Democracy With Chinese Characteristics 
While Western observers often question China's political model, President Xi Jinping emphasizes that democracy remains central to the nation's vision. The CPC's 'whole-process people's democracy' focuses on policy feedback mechanisms, public participation, and poverty alleviation achievements instead of multiparty elections.
The Feedback Loop 
Through surveys and grassroots consultations, officials gather citizen input on proposed policies – what the CPC calls 'pooling people's wisdom.' Annual government reports at events like the National People's Congress incorporate thousands of suggestions from experts and local representatives.
Poverty War Wins 
Robert Lawrence Kuhn, a longtime China analyst, highlights how the CPC's targeted poverty alleviation program lifted 800 million from extreme poverty since 2012. 'Third-party audits ensured transparency,' he notes, 'while local Party leaders across five administrative levels coordinated customized solutions.'
Democracy in Action 
Xi describes this system as ensuring 'people manage state and social affairs through various channels.' While debates continue about political models globally, China's approach ties governance directly to measurable development goals – with sights set on its 2049 modernization targets.
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Whole-process people's democracy the backbone of China's society
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