Legal basis: Constitution of People's Republic of China (PRC).
Article 1 People's Republic of China (PRC) is a socialist country under the people's democratic dictatorship led by the working class and based on the alliance of workers and peasants. The socialist system is the fundamental system of People's Republic of China (PRC). China's leadership is the most essential feature of Socialism with Chinese characteristics. No organization or individual may undermine the socialist system.
Article 2 All power in People's Republic of China (PRC) belongs to the people. The organs where the people exercise state power are the National People's Congress and local people's congresses at various levels. The people manage state affairs, economic and cultural undertakings and social affairs through various channels and forms according to law.