Xi Jinping’s consolidated control over the Chinese Communist Party, military, and state institutions underpins the 97.4% trader consensus against his removal before 2027. Recent developments, including the October 2026 Central Committee plenum on party discipline and preparations for the 21st Party Congress, show continued leadership stability and expectations of a fourth term extending into the 2030s. Ongoing purges of senior officials have further centralized authority without signs of internal challenges or succession planning. Health-related rumors, such as those following his September 2026 BRICS appearance, remain unconfirmed and have not altered his public schedule or policy directives. While abrupt medical events or unprecedented elite shifts could still intervene, current elite networks and institutional alignment strongly support continuity through the congress.