Communist Party sets October plenum date as Xi prepares for Trump summit
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Beijing has scheduled a high-stakes Central Committee plenum for late October as leadership prepares for a presidential summit with the US.
China's ruling Communist Party has scheduled the fifth plenary session of its 20th Central Committee for late October, coinciding with preparations for a high-profile state visit by President Xi Jinping to the United States. The political gathering, announced by state media, will serve as a critical prelude to the national party congress slated for the following autumn. President Xi also chaired a meeting of the Politburo ahead of the official announcement of the plenum dates.
- The fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee is scheduled to take place from October 26 to October 29.
- President Xi Jinping chaired a meeting of the Politburo ahead of the formal announcement by Xinhua.
- The autumn plenum is considered the most significant political gathering leading up to the national party congress next year.
Why it matters
Plenary sessions of the Chinese Communist Party's Central Committee are crucial closed-door meetings where top leadership discusses major policy directions and political appointments ahead of broader national congresses.
What outlets agree on
State media confirmed that the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee will be held from October 26 to October 29.
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- The Straits TimesChina's Xi chairs Politburo; Central Committee plenum set for October 26-291w ago · open ↗
- CNAChina's Communist Party to hold top-level meeting in October1w ago · open ↗
- South China Morning PostCommunist Party sets October plenum date as Xi prepares for Trump summit1w ago · open ↗
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