Politics · Beijing, China · October 25, 2026

China's Communist Party opens key plenum before next year's congress

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 25, 5:11 PM ET

China's Communist Party opens its fifth plenum on Monday, a closed-door meeting of its Central Committee. Yonhap said attention is on whether Xi Jinping tightens control over the party. Xi is widely expected to win a fourth term as party leader at next year's congress.

Why it matters

Decisions at the meeting can shape policy for the world's second-largest economy.

Background

The Central Committee holds several plenary sessions between party congresses, which happen every five years. Xi Jinping has led the party since 2012.

The story so far

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3. Oct 29China expels record number from party
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5. Oct 31China expels record number from Communist Party

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Sources

• Yonhap (Korean) ↗Oct 25, 5:11 PM ET

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