Opinion
        

From the Readers

Officials should listen to people

Updated: 2011-04-15 09:32

(China Daily)

Twitter Facebook Myspace Yahoo! Linkedin Mixx

Comment on "Legal solution to complaints" (China Daily, April 7)

I agree with the article. In many cases local officials have conflicts of interests and, hence, are unwilling to resolve the issues in a way that is fair to all.

One such example can be seen in the China Daily report, which says local officials sided with enterprises, even though they were polluting the environment seriously.

Local authorities should give people a fair hearing instead of forcing them to petition to the central authorities. Better education both for citizens and local officials will help bring about the changes that the report suggests.

Ma Long, on China Daily website

Specials

Share your China stories!

Foreign readers are invited to share your China stories.

Art auctions

China accounted for 33% of global fine art sales.

Waiting for drivers' seat

Lack of sponsorship appears to be why Chinese drivers have yet to race in a Formula 1 event

Panic buying of salt
Earthquake Hits Japan
NPC & CPPCC sessions