At a recent press conference in Beijing, the State Council Information Office highlighted key strides in socialist democracy across the Chinese mainland during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025).
Song Rui, deputy secretary-general of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), pointed to a maturing legislative system: 35 new laws enacted, 62 amendments and 34 decisions and resolutions passed to address urgent governance needs, boost livelihoods and safeguard national security.
Hu Henglu, deputy secretary-general of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), detailed how 279 consultative meetings, 413 inspection tours and 25,043 proposals were processed, many of which influenced policy measures and deepened public participation.
Ma Lihuai, deputy head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, emphasized inclusive efforts to balance unity and diversity. By engaging political parties, ethnic groups, religions, social strata and compatriots at home and abroad, these dialogues have powered a more harmonious society.
Duan Yijun, deputy head of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, underscored economic progress in China's five autonomous regions, where combined GDP climbed from 6.01 trillion to 8.38 trillion yuan between 2020 and 2024, highlighting the link between democratic consultation and regional growth.
As the 14th Five-Year Plan period nears its close, these achievements offer a window into how socialist democracy is shaping governance and modernization strategies in the Chinese mainland, with lessons that resonate beyond borders.
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