China’s Communist Party adopts tighter internal discipline measures

Politics · First reported 29 Oct, 11:09 · Updated 12:15

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The party’s Central Committee adopted a decision on governance and corruption, while officials also filled some vacant positions. The meeting took place ahead of a party congress next year.

At a Central Committee meeting in Beijing that concluded on Thursday, officials adopted a decision on advancing full and rigorous party governance, including reducing corruption among cadres.
The meeting’s readout did not describe Xi Jinping as the “People’s Leader”; anti-corruption chief Zhang Shengmin was promoted to the Politburo, bringing it to 22 members.
The plenum came ahead of a party congress next year. The Financial Times snippet says that congress is expected to appoint Xi as general secretary for a fourth five-year term.

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Key facts

Meeting: The fifth plenum concluded on Thursday, Oct. 29, in Beijing.
Decision: The Central Committee adopted a decision on advancing full and rigorous governance of the party.
Politburo: Zhang Shengmin was promoted to the Politburo, which then had 22 members.
Next congress: The party congress is expected next year; the Financial Times snippet says Xi is expected to be appointed general secretary for a fourth five-year term.