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China’s Communist Party: everything you need to know
The Communist Party of China will mark its 100th anniversary in July. In this series of explainers, the South China Morning Post looks into the past, present and future of the world’s second-largest political party.
Updated: 01 Jul, 2021
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What is the most powerful position in China’s Communist Party?
The influence of the general secretary has waxed and waned over the decades as the leadership structure has changed.
08 May, 2021
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How is China’s Communist Party structured?
The Communist Party influences and oversees almost every aspect of life in China, from the government to the army, society and business.
11 May, 2021
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Why China’s Communist Party maintains a tight grip on the military
The party and the PLA are entwined and in the early years of its rule, all Communist Party leaders had military experience.
14 May, 2021
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Why China’s Communist Party is inseparable from the state
Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the Communist Party has closely overseen every aspect of life in the country.
17 May, 2021
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Why do so many people join the Communist Party in China?
Since its founding 100 years ago, China’s ruling party now has almost 92 million members.
20 May, 2021
[6]
The role of young people in China’s Communist Party
Communist Youth League has a prominent place in party history, and recruiting young party members has been cited by leaders as vital to the nation’s prosperity.
26 May, 2021
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Membership of China’s Communist Party by sex, ethnicity and profession
Women remain underrepresented in the top ranks, with just one woman among the 25 members of the Politburo.
01 Jun, 2021
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Communist Party’s ‘quiet diplomacy’ helping China’s foreign relations
Central Committee’s International Department plays an active role in overseas engagement but is largely overlooked.
04 Jun, 2021
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Who are China’s ‘No 1 hands’ and why is Xi Jinping reining them in?
Provincial party chiefs have seen their power eroded through a series of sweeping reforms instituted by Beijing.
09 Jun, 2021
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Who are China’s eight political parties, aside from the Communist Party?
Their leaders are chosen by the Communist Party, and none has openly opposed the ruling party, but their status has its roots in the birth of the modern China.
11 Jun, 2021
[11]
Tigers, flies and the Chinese dream: Communist Party jargon in the Xi era
Like others before him, president has popularised terms and phrases to sum up his ideology and policies.
16 Jun, 2021
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Meet the Communist Party’s rising stars who may eventually reach the top
Many of the seventh-generation contenders are experienced in specialised fields, including tourism promotion, port management, urban planning and development.
26 Jun, 2021
[13]
Why it took years for China’s Communist Party to decide on anniversary
The party held its first national congress in July 1921 but the political confusion of the times left exact day unclear.
30 Jun, 2021
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From Mao to Xi: how Communist Party leaders have shaped its ideology
Across ‘five generations’ they all developed their own doctrines that have been enshrined in the party charter.
30 Jun, 2021
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A visual history of China’s Communist Party
A special infographic showing 100 years of the party and its influence on China
01 Jul, 2021
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