October 2022
In October 2022, China held its 20th Party Congress, confirming leadership continuity and setting policy priorities for the coming years.
Background
The congress followed a decade of centralization and crisis governance, including
trade confrontation and pandemic control. Personnel decisions, constitutional
amendments, and policy signals emphasized continuity, discipline, and long-term
strategic focus across security, economy, and governance.
Legacy
– Confirmed leadership continuity
– Signaled sustained emphasis on security and stability
– Shaped policy direction into the mid-2020s