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| Reaction to institutional reform plan |
| CCTV.COM 2003-03-11 13:03:52 |
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An important part of China's newly approved institutional reform plan, the setting up of new ministerial departments, such as the Ministry of Commerce and the Commission for State Property Management, is very important. Most ministers and directors involved in the change look forward to the plan.
Amid dancing snowflakes, the NPC deputies were stepping into the Great Hall of the People to cast their vote for the institutional reform plan. They were fully aware of the weight of their votes and the possible impact on China's political scene brought by the plan. And many ministers directly involved with the changes feel comfortable with the subsequent changes.
"Everyone in the commission is calm and full of confidence in the future," said Li Rongrong, minister of State Economic & Trade Commission.
Referring to the forthcoming merger with the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, Li Rongrong said it's a concrete way to strengthen the central government's function as a macroeconomic regulator. As China's last trade minister, Shi Guangsheng also spoke highly of the move.
"I fully agree with the decision. The combination of departments governing foreign and domestic trade will make China more competitive in the global economy and meet the requirements of a socialism market economy," said Shi Guangsheng.
"The commission regulating the banking industry will do more to strengthen the supervision in the financial sector, as well as macroeconomic regulation. The commission will enjoy the effective mechanism of information sharing and communication with the central bank," said Zhou Xiaochuan, governor of People's Bank of China.
For deputies from state－owned enterprises, the establishment of the commission for the management of state property concerns them the most.
"The commission will help to clarify the ownership of our enterprises. But we are not hoping to get extra supervision and pressure as a result. The mother－in－law plus boss type is not what we want," said Zhu Jimin, chairman of Capital Iron & Steel Group.
Ministers of other departments not touched by the plan also feel the State Council's determination to streamline the government. Many of them have expressed that they will make readjustments in their own departments to improve efficiency.
"We will do more to optimize the regulatory function of the ministry and approval procedures to better promote the agricultural development," said Du Qinglin, minister of Ministry of Agriculture.
But for the newly established ministry and commissions, the urgent task will be to define their roles, and begin operation as soon as possible.
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Editor: Han Ling CCTV.com
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