The Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee has concluded in Beijing. As a result, a decision was made to constantly promote the "comprehensive strengthening of internal party governance", while strengthening party discipline, improving control over officials and continuing the fight against corruption. The decision to expel 33 people from the party for serious violations of discipline and legislation was approved, including former Politburo members Ma Xingrui and Zhang Yuxia. The vice chairman of the Central Military Council, Zhang Shenmin, was elected a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. It was also determined that the 21st CPC Congress will be held in Beijing in the second half of 2027.