The Chinese Communist Party will hold its 5th Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee from October 26 to 29, focusing on 'comprehensive and strict party governance.'
According to state-run Xinhua News Agency on September 21, the Communist Party confirmed the schedule for the 5th Plenary Session during a Politburo meeting chaired by President Xi Jinping. The meeting discussed ongoing strategies for enforcing strict party governance.
The Politburo reviewed feedback on a draft decision regarding several major issues related to the continuous promotion of strict party governance. The draft will be revised based on the meeting's discussions and submitted for deliberation at the 5th Plenary Session.
The meeting assessed that the draft presents strategic measures for the ongoing promotion of strict party governance. It also reflects the direction of strengthening party construction under Xi Jinping's leadership, which is deemed significant for building a strong nation and achieving national rejuvenation through Chinese-style modernization.
To continue promoting strict party governance, the meeting emphasized adherence to Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the Three Represents, and the Scientific Outlook on Development, as well as the implementation of Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. It also called for a deep study of Xi Jinping's party construction thought to fulfill the comprehensive requirements of party building in the new era.
As the 5th Plenary Session will deliberate on the draft decision related to strict party governance, measures to strengthen party management, including the eradication of corruption and enhancement of discipline, are expected to be key discussion points.
The 5th Plenary Session is one of the crucial meetings leading up to the 21st National Congress of the Communist Party of China, scheduled for next fall. The 21st Congress is anticipated to focus on whether to endorse Xi Jinping's fourth term and potential major leadership reshuffles.
In this context, reports from outlets like the Liberty Times suggest that up to 40 Central Committee members may be expelled from the party during the 5th Plenary Session, drawing attention to potential shifts in the power dynamics within the Chinese Communist Party.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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