<h1>Ruling party to set 15th Five-Year Plan amid slowing economy, high unemployment, excess EV capacity, and security shakeup</h1> China's ruling party will hold a three-day plenary to shape the 15th Five-Year Plan amid a slowing economy, high unemployment near 20%, excess manufacturing capacity (notably electric vehicles), and external pressures from US tariffs and export curbs. The closed-door session will also address a sweeping anti-corruption campaign in the military that recently expelled multiple senior officers for serious duty-related crimes and financial misconduct, with cases referred to military prosecution and vacancies slated for replacement. Discussions will factor in shifting geopolitics-ongoing trade talks with the US, recent regional summits, and a major national military parade showcasing advanced weaponry.