Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering

Xi Jinping has emphasised party discipline at a Chinese political gathering marked by a record number of purges and an unprecedented decline in attendance during his leadership.

Attendance falls below 300

The gathering was the first in Xi's 14 years as leader in which attendance fell below 300. The figure makes the event notable within his tenure, although no further details about the gathering or the attendance were provided.

Discipline remains central

Xi's focus on party discipline came alongside the reported record number of purges. The available information does not specify the individuals involved, the reasons for the purges or their wider consequences.

Together, the emphasis on discipline and the unusually low attendance define the key developments reported from the gathering. Further details would be needed to assess the event's broader political or institutional impact.