Public opinion should be taken into account in assessing governments' work on information disclosure, as the public is the audience for the information.

As China steps up efforts to disclose government information, the State Council should also stipulate detailed plans and regulations to guide lower-level governments in the field.

In 2014, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) of the Communist Party of China stood out by exposing corrupt officials and violation cases.

However, the CCDI emphasized its work by only listing achievements, such as conferences it held and the number of anti-graft cases it handled. The commission should also collect opinion and probe possible ways to solve problems raised by the public.

Some government organs mentioned their flaws in publicizing information. The State Forestry Administration said it "lacks effectiveness in releasing information," and the National Audit Office critiqued itself, saying it should state information more clearly.

Although these criticisms did not take up much space when mentioned, they are a good sign for the government organs to start reflecting on themselves.