Political support for FOI

The political report of the 16^th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (NCCPC) in 2002 recognized that the importance of transparency and required to promote open government affairs around the country.[1] The political report of the 17^th NCCPC in 2007 further required to improve the open administrative system in various areas and increase transparency in government work and recognized that ‘[p]ower must be exercised in the sunshine to ensure that it is exercised correctly’.[2]

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[1] Jiang Zeming, Build a Well-off Society in an All-Round Way and Create a New Situation in Building Socialism with Chinese Characteristics— Jiang Zemin’s Report at 16^th Party Congress (2002) Xinhuanet<>at 26 October 2007.

[2] Hu Jintao, Hold High the Great Banner of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics and Strive for New Victories in Building a Moderately Prosperous Society in All Respects—Hu Jintao’s Report at 17^th Party Congress(2007) People.com<>at 26 October 2007.