民主是全人类的共同价值，是中国共产党和中国人民始终不渝坚持的重要理念。中国的民主是人民民主，人民当家作主是中国民主的本质和核心。回顾百年党史，民主贯穿中共领导中国革命、建设和改革的全程。十八大以来，中共提出全过程人民民主重大理念并大力推进。全过程人民民主实现了过程民主和成果民主、程序民主和实质民主、直接民主和间接民主、人民民主和国家意志相统一，是全链条、全方位、全覆盖的民主，是最广泛、最真实、最管用的社会主义民主，在中华大地展示出勃勃生机和强大生命力。本书从中国共产党的民主建设视角，阐释民主的力量这一中国之治的“密码”，从而充分昭示中共产党为什么能，中国的民主之路何以越走越宽广。

ContentsIntroduction.................................. 004Chapter I The CPC: A Political Party Upholding and Pursuing DemocracyDemocracy, as an Ideological Weapon Against Autocracy, Paved the Way for the Establishment of the CPC.................................................018Articles on Democracy in the Programs and Constitution of the CPC: Theoretical Foundations for the CPC’s Democratic Cause........................................029When Leftist Guidelines Damaged Democracy and Harmed the Revolution,the CPC Learned the Lessons and Saved the Revolution by Embracing Democracy. ...............033Chapter II With Democracy as Its Weapon, the CPC Defeated the KMTEstablished a New-Type Army Through Democracy.......................045A New Mode of Governance Based on the “Three-Thirds System” ................................ 052The CPC’s Democratic Style Increased the Party’s Appeal to Young Democracy Supporters....................................................062Inter-Party Consultation and Cooperation for the Future of the Nation........................... 068Chapter III Democratic Consultations for the Establishment of aNew ChinaThe Governance Program of the CPC Attracts Other Democratic Parties................082The Political Consultative Conference Dedicated to the Preparationfor Founding the New China Featured Democratic Consultations............................092Non-CPC Ministers Hold Both Positions and Power...........................104Chapter IV With Democracy, China Entered the New Period of Reform and Opening-UpDeng Xiaoping’s “Three Ups and Three Downs” Reflects the Development of the CPC’s Intra-Party Democracy...............................118Realize Historical Transition by Exercising Democracy..............125Chapter V Development of Democracy in the New EraAdhere to and Strengthen the CPC’s Overall Leadership ...................134Uphold and Improve the System of the People’s Congresses andEnsure the People’s Status as Masters of the Country...........................140Adhere to and Improve the System of CPC-Led Multi-Party Cooperation and Political Consultation; Promote the Development of Socialist Consultative Democracy.............................................................151Uphold and Improve the System of Regional Ethnic Autonomy and Promote the Development of All Ethnic Groups ...........................158Constantly Perfect the Community-Level Self-Governance Systemand Promote Community-Level Democracy.......................165Promote Law-Based Governance and Stick to the Path of Socialist Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics................................................172Chapter VI The People’s Congress Essentially Embodies DemocracyBuild a Platform for People’s Democracy.............................................. 183Legislation and Supervision Demonstrate the Strength of Democracy.....................191The Unique Characteristics of the People’s Congress System..................................203Chapter VII The CPPCC Demonstrates the Charm of the Chinese DemocracyThe CPPCC Started a New Development Phase for Multi-Party Cooperation.........216Institutionalized Consultation Among the Parties...........................227How the Non-CPC Political Parties Participate in Discussing and Handling State Affairs .........................................................240Chapter VIII Democracy: The Key to Handling Ethnic IssuesLet Ethnic Minority Groups Be Masters of Their Own Affairs................256Accelerate the Development of Ethnic Minority Areas.......................266Protect Freedom of Religious Belief............................................272Chapter IX Democratic Decision-Making Boosts Scientific DevelopmentGradually Improve the Capability of Decision-Makers.......................283Highlight the Development of Decision-Making Systems.................288Involvement of Citizens in Major Decision-Makings..........................293Stress Experts’ Participation and Decision-Making Procedures..............298Chapter X Enhance Governance Foundations by Welcoming OpinionsComply with Public Opinions and Focus on Improving People’s Livelihood..........306Investigation: The Heirloom of the CPC...................................314Open Channels to Solicit Public Opinions..............................................320New Media: New Platforms for Expressing Public Opinions............... 327Chapter XI Grassroots Democracy: Democracy with Renewed Vigor and VitalityVillagers’ Self-Governance: Democratic Practice of Rural People...........................335Reform of Township Governance .................................................343Residents’ Self-Governance and Democratic Management of Enterprises and Public Institutions...............................................350Rising Mass Social Organizations: Grassroots Democracy..........................359Chapter XII Intra-Party Democracy: Key to the Future Development of China’s DemocracyIntra-Party Democracy: Key to the CPC’s Survival......................368Guarantee CPC Members’ Rights........................................373Make Party Affairs More Transparent..............................................381Chapter XIII Inclusiveness Brings Innovation of New Democratic Governance ModelsBe Rationally Inclusive and Allow Contention................................393Absorb Progressive People Into the Party Regardless of Their Social Stratum Backgrounds......................................400Economic Democracy and the End of the Planned Economy............407Learn from the World: Globalization of the Inter-Party Communication..................415Concluding Remarks................................................423