Xi Jinping’s firm grip on the Chinese Communist Party, reinforced by an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has removed senior military and civilian figures including recent inner-circle aides, underpins trader consensus that he will remain in office through 2026. At age 73, he shows no public sign of stepping aside ahead of the 2027 Party Congress, where analysts expect continuity rather than an early transition. Active diplomatic engagement, including attendance at the September 2026 BRICS summit, further signals stable leadership. While unverified health rumors circulate and the opaque elite politics could produce surprises, the absence of organized opposition or structural challenges sustains the near-certain view that no removal will occur before the end of 2026.