Influencing Policy through Public Comments in China

This chapter explores how public comments on draft laws in China play a crucial role in influencing policy revisions, showcasing examples like the domestic violence law and charity law. Civil society organizations strategically use public comment processes to advocate for policy changes through various channels, leading to an effective influence on policymaking. The chapter also delves into the impact of the current administration's shift towards isolated expert opinions on the quality of information flow and highlights the evolution of internal processes under the Xi administration.