Understanding Chinese style democracy through the "three major channels" of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
2025-03-07
At the 2025 National People's Congress and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference being held in Beijing, the "Committee Member Channel," "Representative Channel," and "Minister Channel" have been successively opened. The representatives and committee members talked about the social situation and public opinion, demonstrated their performance, while the department heads interpreted policy measures and responded to social concerns. The "three major channels" allow domestic and foreign journalists and people from all walks of life to see the open and democratic Two Sessions and feel the confident and determined China. Gathering public opinion, fulfilling duties, and telling the story of spring. On the north side of the central hall of the Great Hall of the People, a 100 meter passage covered with a red carpet is eye-catching. Food is the most important thing for the people. How can Chinese people hold their jobs more steadily and firmly? Health is the foundation of people's happy lives. What innovative stories does the pharmaceutical industry have? How to provide better services for the elderly and help them spend a happy old age? On the 4th and 5th, the first "Committee Passage" of the Third Session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee and the first "Delegate Passage" of the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress arrived as promised. Eight members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and six deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) went to the channel to introduce scientific and technological innovation, curing the sick and saving the people, loving and respecting the elderly, rural revitalization, and building a strong military. The two major channels opened for the first time in 2018 provide a window for representatives and committee members to communicate with the media and the public in a "zero distance" manner, continuously conveying the good voice of China to the world and telling the story of open and democratic China. Zhang Junjie, Vice President of Nanjing First Hospital in Jiangsu Province, represents a cardiovascular disease doctor. The story of a suggestion he shared being implemented is touching. In the past, patients often had to travel around with medical imaging films when seeking medical treatment. Last year, Zhang Junjie's proposal to accelerate the application of medical imaging "cloud film" received high attention from relevant parties and became a practical measure for convenience. I want to integrate the 'bridge building' in heart surgery with the construction of a 'heart to heart bridge' between National People's Congress deputies and the masses Zhang Junjie said. Behind the stories of "human touch" and "down-to-earth" on the channel is the duty and responsibility of the representative committee members to measure public sentiment with their footsteps and listen to public opinion with sincerity. After listening to the stories of the representatives and committee members on the channel, we can better understand how Chinese style democracy operates and how it functions. These vivid cases are more touching than words Jessica Seale, a journalist from the Australian Financial Review who is reporting on the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference for the first time, said that the open and transparent format of the channels has been refreshing for her. What people pay attention to, the topic of the channel will focus on - this is a common experience among many media and the public. Humanoid robots, innovative development in manufacturing, agricultural technology innovation, ecological environmental protection... Focusing on the latest trends and aiming at the development trend, the topics discussed by the representatives closely follow the pulse of China's economic and social development and carry public concerns. Guided by public demand, providing valuable and easily understandable information is the rightful duty of effective government communication. This year's' Representative Channel 'and' Member Channel 'have grasped the current hot topics and closely followed the theme of the times, further playing the role of channels as a bridge and link between development plans and social and public opinion Associate Professor Zhang Haihua from the School of Journalism and Communication at Beijing Language and Culture University said. Discussing ideas, measures, and conveying the message of "spring". "By 2024, the total logistics costs of the whole society will be reduced by about 400 billion yuan, of which transportation costs will be reduced by 280 billion yuan, accounting for about two-thirds." "In response to the prominent problem of platform abuse of the" refund only "rule, causing merchants to have empty goods, we will urge platforms to clarify the scope and specific situations of the rules." "This year, China will release a white paper on artificial intelligence education." "We will make great efforts to solve the financing difficulties of private and small and micro enterprises, and promote coordination mechanisms to play a greater role from two aspects: one increase and one decrease." On the first "ministerial channel" on the 5th, Minister of Transport Liu Wei, Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng, and Director of the State Administration for Market Regulation Luo Wen and Li Yunze, Director of the State Administration of Financial Supervision and Administration, had a direct dialogue with domestic