Source Governance: The Chinese Approach to Resolving Grassroots Conflicts

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jel.202514401

Author(s)

Zhou Liangyong

Affiliation(s)

Sichuan Minzu College, Kangding, Sichuan, China

Abstract

In the current complex international environment, conflicts between nations are becoming increasingly frequent, and traditional litigation models struggle to manage the growing volume of cases. In response, China has innovatively advanced the “Fengqiao Model” in the new era, emphasizing the prevention of disputes at their source, resolving conflicts proactively, and controlling critical points to prevent escalation. In G Prefecture, a remote ethnic region, the surge in case numbers has led to the adoption of non-litigation dispute resolution mechanisms. By prioritizing these mechanisms, the region has developed a regulatory framework based on administration responsibility and collaborative decision-making, involving multiple stakeholders. This initiative has established a comprehensive dispute prevention and resolution system, including both online and offline platforms, and has achieved significant success in governance, offering a real-world example of effective grassroots governance under the “Chinese Approach”.

Keywords

Source Governance; Grassroots Conflicts; Collaborative Governance; Digital Technology; Chinese Approach

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