To Whom do Officials Hold Accountability to?

A commentary in the Beijing Youth Daily spotlights the recent come-backs made by several ousted government officials.

The author says it is understandable that people are outraged after learning that their new mayor has come fresh from a scandal elsewhere in the country.

The article says Chinese officials have yet to realize that when a member of them commits mistakes, they hold accountability to the public, not just the government.

Therefore, the author says, any reassignment of an ousted official should undergo the scrutiny of a local people's congress, so that people can decide if the officials are suitable.

The author says the measure would put a stop to dubious punishment of officials, whilst allowing the public to make their own choices.