The power relationships that govern China
The power relationships that govern China
Chinese President Xi Jinping was made the "core" of the Chinese Communist Party's leadership four years after assuming the post of general secretary in 2012. This distinction sets Xi above the rest of China's ruling inner circle.
While China watchers wonder how strongly Xi can exercise his leadership at the party's upcoming national congress, a clear answer to the question can be found by analyzing the seven Politburo Standing Committee members as well as the 25 members of the Politburo.
Leadership of the world's largest political party
The Chinese Communist Party is the world's largest political party; it had more than 89.4 million members at the end of 2016. The membership is larger than the population of Germany.
A key organ within the party is the Central Committee, which has more than 200 members. Under them are some 170 alternate members. Important decisions are made during Politburo meetings as well as at Politburo Standing Committee meetings convened by the general secretary.
Currently, the Politburo Standing Committee, the party's supreme leadership circle, has seven members. These seven are also among the 25 Politburo members. Politburo members hold the title of vice premier.
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