Why is it called the People's Republic Of China when China's not a republic?

@zahir_dk (1693)
India
September 11, 2006 10:13am CST
Why is it called the People's Republic Of China when China's not a republic?
1 response
@tishabest (602)
• Belgium
21 Sep 06
I think it's because one of the meanings of "republic" is "group of people who are considered to be equals and who have a collective interest" (Encarta), however I understand the confusion because we usually think of it as system with elected representatives.