Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders began a key Communist Party meeting in Beijing on Monday, drawing close attention for signals on China’s future policy direction and leadership. Around 300 Central Committee members are attending the fifth plenum, where discussions are expected to focus on strengthening party discipline, combating corruption, and improving officials’ effectiveness and loyalty. The closed-door gathering comes ahead of next year’s party congress, where Xi is widely expected to secure a fourth term and oversee a major leadership reshuffle.