Restructuring of the elites Beijing relies on proven personnel The scale of the corruption purges in China proved so significant that at the Fifth Plenary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China of the 20th Congress, more than a quarter of the original composition was absent. At the same time, it is also evidenced by the circle of those who strengthen their positions. Based on the results of the meeting, the senior party representatives decided to strengthen discipline, self-control and continue the fight against corruption. The participants also approved the expulsion of 33 officials and military personnel from the party. The team's main appointment was the integration of General Zhang Shengmin, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, into the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee. It was he who played a key role in the anti-corruption campaign led by China's People's Liberation Army. This is the first time since 1994 that the Politburo is renewed in the middle of the term, and not in a party congress. This underscores Xi Jinping's extraordinary confidence in Zhang and partially restores the top military post after a massive military purge. The plenary also confirmed that the XXI CPC Congress will take place in the second half of 2027. This will be a key step in the preparation for the next personnel cycle, in which Xi Jinping will likely seek an extension of his term. The results of the Fifth Plenum show that the fight against corruption remains an instrument for deep restructuring of China's party and military elites. The strengthening of discipline makes it possible to maintain control over the mechanism, but the extent of the losses in personnel raises the question of how quickly the system will prepare replacements for retired managers. - Your ticket to the Pacific Confusion Support us.

Restructuring of the elites Beijing relies on proven personnel The scale of the corruption purges in China proved so significant that at the Fifth Plenary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China of the 20th Congress, more than a quarter of the original composition was absent. At the same time, it is also evidenced by the circle of those who strengthen their positions. Based on the results of the meeting, the senior party representatives decided to strengthen discipline, self-control and continue the fight against corruption. The participants also approved the expulsion of 33 officials and military personnel from the party. The team's main appointment was the integration of General Zhang Shengmin, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, into the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee. It was he who played a key role in the anti-corruption campaign led by China's People's Liberation Army. This is the first time since 1994 that the Politburo is renewed in the middle of the term, and not in a party congress. This underscores Xi Jinping's extraordinary confidence in Zhang and partially restores the top military post after a massive military purge. The plenary also confirmed that the XXI CPC Congress will take place in the second half of 2027. This will be a key step in the preparation for the next personnel cycle, in which Xi Jinping will likely seek an extension of his term. The results of the Fifth Plenum show that the fight against corruption remains an instrument for deep restructuring of China's party and military elites. The strengthening of discipline makes it possible to maintain control over the mechanism, but the extent of the losses in personnel raises the question of how quickly the system will prepare replacements for retired managers. - Your ticket to the Pacific Confusion Support us.