In Lushan County, a 7.15 million yuan sculpture of the "Cowherd and Weaver Girl" caused an uproar. This sculpture, which was designed to be beautiful, has become the focus of public controversy because of its high cost and suspected plagiarized design.
"The cost of this sculpture is so high that we can afford to do the same design at a lower price." A citizen said in an interview.
In the face of public doubts, the Lushan County Government Office responded to six "I don't know" in a row, an attitude that caused even more controversy.
"We don't know the exact cost of the sculpture, we don't know if the design is plagiarized, we don't know anything." A staff member of the Lushan County Government Office said in an interview with the media.
This response, far from quelling the public's skepticism, has provoked even greater outrage. Many citizens and netizens have expressed that they are disappointed and dissatisfied with the attitude of the government office.
"We are disappointed by the attitude of the government office, they should be our spokesperson, not a representative who shirks responsibility." A netizen said on social media.
As the dispute escalated, the Lushan County Government Office finally issued an official statement, saying that it would conduct a comprehensive investigation into the matter and give a reasonable explanation as soon as possible.
"We will conduct a full investigation into this matter and give a reasonable explanation as soon as possible." The Lushan County Government Office said in a statement.
Before the results of the survey were announced, the public was still full of doubts about the cost and design of the "Cowherd and Weaver Girl" sculpture. Many called for the Government Office to be more transparent and accountable in order to safeguard the trust and interests of the public.
"We hope that the government office will handle this matter more transparently and responsibly in order to safeguard the trust and interests of the public." A citizen said.
The controversy over the "Cowherd and Weaver Girl" sculpture not only reveals the government's problems in decision-making and management of public projects, but also reflects the public's expectations of government transparency and responsibility. In the days to come, it is hoped that the government will respond to the public's concerns and expectations in a more open and responsible manner.