theintroductionofchengguan词语”城管“的介绍.ppt

The Urban Administrative and Law Enforcement Bureau Chengguan NBUT Definition The Urban Administrative and Law Enforcement Bureau, commonly shortened to Chengguan (Chinese: 城管; pinyin: Chéngguǎn), is a local government agency that has been established in every city in China. Origin and Function The agency is usually part of a city or municipalitys Urban Management Bureau (Chinese: 城市管理局; pinyin: Chéngshì Guǎnlǐ Jú). The agency is in charge with enforcement of urban management of the city. This includes local bylaws, city appearance bylaws, environment, sanitation, work safety, pollution control, health, and can involve enforcement in planning, greening, industry and commerce, environment protection, municipal affairs and water in large cities. Criticism Chengguan have been involved in several high-profile cases that highlighted public discontent towards a perceived abuse of power by Chengguan. Popular Culture As a result of its notorious reputation, the Chengguan has become a popular target of jokes and internet memes by the Chinese public. Dont be too Chengguan is an appeal not to bully or terrorize. In other words, Chengguan has literally become synonymous with violence. The Chengguan is coming!, a phrase often shouted out by illegal street vendors to warn others to run away in case of a Chengguan inspection, has become a famous Chinese Internet punch line. * One high-profile case involved Cui Yingjie, who killed a Chengguan in 2006 after a confrontation in Beijing. Public support for Cui Yingjie before and during the trial may have affected the leniency shown to Cui, who received a commuted death sentence . *