Chinese style democracy is a real and vibrant democracy
2025-03-05
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China has continuously deepened its understanding of the laws governing the development of democratic politics. Throughout the entire process, people's democracy has shown vigorous vitality and strong vitality on the land of China, enabling the people to better embody their sovereignty in national political and social life. International sources interviewed by our reporter believe that people's democracy throughout the entire process is an important institutional guarantee for the "governance of China". The modernization level of China's national governance system and governance capacity continues to improve, which has important implications and reference significance for other countries. Timely adjustment of policies based on public feedback has improved the effectiveness of governance. From the "small courtyard meeting hall" to the "house discussion meeting", from offline "roundtable meetings" to online "discussion groups", from the insistence of National People's Congress deputies to ask questions and seek advice from the people, to the participation of CPPCC members in grassroots consultations to solve urgent and difficult problems... The complete institutional procedures and comprehensive participation practices have made the entire process of people's democracy rooted in the values and concepts of the Chinese land a system form, governance mechanism, and people's way of life. With the blue flames leaping, the Wenzhou plant area in Qingshan Village, Huanghu Town, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, has officially bid farewell to the "gas cylinder era" and become the first area in the town to achieve pipeline gas access to households. The average annual gas cost for villagers has dropped by 60%. Nicole, a German resident who resides here, witnessed the changes brought about by the democratic negotiation mechanism, from gas to household to comprehensive upgrading of public facilities. On the last Saturday of each month, villagers from Qingshan Village, representatives of the National People's Congress, and representatives of social organizations gather together to discuss and formulate policies around the development of the village. The government listens carefully to the difficulties and needs of the people, "Nicole said. Various proposals related to public services that were born at the council meeting have taken root through the online and offline dual track negotiation platform in Qingshan Village, giving birth to multiple livelihood projects such as the Tabian Market, the Big Lawn Park, and the Ecological Trail, and building a public service network covering all age groups. Brian Linden, an American who has lived in Xizhou Town, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province for a long time, also felt the benefits of China's democratic practice in his participation. Linden said that in Xizhou, the planning of village roads and the development and utilization of traditional dwellings are all decided jointly by the villagers. I also noticed that the government has fully listened to the local people's good suggestions and methods for protecting Erhai Lake. With everyone's joint efforts, the water quality of Erhai Lake has significantly improved in recent years. The government has expanded channels for listening to public opinions, providing an effective way for ordinary people to participate in social governance. "Sugat from Sri Lanka observed that people can report their situation or problems through government message boards, 12345, 12315 hotlines, etc., and then quickly receive feedback. Many parts of China also provide real-time public services to the public through the development of applications. When people see their own ideas become the basis for policy modification and improvement, their sense of participation and trust in the government will be enhanced. Policy makers adjust policies in a timely manner based on public feedback, improving the effectiveness of governance and helping to maintain social harmony and stability, and consolidating the power of unity. "Pakistani journalist Mohammad Zamir Asadi has reported on China's National People's Congress and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference multiple times. He said," China's entire process of people's democracy emphasizes the integrity of democratic links and the sustainability of democratic participation, effectively enhancing the sense of ownership of the people and helping to achieve effective social mobilization and orderly political participation. "" The political system guarantee and material foundation of democratic development are more solid, ensuring that the people implement democracy in accordance with the law. Elections, democratic consultation, democratic decision-making Democratic management, democratic supervision, and unleashing the enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity of the people... China's vivid and lively democratic practice has attracted experts and scholars from various countries. Through close observation, they have seen that the entire process of people's democracy closely integrates the Party's propositions, the will of the state, and the will of the people, demonstrating the institutional advantages of "China's governance". Recently, a delegation of Nepalese Congress Party cadres visited Sichuan, Beijing and other places to understand the specific practices of grassroots governance and full process people's democracy in China. Members of the inspection team and Professor Kusum Shakiya from Tribhuvan University in Nepal observed the town party committee held in Guanying Town, Wutongqiao District, Leshan City, Sichuan Province. The meeting studied the construction project of the