Study on Promoting Modernization of City-Regional Governance on the Rule-of-Law-Based Track

Rule of law serves as the cornerstone of modernized national governance, with city-regional governance playing a pivotal role in societal governance. By analyzing the relationship between the modernization of city-regional governance and the rule-of-law track, this paper underscores that the advancement of city-regional governance towards modernization necessitates the safeguarding and driving force of the “rule-of-law track.” These two processes must be pursued in tandem, achieving synchronized development. The paper explores various dimensions, including the legal track, law enforcement capabilities, root causes of illegal activities, and conflict resolution mechanisms. It seeks to identify universal and practical measures from multiple perspectives, such as strategic planning, interdepartmental coordination, talent development, public education, and dispute resolution, to ensure the steady progression of city-regional governance toward modernization1.