The division of administrative levels such as national level, provincial level, bureau level, county level and township level is not decided in one day. In the history of China, the division of administrative levels and management methods have evolved with the changes of the times. For example, during the Qing dynasty, there were administrative levels such as academies, prefectures, prefectures and counties. During the Republic of China, it was changed to establish administrative units such as provinces, prefectures, counties, etc. After the founding of New China, it has undergone many reforms and adjustments. In different historical periods, the names, divisions and power ranges of administrative units at all levels have also undergone different changes. For example, the Organic Law of People's Governments of Counties, Cities and Districts in People's Republic of China (PRC), which was formulated by 1955, stipulates that counties shall have county committees and county people's governments, cities shall have municipal committees and municipal people's governments, and districts shall have district committees and district people's governments. Since then, the administrative level has gradually stabilized after many adjustments. At present, the division and power scope of the state, provincial and ministerial level, bureau level, county level and township level have been clearly defined and have legal effect. However, there is no unified answer to the earliest determination time of each administrative level, and it is necessary to analyze the historical evolution and development process of each level in detail.
In ancient China, how was administration realized? The administration in ancient China was mainly bureaucratic system with officials as the core. Under this system, the rank and position of officials are granted by the central government or local governments. According to different positions, it can be divided into nine-product system, three-product system and five-product supervision and suggestion system. In addition, there are local official positions, such as states, counties, townships and villages. Officials are managed according to their job levels and selected through examinations. The symbol of ancient administration is the establishment and maintenance of official system, and the operation of court, deliberation and corvee system.
The division and management methods of administrative units at all levels are constantly adjusted with the change of time to meet the needs of social development. At present, the division of administrative level and power scope has been relatively clear and stable. The earliest determination of administrative levels such as national level, provincial level, bureau level, county level and township level requires an analysis of historical background. For legal counsel, it is necessary to be familiar with relevant laws and administrative regulations and provide professional consulting services to clients.
Legal basis:
Administrative Division Law of the People's Republic of China Article 4 The administrative divisions of the People's Republic of China are divided into provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, special administrative regions, prefecture-level cities, counties, autonomous counties, municipal districts, forest areas, special zones, offices, townships, nationality townships, towns and streets.