Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party

24-member leading body of the Chinese Communist Party

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March 1 2025 19th Collective Study Session of the 20th Politburo
February 28 2025 Ordinary meeting of the 20th Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party held for one day
January 20 2025 Ordinary meeting of the 20th Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party held for one day
December 9 2024 18th Collective Study Session of the 20th Politburo
October 28 2024 17th Collective Study Session of the 20th Politburo
January 31 2023 2nd Collective Study Session of the 20th Politburo
December 27 2022 Democratic life meeting of the 20th Politburo
December 6 2022 Ordinary meeting of the 20th Politburo
October 2022 The 20th Politburo was elected at the first plenary session of the 20th Central Committee, with Xi Jinping breaking precedent by securing a third five-year term.
October 25 2022 20th Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party holds its first ordinary meeting and 1st Collective Study Session
October 23 2022 Wang Huning leaves the position, and Cai Qi becomes the First Secretary, currently serving.
2017 During the 19th National Congress, Xi Jinping abolished the previous 'democratic recommendation' election process for the Politburo, which involved a straw poll of 200 candidates, due to concerns about 'vote buying' and personal connections.
October 2017 At the First Plenary Session of the 19th CCP Central Committee, it was decided that all Politburo members must make an annual written presentation to the Central Committee and the General Secretary.
October 25 2017 Liu Yunshan leaves the position, and Wang Huning becomes the First Secretary.
October 24 2017 Election of the 19th Politburo Standing Committee, further consolidating Xi Jinping's leadership.
November 15 2012 Xi Jinping leaves the position, and Liu Yunshan becomes the First Secretary.
November 14 2012 Election of the 18th Politburo Standing Committee with Xi Jinping ascending to the top leadership position.

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