A graffiti-covered wall on Hongxing Road - a popular business area in Hefei - was suddenly painted grey last week, sparking outrage among local residents and nearby shopkeepers, the Jianghuai Morning Post reports. The wall was often photographed, and it helped draw shoppers to the area. Local urban management authorities said they were not responsible for removing the graffiti, but they have since set up boards on the walls that will be used for government-approved slogans and adverts.
Anhui took the lead in a pilot programme initiated by the State Council that aims to put chief quality officers in medium-sized to large companies to ensure product safety, China National Radio reports. Three companies in Anhui already have a CQO, and there will be 140 such positions across the mainland by tomorrow. CQOs have the right to veto decisions by the company if they threaten product quality, and the officer will be held accountable if any quality-related accidents occur.