China launches nationwide fact-finding drive to seek public feedback on policies

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• Government officials told to carry out field research, gauge public opinion, instead of ‘sitting in the office’
• As Beijing struggles with an ageing workforce, economic headwinds, officials hope to get clearer sense of grass roots grievances

Chinese officials are being ordered to carry out field research and gauge public opinion, instead of ‘sitting in the office’. Photo: AFP