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Communist Party of China Xi Jinping fifth plenum anti-corruption campaign Central Committee

The Communist Party of China (CPC) has commenced a four-day closed-door meeting in Beijing, known as the fifth plenum of the 20th Central Committee. The gathering, which runs from October 26 to October 29, 2026, focuses on advancing “full and rigorous party self-governance” to enhance internal discipline, combat corruption, and ensure official loyalty to central leadership.

The plenum occurs approximately one year before the next major party congress, where President Xi Jinping is widely expected to secure a historic fourth term. Analysts suggest the meeting serves as a critical period for political reorganization and aligning cadres with Beijing’s strategic priorities.

The meeting follows significant political shifts and purges within the party, particularly within the People's Liberation Army. Reports indicate a notable reduction in Central Committee attendance, with some estimates suggesting the turnout may be the lowest since 1976. Currently, eight seats in the Central Committee remain vacant, and approximately 15 members are reportedly under investigation.

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Beijing · Central Committee · Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party · Communist Party of China · People's Liberation Army · Vladimir Putin · Xi Jinping · Xinhua News Agency

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China abre su quinto pleno sobre disciplina interna [fernandoplaceres.com]
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China’s political elite gather for talks on Communist Party discipline - Antigua Tribune – Daily Antigua & Caribbean News, Global Headlines & Insights [antiguatribune.com]
China's Communist Party elite hold key talks on governance [www.sinodaily.com]
Xi Urges Tighter Party Discipline At Fifth Plenum [thevaultznews.com]
China’s political elite gather for talks on Communist Party discipline - Trinidad Tribune – Latest Trinidad And Tobago News [trinidadtribune.com]
Analysts Discuss Xi's Anti-Corruption Focus Ahead of Fifth Plenum [world-today-journal.com]
China’s political elite gather for talks on Communist Party discipline | Barbados Gazette – Barbados & Caribbean News [barbadosgazette.com]
What to know about China’s plenum as Xi seeks stronger Communist Party discipline [mymotherlode.com]
Петият пленум на 20-ия Централен комитет на Китайската комунистическа партия [novini247.com]
Xi Jinping e o plenário que debate disciplina do PC chinês [www.spacemoney.com.br]
中国共产党中央委员会全会在北京召开 [sputniknews.cn]
China’s Communist Party elite gather for governance talks [www.arabnews.pk]
Chinas Parteielite tagt - 'Xi will Kader auf Linie bringen' [www.cash.ch]
China’s Communist Party Leaders Hold Key Meeting on Governance [www.chennaionline.com]
“自我革命”、持续清洗：习近平为下一任期铺路 [cn.nytimes.com]
Détail d'article [www.dhnet.be]
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Xi Jinping’s corruption crackdown in the spotlight as China prepares for meeting of top leaders [www.theguardian.com]
China’s political elite gather for talks on Communist Party discipline - Guyana Inquirer – Daily Guyana News [guyanainquirer.com]
Xi Jinping Perketat Cengkeraman Kekuasaan China, Korupsi atau Ketidakloyalan yang Diburu? [international.sindonews.com]
What to know about China’s plenum as Xi seeks stronger Communist Party discipline [krmg.com]
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Xi Jinping opens key Communist Party meeting, puts discipline and loyalty in focus [www.news9live.com]
Xi seeking stronger Communist Party discipline [www.perthnow.com.au]
China’s Communist Party elite gather for governance talks [thefrontierpost.com]
Chinas Parteielite tagt - 'Xi will Kader auf Linie bringen' [www.finanzen.net]
Xi Jinping refuerza la disciplina del Partido Comunista chino tras años de purgas internas [gestion.pe]
China's Communist Party elite gather for governance talks [hongkongfp.com]
What to know about China's plenum as Xi seeks stronger Communist Party discipline [www.newsday.com]
Xi Jinping apresenta plano para reforçar disciplina interna do Partido Comunista Chinês [sapo.pt]
What to know about China’s plenum as Xi seeks stronger Communist Party discipline [www.winnipegfreepress.com]
China’s political elite gather for talks on Communist Party discipline [www.aljazeera.com]