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Geopolitics•October 30, 2026

Xi Is Preparing China for a Harder Era

The Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, held in Beijing from Oct. 26 to 29, represents a significant

Xi Is Preparing China for a Harder Era

The Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, held in Beijing from Oct. 26 to 29, represents a significant moment in China’s domestic politics and its broader geopolitical trajectory. Taking place as the country enters the initial phase of its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), the plenum has focused primarily […]

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