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Communist party of china, its structure and how does it work
The document discusses the governance structure of China, emphasizing the role of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as the dominant political entity since its formation in 1921. It details the hierarchical organization of the CCP, highlighting the politburo and its standing committee as central decision-making bodies. Additionally, it outlines the process for joining the CCP and the election system within China, which includes both direct and indirect elections at various levels.
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Introduction of the Institute of Administrative Sciences and course details on Program and Policy Evaluation.
Introduction of the presenter, Sufi Nouman Riaz.
Discussion on China's governance as a 'Party-State' and a 'Dictatorship of the Proletariat'.
Definition and significance of the proletariat in Marxism, emphasizing its role in governance.
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as the governing body executing the dictatorship on behalf of proletariat.
Formation of the Communist Party of China in 1921 and timeline of events leading to the civil war.
Contrast between CCP’s appeal to peasants and the defeat of the Nationalist Party in 1949.
Establishment of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) by Chairman Mao after civil war victory.
Explanation of CCP's hierarchical structure based on democratic centralism, involving senior and junior officials.
CCP's total control over China's political system, including government, courts, and military.
Listing other minor political parties in China alongside the dominance of the CPC.
Statement on CPC being the only party allowed to rule according to the constitution.
Insights into Politburo and its significant role in policy-making within the CCP.
The roles of the Political Bureau and its head, controlling the military, NPC, and State Council.
Overview of China's main political institutions led by the CCP and State government.
Composition and election details of the National People's Congress with 2987 members.
Requirement for the State Council and Supreme Court to follow directives of the National People's Congress.
Description of China’s governance structured along unitary principles despite its size.
Details on the lengthy process of joining the CCP including youth organizations and selection criteria.
Explanation of the election process for People's Congresses, noting direct and indirect elections.
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- 1. Institute of AdministrativeSciences University of the Punjab Course: Program and Policy Evaluation Instructor: Prof. Afzal Khial Sufi Nouman Riaz
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- 3. China; “Party State”or “Dictatorship of Proletariat” •Western academia considers China as a 'Party-State'. •Formally, China is governed by a dictatorship of the proletariat. Sufi Nouman Riaz
- 4. Proletariat (Marxism) •Working-class peopleregarded collectively (often used with reference to Marxism). •The lowest class of citizens in ancient Rome. •In Marxist theory, a dictatorship of the proletariat is for the proletariat and by the proletariat. Sufi Nouman Riaz
- 5. The Chinese Communist Party(CCP) carries out the dictatorship on their behalf. Sufi Nouman Riaz
- 6. Communist Party ofChina •Communist Party of China formed in 1921 •Civil War (1927 – 1950) • Japan surrenders in 1945 •War re-ignites between Nationalists and Communists Sufi Nouman Riaz
- 7. Communist Party ofChina… Communist Party •Appeals to peasants in countryside •Has support from Soviets Nationalist Party •Defeated in 1949 •2 million flee mainland China to Taiwan Sufi Nouman Riaz
- 8. Communist Party ofChina… •Dominant political party in China •Actually found the Peoples Republic of China •Chairman Mao established People’s Republic of China (PRC) after winning Chinese Civil War •Leader of PRC from 1949 - 1976Sufi Nouman Riaz
- 9. Communist Party ofChina… •The CCP operated based upon the principle of “democratic centralism”. • It has created a hierarchal political dynamic where senior Party officials expect disciplined agreement from junior officials. •But junior officials are allowed to comment on policy proposals before decisions have been made. Sufi Nouman Riaz
- 10. What CPC Does? •TheGeneral Secretary is also the President of the country and the leader of the Central Military Commission. •The CPC controls the entire political system. •The CPC controls the government, the courts and the army. Sufi Nouman Riaz
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- 12. CCP is notonly Political Party in China • Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang (RCCK) • China Democratic League (CDL) China Democratic National Construction Association (CDNCA) • China Association for Promoting Democracy (CAPD) • Chinese Peasants’ and Workers’ Democratic Party (CPWDP) • China Zhi Gong Party (CZGP) • Jiusan Society (JS) • Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League (TDSGL)Sufi Nouman Riaz
- 13. Although, as perthe constitution, the CPC is the only party that can rule China. Sufi Nouman Riaz
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- 15. Communist Party ofChina… •The Party’s most powerful policy and decision- making entity is the Politburo and its Standing Committee. • The most important body in this structure of congresses is the National Party Congress. Lower party organizations are subordinate to higher organizations. •But the members of higher party congresses are selected by lower party committees. Sufi Nouman Riaz
- 16. Communist Party ofChina… • The Political Bureau of CCP generally refers to the Political Bureau of China. • The official head of the Political bureau is the Party’s General Secretary. (The President) Controls three important bodies • The Military Affairs Commission - controls the armed forces. • The National People's Congress – Parliament. • The State Council – the government's administrative arm which ensures the party line is upheld. Sufi Nouman Riaz
- 17. China’s Preeminent Political Institutions 1.The Chinese Communist Party (Headed by Political Bureau and its Standing Committee) 2. The State government (Headed by Premier who leads State Council) Sufi Nouman Riaz
- 18. China’s Preeminent PoliticalInstitutions… 3. The National People’s Congress (NPC) has 2987 members, elected for five year terms. The full NPC officially selects the PRC’s President, Premier, and cabinet-level officials. Allowing the PRC government to state that these officials have been selected through “elections” by representatives of the Chinese people. 4. The People’s Liberation Army Sufi Nouman Riaz
- 19. The State counciland Supreme Court must obey the Congress Sufi Nouman Riaz
- 20. Parallel Structure Despite itssize, the People’s Republic of China is organized along unitary rather than federal principles. Sufi Nouman Riaz
- 21. Joining CPC 1. YoungPioneers of China 2. Communist Youth League of China 3. Post the CYL, it’s time to join the CPC (Chinese Communist Party) Joining the party can take years, a process of applying while at the student level where 3 out of 100 from each school may be selected. That process consists of writing a thesis on society, submitted over time, attending ideological training, and sitting exams, all the while your actions in daily life are observed. Other pathways include military service (helps increase the chance of being selected), being the family member of a powerful party member, and financial gifts. Sufi Nouman Riaz
- 22. Election in China •localPeople's Congresses are directly elected (Political parties including CCP nominate the candidates) •All higher levels of People's Congresses up to the National People's Congress are indirectly elected •by the People's Congress of the level immediately below Sufi Nouman Riaz
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