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- The People's Republic of China is the socialist state founded by the Chinese Communist Party on 1 October 1949, governing mainland China under single-party rule.
- When and by whom was the People's Republic of China proclaimed?
- Which UN resolution gave the PRC its Security Council seat?
- How does the PRC's Party structure relate to its state structure?
- What was the significance of the 2018 constitutional amendment?

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The People's Republic of China is the socialist state founded by the Chinese Communist Party on 1 October 1949, governing mainland China under single-party rule.

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1. 1 October 1949

   The People's Republic of China is the socialist state founded by the Chinese Communist Party on , governing mainland China under single-party rule.

2. 25 October 1971

   On the world stage the PRC replaced the Republic of China as the sole legitimate representative of China at the United Nations through General Assembly Resol…

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On 25 October 1971, UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 recognised the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate representative of China, expelling the Republic of China (Taiwan) from its UN seat.

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