Parties and Candidates

China

PC001

Question:	What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):	g. No information available
Comments:	The Communist Party is currently the only active ruling political party in China, however the Constitution suggests that other political parties may exist.
Source:	This Constitution, in legal form, affirms the achievements of the struggles of the Chinese people of all ethnic groups and defines the basic system and basic tasks of the state; it is the fundamental law of the state and has supreme legal authority. The people of all ethnic groups, all state organs, the armed forces, all political parties and public organizations and all enterprises and institutions in the country must take the Constitution as the basic standard of conduct, and they have the duty to uphold the dignity of the Constitution and ensure its implementation.
Verified:	2012/06/04

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PC003

Question:	What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):	a. Age b. Citizenship
Comments:	All citizens of the People's Republic of China who have reached the age of 18 shall have the right to vote and stand for election, regardless of ethnic status, race, sex, occupation, family background, religious belief, education, property status or length of residence. Persons who have been deprived of political rights according to the law shall not have the right to vote and stand for election.
Source:	Electoral Law, Art. 3
Verified:	2012/06/04

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PC008

Question:	Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):	f. No information available
Comments:	Political parties and people's organizations may either jointly or separately recommend candidates for deputies. A joint group of at least ten voters or deputies may also recommend candidates. Those who submit recommendations shall inform the election committee or the presidium of the congress of their candidates' backgrounds.
Source:	Electoral Law, Art.29
Verified:	2012/06/04

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PC012

Question:	Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):	e. No information available
Comments:
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Verified:	2012/06/04

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PC015

Question:	What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):	f. No information available
Comments:
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Verified:	2012/06/04

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PC017

Question:	Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:	c. No information available
Comments:
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Verified:	2012/06/04

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