China's collective presidency

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This book explores the historical development of China's collective presidency, highlighting five key mechanisms that reduce knowledge and power asymmetries: group succession, division of responsibilities, cooperation, learning, and decision-making. It presents historical facts demonstrating that this collective presidency is a unique innovation of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and its socialist political system. The text contrasts China's political structure with the U.S. presidential system, characterized by personal responsibility. The author outlines the characteristics of the collective presidency and provides an analytical framework. Subsequent chapters delve into the historical phases of development, examining operational features and evaluations. The concluding chapter emphasizes the political advantages of collective presidency, particularly in terms of international competitiveness, suggesting that modern China's success is rooted in this system. This work is ideal for those interested in understanding China's political dynamics, its institutions in relation to the CPC and the state, and the effective functioning of a collective presidency.