Chinese Political System Overview

Highest organ of state power in China. Deputies are elected indirectly.

Head of state in China, elected by the National People's Congress. Currently Xi Jinping.

The executive branch of the Chinese government, carries out laws.

People's Courts (Supreme People's Court, highest) and People's Procuratorates (legal oversight).

Political party that runs China.

Top leadership organ of the CPC, meeting every 5 years to decide major issues.

CPC body that directs party work between National Congress meetings.

Significant CPC decision-making body within the Central Committee.

The National People's Congress (NPC) has the power to amend the Constitution, oversee its implementation, enact and modify laws, and elect or dismiss members of state bodies and organizations.

The Supreme People's Court (SPC) handles civil disputes, less serious criminal cases, reviews lower court decisions, and examines death penalty cases.

The Communist Party of China (CPC) operates on the principle of democratic centralism, which involves decision-making through debate and voting, with the majority decision binding on all.

The Jiusan Society is one of the eight democratic parties in China. It is dedicated to promoting science, education, and culture.

The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) holds two sessions each year, known as the 'double sessions'.

The members of the CPPCC are diverse, representing various sectors including the eight democratic parties, religious figures, representatives of international organizations, and people from Hong Kong, Macau, and returned overseas Chinese.

The CPPCC is a political advisory body, while the NPC is the legislative and highest political body in China.

The Communist Party of China (CPC) is organized on the principle of 'four subordinates' democratic centralism, emphasizing the subordination of the minority to the majority, individuals to the organization, lower Party organizations to higher ones.

Both the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Legislative Council of Hong Kong (LegCo) can make and change laws. They also oversee how the government is working.

The NPC can change the Chinese Constitution, while the LegCo cannot change Hong Kong's Basic Law. The NPC has more power over fundamental laws.

The NPC can choose or remove important officials like the President of China. The LegCo cannot choose Hong Kong's Chief Executive.

The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) gives advice to the government before big decisions are made. It helps shape national and regional policies.

The CPPCC can criticize and suggest improvements to how the government is doing its work.

The CPPCC can propose ideas and plans to the government and the Communist Party through reports and suggestions.

People can learn about government actions and information from online news sources. This helps monitor the government's transparency.

Citizens can share their opinions and criticisms about government affairs or policies on social media platforms like Weibo.

The top decision-making body within the Communist Party of China (CPC), with seven members who exercise the functions and powers of the Central Committee when it is not in session.

An organ within the CPC tasked with upholding the Party's constitution and discipline, supervising its members and organizations, promoting anti-corruption work, and punishing corrupt members.

A political advisory body established by the CPC to unite people from various sectors and practice multi-party cooperation and political consultation.

The CPPCC performs three main functions: political consultation, democratic supervision, and participation in and deliberation of state affairs.

The CPPCC makes pre-decision consultations with the government on important issues and national policies.

The CPPCC monitors the government's work, making proposals and criticisms to improve its performance.

CPPCC members actively engage in discussions on significant state matters and contribute ideas through reports and suggestions.

The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) has a five-year term of office.