The meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee suggested that the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China be held in Beijing on October 16. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting.

The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee held a meeting on August 30 to study the preparations for the seventh plenary session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting.
The meeting decided that the seventh plenary session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China will be held in Beijing on October 9, 2022. The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee will propose to the Seventh Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee that the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China be held in Beijing on October 16, 2022.
The meeting stressed that the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China is a very important meeting held at a critical moment when the whole Party and the people of all ethnic groups are embarking on a new journey of building a modern socialist country in an all-round way and marching towards the goal of the second century. The conference will hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, adhere to Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the important thinking of the "Three Represents", and the scientific development concept, fully implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and earnestly summarize the work of the past 5 years. A comprehensive summary of the major achievements and valuable experience made by the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core in uniting and leading the whole party and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics, in-depth analysis of the international and domestic situation, comprehensively grasp the new requirements for the development of the party and the country's cause in the new era and the new journey, and the new expectations of the people, formulate action plans and major policies, mobilize the entire party and the people of all ethnic groups to strengthen historical self-confidence, strengthen historical initiative, and maintain integrity and innovation, Moving forward bravely, continue to coordinate the "five in one" overall layout, coordinate the "four comprehensive" strategic layout, and continue to promote the common prosperity, we will continue to vigorously promote the new great project of party building, continue to actively promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, and work in unity for the comprehensive construction of a modern socialist country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The Congress will elect a new Central Committee and a new Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
The meeting pointed out that the preparations for the conference are progressing smoothly, and it is necessary to continue to do a solid job in the preparations for the conference to ensure the successful convening of the conference.
The meeting also considered other matters.

Source: Xinhua