Xi Jinping's Ongoing Anti-Corruption Campaign Takes Center Stage at China's Communist Party Plenum

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Xi Jinping's Ongoing Anti-Corruption Campaign Takes Center Stage at China's Communist Party Plenum

As China's Communist Party holds plenum, Xi's anti-corruption drive continues

10/27/2026

In this edition of Perspective, we try to figure out what happens behind the closed doors of the Chinese Communist Party's plenum meeting. At the heart of the discussions will be President Xi...

NPR

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

10/26/2026

This closed-door gathering that started Monday comes about a year before Xi is expected to secure a fourth term and personnel changes to key leadership bodies.(Image credit: Xie Huanchi)

The Guardian

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

10/26/2026

The fifth plenum comes against a backdrop of years of purges that have had some analysts wondering if the issue is corruption or a lack of loyaltyWhen Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, he pledged...

The Hindu

China’s Communist Party elite hold key talks on governance

10/26/2026

Few details from the closed-door gathering, held under tight security, will be made known until it concludes on October 29, 2026, but the timing of the meeting is crucial