Filial Sons and Virtuous Wives Honored in Hebei Province 　　Among the civilization-promoting activities put forward by the local government of Bazhou City, Hebei province, the annual appraisal and selection of "Top 10 Filial Sons" and "Top 10 Virtuous Wives" have always been put under the spotlight since 1996. 　　In pursuit of an effective influence and a deep impact on the social customs, every selection has passed the public appraisal and got weighed by grass-root party organizations and women unions and undergone the final investigation by a special committee led by the local city government. Such activities have introduced many good sons and wives to the masses. 　　The family paragons have drawn people's eyes untiringly. Everyone is touched by the impressive stories which seem to happen only in the touching novels. The most moving cases are those family members who offer mutual help and relief in time of difficulties. Hence great changes have taken place both in people's spiritual look and city's appearances. HomeNews 1999-02-24 Page3 Full Story in Chinese