From The Chinese Law and Politics Blog:
The Information Office of the State Council issued a white paper on the Chinese political party system on November 15, according to a Xinhua article issued on the same date (English, Chinese).
The white paper emphasizes the dominant role of the Communist Party in the Chinese political system, while stressing the importance of political consultation between Party and non-Party members closely allied with Party goals, including members from China’s eight minor “democratic” parties. [Full Text]
Carl Minzner is Associate Professor of Law, Washington University School of Law in St. Louis.