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In China there are three levels of government:

• Local;

• Provincial;

and

• Federal.

Each level of government:

• holds elections;

• makes laws for citizens;

• is responsible for providing public goods and

services; and

• punishes those who break the laws.

Each level of government has particular responsibilities.

Chinese government has a presence in virtually every formative aspect of Chinese life. The Chinese government plays a large role in the management of China's economic system and a good understanding of the governmental system is crucial for businesses in China.

Local government is responsible for

providing services within their local area.

These include:

• maintenance of roads and footpaths;

• garbage collection;

• town planning and building regulations;

• infant welfare centres and child care centres;

• meals on wheels;

• libraries; and

• maintenance of parks and gardens and

Swimming Pools.

PROVINCIAL Government is responsible for:

• education: government primary and

secondary schools, curriculum and

assessment, coordination of higher

education;

• health: public hospitals, nursing services,

ambulance services, coordination of aged

care, children's, youth, mental and

community health services;

• transport: public transport, major roads,

vehicle registration, transport accident

insurance;

Federal government is responsible for:

• defence;

• foreign policy;

Immigration;

• trade and commerce;

• airports and air safety;

• post and telecommunications;

• employment and unemployment

strategies;

• national public works;

• social services such as pensions and family

support;

• Medicare and health funding;

• post-secondary education; and

• currency.

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