Deputies to the National People's Congress 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 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)