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The President of the People's Republic of China (, formerly called Chairman of the People's Republic of China from 1954 to 1975, or Guójiā Zhǔxí 国家主席, literally State Chairman ) is a ceremonial office and a part of State organs under the National People's Congress ( NPC ) and its incumbent is the head of state of the People's Republic of China ( PRC ).

The office was created by the 1982 Constitution.

Formally, the President is elected by the National People's Congress in accordance with Article 62 of the Constitution.