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CCP fifth plenum on party discipline

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The Chinese Communist Party has convened the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee in Beijing for a four-day closed-door meeting, running from October 26 to October 29, 2026. The gathering, involving approximately 300 high-ranking members, focuses on strengthening internal discipline, enhancing supervision, and advancing “full and rigorous party self-governance.” President Xi Jinping opened the session by presenting a work report and a draft policy aimed at making cadres more effective, loyal, and less corrupt. He has emphasized the need for unquestioned authority and the elimination of “two-faced” officials who privately resist central directives. These efforts are part of an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has targeted thousands of officials, including high-ranking military leaders, and seeks to address issues of “formalism” and “bureaucratism.” Analysts note that in Xi’s worldview, corruption and political disloyalty are often viewed as inseparable, leading to questions about whether investigations target genuine financial misconduct or serve as a mechanism to address political rivals. The plenum occurs amid significant leadership shifts and purges within military and civilian ranks. As of October 26, 2026, the meeting is projected to have a notably low turnout, with approximately 291 members expected to attend. Currently, eight seats in the Central Committee remain vacant, and 15 members are reportedly under investigation. Some observers expect the meeting to have one of the lowest attendance rates since 1976. The session serves as a strategic precursor to the 21st National Congress in 2027, where Xi Jinping is widely expected to secure a fourth term.

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