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The Empowering Effect of Village Elections in China

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: This article shows that Chinese villagers feel a higher level of political efficacy after their first free and fair village election because they can now remove unresponsive cadres. It concludes that enhanced efficacy may lead to more active participation, which in turn may affect political restructuring in Chinese villages.

Source: Asian Survey

DOI: 10.1525/as.2003.43.4.648

Author: Lianjiang Li

Institution: Chinese University of Hong Kong

Language: English

Topic: China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1982344762

FWCI: 8.647

Cites: 31

Cited by: 94

Related to: 10