China's ruling Communist Party will convene a Central Committee plenum in October to discuss party self-governance. The meeting, typically one of seven between major congresses, will address new challenges and rigorous party governance.
The plenum is a critical event for understanding China's political direction, potential leadership shifts, and the emphasis on internal party discipline and governance under Xi Jinping.
China's ruling Communist Party announced that a key plenum will be held in October to discuss party self-governance. The meeting will bring together more than 300 members of its Central Committee, a top decision-making body. This session, the fifth since the current committee formed in 2022, will address challenges to rigorous party governance amid evolving international and national environments. Historically, these plenums are significant for leadership changes and policy direction. President Xi Jinping initiated an anti-corruption campaign and an internal party discipline campaign in 2014, leading to investigations and removals of hundreds of officials.