Partial transfer of gov't powers set to challenge laws
- By Elaine Duan
0 Comment(s)
Print
E-mail China.org.cn, March 8, 2012
The Party chief cautioned that the NPC, China's legislature, would face difficulties if other provinces follow Guangdong's lead in implementing devolution plans without legislative support.
Zhong and Wang were in agreement that government restructuring reaches far beyond the borders of Guangdong.
Wang commented that the reform process could be smoother if relevant central ministries could put aside their individual interests. In consideration of the possible obstacles created by existing laws, he promised that the province would seek a solution by submitting proposals to the highest authority.
Meanwhile, the Party chief pointed out that legislative support is also required to accelerate the transformation of China's economic development mode and to promote the strategic adjustment of the country's economic structure.
Wang also recalled an earlier visit to Singapore, during which he was advised to improve vocational education and the training of talents in order to ensure a successful economic transformation.
He commented that China's current regulations on economic transformation, upgrading and the training of talents are greatly in need of improvement.
In addition to legislative efforts, Wang also stressed the importance of improving law enforcement measures. In particular, he gave the example of intellectual property protection, stating that the lack of a sound system of protection for rights holders and adequate punishments for infringers would doom efforts to transform and upgrade the economy.
Wang also discussed the case of the Guangdong's Dongguan City, a microcosm of China's traditional development mode. Many local manufacturers are compelled to seek loans as they are unable to make ends meet due to both the rising RMB exchange rate and cost of raw materials.
Wang stated that such manufacturers are ill-prepared to cope with the upheavals which will be brought about by economic transformation and that long-term problems would result from an inability or refusal to face up to such upheavals.
Wang added that Dongguan would follow in the footsteps of debt-ridden Greece if the city stays on its current track.
