The power to change

We bear no grudge against Microsoft, those who invented PowerPoint, or those who take advantage of the convenient tool to organize and present their ideas. Everyone does it from time to time.

But it's hard not to feel sorry for chief administrators in districts and counties in the jurisdiction of Chongqing, who are required to present their performance reports in PowerPoint formats.

We know very well the many benefits of the popular software and we know some high officials are proud of their proficiency in using it. But we do not think that suffices to make it the official format, or tool, for public officials' performance reports.