The Differences Between the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Chinese People
People frequently confuse the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Chinese People. Below are the differences:
| Chinese Communist Party | Chinese People | |
| Population | 90 million | 1.4 billion |
| % of population | 6.4% | 100% |
| Types of people | Government officials, presidents and CEOs of state owned enterprises and private companies | Mostly hard working people |
| Salary and income level | Top 1% of the Chinese people. With all income sources included, $10,000/month or above on average. | $250 to $450/month for workers. $1300 or so for skilled professionals. |
| Roles in media | Decision maker | Listen to and follow the media |
| Roles on Internet | Decides on the censorship needs | Most people follow the rules |
| Roles in research and development | Directs or decides the topics or directions of the research and developments and directs and decides on the deployments of research results | Scientists and researchers follow the directions of the Chinese Communist Party |
| In countries outside of China | In countries outside of China People who have official positions in the Chinese consulates or embassies, representatives of most large Chinese corporations, decision makers in major media outlets in foreign countries, people who support the Chinese Communist Party | Most Chinese people who are not Chinese Communist Party members are indifferent or do not support the Chinese Communist Party. They also may include people who are from Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Chinese Singaporeans. |
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