What they say

Editor's note: On Tuesday, the State Council Information Office invited five prosecutors to share their experiences in pursuing high-quality case handling. Their work reflects ongoing efforts to improve transparency and ensure the public feels that justice has been served.

Yang Shasha, prosecutor from Yunxian county, Yunnan province

One of the main challenges in handling juvenile cases in border areas is the lack of social support and specialized professionals. In our county, we don't have enough judicial social workers, psychologists or legal aid experts. To address this, we have formed a team of experienced prosecutors to handle cases involving minors. We have also set up social support platforms to help young offenders find jobs and assist victims with medical examinations. In addition, we organize summer camps to provide legal education for local students.

Tang Hengming, prosecutor from Wuhu, Anhui province

High-quality case handling requires not just legal precision, but also empathy for all parties involved. Last year, my colleagues and I mediated a neighborhood dispute in which a person surnamed Ji injured a person surnamed Cai during an argument. Cai then demanded unreasonably high compensation. After investigating, we found fault on both sides. Prosecuting Ji could have caused him to lose his job and worsened the conflict. So we organized a series of mediated discussions, explained relevant laws and helped them reach a mutual understanding. The case was resolved successfully, and we decided not to prosecute Ji, given his confession and good conduct.

Zhang Xiaobo, prosecutor from Nanchong, Sichuan province

Nanchong is a major agricultural area in Sichuan province. In recent years, we've been cracking down on the sales of counterfeit seeds and pesticides, which seriously harm public interests. I believe there's no such thing as a 'small' case. Every case matters deeply to the people involved, and we must be fully committed to handling each one with care and integrity.

Wu Yafang, prosecutor from Jinjiang, Fujian province

In handling cases, I always put people first and strive to address the public's real concerns. I focus on protecting vulnerable groups — such as women, children and people with mental illness — and work to improve accessibility by promoting tactile pathways and barrier-free parking. I also help disabled individuals find employment. For example, with our assistance, a girl with severe paralysis was able to go outside in a wheelchair and enjoy the world beyond her home. While resolving legal matters, we must also work to make the justice system more compassionate.

Liu Ling, prosecutor from Tengzhou, Shandong province

My grassroots experience has shown me that the rule of law is embedded in every case we handle. In 2021, we discovered that a large infrastructure project had started without an archaeological survey, putting underground cultural relics at risk. We reported this to the local legislative body, which led to a new policy requiring archaeological exploration before land transfers. Later that year, the Cultural Relics Protection Law was revised, and I was proud to see our recommendation included in the new version.