Wu Bangguo, the outgoing chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, said in his last report to the legislative body that it would do everything it could to resist erroneous theories and reject Western political models. He also said, China’s political system “reflects the nature of China as a socialist state and ensures that the people determine their own destiny”.
A typical piece of crappy statement, China has become an authoritarian capitalist country, controlled by the richest club of politicians in the world. With no system of checks and balances, no separation of the 3 powers, disrespect for the rule of law and non-enforcement of its constitution, what model is that? Socialist? “People” determine their destiny? They mean, people = vested interests of the billionaires. We really hope the new team will bring much expected changes. Mr. Xi Jinping, we cross fingers for you.
Meanwhile, the ever more strict censorship of the media demonstrates the lack of confidence in their own system. The more they censor, the more they admit their weakness and incompetence. Little by little the Chinese netizens are getting enough of it. If you have nothing to hide, if you are confident, you are transparent.
I then still like more what Wen Jiabao says, like in his March 13 report.
He frankly acknowledged 11 failures, the most prominent and frequently criticized, being a growing wealth gap, the deteriorating environment, an unbalanced economic structure, unsustainable growth and increasingly rampant corruption among officials.
“Social problems have increased markedly, and many problems in the areas of education, employment, social security, medical care, housing, the environment, food and drug safety, workplace safety and public order affect people’s vital interests. Failing to persuade my children not to do business [in China] is a significant mistake of mine. It’s my biggest regret in life.”
Wen also admitted that other areas of his premiership were unsatisfactory, including dealing with petitioners and immigrant workers and curbing corruption inside China’s medical system, the report said, according to SCMP.
The jury is still out on Wen Jiabao, I am more reserved to make a swift evaluation on whether he was the perfect actor or he was sincere in trying to make China a better country. I always paid attention to his statements – they made at least sense and seemed visionary at times.