Announcement of the establishment of the Preparatory Committee for the Chinese Parliament (Provisional).

On the first day of the new year, the Preparatory Committee of the Chinese Parliament (Provisional) was officially established. Entrusted by the Preparatory Committee, I hereby issue the announcement of its establishment as follows:

To all citizens of mainland China, compatriots from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, overseas Chinese, and friends concerned about China’s future:

In response to the long-standing lack of representation in Chinese society, the inability to express public will, and the systematic closure of channels for political participation, after long-term deliberation and careful discussion, a group of public affairs participants, scholars, professionals, and citizen representatives from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas have decided to formally establish the Chinese Parliamentary (Provisional) Preparatory Committee, based on the principles of democracy, rule of law, peace, and progress.

hereby announces to the public as follows:

1. Purpose of the Preparatory Committee

the establishment of the Preparatory Committee of the Chinese Parliament (Provisional), with the aim of:

building an institutionalized, sustainable democratic political preparation platform for the Chinese people; Exploring the future constitutional path of China centered on parliamentary democracy; Cultivate genuine citizen representation mechanisms through open, transparent, and verifiable methods; Accumulating institutional experience and public consensus for the peaceful transformation and political reconstruction of Chinese society.

2. Phased tasks of the Preparatory Committee: Before the formal establishment of the Chinese parliament, the committee will focus on the following tasks: establishing and dividing democratic parliamentary constituencies (including mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas constituencies); initiating the registration and verification process for founding voters; Organizing preparatory coordination groups for each constituency; Establish basic rules and ethical standards for councilor candidacy; It provides the institutional, technical, and procedural foundation for the formation of a formal parliament in the future.

3. Solemn appeal from the Preparatory Committee

we solemnly appeal:

1. Appeal to mainland Chinese residents

No matter where you are or what profession you hold, as long as you care about public affairs and embrace the value of peaceful and rational participation, you can: pay attention to and understand the preparatory process of the Chinese parliament; Register as a founding voter or even run for council member on safe and voluntary terms; Participate in preparatory discussions and institutional development in their constituencies.

2. Calling on compatriots from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan

long-term accumulated experience in rule of law, autonomy, and public governance in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan societies, and is an important part of China’s democratic future. We sincerely invite compatriots from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan to register as founding voters or even to run for councilors, and to participate in the preparation and consultation work for relevant constituencies.

3. Appeal to overseas Chinese

overseas Chinese enjoy relatively free public spaces and rich experience in democratic practice, making them an indispensable force in China’s democratic cause. We welcome and look forward to overseas Chinese participating in organizing and preparing for overseas constituencies, registering as founding voters and even running for council members.

4. Voter Registration and Parliamentarian Campaigns The Chinese Parliament (Provisional) will adhere to the following basic principles:

Voter registration is voluntary, can be withdrawn, and privacy protection is emphasized; Councilor elections should be open, fair, and procedural before stance; No ideological lines, no political exclusion; Oppose any form of identity discrimination and political oppression. The specific “Rules for Recruiting and Validating Founding Voters” and the “Interim Rules for Council Member Candidacy” will be gradually announced by the Preparatory Committee.

5. Explanation of Safety and Responsibility:

The Preparatory Committee fully understands the complexity and risks of the real-world environment, and hereby solemnly declares:

All participating actions prioritize personal safety; Do not require anyone to engage in public acts beyond their means; Adhere to institutional development as a priority over political confrontation.

VI. Position and Commitment of the Preparatory Committee

The Preparatory Committee of the Chinese Parliament (Provisional) solemnly pledges: Upholding the democratic future of China must be decided jointly by all Chinese people; Respect and defend Taiwan’s already established democratic system and political choices; Oppose harming existing democracy in the name of democracy; Oppose depriving people of political rights in the name of the state.

We deeply understand that China’s achievement of democracy and democratic parliaments is not an overnight miracle, but rather the institutional seeds left by countless ordinary people for the future amid harsh realities. We know this road is long and perilous, but we believe that as long as the Chinese people are still willing to fight for democracy, the Chinese people will ultimately become the true masters of the nation.

hereby announced.

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