China’s Communist Party leadership signalled an October plenary focus on comprehensive and strict self-governance inside the party, linking it to Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption and party-building push.
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What happened
The Communist Party of China (CPC) Politburo announced that an October CPC plenary session will focus on comprehensive and strict self-governance within the CPC.
CPC leadership links the October plenary focus to Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign and to a broader effort to tighten CPC control ahead of the next CPC Party Congress, where Xi Jinping is expected to seek a further term.
Background and earlier position
The October plenary theme is presented as continuing a large-scale CPC discipline drive associated with Xi Jinping’s leadership. The discipline drive described includes extensive disciplinary actions and removals of senior-level figures under CPC internal rules.
CPC discipline is described as targeting more than corruption alone. CPC internal categories mentioned include bureaucratic failings and moral failings among cadres, judged under CPC rules.
