China’s fifth plenum could reshape Xi Jinping’s grip on military power
TBS English
27 October, 2026, 12:00 am
Last modified: 27 October, 2026, 12:00 am
27 October, 2026, 12:00 am
Last modified: 27 October, 2026, 12:00 am
China's Fifth Plenum brings around 300 senior Communist Party figures to Beijing for four days of closed-door discussions that could shape the country's political future. President Xi Jinping faces key decisions on party discipline, political authority, and China's military leadership amid extensive purges.
With the Central Military Commission reduced from seven members to just two, the meeting offers Xi an opportunity to fill critical leadership vacancies with loyal appointments. What could the outcome mean for Xi Jinping's grip on power and the future of China's armed forces?
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