This Day in History: Founding of the Communist Party of China

The Communist Party of China turns 100 this month, founded in Shanghai in July 1921.

by Ned Kelly, 23 July 2022

You Have Until July 31 to See This in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square

Following celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the CPC, Tiananmen Square reopened to the public on July 2.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 05 July 2021

PHOTOS: CPC 100th Anniversary Celebrations in Beijing

The largest and most momentous event marking the anniversary took place in Beijing's Tiananmen Square.

by That's Beijing, 02 July 2021

These Beijing Subway Stations are Closed This Saturday

The upcoming 100th anniversary of the founding of the CPC continues to bring news of closures across the capital.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 24 June 2021

Temporary Traffic Restrictions and More Coming Soon to Beijing

The temporary measures are the result of the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 21 June 2021

Important Temporary Closure in Beijing Announced

The closure of Tiananmen Square is due to celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 04 June 2021

The Incredible Life of Isabel Crook, Chinese Medal of Friendship Recipient

Born in Chengdu, Sichuan in December of 1915, Isabel witnessed some of the biggest events of the 20th century through a Chinese lens.

by Matthew Bossons, 15 June 2020

This CCP App Teaches Party Doctrine and Quizzes You

Xuexi Qiangguo is a one-stop shop to learn about President Xi Jinping’s political doctrine, Xi Jinping Thought.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 15 February 2019

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