The plenum came ahead of a major party congress next year, where 73-year-old Xi Jinping is almost certain to secure a historic fourth term and oversee a leadership reshuffle. (EPA Images pic)BEIJING: Top officials from China's ruling Communist Party adopted measures to tighten discipline within their ranks at a key meeting in Beijing that concluded on Thursday, state media said.

The fifth plenum of the Central Committee, led by President Xi Jinping, adopted a decision on "advancing full and rigorous governance of the party", which includes reducing corruption among cadres, state news agency Xinhua said.

Roughly 300 officials make up the Central Committee, whose plenums have previously represented key moments for Xi to cement his authority.