The fifth plenum comes ahead of the Communist Party's congress, where president Xi Jinping is almost certain to secure a fourth term. (Wiki pic)BEIJING: China's president Xi Jinping and other top leaders meet in Beijing on Monday at a key gathering watched closely for clues as to the country's direction and future leadership.
Roughly 300 members of the ruling Communist Party's Central Committee in attendance at the meeting, called the fifth plenum, will be looking to tighten discipline within their ranks, according to state media.
That includes measures to reduce corruption and make cadres more effective and loyal.
Little of the closed-door gathering, held under tight security, will be made known until it concludes on Thursday, but the timing of the meeting is crucial.
