China's Government

 

Now days China is ruled as a unitary one-party state by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The CCP holds a monopoly on political power and its authority is embedded in all aspects of government and society.

The constitution of the People's Republic of China explicitly states that the country is under the leadership of the CCP. The party's institutions overlap with government bodies at every level, from the national government to local villages.  

The General Secretary of the CCP, currently Xi Jinping, holds the ultimate power and authority over the state and the military. While he also holds the titles of President of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, his power is primarily derived from his position as head of the party.  

The State Council is the chief administrative authority of the government. Led by the Premier, it is responsible for implementing the policies and directives set forth by the CCP. While it is the highest organ of state administration, it is subservient to the party's leadership.  

The National People's Congress (NPC) is constitutionally the "highest organ of state power." However, in practice, it functions as a rubber-stamp legislature that approves decisions already made by the CCP leadership. The CCP controls a two-thirds majority of the seats, and all elections are tightly controlled by the party.  

Unlike many Western democracies, China's political system does not have a separation of powers. The party's authority is integrated into all state organs, including the government, military, and judicial system. The judiciary is not independent and serves to enforce the party's will.  

Or to put it simply, the Chinese Communist Party is the central and all-encompassing force that governs China, with all other state institutions operating under its control and direction. Like anyone didn’t already know this.