CCP
Government & Politics abbreviation · World Government
| Stands for | Chinese Communist Party |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
CCP stands for Chinese Communist Party, a world government abbreviation.
Founding and ruling party of the People's Republic of China, with about 100 million members, which controls the government, armed forces and major institutions. Its top leader is the General Secretary, and power is concentrated in the Politburo Standing Committee.
Example: The CCP's National Congress meets every five years to choose its leadership.
Usage notes
Founded in Shanghai in 1921, it won the civil war and proclaimed the People's Republic in 1949 under Mao Zedong. Chinese state media prefer the English name Communist Party of China (CPC), while many Western outlets use CCP. Its constitution enshrines the political thought of its leaders, including Xi Jinping.
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