Quotable

"Many local governments are functioning redundantly because some staff workers don't put their heart into the work and many temporary workers are hired to cover their shifts. Officials' power must be used transparently and supervised by the public so that they are obliged to engage in the work."

Zhuang Deshui, deputy director of the Research Center for Government Integrity Building at Peking University, talking about improving government efficiency in a China Youth Daily report.