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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