Title: China anniversary: How the Communist Party runs the country - BBC News
Headings: China anniversary: How the Communist Party runs the country
China anniversary: How the Communist Party runs the country
Since 1 October 1949, China has been run by one party - the Communist Party of China.
A pyramid controlled from the top
The all-powerful politburo
A tight grip on public opinion

Content: China insists it is upholding human rights and justifies its harsh hand on dissent by saying that lifting millions out of poverty trumps individual liberties. 2.43.0.9b7d022
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The digitalisation of everyday life allows the party to implement advanced surveillance technologies culminating in plans for a social credit system. This near-total control of media has helped the Party sway public opinion and enforce control.