughly. Education steering is an important component of the modern education system. The conference was hosted by Yuan Guiren, the Education Minister, reports Chinanews.com.