 The Sichuan earthquake has revealed a surprising growth in Chinese society. People now realize that they not only have equal rights but also equal obligations. Volunteers in particular play an important role in raising the public's awareness of the need to build a more civil society.
Let's go to the media for a closer look.
An article in the Shanghai Securities News says the rescue work following the earthquake has revealed development in China's social network. The government's fast reactions to the earthquake have helped to bolster an image of responsible government. Enterprises and non-governmental organizations have also shouldered their share responsibility through large donations to the disaster relief effort.
A Guangzhou Daily commentary emphasizes that a more civil society is a society of volunteers. Assistance from NGOs and volunteers in the earthquake area proves that this sector has become essential and a law for regulating volunteer services will soon be established.
The Beijing News comments that long-term volunteer-services are necessary for building a more civil society. For example psychological aid for earthquake survivors should be a sustained effort. Only time can solve some problems in the volunteer services.
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