China's long-awaited third plenum set for July 15-18, state media says

Meeting will be closely watched for measures to spur economy

Tiananmen Square in Beijing. About 200 members of the Communist Party will gather for a key meeting on July 15-18, potentially with major implications for the economy. © Reuters

WATARU SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writer

June 27, 2024 17:48 JST

SHANGHAI -- China's Communist Party leaders will gather for a key meeting known as the third plenum on July 15-18, state media reported Thursday, setting the stage for potentially pivotal economic discussions.

The gathering will bring together about 200 members of the Communist Party Central Committee in Beijing. The dates were confirmed at a meeting of the Politburo, the party's top decision-making body.