Overview

• China’s Politburo formally set the Fourth Plenum for October 20–23 in Beijing at a meeting on September 29.
• Xi Jinping presided over the Politburo session that made the scheduling decision, according to state media.
• Xinhua reported the move, confirming the timing and venue for the Central Committee gathering.
• Reporting indicates the principal item will be the 15th Five-Year Plan laying out medium-term economic goals for 2026–2030.
• Coverage says the meeting will be closely watched for policy responses to a prolonged property downturn, weak demand, youth unemployment, and tensions with the United States, after July’s notice named October without specific dates.