Xi Jinping’s entrenched control over the Chinese Communist Party, reinforced by repeated anti-corruption purges of military and civilian officials, loyalty enforcement campaigns, and the 2018 removal of presidential term limits, underpins the 96.2% trader consensus against his removal before 2027. Recent developments, including preparations for the 21st Party Congress in late 2027 where he is positioned to secure a fourth term, ongoing emphasis on party discipline at the upcoming Fifth Plenum, and the absence of any designated successor or visible factional challenges, have further solidified expectations of continuity. While the market reflects this skin-in-the-game assessment of institutional dominance and policy prioritization, unforeseen developments such as acute health events or major internal shocks could still alter the trajectory within the resolution window.