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‘Speak last’: China’s fifth plenum moves to rein in regional leaders

‘Speak last’: China’s fifth plenum moves to rein in regional leaders
South China Morning Post Tuesday 03 November 2026, 03:59 UTC By Alcott Wei 1 min read
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A key document endorsed by the Communist Party proposed stronger oversight of principal leaders below the central level, barring them from demanding personal allegiance from their leadership teams – a demand that is only for the top leaders. The proposal is part of a 17,000-word resolution approved at the fifth plenum of the 20th Central Committee, the full text of which was published by state news agency Xinhua on Sunday. The four-day plenum last week emphasised internal governance,...

A key document endorsed by the Communist Party proposed stronger oversight of principal leaders below the central level, barring them from demanding personal allegiance from their leadership teams – a demand that is only for the top leaders. The proposal is part of a 17,000-word resolution approved at the fifth plenum of the 20th Central Committee, the full text of which was published by state news agency Xinhua on Sunday. The four-day plenum last week emphasised internal governance, discipline...
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