The country's revamp of ministries, unveiled on Monday, drew immediate applause from foreign investors and world organizations, who have taken the reorganization as a sign of improved efficiency and reduced bureaucracy.
"China's government reorganization can potentially strengthen public management and policies in a number of areas that are critically important for the country's development," said David Dollar, the World Bank's country director for China.
Dollar added that the newly established "super ministries", which will handle human resources, construction, transportation, industry and environmental protection, are all areas where China needs strong policies and implementation.
"If the reorganization leads to that, then it will be good for the economy, and for both domestic and foreign investors," the World Bank director said.
Dollar's comments also echo those of the business community.
"We support the creation of a 'super ministry' system to streamline government functions and hope these changes will advance the Chinese government's efforts to improve efficiency and reduce administrative costs," James Zimmerman, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, said.
The greater clout of the new departments should create an opportunity to simplify many approval procedures that affect companies, the European Chamber said in an e-mailed statement.
The increased importance put on environmental protection, with a Ministry of Environmental Protection taking over functions of the State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA), has been particularly praised.
"The new super ministry for environmental protection represents a significant upgrading of environmental issues within government," the European Chamber's secretary-general Michael O'Sullivan said.
Questions:
1. What are the 5 new super ministries that were recently announced?
2. Which super ministry earned particular praise?
Answers:
1.Human resources, construction, transportation, industry and environmental protection.
2.Environmental protection ministry.
（英语点津 Celene 编辑）
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He received his B.A. and Post Grad Dip from Curtin University in 1997 and his Masters in Community Development and Management from Charles Darwin University in 2003. He has taught in Japan, England, Australia and most recently China. His articles have featured in the Bangkok Post, The Taipei Times, The Asia News Network and in-flight magazines.
