Prospects for the General Election of 2020: Tradition and Transition in Chinese Politics

Prospects for the General Election of 2020: Tradition and Transition in Chinese Politics

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The decision by the Chinese Communist Party in 2012 to move to open direct national elections was taken in order to ensure political stability and continued economic growth, and to enhance its position of leadership. The first national general election in 2015 followed in the wake of the landmark Co...

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Main Author: David SG Goodman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: UTS ePRESS 2011-08-01
Series:PORTAL: Journal of Multidisciplinary International Studies
Online Access:https://learning-analytics.info/journals/index.php/portal/article/view/1887
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spelling doaj-d72f94c1b5ef47bfa674d3bb961e117c2020-11-25T01:33:12ZengUTS ePRESSPORTAL: Journal of Multidisciplinary International Studies1449-24902011-08-018110.5130/portal.v8i1.18871462Prospects for the General Election of 2020: Tradition and Transition in Chinese PoliticsDavid SG Goodman0Professor of Chinese Politics, University of SydneyThe decision by the Chinese Communist Party in 2012 to move to open direct national elections was taken in order to ensure political stability and continued economic growth, and to enhance its position of leadership. The first national general election in 2015 followed in the wake of the landmark Constituent Assembly. Victory in 2015 by the Chinese Communist Party has been accompanied by political stability and sustained economic growth. Though there is likely to be greater competition in the General Election of 2020 the principle change in politics has been the emergence of significant public policy debate. Issues of corruption, housing, and regional development are likely to be major considerations during the election, alongside debate on the simultaneous referenda that have been called on Tibet and federalism.https://learning-analytics.info/journals/index.php/portal/article/view/1887
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description The decision by the Chinese Communist Party in 2012 to move to open direct national elections was taken in order to ensure political stability and continued economic growth, and to enhance its position of leadership. The first national general election in 2015 followed in the wake of the landmark Constituent Assembly. Victory in 2015 by the Chinese Communist Party has been accompanied by political stability and sustained economic growth. Though there is likely to be greater competition in the General Election of 2020 the principle change in politics has been the emergence of significant public policy debate. Issues of corruption, housing, and regional development are likely to be major considerations during the election, alongside debate on the simultaneous referenda that have been called on Tibet and federalism.
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