National Audit Office Of The People's Republic Of China
The National Audit Office (NAO) of the Government of the People's Republic of China is the supreme audit institution in the People's Republic of China. It was established in 1983 according to the Constitution. It is a ministry under the State Council and under the leadership of the Prime Minister.
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