Communist Party marks centenary with China 'at forefront of world politics'

China has seen huge improvements in living standards over the past four decades, accompanied by rising international economic and political heft

People cycle past Chinese paramilitary police standing in formation near seating and a platform with a Communist Party’s logo setup on Tiananmen Square in Beijing. Picture: Andy Wong/PA

China is marking the centenary of its ruling Communist Party this week by heralding what it says is its growing influence abroad, along with success in battling corruption at home.

Party officials on Monday heaped praise on President Xi Jinping, who has established himself as China’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong, and has eliminated any limits on his term in office.