Preface
Chapter One A Democracy Where Matters Are Discussed by All People Involved
Hongqiao Sub-district, Shanghai: Build a Direct Line to National Legislative Body
Tianjin: Establish Deputy Liaison Stations to Maintain Close Ties with the People
Gulou District, Jiangsu: Vote for Congress Deputies by the People
Kunshan Municipal People's Congress: from the People and for the People
Hongqiao Sub-district, Shanghai: Hear People's Voices and Warm Their Hearts
Zhejiang: Witness Vivid Examples in Practicing Whole-Process People's Democracy
Zhejiang: Enact the Law for Deputies to Vote for Wellbeing Projects
Shenzhen City, Guangdong: Empower Students as Future Masters of the Country
Guangdong: Convey Voices of Overseas Chinese Through the Direct Line of Legislation
Beijing: Leverage Deputy Homes and Stations for a Great Vision
CPPCC Huangpu District Committee: Resolve Problems Through Face-to-Face Consultation
Yueyang City, Hunan: Introduce Public Mediation into Grassroots Governance
Kunshan City, Jiangsu: Congress Deputies and CPPCC Members Exercise Legislative and Supervisory Power
Expert Comments-Li Junru
Chapter Two A Democracy That Covers All
Aspects of the Democratic Process and All Sectors of Society
Inner Mongolia: The CPC Central Committee Incorporates a Netizen's Advice into Its Major Document
Guangdong Provincial People's Congress: Deputies Make New Contributions to Whole-Process People's Democracy
Sanjiang County, Guangxi: Hold Consultation Meetings in Drum Towers
Wenxin Sub-district, Zhejiang: Build a Deputy Liaison Center to Realize Full Coverage
Junan County, Shandong: Develop a Standardized People's Congress System
Suzhou City, Jiangsu: Bench Meetings Solve Difficulties in Community Governance
Shanghai: Deputy Homes, Stations, and Points Serve Voters
Huaibei City, Anhui: Set Models in Community-Level Governance
Zhuhai City, Guangdong: People Express Their Expectations on a Wishing Wall
Wuzhou City, Guangxi: Take the Lead in Establishing Whole Process People's Democracy Practice Bases
Hengnan County, Hunan: Courtyard Discussions and Deputy Activities Advance Democratic Practice
Shijiazhuang City, Hebei: Extend Platforms of Public Participation to the Grassroots
Changsha City, Hunan: Furong Night Talks Pool People's Wisdom
Nanle County, Henan: Innovate a Model with Democratic Units and Grid-based Services
Expert Comments-Xu Weixin
Chapter Three A Democracy in Its Broadest
Most Genuine, and Most Effective Form
Yichun City, Jiangxi: Make Down-to-Earth Efforts for Wellbeing Projects
Beijing Municipal People's Congress: Achieve New Progress at a Higher Level
Guangzhou Municipal People's Congress: Enrich Democratic Practices to Address People's Concerns
Dongying Municipal People's Congress: Leverage People's Strength in Legislative Process
Taizhou City, Jiangsu: Deputies Solve the Most Pressing Problems at the Grassroots
Dongshan Sub-district, Jiangsu: Build an Integrated Network to Strengthen Local Legislative Outreach Offices
Jiazhi Sub-district, Zhejiang: Practice a Rich and Extensive Form of Democracy
Xianning Municipal People's Congress: Bring Happiness to People at Their Doorsteps
Yichang City, Hubei: Meet the Tujia People's Aspirations for a Better Life
Jiangbei District, Chongqing: People Have the Final Say for Their Own Matters
Conghua City, Guangdong: Move Reception Rooms to Villagers Doorsteps
Expert Comments-Chen Jin
Epilogue
Appendix: Case Sources