Democracy is a major concept introduced to China in the late 19th century. § In China, elections are regularly hold after every five years for electing the country's Parliament, called National People's Congress. § It has nearly 3000 members elected from all over China. Some members are elected by the army. § This National People's Congress has the power to appoint the president of the country. § Before contesting elections, a candidate needs the approval of the Chinese Communist party. § Only those who are members of the Chinese Communist Party or eight smaller parties allied to if -are allowed to contest elections in China. § The government is always formed by the communist party. § Thus, we cannot say that the elections in China are free and fair. It is always restricted by the communist party.