How it works: The one-party state

Every five years, the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC)  meets to approve constitutional changes and elect a Central Committee. This committee is currently made up of 205 members and 152 alternate members, and includes the top officials from the party, military, state agencies and enterprises.

The Central Committee then appoints a Politburo of 19 to 25 people to oversee party operations. Between five and nine of the Politburo members are selected to serve on the Politbur...

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