In China, with most decision-making power concentrated into a few members of the Communist Party, is best described as oligarchy.
Oligarchy is a political term that defines a form of government in which small number of people considered to be high leve officials which includes wealthy landowners, royalty or powerful military figures govern the affairs of the country.
In China, the most decision-making power is held by high level officials.
A high standing within the CPC gives members power because power within the People's Republic of China is exercised through the Communist Party, the Central People's Government and their provincial and local representatives
