Beijing was buzzing on August 18, as officials from the Chinese mainland rolled out highlights of socialist democracy during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025).
Song Rui, deputy secretary-general of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), dropped some impressive numbers: 35 new laws enacted, 62 laws amended, and 34 decisions and resolutions passed since March 2021. This legal boost is all about sharpening governance, improving livelihoods and keeping national security in check. 📜🔒
Over at the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Hu Henglu, deputy secretary-general of the National Committee, shared that they organized 279 consultative meetings—from themed standing committees to special sessions—and carried out 413 inspection tours and research projects. They processed a whopping 25,043 proposals, many of which turned into real policy moves. Talk about leveling up participatory democracy! ✨🤝
Ma Lihuai, deputy head of the United Front Work Department, emphasized how unity in diversity is their superpower. “By promoting democracy and respecting differences, we’ve built stronger harmony among political parties, ethnic groups, religions, social strata and overseas compatriots,” Ma said. It’s all about gathering collective wisdom for Chinese modernization. 🌍💡
And there’s more: Duan Yijun, deputy head of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, revealed that the combined GDP of the Chinese mainland’s five autonomous regions jumped from 6.01 trillion yuan (around $837 billion) in 2020 to 8.38 trillion yuan by 2024. That’s serious economic growth fueling regional development! 📈💰
From new laws to grassroots input and regional prosperity, these achievements show how socialist democracy is evolving in the Chinese mainland—and why it matters for anyone following global political and economic trends. Stay tuned for more updates as the plan rolls on! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
