China's ruling Communist Party has rejected Marxist economic theories - while still clinging to its authoritarian rules on other fronts. It oversees and influences many aspects of people's lives.

Outlook: "The Party and me": a series of four portraits across the week explores how the Communist Party impacts on the everyday life of the individual.

We hear from influential professionals in China, finding out what relationship they have with the Communist Party.

In part one, meet Mo Shaoping, who is both a CP member and a lawyer willing to take on high-profile cases involving human rights issues.

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In part two, meet 26 year old computer software entrepreneur Dai Zhikang, who is the head of a multi-million dollar company called Comsenz.

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In part three, meet Zhao Guanghua who works for the government - a job that used to be highly sought-after before China's economic boom made well-paid private sector jobs very attractive.

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In part four, meet newspaper editor, Li Datong.

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The Instant Guide: A look at China's ruling party - the Communist Party of China.

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