In July 1921, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was officially founded during a National Congress held in a small building in Shanghai. This inaugural meeting was attended by 13 representatives from various leftist groups, reflecting a push for a new political ideology in response to the tumultuous socio-political climate in China. Among the notable attendees were Chen Duxiu, who would become the party's first General Secretary, and Li Dazhao, a prominent Marxist thinker. The congress aimed to develop a unified front for workers and peasants, advocating the ideas of Marxism-Leninism to address the pressing issues of imperialism and feudalism affecting the nation. The discussions revolved around the urgent need for revolutionary actions to enable the working class and peasantry to seize control of China from warlords and foreign powers. The delegates set the foundational principles for the CCP, adopting a program that emphasized class struggle, the importance of the peasant population, and ultimately, the establishment of a dictatorship of the proletariat. This was significantly influenced by global Marxist movements and the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. Following the congress, the CCP would grow rapidly, gaining traction among various social strata, culminating in the long-standing Chinese Civil War against the Nationalist government. This newfound political party would bring radical transformations to both Chinese society and governance, fundamentally shaping the trajectory of China's modern history.