⚔️ War & Conflict Aug 20, 2026 · Jonah Reisboard

Purges, Aging Set Stage for 21st Party Congress Turnover

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New additions to the Politburo Standing Committee, Central Committee, and Central Military Commission at the 21st Party Congress in 2027 are expected to follow General Secretary Xi Jinping’s agenda, and decisions for promotions will follow cadres’ proven ability to do so rather than any novel ideas they may hold.



Although Xi will almost certainly stay in power, the Politburo Standing Committee will likely observe the “seven up, eight down” norm, under which members to r

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