Deputies to the National People's Congress come from all parts of
China and from many walks of life. For some, this will be their
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 the Congress deputies and
what concerns they have for the China of today.
Here we meet Zhou Haiying,, a former radio engineer and son of Lu
Xun, father of modern Chinese Literature.
Q:
Where are you from?
A:
I live in Beijing.
Q:
What is your profession?
A:
I used to be a radio engineer.
Q:
What is the issue of most concern to people in your area of
China?
A:
Many things like transportation, credibility, "shoddy" products and
overcharged tax fees on taxi drivers.
Q:
What proposals have you made, or what did you hope to accomplish at
this session?
A:
Nothing yet. I am concerned about some "trivial topics".
Q:
What have you seen achieved over the last five years?
A:
I once raised a proposal on promoting the use of the electric
bicycle. The proposal was finally rejected though it was published
on the CPPCC Times. Many people objected that the lead pollution
from storage batteries from electric bicycles would be a
misfortune. But I thought that electric bicycle would be
convenient, fast and only occupying a very small space. In
particular, it would be good for older people because it saves
labor. As for lead pollution: abandoned storage batteries from
automobiles cause lead pollution ten times more serious than that
from electric bicycles.
Q:
When the Conference is not in session, how do you exercise your
responsibilities as a CPPCC member?
A:
I still work for the CPPCC though I don't work in an office. I have
been a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative
Conference (CPPCC) for a couple of terms.
Q:
What is your hope for the future?
A:
All ordinary people can enjoy better lives.
(China.org.cn by Staff Reporter Chen Chao, March 10, 2003)
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