China’s Communist Party vows ‘zero tolerance’ for election meddling ahead of key congress
Central Committee directive warns against vote-buying and other misconduct as selection process begins for 2027 national congress delegates
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The Chinese Communist Party has implemented a zero-tolerance policy against bribery and election interference as the delegate selection process begins for the 2027 national congress, which will determine future leadership.
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Why It Matters
The national congress is a major political event occurring in the second half of 2027. It serves to select a new Central Committee and reshuffle top political and military leadership.
China’s ruling Communist Party has warned of “zero tolerance” for bribery and other attempts at election interference as delegate selection begins for next year’s national congress, which is expected to feature a major leadership reshuffle.
The party’s 20th Central Committee issued guidelines on selecting the delegates, a process that would be overseen by its Organisation Department, state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday.
The party congress, to be held in the second half of next year, will select a new Central Committee and is expected to feature a major reshuffle of China’s top political and military leadership.
What to Watch
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National congress to be held in the second half of 2027.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Who will be the specific candidates for the new Central Committee?
