BEIJING, Jan. 22 -- China Law Society on Thursday said it would improve its decision-making advisory service to establish itself as a key think tank as the nation works toward being for the rule of law.

President of the society Wang Lequan told a meeting attended mainly by executive members that there should be more emphasis on collective thoughts rather than individual thinking, so academic opinion could be developed into feasible proposals.

Wang said law experts should be encouraged to conduct research on strategic issues that would contribute to economic and social development, or rule of law.

In his speech, Wang also urged the society to support law experts who were interested in working at international law organizations, as this would increase China's standing on international rules.

Wang's remarks followed a guideline released on Tuesday by the general offices of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council.

The guideline called for a new type of think tank with Chinese characteristics that would support development and strengthen soft power.