China's Communist Party opened a meeting Wednesday to make final preparations for a key party congress later this month, state media said, a five-yearly event where President Xi Jinping is expected to further tighten his grip on power.
The seventh plenary session of the party's Central Committee will review draft reports on the work of the party, its discipline and anti-corruption commission, and amendments to be made to the party's constitution, all of which will be delivered at the 19th Party Congress that opens on Oct. 18, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
The congress will "summarize historical progress and precious experiences" in advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics gained with Xi at the party's core, Xinhua said.