The non-affiliates in China’s Political Party System: how to play a role?

Di Zhou

Resumen


This article examines the role of prominent individuals unaffiliated to any of the parties (Non-affiliates) in China’s political party system. It also investigates the historical formation of non-affiliates in Chinese revolutionary history. Through nation-wide regulations and the results of a case study at city level, the article analyzes present systems and mechanisms guaranteeing the functioning of non-affiliates, as well as the obstacles they face. Our results suggest that the recognition of the uniqueness of non-affiliates in China’s political party system is a prerequisite for the stimulation of their role. Moreover, we suggest that an appropriate organization, detailed prescriptions of intra-Party laws and regulations, strong institutional support of the Communist Party of China committee’s United Front Work Department, and establishment of relevant channels and platforms can enhance the role of non-affiliates in terms of political participation.

Palabras clave


Non-affiliates; Role; China’s Political Party System; Partisanship;Communist Party of China

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5102/rbpp.v13i1.9000

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