President Xi Jinping doubled down on strengthening China's political foundation this week, urging officials to 'uphold and improve' the country's people's congress system during a high-profile meeting celebrating its 70th anniversary. Over 3,000 attendees gathered as Xi, who also heads the Communist Party of China Central Committee, called the system a 'great invention in human political history' rooted in China's unique socialist path.
Tracing its origins to 1954, the National People's Congress (NPC) transformed China's governance from elite-dominated structures to whole-process people's democracy, Xi noted. He emphasized its role in ensuring citizens 'govern as masters under the Party's leadership', blending historical struggle with modern innovation.
For young global readers: The NPC isn't just a political body—it's at the heart of China's governance model, shaping policies from tech regulations to climate goals. Xi's speech signals continuity in a system that claims to balance centralized leadership with grassroots participation.
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Over 3,000 attendees gathered as Xi, who also heads the Communist Party of China Central Committee, called the system a 'great invention in human political history' rooted in China's unique socialist path.
Tracing its origins to 1954, the National People's Congress (NPC) transformed China's governance from elite-dominated structures to whole-process people's democracy, Xi noted. He emphasized its role in ensuring citizens 'govern as masters under the Party's leadership', blending historical struggle with modern innovation.
For young global readers: The NPC isn't just a political body—it's at the heart of China's governance model, shaping policies from tech regulations to climate goals. Xi's speech signals continuity in a system that claims to balance centralized leadership with grassroots participation.
