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Government offices and positions in People's Republic of China, from head of state to legislative roles.
Presiding officer of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. Formally the highest-ranking legislator in China.
The most powerful political position in China. Leader of the CCP, chair of the Politburo Standing Committee, and de facto paramount leader of the country.
Cabinet-level foreign policy office responsible for China's formal diplomacy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the Xi era, the office remains important but operates within a broader party-led foreign-policy hierarchy.
Head of government and leader of the State Council. Oversees economic policy, administrative functions, and the day-to-day operation of the Chinese government.
Formal head of state of the PRC. Largely ceremonial but always held concurrently by the CCP General Secretary since Jiang Zemin. Presidential term limits were removed in 2018.
