The basic structure of the Chinese political system is implementing the system of the People's Congress, as a basic political system, and the system of multi-party cooperation, political consultation, the system of grass-roots self-government and other basic political systems, under the unified leadership of the Communist Party of China.

President of the Republic:

The President of the People's Republic of China, in cooperation with the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, exercises the functions and powers of the Head of State. The President of the Republic, pursuant to the decisions of the National People's Congress and its Standing Committee, promulgates laws, appoints and removes all members of the State Council, and issues orders. The President of the Republic awards national medals and honors, issues orders of special pardon, and declares a state of emergency or war. The President of the Republic, on behalf of the State, carries out state activities, accredits foreign diplomatic envoys, sends authorized representatives to foreign countries, ratifies and rescinds important treaties and agreements concluded with foreign countries. The current President of the Republic is His Excellency Mr. Xi Jinping. He also holds the position of Secretary-General of the Communist Party of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission.

The State Council:

The State Council means the Central People's Government, which is the supreme executive organ of state power and the supreme administrative organ of the state. The State Council is responsible to, and reports on its work to the National People's Congress and its Standing Committee. The State Council has the right to determine administrative procedures, establish administrative regulations, and issue decisions and orders within the limits of its powers. The State Council consists of the Premier, the Vice-Premiers, members of the State Council, the Secretary-General, Ministers, Chairmen of Committees (ministerial rank), the Governor of the People's Bank of China, and the Director of the State Audit Commission. The incumbent Premier (Prime Minister) is Mr. Li Qiang.

National People's Congress:

The National People's Congress is the supreme organ of State power, composed of deputies from various provinces, autonomous regions, central municipalities, special administrative regions and the army, exercising legislative power and deciding on important issues in the political life of the State. Its main functions and powers include amending and establishing laws, examining and approving the national economic and social development plan and the state budget and reports on the status of its implementation, deciding on matters of war and peace, and electing and approving the appointment of officials of the highest state organs, including: Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the President of the Republic, the Premier of the State Council, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission. The National People's Congress also has the right to remove them from office.

The Chinese Economy

An overview of the Chinese economy:

The Chinese economy has experienced tremendous growth over the past few decades. In 1980, China's GDP was only $191 billion. By 2023, the Chinese economy had grown more than 100-fold. This rapid growth is due to a number of factors, including the economic reforms undertaken by the Chinese government in the 1980s and 1990s, the opening up to international trade has led to increased exports and foreign investment, and a large manufacturing base provides employment opportunities for millions of people. The Chinese economy also has tremendous potential for future growth, including a large population which provides a huge labor force, a growing middle class which constitutes a broad base for consumption, infrastructure investments which improve the business environment, and government policies that support innovation, research and development.

China's economic growth:

• China is the world's second largest economy, and the Chinese economy as a whole grew by 5.2% year-on-year in 2023, exceeding the expected growth rate set at the beginning of last year of about 5%, as the country's GDP hit a record high of 126.06 trillion yuan (about 17.71 trillion US dollars) in 2023. By the end of 2023, the national population reached 1,409.67 million (including residents of 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, excluding residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan), decreasing 2.08 million at the end of 2022. China's foreign trade volume in 2023 reached (5.8) trillion US dollars.
• In recent decades, the People's Republic of China has achieved impressive achievements in all fields, especially economic and investment fields. It represents a success story that will benefit countries that aim to achieve successful economic development. China takes a significant place in the Kingdom's investment strategy and economic development plans. China's measures, policies, upgrading of services, and improving of the business environment and systems have given it economic flexibility and recovery, and made more international and Saudi companies keen to invest in the Chinese market. Cooperation between the Kingdom and China has also witnessed rapid and comprehensive development in the last two decades, as the Kingdom has become one of the most important energy suppliers and the largest partner in the Middle East for economic and trade cooperation with China. Both sides have executive action plans in line with Vision 2030 and the Belt and Road Initiative in all different fields.

The most important sectors in the Chinese economy:

Agricultural Sector:

 China has a very diversified economy dominated by the manufacturing and agriculture sectors. China is the most populous country in the world and one of the largest producers and consumers of agricultural products. The most important crops are grains, rice, cotton, potatoes and tea.

Industrial Sector:

China has become one of the preferred destinations for outsourcing global manufacturing units, thanks to its relatively cheap labor market, the availability of the largest domestic market in the world, and the availability of supporting infrastructure for the industrial sector, in addition to the systems and legislation and the completion of the supply chain system, despite the increase in labor costs in recent years.

Natural Resources Sector:

China is rich in natural resources, and has large reserves of coal (the country's main energy source), which accounts for two-thirds of total primary energy consumption. China is the world leader in the production of some raw materials (tin, iron, gold, phosphate, zinc, and titanium) and has large reserves of oil and natural gas, making the country the fifth largest oil producer in the world.

Service Sector:

The Chinese government has been focusing heavily on the service sectors recently, especially in sub-sectors such as finance, logistics, education, and healthcare. It also aims to rank among the largest exporters of transportation, tourism, and construction.

Higher Education in the People's Republic of China:

Education in the People's Republic of China is considered one of the most advanced and organized systems in the world, and is characterized by intense competition. The structure of school education in China consists of four stages: kindergarten, primary school, middle school, and high school. Each stage has corresponding educational tasks and objectives to meet the educational and growth needs of students of different ages. Higher education in China has undergone major transformations and remarkable growth in recent decades, becoming a large and influential educational system at the global level, characterized by rapid growth and continuous development, with a strong commitment from the government and academic institutions to improve quality and innovation and enhance international cooperation:

• China has a large number of universities and higher institutes, including prestigious universities worldwide such as Peking University, Tsinghua University, and Fudan University. There are also universities and institutes specialized in fields such as: engineering, medicine, agriculture, and arts.
• Many Chinese universities takes advanced places in global rankings, such as the QS World University Rankings and the Times Higher Education Rankings.
• China invests heavily in scientific research and development, with significant government support for research and innovation projects. There are many research centers and scientific institutions that cooperate with universities and factories to promote innovation and technology.
• China promotes international cooperation in the field of education, through student exchange programs, and academic partnerships with foreign universities.
• China's higher education system includes a wide variety of academic and professional programs, with bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees available. There is also a growing interest in developing educational programs that focus on practical and applied skills.
• The Chinese government has set strict standards to ensure the quality of higher education, with periodic certification and evaluation systems for academic institutions, and there is also a focus on improving the quality of education and academic training to meet the demands of the local and international labor market.