China kicks off fourth plenum to map out economic plan: 5 things to know

US trade war and domestic challenges overshadow the party's four-day conclave

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a National Day reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Sept. 30. He will preside over the Communist Party's fourth plenum, days before an expected encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump. © Reuters

WATARU SUZUKI and LORRETTA CHEN

October 20, 2025 11:37 JST

SHANGHAI/HONG KONG -- China's leaders are gathering this week to craft a vision for the coming five years.