Look behind promotions

Public can help bust corruption

When two years ago a journalist reported Liu Tienan was involved in corruption, the National Energy Administration, where Liu served as director, accused him of "blasphemy" and threatened to "resort to official, legal means". There have been several similar cases. Government agencies should not use their status as guarantees of officials' cleanness, and they should never forget it is taxpayers, not officials, who support them.

people.com.cn, Sept 24

Over one year has passed since it was announced Liu was under investigation. During the whole process, it has been the joint forces of the brave journalist, various witnesses and the anti-graft departments that have sent him to court and ensured justice has been done. The role of ordinary people should not be omitted in the fight against corruption.

zjjzx.cn, Sept 24

Liu admitted he began taking bribes when he was a lower official, but even so over all the years he continued to be promoted. A new Party rule states that when an official is found to be corrupt, those who promote him should also be investigated for possible abuse of power. Hopefully that will prevent corrupt officials from being promoted.

changsha.cn, Sept 19

Most corrupt officials tend to oppose the ongoing reform drive, because that might limit their power and challenge their plans for seeking rent for power. To prevent the promotion of corrupt officials, it is necessary to promote transparency in governance and allow ordinary people to supervise officials.

Anhui Daily, Sept 16

Of the alleged 36 million yuan ($6 million) or so in bribes, Liu took only 40,000 yuan directly and most of the money went into his sons' hands; the bribes also came in many forms such as a villa, a Porsche sports car, even free decoration of his department. Accepting bribes via family members is a common way corrupt officials in China try to maintain a clean image.

Li Yongzhong, deputy dean of the China Discipline Inspection and Supervision College, sohu.com, Sept 24