Xiannongjing Village Party and Mass Service Center and listened to a report on the construction project of the Yujin Street Community Elderly Care Service Complex in Guanying Town. Shakya stated that a well functioning democratic system should be able to serve all citizens. The composition of cadres in Guanying Town is diverse, and the topics discussed in the meeting are very pragmatic, 'this is democracy in practice'. Austrian writer Fitzlum flew to Shanghai in May last year to conduct research on the "Whole Process People's Democratic Practice Base" and "Grassroots Legislation Contact Points" in Hongqiao Street. In his view, the democratic practice base in Hongqiao is an example of grassroots self governance - here, residents' daily issues such as clothing, food, housing, transportation, environment, etc. are discussed and dealt with in an organized manner. The community collects and evaluates residents' needs, issues, and suggestions through direct communication with residents, distribution of survey questionnaires, and other forms. From discovering problems, to solving them, to summarizing and providing feedback, every step is carried out under the condition of reaching consensus with residents. "He believes that" in China, the construction of socialist democracy and the rule of law is constantly advancing, and the political system guarantee and social material foundation of democratic development are more solid. "The Makengli area of Fuding City, Fujian Province is located in the urban-rural junction, with nearly 30000 people living there. We have long been facing issues related to transportation and the environment here. During visits and contacts with the public, representatives of the People's Congress of Fuding City extensively collected opinions. After government consultation and a vote by the People's Congress, the renovation of this area was included in the list of "livelihood projects" in Fuding City and will be completed by the end of 2023. Last May, during the inspection of the white tea culture in Fuding City, Thailand, the important agricultural cultural heritage system management study class showed great interest in the local "People's Congress Voting System for Livelihood Projects". After observing the entire process of handling people's livelihood affairs, these visitors praised: "In China, democracy is concrete, real, fully expressed, orderly and effective." "China's democratic practice provides useful reference for developing countries." "The experience of China's governance" fully demonstrates that only by based on the objective reality of the country and combining with its own historical and cultural traditions can we find a democratic path that is in line with the national conditions. Unlike some countries that focus on procedural democracy, China's democratic system emphasizes broad public participation, with the core goal of providing practical and feasible solutions to the real needs of the people Professor Eduardo Carvalho of the Federal University of Fluminense in Brazil and an expert on international issues stated that an important reason for China's remarkable achievements in economic and social development is that it has always been based on its own reality, exploring and practicing a path of social governance that is in line with its own national conditions. The CPC adheres to the concept of taking the people as the center. China's democratic channels are committed to continuously listening to "what the people want" and "what the government needs to do". "The vitality and vitality of China's governance are highly recognized by the international community". In long-term practice, China has continuously explored reforms and found a democratic path suitable for its own development Marej Farouk, deputy editor in chief of Pakistan's Daily Group Daily, said that the annual two sessions of the National People's Congress of China were a window to observe the whole process of people's democracy, filled with suggestions and proposals on "people's livelihood and well-being", which were widely communicated and discussed, and effectively solved the people's urgent problems. "Chinese style democracy is real and dynamic democracy." Marej Farouk said, "China's democratic practice tells the world that democracy is not Coca Cola, and the world has only one flavor; democracy should not be superficial, but its essence is to promote national development and improve people's livelihood." "People of all countries should explore the path of democracy to meet their own needs according to their national conditions, and this right should be granted. The respect of the international community," said Antonio Miguel Carmona, president of the Spanish Chinese Friendship Association, On the basis of respecting its own history, culture, and national conditions, China has explored a development path with Chinese characteristics. When humanity faces common challenges such as climate change and artificial intelligence governance, this governance innovation based on cultural diversity is precisely the most valuable global public good. "History tells us that respecting the right of people of all countries to independently choose the path of democracy is the true spirit of democracy." Mohammed Khalil, president of the Moroccan China Friendship Exchange Association, said that democracy is not a copy of a single model, but is based on the development of the history, culture and social structure of countries. China's democracy emphasizes the broad participation of the public in national governance, allowing people's opinions to be expressed and implemented through various means. China's democratic practice provides useful reference for developing countries
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Source:people.cn
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