Key facts
- The plenum confirmed the expulsion of 33 full and alternate Central Committee members.
- The meeting focused on party discipline and political loyalty.
- New faces appeared in seating reserved for key commanders at the conclave.
The fifth plenum of the Communist Party's 20th Central Committee concluded on Thursday, November 5, 2026, according to a report published on November 6, 2026. The meeting focused on party discipline and political loyalty and confirmed the expulsion of 33 full and alternate Central Committee members, including 16 senior officials.
Beijing has indicated a new leadership line-up in its military theatre commands, with fresh faces appearing during the party conclave in the seating area reserved for key commanders. These individuals are filling vacancies left by an anti-corruption drive. No formal announcements of the new appointments have been made.