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China’s fifth plenum: everything you need to know from the war on corruption to promotions

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China’s fifth plenum: everything you need to know from the war on corruption to promotions. (2026, November 2). South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3372950/chinas-fifth-plenum-everything-you-need-know-war-corruption-promotions

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China's Communist Party recently concluded its fifth plenum where it emphasized a continued crackdown on internal corruption by targeting "unwritten rules" that facilitate corrupt practices among officials. This move is part of the ongoing anti-corruption efforts aimed at ensuring strict adherence to party norms and regulations.
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As of November 2, 2026, China's Communist Party concluded its five-day meeting, known as the fifth plenum of the Central Committee, with a record number of 33 officials expelled, marking the largest purge since President Xi Jinping took office. The meeting, which began on October 27 in Beijing, aimed to strengthen party discipline and governance ahead of expected leadership reshuffles in the coming year. Xi emphasized the need for "full and rigorous party self-governance," addressing challenges such as corruption and ensuring loyalty among officials as he prepares for his fourth five-year term starting next year. The purge includes both civilian and military officials, reflecting a continued commitment to anti-corruption efforts despite concerns over its impact on governance.

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📰 China's Communist Party Purge Continues
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China’s fifth plenum: everything you need to know from the war on corruption to promotions From the war against corruption to promotions within the party, here are the key takeaways from China’s fifth plenum last week The Communist Party of China has pledged to vigorously crack down on the “unwritten rules” that enable corruption in the party, deepening its long-running campaign to keep officials in line.
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China’s fifth plenum: everything you need to know from the war on corruption to promotions From the war against corruption to promotions within the party, here are the key takeaways from China’s fifth plenum last week The Communist Party of China has pledged to vigorously crack down on the “unwritten rules” that enable corruption in the party, deepening its long-running campaign to keep officials in line. asserted
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