Key Facts
• Beidaihe Conference, an informal meeting of Chinese Communist Party leaders, has likely begun.
• Discussions include future economic policies and responses to the U.S. Trump administration.
• On August 3, Politburo Standing Committee member Cai Qi met experts in Hebei’s Beidaihe.
• The annual summer meeting gathers current and retired leaders near Beijing.
• October’s Fourth Plenary Session will address the 15th Five-Year Plan (2030 economic goals).
• Economic policy directions and U.S.-China relations are key topics of discussion.
Summary
The Beidaihe Conference, an annual informal gathering of Chinese Communist Party leaders, has reportedly commenced. This year’s discussions are expected to focus on economic policy directions, including the 15th Five-Year Plan targeting 2030, and strategies for addressing U.S.-China relations under the Trump administration. On August 3, Cai Qi, ranked fifth in the Politburo Standing Committee, met with experts in Beidaihe, Hebei Province. The conference, held at a resort near Beijing, traditionally brings together both active and retired leaders to deliberate on critical national issues.
