A historical Chinese TV drama focusing on anti-corruption,
The Ming Dynasty 1566, has drawn widespread attention
since being broadcast on Hunan TV at the beginning of this
year.
Hong Kong-based Wenhui Daily reported on Sunday that
the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) has
joined forces with the TV show to shed light on the current
government's diverse anti-corruption measures.
The plot of the drama revolves around Hai Rui, a county
magistrate who makes painstaking efforts throughout his life to
fight against Prime Minister Yan Song's corrupt dictatorship in the
Ming Dynasty.
When asked why the CCDI would join the production of a TV
series, Wang Ping, an official from the supervision department,
said the theme of the show goes along with the construction of an
honest and clean government, an important task for the
commission.
According to mainland media reports, Wu Guanzheng, secretary of
the CCDI, paid a visit to Hai Rui's former residence when visiting
Hainan province in 2003. He suggested local leaders promote the
resolve of Hai Rui in fighting against corruption, with many
lessons to learn from the household name proven one of the most
incorruptible officials in history.
(CRI.cn March 5, 2007)
