communist china

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A communist nation in eastern Asia: Refers to the People's Republic of China, a country governed by the Communist Party of China, which is the world's most populous nation and covers a large geographical area in East Asia.
Usage
  • The term "Communist China" is used primarily in historical or political discourse to refer specifically to the People's Republic of China, especially in contexts contrasting it with pre-communist eras or other political entities. It emphasizes the state's ideological foundation.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The economic reforms in Communist China since the late 20th century have been significant.
    • Diplomatic relations between the United States and Communist China were normalized in 1979.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used in analytical contexts to discuss the political system, ideology, or foreign policy of the People's Republic of China.
    • Scholars often examine the industrial policy of Communist China.
Variants and Related Words
  • PRC: An initialism for the People's Republic of China, a more formal and neutral term.
  • Mainland China: A term often used to denote the geographic area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, excluding special administrative regions and Taiwan.
  • Red China: An older, informal, and sometimes pejorative synonym with strong ideological connotations.
Synonyms
  • People's Republic of China: The official name of the state.
  • China: The common short name, though this can be ambiguous as it may also refer to the broader cultural or historical entity.
Notes on Usage
  • In contemporary formal and diplomatic language, "the People's Republic of China" or "China" is standard. "Communist China" is less common in official contexts today and may carry historical or specific analytical connotations. Its use can sometimes be perceived as emphasizing the communist ideology of the state.
Noun
  1. a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world