China’s Communist Party opened its fifth plenum of the 20th Central Committee in Beijing
China’s Communist Party opened its fifth plenum in Beijing Monday, with President Xi Jinping delivering a work report and discussing a draft policy on “full and rigorous party self-governance,” Xinhua reported. The four-day meeting focuses on party discipline and combating corruption as Xi presses officials for greater loyalty and reliability. The policy aims to make cadres more disciplined, effective and less corrupt.
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China’s Communist Party opened its fifth plenum of the 20th Central Committee in Beijing on Monday, with Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering a work report and discussing a draft decision on “full and rigorous party self-governance,” state news agency Xinhua reported, according to NPR. The four-day meeting is focused on tightening party discipline, fighting corruption and improving officials’ performance and loyalty. NPR said the draft policy aims to make cadres more disciplined, effective and less corrupt. NPR said the number of officials punished for “formalism” and “bureaucratism,” including dereliction of duty and inaction, has risen in recent years. SBS said the 15th Five-Year Plan’s basic direction was finalized at last year’s fourth plenum. Xi is widely expected to secure a fourth term as general secretary at next year’s party congress.
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- South China Morning Post — China’s Communist Party opens fifth plenum with focus on discipline and loyalty to Xi | South China Morning Post
- SBS News (South Korea) — China Opens Plenum to Focus on Strict Party Governance and Leadership Consolidation
- National Public Radio — What to know about China's plenum as Xi seeks stronger party discipline : NPR
- thenews.com.pk — Xi Jinping launches Communist party plenum to deepen anti-corruption and self-governance in China
- moderndiplomacy.eu — Why Is Xi Jinping Tightening His Grip on China's Communist Party? - Modern Diplomacy
- nikkei.com (with Reuters) — Xi Jinping poised to tighten grip at discipline-focused fifth plenum - Nikkei Asia
Verifier’s note
The News International, South China Morning Post, SBS, NPR, Modern Diplomacy, and Nikkei Asia report that the plenum opened and is focused on party discipline, anti-corruption, or strict governance. Bloomberg describes the expected agenda before the meeting, rather than reporting the event’s focus once underway.