From Revolution to Rejuvenation: 105 Years of the Communist Party of China and Lessons for Africa

By Prof Mukhtar Imam
In the annals of modern history, few political organizations have transformed a nation as profoundly as the Communist Party of China (CPC). As the Party marks 105 years since its founding in 1921, the occasion offers more than a celebration of longevity; it invites reflection on one of the most remarkable national transformations the world has ever witnessed. From a war-ravaged, impoverished, semi-colonial society to the world’s second-largest economy and a leading technological, industrial, and geopolitical power, China’s rise under the leadership of the CPC stands as one of the defining stories of the twenty-first century. The scale, speed, and sustainability of ...