China's Three Color Governance Model 三色入户帮

How can communities care for their most vulnerable citizens in an age of rapid aging, limited resources, and digital technology? In today’s episode, we explore the groundbreaking “Three-Color Household Assistance” initiative (三色入户帮 sān sè rù hù bāng) from Q District in Chengdu, China. This grassroots governance model uses a color-coded risk system (red, yellow, blue), digital platforms like Smart Chengdu (智慧蓉城 zhì huì Róngchéng), and community mobilization to provide precise, proactive care for seniors, disabled residents, and other vulnerable groups.
We unpack how this system works—from standardized “Three Essential Doorstep Services” (敲门三件事 qiāo mén sān jiàn shì) to the accountability of “online check-in + three-level backup.” We also discuss its achievements, challenges, and what it means for the future of global governance. Could this Chinese model be adapted in Europe, Japan, or Africa? What lessons does it hold for balancing efficiency with dignity, and data with privacy? Tune in for an in-depth, thought-provoking exploration.

Grassroots governance 基层治理
Smart governance 智慧治理
Three-Color Assistance 三色入户帮
Micro-grid governance 微网实格
Community care 社区关爱
Smart Chengdu 智慧蓉城
Elderly care 老龄化照护
Social innovation 社会创新
Digital welfare 数字化民生
Risk management 风险管理
Grid workers 网格员
Governance innovation 治理创新
Privacy and data governance 数据治理
Global governance 全球治理
China governance model 中国治理模式