key term - Politburo Standing Committee

Definition

The Politburo Standing Committee is the highest decision-making body within the Chinese Communist Party. It consists of seven members who hold significant power in shaping China's policies.

Related terms

Central Politburo: A larger body within the CCP that consists of around 25 members and is responsible for setting policies.

General Secretary:

The leader of the Chinese Communist Party, who also holds a position within the Politburo Standing Committee.

Collective Leadership: A principle followed by the CCP where decisions are made collectively rather than by one individual.