Deputies to the National People's Congress come from all parts of
China and from many walks of life. For some, this will be their
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 Huang Xinde, a traditional Chinese opera artist.
Q:
Where are you from?
A:
Anhui Province.
Q:
What is your profession?
A:
I'm a Huangmei Opera performer.
Q:
What is the issue of most concern to people in your area of
China?
A:
The province that I come from is largely an underdeveloped area.
Agriculture has long dominated its economy and as a result it lags
behind in today's commodity economy. People in the province are now
most concerned about how to boost local economical development;
create more jobs and raise personal income.
Q:
What proposals have you made, or what did you hope to accomplish at
this session?
A:
Since this year will see the debut of the reform of public
institutions, I will put forward a proposal on promoting the reform
of current management systems in literature and art groups. I also
want to listen to my colleagues from opera groups from around the
country, get to know what their feelings are and share their
experiences.
Q:
What is your hope for the new term of government?
A:
I have confidence in the new leadership of the Party and the state.
Their practical work style has greatly inspired me. I know that the
issues I suggest in my proposals won't be settled at once, but I
hope they will be resolved gradually and as soon as possible. I
also hope Huangmei Opera will play its role in the nation's drive
to build an affluent society and bring more happiness to the
audience as well as myself. I also hope the government will curtail
those unnecessary ceremonial and award-giving activities and save
the limited funds to build art facilities and literary
organizations at grass roots level and provide preferential support
to key art institutions and excellent artists. The government will
also be commendable if it redistributes the surplus staff members
laid off from art institutions to grass roots levels and check
unhealthy tendencies in the entertainment circles.
(China.org.cn by Staff Reporter Chen Chao, March 12, 2003)
|
