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Chinese Communist Party

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is the ruling political party in China. It is a single-party system that holds power and governs the country.