Beijing:China's ruling Communist Party commenced its fifth plenary session in the capital city on Monday, as reported by state media. This significant meeting is a precursor to the Communist Party of China's 21st congress, which is slated for March next year and is expected to witness the selection of new party leadership.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Chinese President Xi Jinping, who also holds the position of the party's general secretary, presented a work report to the 20th Central Committee during its fifth plenary session. Xi, 73, is serving an unprecedented third term as the party leader. During the session, he proposed a draft decision addressing "some major issues concerning strengthening full and rigorous Party self-governance with perseverance."

The four-day closed-door meeting is attended by approximately 300 Central Committee members. The discussions are anticipated to focus on emerging leaders in preparation for the party congress scheduled for next year. Central to this transition is the emergence of the party's seventh generation, often called the 7G, consisting of individuals born in the late 1960s and 1970s. The South China Morning Post reported that their rise is crucial for shaping China's political direction.