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(China Daily)

Updated: 2015-03-10 07:55:18

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Many officials in Sichuan were arrested on corruption charges in 2014. As a businessman in Sichuan, I know them, of course, but I didn't do anything I shouldn't have, and neither did my colleagues. Since the start of the anti-graft crackdown, I have been invited to far fewer banquets, so I drink much less than before and feel much better physically.

Liu Yonghao, NPC deputy and chairman of the New Hope Group

The anti-graft movement has been very profound, and I could feel its power even in my remote mountain village. Even village heads are careful to obey the laws and regulations now, because they know the watchdog is not only watching the "tigers" but also the "flies". As a grassroots deputy, I am very happy to see that change.

Li Xu, an NPC deputy and agriculture expert from Sichuan province

The government has taken strong measures to combat crime, and the number of corrupt officials has declined sharply. In Xinjiang, a multi-ethnic region, people from all the ethnic groups have welcomed the strong measures, and they hope the country will quickly enact laws to curb corruption at the roots.

Adil Hoshur, a famous tightrope walker and an NPC deputy from the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region

As the saying goes, "If you go to the battlefield to fight, you must ask your father to come with you so the deep love between you and your father will overcome all odds", meaning that when people encounter difficulties and challenges, they should unite and trust each other to cope. It's totally wrong for some officials to accept huge bribes to use their connections to help businesses and other concerns.

Liu Jian, a CPPCC member and former vice-president of the Equipment Academy of the People's Liberation Army