Polls apart

Source:Global Times Published: 2012-12-11 20:20:04

Bureaucrats given notice to be on best behavior

The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China unveiled eight rules requiring cadres to improve their working style and keep close ties with the people on December 4. The rules aim to curb grandiose behavior and abuse of power by banning officials from excessive ribbon-cutting ceremonies, traveling with massive entourages, traveling in oversized motorcades, organizing brigades of flag-waving students at airports and writing memoirs or other books while in office. What do Web users think of the new rules? (Source: caixin.com)

A mechanism should be established to ensure the rules are enforced. 38%

It doesn't sound promising. It might be hard to enforce. 26%

I hope it can make lasting changes, instead of just being a "new broom" to sweep clean a room. 22%

I support the new rules. It marks a good beginning. 14%

Calls to reinstate the long Labor Day holiday

The State Council announced the dates of the country's seven major holidays for 2013 on Monday, including Chinese New Year, Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day holiday. Spring Festival and National Day are the only two holidays that span seven days. The other five holidays span three days, including Labor Day. Prior to 2008, the Labor Day holiday spanned seven days. It was reduced to three days following the revival of three traditional Chinese holidays: Dragon Boat Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day and Mid-Autumn Festival. Do you want the week-long Labor Day to make a comeback? (Source: t.sina.com)

Yes. Why is it so crowded during the National Day holiday? Because it's one of only two week-long holidays. 66.4%

No. Long holidays are not good for unwinding. There are too many people and cars on such holidays. 5.5%

Improving the paid holiday system is the key. 28.1%

 

Breast milk goes on sale online

Some mothers who have recently given birth have tried selling their breast milk online priced at between 40 and 100 yuan ($6.40-$16.05) per 200 milliliters. Sellers say their breast milk has no additives and is rich in nutritional value, while some experts warn that the safety of breast milk is questionable since it has no sanitation standards and is not subjected to quarantine inspection. Would you ever be tempted to buy breast milk from a stranger? (Source: t.sina.com)

Yes. At least it's better than feeding babies formula milk. 7.5%

No. What if the breast milk is contaminated? The lives of babies are at stake. 72.5%

It might be a worthwhile option if the milk is deemed 100 percent safe and babies like it. 15%

Don't mind me. I'm just a non-lactating onlooker. 5%



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