A combination of Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, and "Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era" [5].
Controls the People's Liberation Army (PLA) , ensuring the military serves the party [1, 2]. Key Features: China’s Political System
The core of the system, the CPC sets national policy, appoints key officials, and maintains authority over all government, social, and economic institutions [2]. It has over 99 million members [3]. A combination of Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng
In recent years, under Xi Jinping, the system has seen a significant increase in centralization, tightening of party control over civil society, and enhanced surveillance capabilities [3, 4]. It has over 99 million members [3]
Technically the highest organ of state power, which meets annually to approve major laws, personnel changes, and the budget [1, 5].