The latest "6.28 Weng'an incident" in southwest China's Guizhou Province has aroused wide debate across the country.

The violent protest, involving 30,000 people, broke out following a police report on the death of a junior high school student Li Shufen. Police said the 17-year-old drowned, but her family and relatives contended she was raped and murdered.

Two top officials have been sacked following a violent protest last Saturday.

A Beijing News commentary says local officials in China need to be more patient and respectful when handling social problems.

It notes local government officials should stand firmly in maintaining social justice and respecting people's legal rights.

The commentary also calls for better public access to information to boost the credibility of government. It also warns governments to detect and address social problems properly and in a timely manner so that small issues do not develop into bigger ones.

The article suggests reforming mechanisms to help to safeguard people's interests and prevent the reoccurrence incidences such as the one in Guizhou.