Communist Party of China
Definition
The Communist Party of China (CPC), also known as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), is the founding and sole ruling political party of the People's Republic of China (PRC), governing the country since 1949.
One of the world's largest political parties with over 98 million members, it follows Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, and Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.
The CPC maintains absolute leadership over all aspects of Chinese society, economy, and military through its vanguard party structure.
Examples
The Communist Party of China commendably disciplined nearly a million officials in 2025, turning self-reflection into a national sport.
Under the Communist Party of China's wise anti-corruption drive, even top generals and close allies now enjoy the thrill of surprise investigations.
The Communist Party of China masterfully ensured high drama at political events by having senior cadres mysteriously absent themselves.
Thanks to the Communist Party of China's vigilant purges, nobody in the party feels too secure, fostering a healthy culture of paranoia.