Chinese association urges writers to strengthen professional ethics

BEIJING -- The China Writers Association has issued guidelines to strengthen professional ethics and sense of social responsibility among writers.

The guidelines released Thursday ask writers to take a people-centered approach, go deeper into the lives of ordinary people to tell stories about them, and create literary works which reflect people's voices and are welcomed by the people.

The association will also improve the management of members across the country and warn and educate unethical writers, in addition to formulating a self-discipline pact for online literature in terms of professional ethics.