🎧 New Podcast Episode – Prof. Jean-Pierre Cabestan on “Whole-Process People’s Democracy” in Contemporary China
We are pleased to announce the release of a new podcast episode, recorded during our most recent webinar featuring Professor Jean-Pierre Cabestan, an internationally recognized expert on Chinese politics.
You can listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast and even more, by clicking this link.
As the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) increasingly presents its governance model as a viable alternative to Western liberal democracy, a critical examination of concepts such as “whole-process people’s democracy” is essential. What does this term actually encompass? Does it represent a genuine reconfiguration of political legitimacy, or is it primarily rhetorical?
In this discussion, Prof. Cabestan provides a comprehensive analysis of:
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The ideological underpinnings and institutional architecture of the CCP’s evolving conception of democracy;
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The practical functioning of “whole-process people’s democracy” under the leadership of Xi Jinping;
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The strategic use of this narrative in consolidating domestic authority and contesting liberal democratic norms on the international stage.
Through rigorous analysis and expert insight, this episode explores how the Chinese leadership seeks to redefine the parameters of democratic governance, combining authoritarian mechanisms with controlled forms of political participation.
The session concludes with an in-depth Q&A, allowing for direct engagement with Professor Cabestan on these critical and timely issues.
🎧 Listen to the episode to gain a deeper understanding of how the CCP is reshaping the discourse on democracy in the 21st century