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20th CPC Central Committee starts fifth plenary session

The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) started its fifth plenary session in Beijing on Monday morning.

Politics

26-Oct-2026

Xi's article on advancing CPC's self-governance to be published

An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on advancing full and rigorous Party self-governance with higher standards and more concrete measures will be published on Friday.

Politics

15-Oct-2026

Xi Jinping's article on Party self-governance to be published

An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on the Party's self-governance will be published on Tuesday.

Politics

31-Aug-2026

CPC leadership stresses Party self-governance, sets Party plenum dates

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, which studied major issues on strengthening full and rigorous Party self-governance with perseverance and set the dates for an upcoming Party plenum in October.

Politics

21-Sep-2026

Understanding the self-revolution of a revolutionary Party

Since 2012, taking full and vigorous management of the Party and promoting self-revolution have become the main theme of the Communist Party of China's (CPC) long-term Party-building project. The CPC's emphasis on "self-revolution" should be understood not as a call for another social revolution, but as a theory of how a ruling party can continuously reform, discipline and renew itself while remaining in power.

Politics

11-Oct-2026

20th CPC Central Committee to hold fifth plenary session in October

The fifth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will be held in Beijing in October, according to a decision made at a CPC Central Committee Political Bureau meeting on Thursday.

Politics

30-Jul-2026

Xi Jinping's key remarks on correct view of 'governance performance'

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has stressed that establishing and putting into practice a correct view of governance performance is a long-term task that requires sustained efforts.

Politics

25-Oct-2026

Xi's key remarks on advancing full and rigorous Party self-governance

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has in recent years stressed that the Party's full and rigorous self-governance is an unceasing endeavor and that self-reform is a journey to which there is no end. Here are some of his key remarks on the topic.

Politics

24-Oct-2026

How does the CPC address the challenges of long-term governance?

As a political party that has been in power for decades, the Communist Party of China recognizes that it faces enduring challenges in maintaining its governing capacity and staying connected with the public. These include the tests of governance, reform and opening-up, the market economy and the external environment, as well as the risks of complacency, inadequate governing capacity, detachment from the people and corruption. Pointless formality, bureaucratism, hedonism and extravagance pose additional challenges to effective governance.

Politics

25-Oct-2026

HOW CPC WORKS

From nerve endings to the center: How CPC organizations deliver

27-Oct-2026

02:21

How the CPC stays strong through self-renewal

26-Oct-2026

04:54

How does Communist Party of China turn long-term plans into results?

27-Oct-2026

From conviction to action: How the CPC's theories guide governance

26-Oct-2026

How the CPC has advanced full and rigorous Party self-governance

25-Oct-2026

07:35

A conversation with Michael Crook on Party discipline

26-Oct-2026

Self-reform: Consolidating the foundation for China's development

24-Oct-2026

China strengthens long-term care support for an aging population

19-Oct-2026

How does China measure government performance?

18-Oct-2026

HOW CPC RULES ITSELF

11:40

CPC self-governance for the people, down to the last detail

25-Oct-2026

09:54

The CPC's 'Three Nos': How does China keep power in check?

25-Oct-2026

11:27

CPC self-revolution with no finish line in sight

25-Oct-2026

WHY IT MATTERS

People's well-being is the true measure of governance

The support and approval from the people constitute the most solid foundation for the Party's governance. Therefore, the practical experience accumulated by the CPC can provide valuable empirical reference for responding to the general question of how a long-governing political party can maintain its own vitality and continuous public support.

25-Oct-2026

01:45

Why China's upcoming 5th plenum of 20th CPC Central Committee matters

As China forges ahead with its pursuit of Chinese modernization, the Communist Party of China (CPC) is set to convene a pivotal political meeting that shines a spotlight on the Party's self-governance.

21-Oct-2026

01:04