What to know about the Chinese Communist Party's Fifth Plenum
Summary
Xi Jinping and China’s top Communist Party leaders are meeting in Beijing for a crucial plenum that could shape the next generation of leadership and tighten party discipline. Analysts say the gathering may also offer clues about military reshuffles and Xi’s long-term grip on power.
Key Points
- China’s Communist Party is holding its fifth plenum in Beijing ahead of the next party congress, where Xi Jinping is expected to secure another term.
- The meeting will focus on party governance, including efforts to make cadres more disciplined, loyal and less corrupt.
- Analysts say Xi may use the plenum to strengthen his authority further, possibly even by taking the title of party chairman.
- The anti-corruption drive has deeply affected the military, with five of seven members of the Central Military Commission reportedly removed.
