According to article 57 of the 1982 Constitution — most recently amended in 2018, when Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era was written into the preamble alongside Marxism-Leninism and Mao Zedong Thought — the National People's Congress is the highest organ of government in the People's Republic of China. That notwithstanding, article 7 of the preamble reads:
"Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China and the guidance of Marxism- Leninism and Mao Zedong Thought, the Chinese people of all nationalities will continue to adhere to the people's democratic dictatorship and follow the socialist road…" In other words, " the constitutional elements of the political system so designated are the leadership role of the CCP and the instrumental character of the state.
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