Table of Contents

Introduction.................................. 004
Chapter I The CPC: A Political Party Upholding and Pursuing Democracy
Democracy, as an Ideological Weapon Against Autocracy, Paved the Way for the Establishment of the CPC.................................................018
Articles on Democracy in the Programs and Constitution of the CPC: Theoretical Foundations for the CPC’s Democratic Cause........................................029
When Leftist Guidelines Damaged Democracy and Harmed the Revolution,
the CPC Learned the Lessons and Saved the Revolution by Embracing Democracy. ...............033
Chapter II With Democracy as Its Weapon, the CPC Defeated the KMT
Established a New-Type Army Through Democracy.......................045
A New Mode of Governance Based on the “Three-Thirds System” ................................ 052
The CPC’s Democratic Style Increased the Party’s Appeal to Young Democracy Supporters....................................................062
Inter-Party Consultation and Cooperation for the Future of the Nation........................... 068
Chapter III Democratic Consultations for the Establishment of a
New China
The Governance Program of the CPC Attracts Other Democratic Parties................082
The Political Consultative Conference Dedicated to the Preparation
for Founding the New China Featured Democratic Consultations............................092
Non-CPC Ministers Hold Both Positions and Power...........................104
Chapter IV With Democracy, China Entered the New Period of Reform and Opening-Up
Deng Xiaoping’s “Three Ups and Three Downs” Reflects the Development of the CPC’s Intra-Party Democracy...............................118
Realize Historical Transition by Exercising Democracy..............125
Chapter V Development of Democracy in the New Era
Adhere to and Strengthen the CPC’s Overall Leadership ...................134
Uphold and Improve the System of the People’s Congresses and
Ensure the People’s Status as Masters of the Country...........................140
Adhere to and Improve the System of CPC-Led Multi-Party Cooperation and Political Consultation; Promote the Development of Socialist Consultative Democracy.............................................................151
Uphold and Improve the System of Regional Ethnic Autonomy and Promote the Development of All Ethnic Groups ...........................158
Constantly Perfect the Community-Level Self-Governance System
and Promote Community-Level Democracy.......................165
Promote Law-Based Governance and Stick to the Path of Socialist Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics................................................172
Chapter VI The People’s Congress Essentially Embodies Democracy
Build a Platform for People’s Democracy.............................................. 183
Legislation and Supervision Demonstrate the Strength of Democracy.....................191
The Unique Characteristics of the People’s Congress System..................................203
Chapter VII The CPPCC Demonstrates the Charm of the Chinese Democracy
The CPPCC Started a New Development Phase for Multi-Party Cooperation.........216
Institutionalized Consultation Among the Parties...........................227
How the Non-CPC Political Parties Participate in Discussing and Handling State Affairs .........................................................240
Chapter VIII Democracy: The Key to Handling Ethnic Issues
Let Ethnic Minority Groups Be Masters of Their Own Affairs................256
Accelerate the Development of Ethnic Minority Areas.......................266
Protect Freedom of Religious Belief............................................272
Chapter IX Democratic Decision-Making Boosts Scientific Development
Gradually Improve the Capability of Decision-Makers.......................283
Highlight the Development of Decision-Making Systems.................288
Involvement of Citizens in Major Decision-Makings..........................293
Stress Experts’ Participation and Decision-Making Procedures..............298
Chapter X Enhance Governance Foundations by Welcoming Opinions
Comply with Public Opinions and Focus on Improving People’s Livelihood..........306
Investigation: The Heirloom of the CPC...................................314
Open Channels to Solicit Public Opinions..............................................320
New Media: New Platforms for Expressing Public Opinions............... 327
Chapter XI Grassroots Democracy: Democracy with Renewed Vigor and Vitality
Villagers’ Self-Governance: Democratic Practice of Rural People...........................335
Reform of Township Governance .................................................343
Residents’ Self-Governance and Democratic Management of Enterprises and Public Institutions...............................................350
Rising Mass Social Organizations: Grassroots Democracy..........................359
Chapter XII Intra-Party Democracy: Key to the Future Development of China’s Democracy
Intra-Party Democracy: Key to the CPC’s Survival......................368
Guarantee CPC Members’ Rights........................................373
Make Party Affairs More Transparent..............................................381
Chapter XIII Inclusiveness Brings Innovation of New Democratic Governance Models
Be Rationally Inclusive and Allow Contention................................393
Absorb Progressive People Into the Party Regardless of Their Social Stratum Backgrounds......................................400
Economic Democracy and the End of the Planned Economy............407
Learn from the World: Globalization of the Inter-Party Communication..................415
Concluding Remarks................................................423

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