Record 33 Party Members Expelled at Xi-Led Fifth Plenum

Aging Xi tightens grip on China’s ruling Communist Party

The Globe and Mail • 30 Հոկ 08:30

The Chinese Communist Party’s fifth plenum highlighted President Xi Jinping’s dominance and intensified internal purges, while offering little indication of a succession plan.

China expels a record number from Communist party amid Xi’s intensified purges of top officials

The Guardian • 30 Հոկ 03:26

A record 33 members were removed from the Chinese Communist Party during the fifth plenum, resulting in more than a quarter of the Central Committee seats being vacant.

Empty chairs and a shock promotion as Xi warns purges will continue

The Age • 29 Հոկ 21:54

Zhang Shengmin was elevated to the Politburo during a meeting of 279 delegates, the lowest attendance since the Mao era, as Xi Jinping continues his anti-corruption campaign ahead of the 2027 Party Congress.

Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering

BBC • 29 Հոկ 11:34

The Chinese Communist Party expelled a record 33 members, including 16 military officials, at its fifth plenum, highlighting an intensified focus on party discipline under Xi Jinping.

What to know about China's plenum as Xi seeks stronger party discipline

NPR • 26 Հոկ 13:20

China's Communist Party opened its fifth Central Committee plenum, emphasizing stricter party self-governance, anti-corruption measures and preparation for President Xi Jinping's expected fourth term.

China's big political meeting could see Xi 'tighten discipline' in Party

BBC • 26 Հոկ 07:40

The four-day Fifth Plenum of the Communist Party, convening around 300 Central Committee members in Beijing, is set to adopt measures aimed at stricter party governance as Xi Jinping prepares for the upcoming Party Congress.

Xi Jinping’s corruption crackdown in the spotlight as China prepares for meeting of top leaders

The Guardian • 26 Հոկ 00:58

The Chinese Communist Party's fifth plenum opened this week, focusing on party discipline and governance amid ongoing high-level anti-corruption investigations.

Tougher discipline, and Xi's authority, key at China's Communist Party's fifth plenum

Reuters • 23 Հոկ 06:27

Around 300 senior Party members will meet in Beijing next week to discuss tighter internal discipline, a move seen as reinforcing President Xi Jinping's authority before the 2027 leadership reshuffle.