With the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party looming in July, it’s timely to look at the nature of a political party that has managed to survive 10 decades of internal strife, self-inflicted wounds and a recurring loss of confidence among the people it purports to lead.
In the run-up the CCP 's centennial, it is worth taking a look at the perseverance with which the Party has maintained its relevance, its power and its grip on the future of the most populous country on Earth. The Chinese Communist Party’s insistence on its right to lead the country, along with its often-blind adherence to its own sense of superiority, underpins the longevity of the CCP and explains the astonishing resilience of the world’s longest-surviving Leninist relic.
As such, countries and companies that engage with PRC entities today would be wise to be mindful that the CCP side in any negotiation or relationship will persevere to ensure that the outcome enhances the continued health, welfare and existence of the Chinese Communist Party.