The Straits Times·Politics

Xi's authority and party discipline top plenum agenda

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 23 October 2026, 06:31 UTC ·10 sec listen

China's ruling Communist Party will bring about 300 senior members together next week for its fifth plenum. Analysts expect talks on tougher discipline and Xi Jinping's authority, potentially the last major party gathering before a 2027 leadership reshuffle.

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