China's Communist Party Expels 33 Officials at Major Leadership Meeting
What Happened
China's Communist Party confirmed the expulsion of 33 officials during its fifth plenary session in Beijing from October 26 to 29, 2026. Official records show 279 Central Committee members and alternates attended, compared with 376 appointed in 2022. Those expelled included former senior officials Zhang Youxia and Ma Xingrui. The meeting also adopted measures to strengthen internal party discipline.
Key Takeaways
The expulsions and reduced attendance highlight the scale of disciplinary changes within China's ruling party. The meeting also set the next Party Congress for the second half of 2027