This error likely stems from a misunderstanding of the PRC 's election system .
However , elections are also an element in socialist consultative democracy , even though the People 's Republic of China is often erroneously criticized in the West for not having elections .
This error likely stems from a misunderstanding of the People 's Republic of China 's election system .
However , elections are also an element in socialist consultative democracy , even though the People 's Republic of China is often erroneously criticized in the West for not having elections .