China Tests New Political Model in Shenzhen

The paradigm shift from classical public administration to new governance seems to be extending overseas. China's implementation of a new political model in the relatively progressive-thinking city of Shenzhen is a significant step for a predominantly communist country. It is a small step towards exploring the dissent-ridden issue of democratic reform. The program is cutting the costs of several government initiatives that result in high taxes for citizens and promoting outsourced, contractual welfare and educational initiatives instead. Next up is to begin transforming infrastructure and neighborhoods in rural areas. The model makes government smaller and society larger, and Shenzhen is serving as a pioneering community that will hopefully result in more efficient and effective authoritarian rule.