Success of central govt car reform good, but what about provinces?

The National Development and Reform Commission said on Wednesday that it had completed the reform of central government-owned automobiles, freezing unnecessary ones for sale and offering subsidies to certain staff in exchange. Comments:

The central government should be praised for its efficiency, but what about local governments? According to the schedule announced last year, the reform was to be completed within 2015, but until now only five of the 30 provinces have published their plans, with a few having just started implementing the reform. With only three and a half months left in the year, it is highly possible that many provinces might fail to keep to the schedule. Let us hope those in charge of reform in the provinces are held accountable for the failure.

Beijing News, Sept 17