英语新闻丨CPC membership reaches over 101 million

The Communist Party of China has reached a membership of nearly 101.29 million as of the end of 2025, marking an increase of over 1.01 million members from the previous year, according to a report released on Tuesday.The report, issued by the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, came just a day before the Party's 105th anniversary, highlighting a steady growth in membership and ongoing optimization of its personnel structure.In 2025 alone, more than 2.08 million individuals joined the Party. Notably, over 1.07 million of these new members were actively engaged in frontline production and work, comprising 51.4 percent of the new recruits.The report further indicates that 84 percent of the new members were aged 35 or younger, and nearly 55 percent had an educational background of junior college level or higher.These new members represent a diverse array of backgrounds, including government agencies, universities, rural areas, and businesses. For instance, the report notes that 822,000 new members were students, while 337,000 were involved in sectors such as agriculture, animal husbandry, and fisheries.Additionally, in the past year, 971,000 of the newly admitted Party members were women, making up 46.5 percent; and 213,000 were from ethnic minority groups, accounting for 10.2 percent.The report also highlights the expansion of the CPC's grassroots presence, with over 5.43 million primary-level organizations by the end of 2025. This marks an increase of 181,000, or 3.4 percent, from the end of 2024. These organizations now encompass nearly all subdistricts, townships, communities, and villages across China, playing a pivotal role in government departments, businesses, and social institutions.Moreover, the report reveals that in 2025, a total of 108,000 primary-level Party organizations, 583,000 Party members, and 165,000 Party officials were recognized and rewarded for their exemplary performance. This recognition underscores the Party's commitment to encouraging and acknowledging outstanding contributions within its ranks.