and foreign media, Facing economic and social hot topics directly. Some media commented that the "ministerial channel" is a microcosm of the relationship between the government and the people, and also a microcosm of the government's insistence on putting the people at the center. From reporters' pursuit of questions, to ministers' initiative to speak up; From journalists blocking ministers to ministers meeting with journalists, a more open and transparent "ministerial channel" demonstrates confidence, responsibility, and accountability. I always pay close attention to the 'Minister's Channel' every time because it contains a lot of information and is filled with valuable knowledge Chen Long, President of China Construction Bank Fujian Shishi Branch, said. Ask candidly and answer sincerely. What specific measures does the State Administration for Market Regulation plan to take to standardize law enforcement involving enterprises, and to concentrate on rectifying problems such as irregular fees, fines, inspections, and seizures Yuan Zan, a reporter from China Market Supervision Daily who raised this sharp question, said, "I hope to understand the specific measures and plans of the State Administration for Market Regulation in this regard through questioning, and more importantly, I hope to promote the standardization of enterprise law enforcement and the optimization of the business environment." For some pain points, difficulties, and bottlenecks, the reporter asked sharp questions and the minister answered pragmatically. A netizen praised the channel in a comment, saying, "The channel has a high value, just a small press conference." "This year's channel conveys a clear theme, that China will increase its reform efforts in multiple fields." Australian Hong Kong TV host Mai Si reported on China's two sessions for the third time this year. He believes that the interview channel activity helped him understand the future development direction of China's economy and society, and also allowed him to listen to China's voice more clearly. Boosting confidence, gathering strength, and embracing the story of "China in Spring" can sometimes resonate with people more than data, and ignite confidence in the future. Xinchuan Village was once known as' sitting on a garbage dump counting money '. Nowadays,' ecological advantages' have become 'livelihood welfare', and the lives of the people are getting better and better. On the passage, Zhang Tianren, Secretary of the Party Committee of Xinchuan Village, Meishan Town, Changxing County, Zhejiang Province, shared on behalf of the village the tremendous changes brought about by the construction of the "Ten Million Project". Hunting God Village, Zhushan Town, Liangping District, Chongqing City, surrounded by mountains and a continuous bamboo sea. Watching the live broadcast of the "Representative Channel" on TV, Chen Zongshou, Secretary of the Party Branch and Director of the Village Committee of Hunting God Village, was very excited. I want the villagers to watch the replay of this passage and firmly walk the path of ecological prosperity for the people Chen Zongshou said. Channels not only enhance credibility and transparency, but also deepen people's understanding of hot issues, thereby better consolidating social consensus Lin Shunchao, Chairman of Hong Kong Xima Medical Group, stated on behalf of the group that he will strive to contribute to further promoting mutual learning, integration, and communication among medical institutions in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area. The establishment of channels is of great significance for enhancing the transparency of public policies and improving national governance capabilities Xu Guangjian, professor of the Institute of Public Finance and Public Policy, School of Public Management, Renmin University of China, believes that the channel shows the new achievements and progress of Chinese path to modernization, and also gathers the strength to forge ahead with one heart. The "three major channels" showcase the open democracy and confident vitality of the Eastern powers to the world. Socialism was achieved, and the miracle of China's economic growth was also achieved; "With the joint efforts of all parties, the high-quality joint construction of the 'the Belt and Road' will make the Chinese people's journey to the dream world more accessible and enable more people in the world to share development opportunities and prosperity"; Global users are increasingly recognizing the value of China's technological innovation; On the lively channel, each resounding sentence deeply moved domestic and foreign journalists who were interviewing for the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Nigerian National Television reporter Patricia Esami Luba said, "I have gained a new understanding of democracy in China. It is not just about making decisions within the legislative body or leadership, but about widely listening to and gathering the opinions of the people. I have seen China's rich experience, which is commendable!" "There are many foreign media reporters on the channel, who are very concerned about China's development and actively interview like domestic media reporters. This atmosphere is particularly good, which has further stimulated my enthusiasm and confidence in reporting." Tao Xing, a reporter from the American Communication Center of the China Foreign Languages Bureau, said that she will fully devote herself to the upcoming interviews and tell wonderful Chinese stories with more vivid and lively news works! (New Society)
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