List of leaders of the Communist Party of China

This article lists the leaders of the Communist Party of China, from its beginning to the present:

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General Secretaries (1921-1943)

Between 1921 and 1943 the Communist Party of China was headed by the General Secretary:

Chairmen (1943-1982)

In 1943 the position of Chairman of the Communist Party of China was created.

In 1982, the post of Chairman was abolished, and the General Secretary, at this time held by the same man as the post of Chairman, once again became the supreme office of the Party.

General Secretaries as party leaders (since 1982)

Chairmen of the Central Military Commission (since 1945)

The Chairmen of the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party were of supreme importance and mostly the de facto party leaders:

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