CHINESE GOVERNMENT（中国政府）

　　his book defines the fundamenta lstructure of the Chinese system of government and the functions and status of its different parts.It emphasizes the core of the Chinese government system，giving the reader an understanding of the system＇s essence.Combining a theoretical perspective with a systemic analysis，the book has improved the level of academic research into the Chinese government system.Another important characteristic is found in the author＇s timely comments on the latest changes in the process of reform and opening-up.

　　Professor Yang Fengchun was born in 1963 in Tongling，Anhui Province.He is no associate professor at Peking University's School of Government，researcher at its Institute of Political Development and Governance，and senior dean of Academy of e-Government.In 1987，he graduated from Peking University's Department of International Politics with a master's degree in political science.Since then，he has been researching and teaching contemporary Chinese government，politics and electronic government at Peking University's School of International Politics，the School of Government （formerly the School of Politics snd Administration）and Academy of e-Government.His works include Contemporary Chinese Government，China's Mainland Government and Politics，and The Politics of Consumers，Outline of e-Government.Among his papers and research reports are "Connection Between the Educational Levels and Political Participation of Farmers"and "The Development and Significance of the Chinese Monarchical System."He was also in charge of the National Social Science Research Fund youth project"Government Policy，Income Distribution，and Social and Political Stability"and of the fund's project "Research into Chinese e-Government Modes."

CHAPTER ONE THE NATURE OF THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT
Section 1 The Nature of the Socialist State
Ⅰ. The General Nature and Tasks of the State
Ⅱ. The Nature and Tasks of the Socialist State
Section 2 The Nature of the Chinese Government
Ⅰ. The CPC Is China's Ruling Party
Ⅱ. The People's Democratic Dictatorship
Ⅲ. The People's Congress System
Ⅳ. The System of Multi-Party Cooperation and Political Consultation
Section 3 The Stipulations on and Description of the Basic System of the Chinese Government in the Constitution
CHAPTER TWO THE RULING PARTY AND THE PARTIES PARTICIPATING IN STATE AFFAIRS IN CHINA
Section 1 The Communist Party of China
Ⅰ. The Political and Organizational Principles of the CPC
Ⅱ. The Organization of the CPC
Ⅲ. The Leadership of the CPC over the State Affairs and Social Life
Section 2 The Political Parties Participating in State Affairs in China
Ⅰ. The Past and Present of the Democratic Parties
Ⅱ. The Nature and Position of the Chinese Democratic Parties
Ⅲ. Principal Forms of Participation in State Affairs by De-
mocratic Parties
CHAPTER THREE THE PEOPLE'S CONGRESS
Section 1 The Nature and Status of the People's Congresses
Ⅰ. The System of the People's Congresses Is China's Fundamental Political System
Ⅱ. The People's Congresses Must Accept Leadership by the CPC
Ⅲ. The NPC Is the Highest Organ of State Power Practicing Democratic Centralism
Section 2 Deputies to the NPC
Ⅰ. Qualifications of the Deputies and Their Composition
Ⅱ. Election of Deputies
Ⅲ. Recall and Disqualification of Deputies
Ⅳ. The Functions and Powers of Deputies
Ⅴ. Non-Voting Participants of NPC Meetings
Section 3 The Organizations of the NPC
Ⅰ. The Session of the NPC
Ⅱ. The Standing Committee of the NPC
Ⅲ. The Special Committees
Ⅳ. The Credentials Committee of the NPC Standing Committee
Ⅴ. Committee for the Investigation of a Specific Question
Section 4 The Main Functions and Powers of the NPC and Its Standing Committee
Ⅰ. Main Functions and Powers of the NPC
Ⅱ. The Main Functions and Powers of the Standing Committee of the NPC
Section 5 Local People's Congresses at Different Levels
Ⅰ. Deputies to the Local People's Congresses and Their Election
Ⅱ. Number of Deputies to Local People's Congresses at Different Levels and Sizes of Local People's Congresses at Different Levels
Ⅲ. Organizations of the Local People's Congresses at Different Levels
Ⅳ. Main Functions and Powers of Local People' s Congresses at Different Levels and Their Standing Committees
Ⅴ. The Functions and Powers of the People' s Congresses in Autonomous Areas and Their Standing Committees
VⅠ. The Functions and Powers of the People's Congresses of Townships, Autonomous Townships and Towns
CHAPTER FOUR THE STATE COUNCIL
Section 1 The Nature, Position and Power of the State Council
Ⅰ. The Nature and Position of the State Council
Ⅱ. The Functions and Powers of the State Council
Section 2 The System of Leadership of the State Council
Ⅰ. Premier Responsibility System
Ⅱ. Meeting System
Ⅲ. The Composition of the State Council
Section 3 The Main Departments of the State Council
Ⅰ. Types of Departments
Ⅱ. Establishment and Management of Organs of the State Council
Section 4 Major Patterns of Administration of the State Council
Ⅰ. Participating in the Enactment of Laws
Ⅱ. Administrative Legislation
Ⅲ. Drawing Up and Implementing the National Economic and Social Development Plan and State Budget
Ⅳ. Direct Orders
Ⅴ. Collecting Information and Requiring Local Govern- ments to Report on Their Work
VⅠ. Auditing and Administrative Supervision
VⅡ. Administration of Various Industries and Making the Ministries and Commissions in Contact with Enterprises
VⅢ. SpecialPurpose Allocations
IX. Establishment of Representative Offices
X. Vertical Administration
CHAPTER FIVE COURTS AND PROCURATORATES
Section 1 Judicial Organs
Ⅰ. The System, Functions and Powers of the Judicial Organs
Ⅱ. The Organizational Setup of the Judicial Organs
Section 2 The Procuratorial Organs
Ⅰ. The System, Functions and Powers of the Procuratorial Organs
Ⅱ. The Organizational Setup and Main Departments of the Procuratorial Organs
Section 3 Judges and Procurators
Ⅰ. Judges
Ⅱ. Procurators
Section 4 The Operation of the Court and Procuratorate
Ⅰ. How Does the Court Work?
Ⅱ. How Does the Procuratorate Work?
CHAPTER SIX LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Section 1 The Political and Administrative Status of Local Governments
Ⅰ. Impacts of the System of Unitary Centralization over the Local Governments
Ⅱ. Impact of the People's Congress System over the Statusand Functions of the Local Governments
Ⅲ. Impact of the System of Regional Autonomy of EthnicGroups over the Local Govemments
Ⅳ. Impact of "One Country, Two Systems" Concept over the Local Government System
Ⅴ. Impact of the System of Rural Villagers' SelfGovernment over the Grassroots Governments in Rural Areas
Section 2 Levels and Types of Administrative Areas
Ⅰ. Hierarchy of Administrative Divisions
Ⅱ. Types of Administrative Divisions Section 3 Local People's Governments
Ⅰ. Legal and Administrative Status of Local Governments
Ⅱ. Composition and Terms of Office of Local Governments
Ⅲ. Working Departments of Local Governments
CHAPTER SEVEN THE PRESIDENT
Ⅰ. Status and Functions of the President
Ⅱ. Qualifications, Election, Term of Office and Succession of the President
Ⅲ. Basic Functions and Powers of the President
Ⅳ. Changes in the Presidential System