Politburo

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the People’s Liberation Army to enhance its use of AI as part of a drive to develop an intelligent military. He emphasized strengthening military application of unmanned intelligent technologies and network information systems.

China’s Politburo meeting has sparked speculation about increased policy support for stock markets following ineffective state buying efforts and a significant decline in technology shares. The meeting, led by President Xi Jinping, pledged to strengthen resilience and confidence in capital markets.

China’s top leaders will convene in Beijing in October for the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee, ahead of next year’s Communist Party congress where a major reshuffle is expected and Xi Jinping may begin a fourth term as leader.

The Chinese Communist Party purged Ma Xingrui, a top official, as part of Xi Jinping's intensified anti-corruption campaign. This marks the third Politburo member expelled since 2025, with corruption described as increasingly 'shameless' and infiltrating technology sectors linked to aerospace and defense.

Former Politburo member Ma Xingrui has been removed from the party and dismissed from public office following an anti-corruption investigation, according to the state broadcaster.

China's Politburo has called for countermeasures against floods and droughts as El Niño effects worsen extreme weather impacts, urging improved flood controls, rescue capabilities, and agricultural infrastructure protection.