The government of China is a one-party communist state controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). It operates under a system of people's congresses with the National People's Congress as the highest state organ of power. The CCP maintains centralized control over all branches of government, the military, and the judiciary, and the political system is characterized by authoritarian rule with no separation of powers. Elections occur only at local levels and are tightly controlled by the CCP, with no political opposition allowed at the national level. The president holds a largely ceremonial role, while real power lies with the CCP General Secretary. The State Council acts as the executive branch, headed by the premier, who oversees government administration. This system ensures the CCP's dominance in all aspects of governance in China.