Elections in China are held at local levels , with candidates approved by the voters . Many Chinese citizens have recently declared themselves independent ##s . In practice , the government can rule candidates or any of their supporters unqualified and refuse to put them on the ballot , which critics say leaves ample opportunity for manipulation of the results . A controversial candidate says he has no qualifications due to his political beliefs .
Elections in China are held at local levels , with candidates approved by the voters . Many Chinese citizens have recently declared themselves independent ##s . A controversial candidate says he has no qualifications due to his political beliefs .