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Held over four days in November 2021, the Chinese Communist Party's "sixth plenum" saw members of the Central Committee, the party’s highest governing body, gather in Beijing for one of the most important political events in the country. A historic resolution hailed Xi Jinping as the creator of a body of “theories and thoughts”, putting him on a par with party immortals Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping and paving the way for a legacy-defining third term for the president.
Communique at end of Chinese Communist Party’s sixth plenum touched on city and self-ruled island for the first time, putting both under spotlight.
In casting Xi as a helmsman on par with Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping, this week’s rare party resolution cemented his position – but amid ‘changes not seen in a century’, challenges lie ahead.
‘Historical resolution’ shows discussion about past issues has either been resolved or set aside, allowing the country to tackle such problems as the wealth gap and a volatile international environment.
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- Xi also urges cadres to align with key messages of last year’s sixth party plenum, which solidified his position
Ahead of next year’s leadership reshuffle, personnel chief Chen Xi says ‘political quality’ is crucial for promotion.
The 20th National Congress will be the main political event of the year and will see a major shake-up of the top leadership team.
Resolution adopted at the sixth plenum said Communist Party would ‘fight to the end’ with any forces attempting to subvert its leadership and China’s socialist system.
Resolution refers to series of measures taken since social unrest in the city in 2019.
Historic resolution adopted by top party leadership reasserts previous narrative on the decade of turmoil and bloody Tiananmen crackdown.
Presidents Xi Jinping and Joe Biden are poised for their first virtual summit, hot on the heels of COP26 and a notable Communist Party meeting.
Communique issued after four-day plenum endorses Xi’s policies on Hong Kong and Taiwan as part of his major political achievements.
The Central Committee’s 6th plenum ends with adoption of third historical resolution in party history and puts Xi on par with Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping.
Top officials start four-day conclave to adopt a ‘historical resolution’, only the third in the party’s 100-year history and expected to have momentous impact.
Third ‘historical resolution’ is likely to be less significant than the others and more about reaffirming Xi Jinping’s authority and policies.
The pivotal document is likely to look back at key events in party history, enshrine Xi’s role as leader, and set a course for the next few decades.
Next week’s secretive gathering of the most senior party figures allows the leadership to make key policy announcements and pave the way for new laws.