Lying to the south of the western extension of the Chang'an Avenue, the artery of communication that runs through the breadth of central Beijing,Lugu area has come into the national limelight for pioneering a string ...Lying to the south of the western extension of the Chang'an Avenue, the artery of communication that runs through the breadth of central Beijing,Lugu area has come into the national limelight for pioneering a string of reforms aimed at promoting grassroots democracy in Chinese cities. Since the "Lugu Community" came into being in April 2004,展开更多
a village on the outskirts of Zhangjiagang City^n east China'sjiangsu Province. In the village center stands an eye-catching, European-style building. Though at odds with its surroundings, it serves a very important ...a village on the outskirts of Zhangjiagang City^n east China'sjiangsu Province. In the village center stands an eye-catching, European-style building. Though at odds with its surroundings, it serves a very important purpose. The building - Yonglian Village Hall - is China's first farmers' chamber, established by Wu Dongcai, Secre- tary of the CPC (Communist Party of China) Branch of Yonglian Village, where villagers can manage the village affairs in a democratic manner.展开更多
In every Chinese city, there are neighborhood committees in residential communities. The first Constitution of the People's Republic of China, enacted in 1954, prescribed that the neighborhood committee is an auto...In every Chinese city, there are neighborhood committees in residential communities. The first Constitution of the People's Republic of China, enacted in 1954, prescribed that the neighborhood committee is an autonomous organization of residents that carries out self-government and self-service. Noticeably, the neighborhood committee has become a trial base for the Chinese Government's efforts to展开更多
文摘Lying to the south of the western extension of the Chang'an Avenue, the artery of communication that runs through the breadth of central Beijing,Lugu area has come into the national limelight for pioneering a string of reforms aimed at promoting grassroots democracy in Chinese cities. Since the "Lugu Community" came into being in April 2004,
文摘a village on the outskirts of Zhangjiagang City^n east China'sjiangsu Province. In the village center stands an eye-catching, European-style building. Though at odds with its surroundings, it serves a very important purpose. The building - Yonglian Village Hall - is China's first farmers' chamber, established by Wu Dongcai, Secre- tary of the CPC (Communist Party of China) Branch of Yonglian Village, where villagers can manage the village affairs in a democratic manner.
文摘In every Chinese city, there are neighborhood committees in residential communities. The first Constitution of the People's Republic of China, enacted in 1954, prescribed that the neighborhood committee is an autonomous organization of residents that carries out self-government and self-service. Noticeably, the neighborhood committee has become a trial base for the Chinese Government's efforts to