China's Fifth Plenum Sees Record Expulsions Amid Xi Jinping's Party Discipline Drive
The Fifth Plenary Session of China's 20th Central Committee, held from October 26-29, 2026, focused on strengthening internal party discipline and leadership adjustments ahead of the next Party Congress. A record 33 officials, including senior military leaders and provincial party secretaries, were expelled, reflecting President Xi Jinping's ongoing efforts to consolidate control and address internal dissent. Attendance dropped by 26%, highlighting the impact of these purges. Experts note the plenum signals Xi's emphasis on strict governance within the Communist Party.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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firstpost broke this story on 1 Nov, 05:36 am. Other outlets followed.