The government compound of Shucheng County in Lu'an, Anhui Province, recently went viral online. The compound has no access cards for entry and exit, and free parking is available. Netizens affectionately referred to it as a government compound that is even easier to enter and exit than their own residential communities.

A citizen from Shucheng County said, "From the time we can remember, the door has always been open, and we have never seen anyone being stopped from entering. Whether it's deliverymen or occasional parking issues, it's very convenient for the public to come and go."

Some comments suggest, "Within the residential community, private property should be strictly verified for entry and exit. Government compounds are places dedicated to serving the people, and indeed should not have high barriers. Kudos to a good government."

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On the evening of the day, ShuCheng County Party Committee Deputy Secretary and County Magistrate Wang Wanxi accepted an exclusive interview with a reporter. Regarding whether the county government compound would continue to be open after becoming popular, Wang Wanxi stated that the compound would remain open, as the ShuCheng County Government compound has always been open to the public.

After the Shucheng County Government compound opened to the public, it was said to have made things more convenient for the people, but some netizens still had questions. While the compound is easy to enter, is it easy to find the county magistrate? Besides parking, are the government canteen and restrooms also open to the public?

In response, Wang Wanxi told reporters that Shucheng County has always had many people-oriented measures, and he welcomes everyone to experience them firsthand in Shucheng. "The restrooms are publicly accessible, not just in the county government compound, but also in the restrooms of our government agencies. There is no question of convenience or inconvenience regarding the compound's openness; we are all part of the people. As for the dining hall, it is a matter of choice; some eat here, some eat outside, and there are different dining hall systems." Wang Wanxi explained.

As long as you have an open door, there is always room for action

According to Ji Mu News, in fact, Shucheng County has been opening the parking lots of some government agencies, public institutions, and social organizations in the urban area to the public for free during major festivals for many years, addressing the issue of "parking difficulty" for the general public and ensuring traffic safety and smooth flow to the greatest extent.

In [Month], the Shucheng County Government Office released the "Shucheng County Government Open Day System." The document states that the main entities implementing the "Government Open Day" activities are the county government, various township streets within the jurisdiction, government departments, directly affiliated institutions, and subordinate enterprises and public service window units that are closely connected with the public. The open participants are citizens who work, live, or study locally, are concerned about economic and social development, and are at least 18 years old with full civil capacity, including representatives of the People's Congress, members of the Political Consultative Conference, ordinary citizens, talents introduced, entrepreneurs, employee representatives, community workers, netizen representatives, and representatives of advanced figures from all walks of life.

Some media have stated that government compounds are "easy to enter." If this has always been the case, locals usually do not find it particularly surprising. After all, ordinary people generally have no reason to enter, and it is not much different from an ordinary courtyard. Moreover, whether it is a food delivery person or a courier, they are also serving the personnel within the compound, benefiting those who live or work inside.

However, the ease of access to the Shucheng County Government compound leads one to reflect that there is nothing to fear about opening up some government compounds to the public. There is no need to avoid the fact that some government compounds set up barriers, allowing entry only after confirming the purpose of the visit and registering, out of fear of complex personnel and disturbances that could affect the work environment.

Admittedly, not all government compounds may have the conditions to open to the public, allowing people to stroll in or even park at will. Due to the varying locations of government offices or different government levels, it cannot be generalized. However, simply opening the doors themselves brings the public closer, adopts an attitude of acceptance, and wins the favor of the people.

Opening parking facilities and canteens based on actual conditions demonstrates consideration for the public. If regular visits are organized for the public to observe their office environment and work processes, it reflects an attitude of accepting supervision. In other words, as long as there is a willingness to open the doors, there is always room for action.

Engaging in work among the masses means being wary of the distance between leaders and the public, which can lead to estrangement and mistrust. If leaders can have more opportunities to interact with the public in their daily lives and work, even engaging in casual conversations, it will greatly benefit their work.

If maintaining "physical distance" and always adopting a mindset of "prevention" and "fear," it may indeed block some "troubles" and reduce some "disturbances," but the majority of the public will still be affected.

The government's decision to open its courtyards has been praised by netizens. The bustling activity is filled with the vibrancy of everyday life. It is hoped that more government courtyards will "open their doors" and, based on actual conditions, engage more with the public in their work, interact frequently with the people, and enhance communication and interaction between officials and the public, thereby reducing psychological barriers between them.