A number of ministry-level departments, including those responsible for television administration, market regulation, commerce and civil affairs, responded recently to matters of public concern.
Regulator targets fake data on TV and radio programs
The television regulator has moved to prevent and penalize the use of fraudulent statistics on radio, TV and online audiovisual programs via a recent regulation, according to a notice published on its website on Nov 5.
In the regulation, the National Radio and Television Administration detailed the responsibilities of leading officials and statisticians in guarding against data fraud.
It called on leading groups in local authorities, State-owned enterprises, institutions and organizations to show zero tolerance in the fight against fake statistics and to enforce the relevant penalties.
Efforts should be made to create an atmosphere where statistical personnel and agencies do not dare, are not able, and don't want to commit such malpractice, it said.
The regulation also called for strengthening the systematic approach to ensure the integrity, accuracy and completeness of data.
Supervision of online platforms improved
On Nov 6, authorities ordered further supervision of the behavior of online platforms, saying that activities such as false discounts and faking online popularity when promoting products via livestreaming will not be allowed.
The demand was one of a series of requirements specified by the State Administration for Market Regulation, the Cyberspace Administration of China and the State Taxation Administration at a meeting in Beijing aimed at regulating the online economy.
Efforts will be made to curb the promotion and sale of fake and poor-quality commodities, according to the meeting. Food of unknown origin, sold illegally or with hidden safety problems, will not be made available online.
To protect the rights and interests of consumers, authorities asked online platforms to make their complaint-reporting systems more effective and convenient.
Moreover, consumers' personal information should be protected, as disclosure could result in telecom fraud.
Ten demo zones designed to promote import trade
China will establish 10 demonstration zones to promote imports, authorities announced on Nov 4, the day before the third China International Import Expo got underway in Shanghai.
The zones, tasked with promoting and facilitating trade innovations, will be set up in Shanghai and the provinces of Liaoning, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Fujian, Shandong, Guangdong, Sichuan and Shaanxi, Li Xingqian, an official with the Ministry of Commerce, said.
In the coming three to five years, China will foster a number of import demonstration zones that will feature innovative regulatory systems, complete service functions and flexible trade models to steadily expand imports and optimize the structure of imports.
The ministry will continue to implement a series of policies to promote the importation of advanced technologies, equipment and services, as well as products related to improving people's livelihoods, Li said.
Support focus changes for residents after relocation
The focus of support for people who have been resettled in residential communities from impoverished rural areas has shifted to community building and governance, an official said on Nov 5.
The change is aimed at helping people become accustomed to and fit their new lives and pursue prosperity, Wang Aiwen, vice-minister of civil affairs, told a news conference.
Wang said more than 9.6 million rural residents who lived in poor, inhospitable areas have been relocated to about 35,000 new residential communities amid efforts to eradicate poverty.
He noted that basic public facilities and services have been built in these communities, adding that efforts have been made to maintain distinctive cultural traditions and customs.
