{"id":123942,"date":"2011-09-12T22:57:17","date_gmt":"2011-09-13T05:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chinadigitaltimes.net\/?p=123942"},"modified":"2011-09-12T22:57:17","modified_gmt":"2011-09-13T05:57:17","slug":"independent-candidate-yu-ren-china-is-most-in-need-of-transparency-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinadigitaltimes.net\/2011\/09\/independent-candidate-yu-ren-china-is-most-in-need-of-transparency-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Independent Candidate Yu Nan: "China Is Most in Need of Transparency Now" (Updated)"},"content":{"rendered":"

In recent months, citizens have taken to social media to declare their independent candidacies for local election<\/a>. As a result of the recent government clampdown on these candidates, none were elected as a district level representative in Guangzhou; most were unable even to make it to the very first step of the election<\/a>–being officially registered as a preliminary candidate. However, on September 1, Yu Nan, a Lanzhou-based independent candidate, revealed through his microblog that he successfully became an officially recognized preliminary candidate in his local neighborhood of Chengguan district in Lanzhou, Gansu Province. Compared to many other independent candidates who use microblogs as major campaign platform, Yu has kept a relatively low profile on Sina microblogging site until September 1–he did not have campaign slogans or posters, thus drawing little attention.<\/p>\n

Yu, born in 1964, is a college educated self-employed professional, and he is not affiliated with any political parties in China. According to Yu, he is the only known independent candidate in his district, and possibly in all of Lanzhou. The other three preliminary candidates include a Secretary of a local Department of Revenue, CEO of a state-owned enterprise and a high-ranked local government official.<\/p>\n

His announcement tweet was soon re-tweeted over 4,000 times, and he later confirmed on his microblog that hundreds of netizens have contacted him and\/or expressed support. After the announcement, he has been campaigning via his microblog in order to succeed in the election, which will be held on September 15. A QQ discussion group of his was then created and is currently run by volunteers.<\/p>\n

Following selected posts from Yu’s microblog sent at the beginning of this month. Translated by CDT, with thanks to Marlies Ruck and Sandra.<\/p>\n

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As an ordinary citizen representative, my personal integrity may be insignificant, I cannot save much money for taxpayers. But my mere shabby presence is an embarrassment to the elite. Extravagant tastes in clothing and food is not honorable. Spending the the taxpayer\u2019s money means you should speak on the behalf of the taxpayer, address real concerns. Otherwise you do not deserve to spend the taxpayer\u2019s money, you do not deserve to be called a representative of the National People\u2019s Congress.<\/p>\n

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\nIf I am elected, when I go to work I will squeeze into public transportation with everyone, all the suffering and difficulty of common people we will experience together, you can come to my house and vent your frustration. I live in your neighborhood, if you feel wronged I will accompany you to report it, if you want xx (to petition ) I will fund the copying of materials. I want to endure the stench of sweat from squeezing into public transportation while also drafting legislation for the National People\u2019s Congress. In attending the National People\u2019s Congress activities I absolutely will not spend one dollar of taxpayer\u2019s money, in attending the People\u2019s Congress I will pay for my own food and board. China is most in need of transparency now.<\/p>\n

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My experience in society: After graduating in 1990 I went to work, in 1999 I quit. Next I acted as a magazine editor and journalist, then a university press editor. Throughout this all, I myself enthusiastically participated in community service, willing to help the marginalized and protect legal rights and benefits.<\/p>\n

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I once was a laid off worker, I speak on the behalf of laid off workers: I currently am the most ordinary and common urban citizen, I am concerned with the income, and everyday affairs of all households; my principal is: only speak for the common people, don\u2019t sing the praises of the elite, I only represent the interests of the majority of voters.<\/p>\n

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Please place your precious vote, select me to act as the representative for the National People\u2019s Congress, I voluntarily serve you, handle your affairs, protect your legal rights and benefits. Select your neighbor to act as representative, everyone can see me everyday, when you encounter difficulty you can find me. If I am elected, I will establish a National People\u2019s Congress Representative contact card , so voters can get in touch with me at any time. I will help you solve your issues, together we will all overcome difficulties. Thank you everyone for having confidence in me!<\/p>\n

