Xi Jinping’s consolidated authority within the Chinese Communist Party, reinforced by ongoing anti-corruption purges that have removed numerous senior officials and military leaders, drives the 95.8% trader consensus against his removal before 2027. The recent Fifth Plenum, which opened October 26 and focused on party discipline and self-governance, positions him to extend his leadership at the 2027 National Congress without evident internal opposition or succession signals. Extensive vacancies in the Central Committee and Central Military Commission reflect prior loyalty enforcement rather than instability. Realistic shifts could arise from sudden health events, major economic crises prompting elite realignment, or unforeseen diplomatic setbacks, though structural barriers like term-limit removal and cadre selection under his oversight limit such prospects.