Oath to Constitution should not be merely lip service for officials

The National People's Congress Standing Committee reviewed a draft legal document on Wednesday, which plans to make all State staff swear an oath to the Constitution. Comments:

The oath is a move toward constitutional supervision of all officials. For this purpose, the NPC, as the top legislature, needs a clear plan, such as establishing a special committee on the Constitution in the coming years and gradually making it independent after 2020. China has abundant constitution scholars and professionals to support the process, and the leadership should not abandon this precious resource.

Jiao Hongchang, China University of Political Science and Law, June 24