AS CHINA’S prime minister over the past decade, Wen Jiabao was often described as a populist and reformer, sometimes nicknamed “Grandpa Wen” because of his folksy willingness to meet ordinary people. One of Mr. Wen’s refrains was that Chinese officials at all levels should declare their personal assets, and those of family members, in an effort to fight corruption. Mr. Wen suggested that the information should be published for all to see.
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