Discussion on social management mode conversion of Hangzhou government.

Pan, Yihe

Abstract: The traditional "Strong Government" mode in China is undergoing transformation. In four cases of urban governance observing, the role of Hangzhou local government changes significantly from dominator to host then to equal consultant. This apparent change will have a significant social impact on the Government's role of self-perception and public understanding and experience towards democracy. The significance of this micro-reforms should not be exaggerated, but we need to expand and secure its existing meaning of social and political reform. [China Media Report Overseas. 2011; 7(1): 5-8]

Keywords: social management, local government, political reform

Yihe Pan

(College of Media and International Culture, Zhejiang University)