On Friday morning, at the Party Central Committee headquarters, the 14th Central Committee (2026-2031 tenure) convened its first plenum to decide a number of particularly important matters, marking the formal start of the new term.
To Lam, General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee and convener of the meeting, delivered the opening address and, on behalf of the Presidium, chaired the proceedings.
In strict compliance with the Party Charter, working regulations, electoral rules and related procedures, and upholding a strong spirit of unity, responsibility and the principle of democratic centralism, the first plenary meeting of the 14th Central Committee completed a series of key tasks.
These included the election of the Politburo, the Party General Secretary and the Secretariat.
The meeting also heard a report on proposed arrangements for key leadership positions within the Party and the State, discussed personnel for the position of Permanent Member of the Secretariat, and elected the Central Inspection Commission and its Chair.
