Deputies to the National People's Congress and CPPCC members come
from all parts of China and from many walks of life. For some, this
will be there first national congress - to serve for five years as
a representative for the people of their area. For others, it will
be business as usual, in a changing China. To find out how the
people of China are best served by their chosen representatives,
china.org.cn takes a close-up look at these people and what
concerns they have for the China of today.
Here we meet TV veteran, Zhao Zhongxiang.
Q: Which group of the National Committee of the Chinese
People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) do you belong
to?
A: I am from the Press and Publication Group of the 10th
National Committee of the Chinese People's Consultative Conference
(CPPCC). I have held the post for several sessions. This year I saw
a lot of new faces at the meeting.
Q: What is the issue of most concern to people in your area
of China?
A: Environmental issues.
Q: What proposals have you made, or what did you hope to
accomplish at this session?
A: Nothing yet. At present I will join other members in
reviewing proposals on environmental protection put forward by
others.
Q: What is your opinion of this government's performance to
date?
A: Their achievements are tremendous.
Q: Where do you think improvements need to be made?
A: I think the government should make greater effort to
enhance legal frameworks so that society can progress in a more
standard and orderly fashion.
Q: Of the new government, what are your hopes?
A: I hope that the new government will unite all the forces
from various walks of Chinese life to offer their support and
advice in helping them in the continued and successful construction
of the nation.
(China.org.cn by staff reporter Dai Fan, March 9, 2003)
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