History glossary
Communist Party
China's ruling party, which preserved one-party control while allowing market reform.
- Category
- Political party
- Region
- China
- Date range
- from 1921
What it means
The Chinese Communist Party is the ruling party of the People's Republic of China. After Mao, it allowed market reforms, foreign investment, and private initiative while preserving its monopoly on political power.
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