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China’s fifth plenum begins with party control in focus

China’s ruling Communist Party is holding its fifth plenum from Oct. 26 to 29, bringing together hundreds of top officials for a closed-door meeting. The gathering is expected to focus on strengthening party ideology and governance, including the anti-corruption campaign, rather than the economic policies that typically dominate a fifth plenum.
WHO: China’s ruling Communist Party
WHAT: The party is holding its fifth plenum, a closed-door meeting of top officials.
WHEN: Oct 26, 2026
WHERE: China
WHY: The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening the party’s ideology and governance, including its anti-corruption campaign.
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