Chinese Communist Party (CCP)

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is the founding and ruling political party of the People's Republic of China. It operates under a system of democratic centralism and has been in power since 1949. The CCP's ideology is based on Marxism-Leninism and Xi Jinping Thought. The CCP is newsworthy due to its influence on China's economic policies, social control, and international relations. Recent events highlight the CCP's actions, including the sentencing of Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong, and the unveiling of the 15th Five-Year Plan at the National People's Congress (NPC). The CCP is also facing scrutiny over its crackdown on unregistered Christian groups and alleged restrictions on Chinese students studying abroad. The CCP's policies and actions have significant implications for China's future and its relationship with the rest of the world. The pastry shop visit by Xi Jinping also highlights the CCP's use of soft power and propaganda.