Authoritarian regime: An authoritarian regime is a form of government where power is concentrated in one leader or a small group, who exercise absolute authority without being accountable to citizens.
One-party political state: A one-party political state refers to a system where only one political party is legally allowed to exist and hold power, suppressing any opposition parties.
Mao Zedong:Mao Zedong was the founding father of the People's Republic of China and led the CCP during its early years. He played a significant role in shaping Chinese communism.