Teaching Comparative Government and Politics

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Reform or someone else to pay off?

What are the most likely results of the new endeavors reported by Xinhua?

Secret inspections to benefit plight of Chinese farmers

"Six departments of China's State Council are to make "secret inspections" to ensure local authorities are implementing policies to ease the financial burden of farmers.

"According to Friday's People's Daily newspaper, the inspection groups... will mainly target the provinces of Anhui, Sichuan and Jiangsu and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region...

"If problems are spotted, inspection groups will ask the local government to rectify its wrongdoing. If cases are serious, the responsible persons will be disciplined,

"The Chinese government has vowed to build a harmonious society and is committed to reducing the economic burden of farmers and improving their lives..."

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