The 7 member Politburo Standing Committee is the most senior leadership body with each member ranked 1 thru 7 not as equals. The General Secretary, Xi Jinping as of 2020, is ranked No. 1.
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The 7 member Politburo Standing Committee is the most senior leadership body with each member ranked 1 thru 7, not as equals. Each shoulders primary responsibility for a specific portfolio. The General Secretary, Xi Jinping as of 2020, is ranked No. 1.
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Behind the Politburo Standing Committee is the 25 member Politburo, sometimes referred to as the Party’s Politburo.
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Behind the Politburo Standing Committee is the 25 member Politburo, sometimes referred to as the Party’s Politburo. Some members of the 25 member Party Politburo hold duel responsibilities, such as provincial governors or high ranking military.