The majority of Chinese support the Communist Party's rule The Communist Party of China (CPC) is celebrating its 90th anniversary.
Propagandists have released a torrent of publicity ahead of a ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, attended by the country's top leaders.
Established in July 1921 in Shanghai by a small group of intellectuals, the CPC took power in 1949 after defeating the Nationalist Party in a long civil war.
Today, it has more than 80 million members, making it the biggest political party in the world.
Market reforms introduced 30 years ago have meanwhile helped to turn China into the world's second-largest economy.
The BBC's Michael Bristow in Beijing says hundreds of millions no longer battle poverty, and many are richer than they could ever have hoped.
Three reports by BBC correspondents Michael Bristow and Chris Hogg on attitudes to the party and its history - and its grip on Chinese society
Mao's favourite American 'Red tourism' in Yan'anMuseum showcases 90 years of communismChina's Communist Party: Power and popularityUltimately though, the CPC continues to rule because it does not allow anyone else to, our correspondent adds.
It has no major political opposition, holds no free elections, and is currently engaged in the biggest crackdown on dissent in recent years.
Ahead of Friday's anniversary, propaganda officials oversaw the production of a star-studded film on the founding of the CPC, Beginning of the Great Revival.
There have also been a new official history book, and a large number of exhibitions, TV programmes, newspaper editorials and televised events.
The government also launched a new $33bn high-speed rail link, while the country's first aircraft carrier may begin sea trials on Friday.
"History has proved that only the CPC can save China," declared a commentary from the state-run Xinhua news agency on Thursday.
Our correspondent says many in China support the CPC's rule, and believe that a country with such a huge population and vast lands needs one overwhelming power to govern.
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