Campaign seeks to rectify dubious enforcement

Swift action has been taken to address excessive inspections, arbitrary fines and fees, and profit-driven enforcement by local authorities as part of a nationwide campaign aimed at improving the business environment, officials said on Thursday.

The campaign, launched in March, seeks to resolve long-standing administrative law enforcement issues that have drawn serious complaints from businesses, including inconsistent enforcement standards, abuse of power, bribery and rough law enforcement, according to Hu Weilie, vice-minister of justice.

"Such issues are widespread and causing serious harm," Hu said at a news conference held by the State Council Information Office. "The success of this campaign depends on whether these problems can truly be rectified."