Abstract

The term "communist system" is loosely used to describe the political and economic structure of states that share the following general traits: they are governed by a single party; they formally subscribe to the Marxism-Leninism ideology; and a significant portion, if not the entire economy, is under public control. At its peak, this system was implemented in at least 14 different nations, serving perhaps one-third of the world's population. It developed largely from the example of the first communist state founded in Russia in October 1917, and even at its instruction (in the old-style calendar). The USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) had a significant impact on subsequent communist states. The "communist system," however, is not rigid. Many communist countries have, to varying degrees, deviated from the Soviet model; many have also diverged from one another on a variety of topics, including what "communism" actually entails. China currently adheres to a communist ideology that is supported by a single party government and politburo.

Keywords

Politburo, China, Comparative, Politics

Citation (APA Format)

Ram, S. (2022). Relevance of Politburo in the Chinese political system. International Journal of Politics, Law, and Management, 1(2).