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Today 3:28 PM, my joint endorsement registration form for participating as an independent candidate as Lanzhou Chengguan district\u2019s 17th National People\u2019s Congress representative has already been submitted successfully. Confirmation: my endorsers all together have 17 people who are qualified and legal voters in this district, 17 people\u2019s signatures that are legal.<\/p>\n

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Sex: male; birthdate: October 3rd, 1964; educational degree: university; ethnicity: Han; no party or religious affiliation; profession: self-employed.<\/p>\n

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There is a local, enthusiastic Netizen whom I have never met who established \u201cLanzhou Yu Nan election volunteers\u201d group, group number: 172976574. For all locals who take public transportation for more than an hour, people living outside Lanzhou, and Netizens from across the country who wish to help campaign do not need to pay for transportation cost to find Yu Nan. By joining this group you can all help campaign. This group is managed by local volunteers who have never met before. Thank you.<\/p>\n

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My candidacy endorsement Yi De: You said your family members are also laid-off workers. No one but laid-off workers knows their pain and worry. Following many long discussions, you took the risk to endorse me. After signing your name as a sponsor, you repeatedly cautioned me to take care of myself. Brother: standing behind me is not only Yu Jianrong, Xiao Shu, Xue Manzi, Liang Shuxin, but also within a few hours tens of thousands of netizens from across the nation have sent me countless greetings.<\/p>\n

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Thank you to the 24 netizens, including Xue Xiaochun. We have never met face to face before, and not until after meeting online did I know we are one electoral district. You are not afraid of any interference, you bravely signed your name and endorsed me. You said, when it was the first time you saw my bald head, my shoes wet with mud, your first glance confirmed your convictions in me. Brothers, sisters, you endorsed me, I will defend your rights on your behalf, I will veto any policy that does not benefit the people.<\/p>\n

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Sweat and tears can melt the ice [we can overcome difficulties], because it comes from our heart, because it is powerful…<\/p>\n

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In response to @CollierV: I want to collectively express my gratitude, there are countless phone calls, QQ messages, weibo posts, coming from everywhere, it is truly moving. It is impossible to respond to each of you, I am very sorry, so sorry. China has hope, democracy, it is not unique to Western people. Chinese have no shortage of ideals or wisdom, no shortage in the pursuit of justice, no shortage of morality…<\/p>\n

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Tears moisten my eyes, the same tears from before, but not the same feeling. Sina Weibo, you drive forward the country\u2019s progress. Sina Weibo, you are witness to the people\u2019s political consciousness awakening. We don\u2019t want to bomb, we want one person one vote. Democratic freedom is the global trend. China, it is not only for government officials, it is even more for us the people. Not long ago, we saw Liu Ping, Liang Shuxin, Xia Shang and Li Chengpeng defeated, I also cried alone.<\/p>\n

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Upon the the advice of netizens, I begin campaigning by canvasing the streets and buildings. I begin by establishing an election volunteer service group.<\/p>\n

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After the Wenzhou train accident occurred, I saw the victims\u2019 relatives were innocent, helpless, and had no place to turn, I myself sat at home and cried, life in this type of a country, regardless if you are middle or upper class, to see such injustice we can only feel helpless. You can only force yourself to silently swallow your tears. This country must change, one person one vote, save China.<\/p>\n

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The election committee already published the complete list of four candidates. On the list the first three people are all are leaders of respective departments, there is the tax bureau secretary, the CEO of an SOE, a government official. I am the only independent candidate. I belong to the ordinary people, elect a neighbor to act as representative. Lanzhou is pioneering independent elections via Sina Weibo.<\/p>\n

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It has already been approved, the candidacy list is already published. I am welcoming a new challenge. Voters come from more than 10,000 households within a 20 square km range. Starting from now until 8 am on Sept. 15th, I will be campaigning diligently, recruiting local Netizen volunteers. I will be responsible for all expenses. I hope that not everyone will be indifferent again.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For more on the independent candidates, see an article from the Washington Post<\/a>, and previous translations from CDT<\/a>.
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\nUpdate (9\/14\/11)<\/strong>: Yu’s candidacy was revoked on Sept. 8 for no reason despite the fact that he was one of the four “official” candidates. There are now only 3 officially registered candidates–and they only need 3. CDT is translating relevant tweets from Yu about his current situation and will post them shortly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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