●Preface/Zheng Bijian
Chapter One Starting from Shanghai:Democratic Stories Behind the Rainbow Bridge/3
Latest Updates from the Birthplace of Whole-Process People's Democracy/5
Establishing Consultation Councils for a Collaborative Business Community/13
Chapter Two Beijing's Stories:Listening to People's Voices and Garnering Their Opinions/21
"Message Board for Leaders" for Observing China's Democracy/23
Calling 12345 for Immediate Solutions to People's Concerns/31
Residents' Matters Discussed and Resolved by All Involved/39
Chapter Three From Sichuan to Chongqing: Democracy Rooted in Courtyards and Sub-districts/45
Courtyard Democracy for Promoting Self-Governance in Rural China/47
Lao Ma Workstation's Practical Solutions for Addressing Disputes/57
Chapter Four Hunan's Dynamics:Sparking Enthusiasm for Primary-Level Democracy/65
Flat Governance for Fulfilling People's Aspirations/67
Public Mediation for Community Dispute Resolution/75
Chapter Five Guangdong's Approach: Comprehensive Democracy Across All Sectors/83
The "10th Workstations" for Enhancing Primary-Level Governance/85
CPPCC Workstations for Engaging the Community and Energizing Responsibilities/95
Seven-Step Work Method for Improving People's Wellbeing/103
"Co-Creation Council" for Bringing the Historic Street Back to Life/109
QR Codes Connecting Citizens and Government/117
An "Invisible" Sewage Plant/125
Chapter Six Zhejiang's Initiative:Democracy in Its Most Genuine and Effective Form/133
Three-Way Decision-Making Mechanism for Innovative Consultation/135
Digital Empowerment for a More Dynamic People's Democracy/145
Chapter Seven Revisiting Shanghai:Democracy That Fosters a Sense of Happiness and Security/153
The "Good-Neighborly Gate" Created Through Public Participation/155
A Thriving Habitat Garden Built on Residents' Collaboration/161
Conclusion Whole-Process People's Democracy Ensures that the People Run the Country/167
Afterword/169