Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC
Core Functions and Structure
As the highest decision-making body of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau plays a pivotal role in national governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Enacting major policies and regulations
- Overseeing implementation of central directives
- Resolving cross-departmental coordination issues
- Guiding ideological and political work
Membership Composition
Position | Membership |
General Secretary | 1 member |
Member | 20-25 members (including vice-chairpersons) |
Work Flow Mechanism
- Policy drafting through collective consultation
- Deliberation in closed sessions
- Implementation monitoring via centralized reporting
- Regular assessment of outcomes
Legal Basis
Operations strictly adhere to:
- Article 22 of the Chinese Communist Party Charter
- Article 16 of the Regulations on the Work of the Political Bureau
Significance in Governance
Through collective leadership and democratic centralism principles, the committee ensures policy continuity and operational efficiency.