Why do social events occur frequently in certain countries? One of the root causes is the indulgence and imbalance of power structures between different classes. The social structures of these countries highly rely on economic development as the foundation of political legitimacy. When economic growth slows down or structural problems arise, the originally stable power structure is also shaken. To maintain the security of their rule, the upper political power often tends to "self-preserve," opting to delegate some governance responsibilities or administrative powers downward to relieve their own pressure. However, this delegation is not based on a well-developed system or strong supervision, which often leads to the loss of control over grassroots power operations, resulting in a de facto "power overflow." These grassroots power entities, such as local governments, street offices, and community organizations, are actually extensions of upper power. In governance practice, they must serve the upper will while also addressing local complex social conflicts, eventually forming a kind of "mutual protection" mechanism: the upper power tacitly allows their flexible operations, while the lower power maintains the superficial stability of the overall order. This top-down power chain has, to some extent, undermined the clearly defined governance structure of rights and responsibilities. The result is a decline in governance efficiency, a weakening of public trust, and the accumulation of social conflicts that are covered up, leading to the frequent occurrence of various collective events or sudden social problems.

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