BEIJING: A number of diplomats have appreciated China’s extensive level of participation and diverse platforms to fulfill democracy, underscoring that every democratic model should be respected.
They made the remarks during a recent visit to a Legislative Outreach Office in Beijing’s Chaoyang district, where they observed a fundamental step in lawmaking and met with deputies to people’s congresses.
The district has established 43 such offices — which act as a bridge between the public and lawmakers — to more efficiently solicit opinions and suggestions on legislation from all walks of life. During their visit in late April, the ambassadors and diplomats from 36 countries witnessed the collecting of opinions on the Law on Deputies to the National People’s Congress and Local People’s Congresses, and discussed how the office works with legislators at national, provincial, city and county levels.
Anne Lafortune, the ambassador of the Seychelles to China, said she was impressed by China’s diverse ways for people to express their opinions.
Regarding the visit as a good platform to learn firsthand about China’s legislation process, she pointed out that the process shows the commitment of the Chinese government to meet the needs and aspiration of the grassroots people. –The Daily Mail-China Daily news exchange item
