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CCP

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CCP (noun) means the Chinese Communist Party, the sole governing party of the People's Republic of China, founded in 1921 and in power since 1949. Example: “The policy was announced at the CCP's five-yearly congress.”

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The Chinese Communist Party, the sole governing party of the People's Republic of China, founded in 1921 and in power since 1949.

"The policy was announced at the CCP's five-yearly congress."

"She writes about how the CCP manages the domestic internet."

specialist In gaming and business contexts, CCP Games, the Icelandic studio behind the online game EVE Online.

"CCP announced another expansion for EVE Online this autumn."

How to use CCP

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCCP usually means the Chinese Communist Party, the party that runs China.

When to use it

CCP is the common initialism in English-language media; the party's own official English name is the Communist Party of China, abbreviated CPC, and Chinese state media prefer that form.

Memory tip

CCP is the party; PRC is the country. A CCP official governs the PRC.

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CPC → PRC PLA →

Common pairings

CCP leadership CCP official the CCP's Central Committee CCP influence

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B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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The policy was announced at the _____'s five-yearly congress.

Etymology

An initialism of Chinese Communist Party.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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Chinese Communist Party CPC the Party

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the CCP and the PRC?

The CCP is the political party; the PRC — the People's Republic of China — is the state itself. The CCP is the only party permitted to govern the PRC, so the two are closely bound, but the party and the country are not the same thing.

Why do some sources write CPC instead of CCP?

CPC stands for Communist Party of China, the party's own preferred English translation, used by Chinese state outlets and some international bodies. CCP, from Chinese Communist Party, is the older and far more common form in Western press. They refer to the same organisation.

What is the meaning of CCP?

"CCP" (noun) means the Chinese Communist Party, the sole governing party of the People's Republic of China, founded in 1921 and in power since 1949.

What is another word for CCP?

Other words for "CCP" include Chinese Communist Party, CPC, the Party.

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