A major reorganisation is expected at the upcoming plenum of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee in Beijing, signalling a strengthening of Xi Jinping’s hold on power. The four-day meeting of the 205-member Central Committee will not only outline China’s next five-year development plan but appears poised to feature a sweeping purge of key officials. 

 

 

Analysts forecast up to 15 committee members will be dismissed or replaced — some from the military — as Xi moves to reinforce his dominance. In recent days the Ministry of Defence announced the removal of nine top generals’ party and PLA posts, marking one of the largest known military crackdowns in decades. 

 

 

 

 

The upcoming agenda includes finalising China’s 15th five-year plan which targets sectors such as AI, semiconductors and clean energy, while preparing for politically symbolic milestones in 2027, 2029 and 2030. Given that Xi is midway through his third term, many observers expect he will not yet name a successor — as doing so might weaken his grip. 

 

While the official reason for the purges is framed as part of an anti-corruption drive, experts say the timing and scale suggest a broader strategy to eliminate rivals and institutionalise loyalty. The opaque nature of China’s internal decision-making means exact details will likely emerge only after the meeting concludes.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

1. Up to 15 senior officials in the CCP Central Committee are expected to be purged or replaced at the upcoming plenum.

 

 

2. The meeting will finalise China’s next five-year plan, with a focus on strategic sectors and key political anniversaries.

 

 

3. Xi Jinping appears to be consolidating personal control rather than announcing a successor, signalling a more centralised leadership model.

 

 

 

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-18/xi-inner-circle-major-shakeup-ccp-meeting-beijing/105885472

 

 

It looks like the people of China need a 'No Kings' protest. 

37 minutes ago, TedG said:

It looks like the people of China need a 'No Kings' protest. 

The revolution to depose the old leadership some years back has, in effect, come full circle. Back to rule by one man.