From Villages to Legislation: A Foreigner’s Deep Dive into China’s Democracy
Ever wondered how democracy works in the world’s most populous country? 🇨🇳 Hungarian vlogger Steven Back, a 20-year China resident, got a front-row seat to grassroots governance during a visit to Niu Huang Village in Chongqing. His journey offers a fresh lens on ’whole-process people’s democracy’ — a system where everyday citizens shape laws and local policies.
Village Assemblies & Self-Governance 🏡
Back documented how villagers elect committees and voice concerns at town hall-style meetings. \"Locals here aren’t just voting — they’re problem-solving together,\" he shared, highlighting initiatives from rural architecture preservation to economic revitalization under China’s village self-governance framework.
Democracy with Chinese Characteristics ✨
Timed with China’s annual Two Sessions — a key political event — Back’s story shows how citizens engage from local councils to national legislation. For young global readers, it’s a reminder: democracy isn’t one-size-fits-all. 🌍
