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RETOOLING REFORM
The Chinese market often thinks differently than those who attempt to command it. With better communication and a more thorough understanding of market forces, upcoming policies might have a better chance of bringing about their intended results
PLAYING POLITICS
With economics at the forefront of this year’s agenda, China maintains its cautious but firm positions on political issues
“Some village-level officials have held their positions for 20 to 40 years.Long tenure has turned them into ‘emperors.’”
Columnist Lai Hairong proposing the introduction of fixed term limits on village-level positions.
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“I wear a US$60,000 [foreign] watch. Is it really worth US$60,000? No! What we pay for is the brand.”
Fu Jun, president and board chairman of Macrolink Group, a large Chinese private enterprise engaged in real estate, international trade, finance and mining, calling on Chinese entrepreneurs to boost the value of their brands.
“We cannot mention American and Chinese training regimens in the same breath. There’s a 20-year gap between them.”
Chinese basketball star Yao Ming speaking to Yahoo reporter Adrian Wojnarowski about the limitations of his country’s sports system.
“I don’t think that resignations of government employees have become a ‘tidal wave.’ This ‘phenomenon’ is normal, and proves the healthy mobility of talent.”
Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference spokesperson Wang Guoqing trying to put a positive spin on a rash of resignations among key officials, including judges.