China's big political meeting could see Xi 'tighten discipline' in Party
The Chinese Communist Party is holding its Fifth Plenum, a secretive four-day meeting focused on tightening party discipline. The session is expected to consolidate Xi Jinping's power ahead of the next Party Congress.
Why it matters
Decisions made at the Plenum signal the strategic direction of the world's second-largest economy and the future of its political leadership.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Plenums are essentially closed door meetings of the Party's central committee that happen at least once a year
China correspondent Published 20 minutes ago In the Chinese capital a major political gathering is underway, with a closed-door meeting of senior figures that could shape the look of the ruling Communist Party in the years to come.
The Fifth Plenum brings together around 300 members of the Central Committee and state media said it would pave the way for a "tightening of discipline" within the Party's ranks.
The four-day session that started on Monday will give Xi Jinping an opportunity to further consolidate his grip on power following recent purges.
The normally annual Plenums are highly secretive, but a summary of decisions and a more detailed document will be made public after.
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