China sets October 26-29 for key CPC plenum, policy signals awaited

The Communist Party of China announced the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee will convene October 26-29, a key gathering expected to set economic and political priorities. The date was confirmed by Xinhua after a Politburo meeting chaired by Xi Jinping. The plenum's agenda and any policy shifts remain unannounced, but it will be closely watched for signals on economic strategy and leadership direction.