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A major political gathering is under way in the Chinese capital, with a closed-door meeting of senior figures that could shape the look of the ruling Communist Party in the years to come.

The Fifth Plenum brings together around 300 members of the Central Committee and state media said it would pave the way for a "tightening of discipline" within the Party's ranks.

The four-day session that started on Monday will give Xi Jinping an opportunity to further consolidate his grip on power following recent purges.

The normally annual plenums are highly secretive, but a summary of decisions and a more detailed document will be made public after.