Summary
- CCP leader Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Europe has prompted the Standing Committee members to conduct research in local areas, possibly in preparation for the long-awaited Third Plenary Session.
- The Third Plenary Session, set to take place in July after being delayed, may address high-profile personnel issues involving former ministers Qin Gang and Li Shangfu.
- Some observers believe the main topic of the session could involve creating “new productive forces” and addressing major policy issues for the next five years.
- Despite the expectations, it is uncertain whether the session will publicly handle the disciplinary issues of certain Central Committee members.
