Hey there! Did you know that the Communist Party of China (CPC) now has more than 100 million members? That’s like three times the population of Canada! 😲
As of the end of 2024, the CPC had over 100.27 million members. That’s an increase of nearly 1.09 million from the previous year. Pretty cool, right?
So, what is the CPC? It’s a political party in China that helps run the country. Think of it like a big team that works together to make decisions and plan for the future.
Who Are the New Members?
In 2024, over 2.13 million people joined the CPC. Here’s some interesting facts about them:
- 83.7% are aged 35 or younger. That’s a lot of young people! 🧒👦👧
- More than half have a college degree or higher.
- Over half work in important jobs like manufacturing, construction, and services. They’re the people who help build and run things we use every day!
More Diversity in the Party
The CPC is also becoming more diverse:
- Nearly 31 million members are women, making up 30.9% of the total membership. Girl power! 🙋♀️
- Members from different ethnic minority groups make up 7.7% of the party. This means people from different backgrounds are joining in.
Why Is This Important?
Having more members means the CPC has more people to help make China a better place. They focus on improving education, healthcare, the environment, and more. With so many people working together, they can achieve big goals!
Fun Fact!
Did you know that the CPC has 5.25 million groups called “primary-level organizations”? These are like local clubs that help members stay connected and work on community projects.
It’s exciting to see so many people getting involved to make a difference! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
