Exploring a Practical Pathway toward Democracy in China

Abstract

The current democratic system in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is based on the political consultation and the people’s congress. In this system of indirect democracy, the key is to ensure that those in power are representing the people’s interests. Over the last thirty years, China has been exploring the pathway toward democracy, but a long road lies ahead. Currently, China needs to take substantial practical measures to guarantee people’s democratic rights, including the right to know, the right to speak, and the right to vote.