Xi Jinping Presides Over CPC Political Bureau Meeting to Chart 2026 Anti-Corruption Roadmap
BEIJING – The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a high-level meeting on Thursday to deliberate on the Party’s strategy for improving conduct, building integrity, and fighting corruption in the coming year.
The session, presided over by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, emphasized that rigorous self-governance remains a top priority to ensure the success of the nation's upcoming economic cycle.
Strengthening Discipline for the 15th Five-Year Plan
The meeting underscored that 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). To provide a "strong guarantee" for economic and social development during this critical window, the CPC plans to:
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Advance full and rigorous Party self-governance with significantly higher standards.
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Implement more effective measures to monitor discipline inspection and supervision bodies.
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Maintain an unwavering "tough stance" against corrupt practices at all levels of government.
Review of 2025 Achievements
The Political Bureau reviewed the performance of discipline inspection and supervision authorities over the past year. The meeting concluded that under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Xi at its core, the authorities successfully:
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Intensified efforts to improve internal conduct.
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Achieved measurable results in building integrity across various sectors.
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Sustained a relentless crackdown on corruption, ensuring political stability.
Preparations for the Fifth Plenary Session
Prior to the main bureau meeting, Xi Jinping also presided over a session of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau. During this briefing, leaders heard comprehensive reports on the work of:
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The CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI)
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The National Commission of Supervision
The leadership finalized preparations for the upcoming Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, which will set the specific operational tone for the country's oversight bodies in 2026.