LISBON – Whole-process people's democracy will provide guidance for developing socialist democracy and political civilisation in the new epoch of China's history, Chinese Ambassador to Portugal Zhao Bentang says.
In a recent opinion piece in Lisbon-based newspaper Diário de Notícias, Zhao stressed that whole-process people's democracy accords with China's long-term practice of promoting socialist democracy with Chinese characteristics.
Whole-process people's democracy, representing interests of the people as a whole, is deeply rooted in Chinese traditional people-centered philosophy, Zhao said, adding that the Communist Party of China (CPC) has taken "the pursuit of happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" as the core of its mission ever since its founding.
The diplomat noted in his newspaper article that the Chinese-style democracy has been carried out with solid institutional guarantees in a complete process of political practice, from democratic elections, consultation, decision-making, management to supervision.
As the world's second largest economy, China has demonstrated that whole-process people's democracy has been a driving force behind China's two magic achievements – rapid economic development and robust social security.
China is willing to initiate dialogue with countries worldwide based on mutual respect and equality, firmly support them to seek political systems and development paths that best suit their conditions, and make greater contributions to the political advancement of humankind, Zhao said. – Xinhua, MPD
Undated file photo of Chinese Ambassador to Portugal Zhao Bentang - Photo courtesy of Ni Hao Portugal
