China advances regional ethnic autonomy from 2021-2025

China has made notable progress in advancing regional ethnic autonomy during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), with solid achievements in whole-process people's democracy, economic development, and social undertakings, according to the National Ethnic Affairs Commission at a press conference on Monday.

August 19, 2025

Channels to solicit opinions expanded

China's channels for gathering public opinion and suggestions have become more diverse over the past five years, contributing toward the enhanced implementation and development of socialist democracy, officials said on Monday.

August 19, 2025

China's 5 autonomous regions see robust economic growth

The combined gross domestic product (GDP) of China's five autonomous regions surged from 6.01 trillion yuan (about 843.06 billion U.S. dollars) in 2020 to nearly 8.38 trillion yuan in 2024, a senior official said on Monday.

August 18, 2025

China's lawmaking efforts continue to advance socialist democracy

The National People's Congress (NPC) and its standing committee have passed 35 laws, adopted 62 legislative amendments, and approved 34 binding resolutions since March 2021, said Song Rui, deputy secretary general of the NPC Standing Committee, at a press conference on Monday.

August 18, 2025