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Xi Opens Fourth Plenum to Set China’s 2026–2030 Blueprint

Leaders signal a focus on high-quality growth, tech self-reliance and economic security, with specifics due after legislative approval in March 2026.

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Chinese security personnel stand guard at the entrance to the Jingxi Hotel where the Communist Party's Central Committee is holding its fourth plenum, in Beijing, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A Chinese security person yawns as he stands guard at the entrance gate to the Jingxi Hotel where the Communist Party's Central Committee is holding its fourth plenum, in Beijing, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A man walks by Chinese security personnel guarding the entrance to the Jingxi Hotel where the Communist Party's Central Committee is holding its fourth plenum, in Beijing, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Overview

  • China’s Central Committee began a four-day closed meeting on Oct. 20 to review and approve draft proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan covering 2026–2030.
  • Xinhua reported that Xi Jinping delivered a work report and expounded on the party leadership’s draft proposals for the next plan.
  • Official messaging points to priorities including high-quality development, technological innovation, self-sufficiency in critical tech, and safeguarding national security.
  • The talks unfold as the economy faces weak consumption, a prolonged property downturn and industry overcapacity, with Q3 growth reported at 4.8% year-on-year.
  • Recent expulsions of top generals He Weidong and Miao Hua are set for ratification at the plenum, and observers expect vacant Central Committee seats could be filled, though full plan details are not expected until the NPC session in March 2026.