Xi Jinping leads early Politburo meeting to signal anti-corruption drive ahead of plenum
China’s Communist Party convened an early monthly Politburo meeting on Friday to review a key internal inspection report, doubling down on its high-pressure anti-corruption campaign ahead of a major party conclave next week. Chaired by President Xi Jinping, the now 21-member Politburo met on Friday – earlier than its traditional end-of-month schedule – to discuss a comprehensive report on the…
On Friday, China's Communist Party convened an early Politburo meeting to review a crucial internal inspection report, intensifying its anti-corruption campaign ahead of an upcoming party plenum. Led by President Xi Jinping, the 21-member Politburo met earlier than usual to deliberate on a comprehensive report from the seventh round of inspections by the 20th Central Committee.
The latest inspection, launched in April, targeted top-level central party and government organs, with 15 central inspection teams conducting routine checks across 36 vital state institutions. The meeting called for the "stern rectification" of issues discovered within central government and state organs, demanding a persistent high-pressure stance against corruption and unwavering dedication to strict party governance.
The early gathering precedes the fifth plenum of the 20th Central Committee, scheduled for October 26-29 in Beijing, which is expected to focus on strengthening party governance, enforcing internal discipline, and demanding absolute political loyalty. The anti-corruption drive follows a pattern of unprecedented scrutiny on the party's elite, with 35 out of the 205 full Central Committee members either under investigation or removed from legislative seats for alleged political disloyalty.
Preparations for the party congress in autumn 2027, marking a new Central Committee formation and major leadership changes, are believed to be ongoing.
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