Introduction
Chapter I The CPC: A Political Party Upholding and Pursuing Democracy
  Democracy, as an Ideological Weapon Against Autocracy, Paved the Way for the Establishment of the CPC
  Articles on Democracy in the Programs and Constitution of the CPC: Theoretical Foundations for the CPC's Democratic Cause
  When Leftist Guidelines Damaged Democracy and Harmed the Revolution
  the CPC Learned the Lessons and Saved the Revolution by Embracing Democracy
Chapter II With Democracy as Its Weapon, the CPC Defeated the KMT
  Established a New-Type Army Through Democracy
  A New Mode of Governance Based on the “Three-Thirds System”
  The CPC's Democratic Style Increased the Party's Appeal to Young Democracy
  Supporters
  Inter-Party Consultation and Cooperation for the Future of the Nation
Chapter III Democratic Consultations for the Establishment of a
  New China
  The Governance Program of the CPC Attracts Other Democratic Parties
  The Political Consultative Conference Dedicated to the Preparation
  for Founding the New China Featured Democratic Consultations
  Non-CPC Ministers Hold Both Positions and Power
  Chapter IV With Democracy, China Entered the New Period of Reform and Opening-Up
  Deng Xiaoping's “Three Ups and Three Downs” Reflects the Development of the CPC's Intra-Party Democracy
  Realize Historical Transition by Exercising Democracy
  Chapter V Development of Democracy in the New Era
  Adhere to and Strengthen the CPC's Overall Leadership
  Uphold and Improve the System of the People's Congresses and
  Ensure the People's Status as Masters of the Country
  Adhere to and Improve the System of CPC-Led Multi-Party Cooperation and Political Consultation; Promote the Development of
  Socialist Consultative Democracy
  Uphold and Improve the System of Regional Ethnic Autonomy and Promote the Development of All Ethnic Groups
  Constantly Perfect the Community-Level Self-Governance System
  and Promote Community-Level Democracy
  Promote Law-Based Governance and Stick to the Path of Socialist Rule of Law with Chinese
  Characteristics
  Chapter VI The People's Congress Essentially Embodies Democracy
  Build a Platform for People's Democracy
  Legislation and Supervision Demonstrate the Strength of Democracy
  The Unique Characteristics of the People's Congress System
Chapter VII The CPPCC Demonstrates the Charm of the Chinese Democracy
  The CPPCC Started a New Development Phase for Multi-Party Cooperation
  Institutionalized Consultation Among the Parties
  How the Non-CPC Political Parties Participate in Discussing and Handling State Affairs
Chapter VIII Democracy: The Key to Handling Ethnic Issues
  Let Ethnic Minority Groups Be Masters of Their Own Affairs
  Accelerate the Development of Ethnic Minority Areas
  Protect Freedom of Religious Belief
  Chapter IX Democratic Decision-Making Boosts Scientific Development
  Gradually Improve the Capability of Decision-Makers
  Highlight the Development of Decision-Making Systems
  Involvement of Citizens in Major Decision-Makings
  Stress Experts' Participation and Decision-Making Procedures
Chapter X Enhance Governance Foundations by Welcoming Opinions
  Comply with Public Opinions and Focus on Improving People's Livelihood
  Investigation: The Heirloom of the CPC
  Open Channels to Solicit Public Opinions
  New Media: New Platforms for Expressing Public Opinions
Chapter XI Grassroots Democracy: Democracy with Renewed Vigor and Vitality
  Villagers' Self-Governance: Democratic Practice of Rural People
  Reform of Township Governance
  Residents' Self-Governance and Democratic Management of Enterprises and Public Institutions
  Rising Mass Social Organizations: Grassroots Democracy
Chapter XII Intra-Party Democracy: Key to the Future Development of China's Democracy
  Intra-Party Democracy: Key to the CPC's Survival
  Guarantee CPC Members' Rights
  Make Party Affairs More Transparent
Chapter XIII Inclusiveness Brings Innovation of New Democratic Governance Models
  Be Rationally Inclusive and Allow Contention
  Absorb Progressive People Into the Party Regardless of Their Social Stratum Backgrounds
  Economic Democracy and the End of the Planned Economy
  Learn from the World: Globalization of the Inter-Party Communication
Concluding Remarks