China convenes Central Committee after military purges and one year before decisive congress

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is holding a four-day meeting focused on internal discipline following military purges and ahead of a crucial congress. The fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee aims to enhance oversight of leaders, combat corruption, and ensure adherence to decisions. Recent military purges have raised concerns about trust in newly appointed military officials. Analysts suggest that upcoming promotions will reveal more about power dynamics than the purges themselves. This meeting marks the beginning of a political reorganization leading to the next party leadership selection, with a focus on maintaining Xi Jinping's political priorities.