"We should take into account not only the cost of government vehicles, but also the political impact of excessive use of such vehicles. The excessive use and the corruption issues arising from this have significantly tarnished the image of the Party and the government. A reform aimed at reducing and even canceling official vehicles should be launched as soon as possible."

Zhu Lijia, a professor at the Chinese Academy of Governance, said about the increasing number and rising cost of official cars.

(China Daily 02/04/2013 page2)