# China tightens Communist Party discipline rules

> China's Communist Party leaders adopt anti-corruption measures to strengthen internal discipline.
- Title: China tightens Communist Party discipline rules · Malay Mail
- Summary: China's Communist Party leaders adopt anti-corruption measures to strengthen internal discipline. China's Communist Party Central Committee adopted rules to…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/29/china-adopts-measures-to-tighten-discipline-in-communist-party/241175
- Published: 2026-10-29T19:52:31+00:00
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## Communist Party Central Committee meeting
China's Communist Party Central Committee held its fifth plenum meeting in Beijing.
## Anti-corruption decision adopted
The meeting adopted a decision on advancing full and rigorous governance of the party.
## Central Committee size reduced
The Central Committee has 300 officials with eight seats vacant before the meeting.
## Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign
Xi has led a 14-year anti-corruption drive that ousted thousands of officials.
## Politburo expansion
Anti-corruption chief Zhang Shengmin promoted to Politburo, increasing its size to 22 members.
## Military impacted by purges
China's military lost two top generals due to anti-corruption investigations.
## Upcoming leadership reshuffle
Xi will likely secure a fourth term at the next party congress.
## Key takeaway

China's Communist Party Central Committee adopted rules to reduce corruption among officials during its fifth plenum meeting.