The Six-Chi Alley story reflects China’s governance wisdom
The Six-Chi Alley working method resolves conflicts through courtesy, concession, and harmony, activating new grassroots governance wisdom Helping build a Peaceful China, so that governance achievements better benefit the people
The Sixfoot Lane in Tongcheng, Anhui, is narrow, yet it is widely known for the story of “yielding and showing courtesy” and the idea that “harmony is of utmost importance.” The article points out that this traditional story is not only part of the fine traditional Chinese culture, but has also been given new significance in contemporary grassroots governance.
In 2024, when General Secretary Xi Jinping visited the Sixfoot Lane, he emphasized that contradictions among the people should be resolved through mediation. The Sixfoot Lane reflects the historical wisdom of resolving conflicts, and the traditional virtues of courtesy, yielding, and harmony should be brought into fuller play to create a harmonious social environment.
Today, the “Sixfoot Lane Working Method,” formed on the basis of this idea, has been applied in platforms such as comprehensive social order management centers, helping local areas resolve the conflicts and difficulties people encounter in daily life. The article stresses that building a Peaceful China requires bringing together the strengths of all parties so that the benefits of governance can better reach the people.