At its core, this model guarantees that the people are the true masters of the country, with public affairs governed through consensus-driven discussions and extensive consultation.

　　HOW DOES IT WORK

　　Whole-process people's democracy is not just a set of institutions and procedures, it is an active, participatory system where civic engagement plays a crucial role.

　　A key example is “two sessions,“ the annual meetings of China's top legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC), and the top political advisory body, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

　　Nearly 3,000 NPC deputies and more than 2,100 CPPCC National Committee members convene in Beijing to deliberate on and discuss major policies and governance matters, representing a broad cross-section of society.

　　The NPC deputies come from all walks of life, including many front-line workers and farmers who ensure grassroots representation. Notably, even the smallest ethnic minority group has at least one representative. Meanwhile, CPPCC National Committee members include officials and prominent figures such as scientists, educators and entrepreneurs.

　　During the “two sessions,“ these representatives engage in crucial public issues, from income distribution and healthcare to education, housing, elderly care, and childcare.

　　National lawmakers deliberate bills and reports and participate in all NPC elections. They also have the power to move for the recall of certain state officials according to the law, propose organizing committees of inquiry into specific issues, and criticize or offer suggestions and comments on all work.

　　Meanwhile, political advisors offer their policy proposals, thus actively contributing to national governance.

　　WHY DOES IT MATTER