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)