Question

How can we say that elections in China do not offer the people any serious choice?

Answer 1

Explanation:

In this question we need to explain the following things:-

1. Why only Communist party is allowed to contest election?
2. Is election in China based on free and fair electoral competition?

Answer:

Elections in China do not offer the people any serious choice because China is a one party state i.e. only communist party and its affiliated are allowed to contest elections. To support this furthermore, following points are as follows:-

• In China, elections are regularly held after every five years, for electing the country’s Parliament, called Quanguo Renmin Daibiao Dahui (National People’s Congress). ,
• The National People’s Congress has the power to appoint the President of the country.
• It has nearly 3,000 members elected from all over China. Some members are elected by the army.
• Before contesting elections, a candidate needs the approval of the Chinese Communist Party.
• Only those, who are members of the Chinese Communist Party or eight smaller parties allied to it were allowed to contest elections held in 2002-03.
• The government is always formed by the Communist Party.