China
A one-party state led by the Communist Party, with a mixed economy in which the state steers key sectors and the party has the final word on politics.
One-party socialist republicAsia
How close are you to China?
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What is the political profile of China?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans very strongly toward Security
94% toward Security
Leans very strongly toward Autocratic
92% toward Autocratic
Leans very strongly toward Irreligious
92% toward Irreligious
Governmental
Diplomatic
Economic
Societal
Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of China, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
Which countries are most similar to China?
Ranked by how closely their estimated profile matches this one.
Which ideologies fit China best?
Ideologies whose typical profile is closest. No country follows a single ideology, so read these as comparisons, not labels.
Where do these scores come from?
They are editorial estimates of long-run patterns in a country's political system and mainstream politics. They are made for comparison and discussion, so treat them as a starting point rather than a measurement.
How profiles and matches work
China on the 12 axes: frequently asked questions
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Where do you stand next to China?
The test scores you on all twelve axes and ranks every country by how well it matches you.