The Chinese Communist Party's central committee will gather in July for a key meeting known as a plenum, the third since the current body of elite decision makers was elected in 2022, state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Tuesday.

President Xi Jinping will convene his ruling party in July for a closed-door conclave that will be closely watched for signs of long-term reforms to the world’s second-largest economy.

As the Central Committee gathers for the third plenary session in July, investors will be watching to see if Beijing will prioritise development over security with policies in housing, fiscal reform and financial regulation.

The Chinese Communist Party's central committee will gather in July for a key meeting known as a plenum, the third since the body of elite decision makers was elected in 2022, focusing on reforms amid "challenges" at home and complexities broad.