China's State Council announced that a long-term plan will be made to bolster the development of soccer, Gov.cn reported on Monday.

The State Council has admitted that although the country's sports industry has developed quickly in recent years, some problems have hindered it from growing healthily.

It also said that plans will be made to establish more playgrounds and facilities to promote soccer among students and the public. Similar measures will also be made to promote the development of basketball and volleyball.