China's 21-member Politburo, chaired by President Xi Jinping, met on Friday ahead of next week's Communist Party plenum to review a report on the 20th Central Committee's seventh round of inspections. The meeting was held earlier than the Politburo's traditional end-of-month schedule and came as the party continued its anti-corruption campaign.
WHO:China's Politburo, chaired by President Xi Jinping
WHAT:Reviewed a report on the 20th Central Committee's seventh round of inspections at an early monthly meeting.
WHEN:Oct 23, 2026
WHERE:Beijing, China
WHY:The meeting reviewed an internal inspection report ahead of the party plenum and as the party continued its anti-corruption campaign.
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