China’s ruling Communist Party is preparing for one of its most consequential political gatherings in years — a closed-door session that could shape the economic and political direction of the world’s second-largest economy for the rest of the decade.
From October 20 to 23, 2025, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) will convene its Fourth Plenary Session in Beijing, where top officials will deliberate on the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) and broader issues of governance, reform, and policy implementation.
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While the proceedings are traditionally confidential, the outcomes of such sessions have historically guided China’s national priorities and influenced global markets, trade, and diplomacy.
What is the Fourth Plenum and its structure?
The Fourth Plenum is part of a regular series of meetings held by the Communist Party’s…
