China’s Communist Party opens fifth plenum with focus on discipline and loyalty to Xi

What happened: The Communist Party's 20th Central Committee opened its fifth plenum in Beijing on Monday, a four-day meeting focused on party discipline and fighting corruption, according to Xinhua. Why it matters: Official media said adherence to the party's leadership under President Xi Jinping is key to the country's success, framing the plenum's agenda around loyalty and discipline. Key numbers: Four-day meeting; fifth plenum of the 20th Central Committee; began Monday.

The Communist Party's 20th Central Committee opened its fifth plenum in Beijing on Monday, a four-day meeting focused on party discipline and fighting corruption, according to Xinhua.

Official media said adherence to the party's leadership under President Xi Jinping is key to the country's success, framing the plenum's agenda around loyalty and discipline. Key numbers: Four-day meeting; fifth plenum of the 20th Central Committee; began Monday.