Communist Party of China
Political party · 1921–present
The Communist Party of China (CPC), commonly known as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), is the founding and sole governing party of the People's Republic of China. Founded in 1921, it won the Chinese Civil War against the Kuomintang and proclaimed the establishment of the PRC under Mao Zedong in October 1949. It has since governed China with control over the country's armed forces and law enforcement. As of 2025 it has more than 101 million members, making it the second-largest political party by membership in the world.
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Office holders on October 18, 2026
Members on October 18, 2026 9
Offices
| Office | Holders | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | 4 | 1922–1982 |
| General Secretary | 9 | 1921–present |
| Vice Chairman several at a time | 8 | 1956–1982 |
| Secretariat several at a time | 5 | 1956–2012 |
Relations
- Based in People's Republic of China
Eras
Socialist Education Movement (1963–1966) · Cultural Revolution (1966–1976)