11:41⇢Xi-Macron Strategic Alliance Call
The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping's phone call with French President Macron, with identical coverage across multiple state media outlets (China Economic Net, Guangming Daily, Huanqiu, People's Daily, Xinhua). Xi emphasized that amid complex international situations, China and France should make correct strategic choices to maintain international order, promote global growth, and lead multilateral cooperation (Global Times, Xinhua). Technology developments include Huawei launching its HarmonyOS for computers with "zero-frame start" capabilities (Economic Observer) and Chinese scientists validating the feasibility of a US Air Force Mach 16 engine concept (SCMP). Hong Kong media reports international concerns about tax audits targeting independent news outlets being used as "intimidation tactics" (HKFP).09:14⇢Cultural Treasures Preservation Campaign Floods State Media
The newspapers prominently feature a coordinated campaign on Chinese cultural heritage preservation, with identical headlines across multiple state media outlets emphasizing the need to "protect, inherit, and promote Chinese cultural treasures" (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, Guangming Daily, Huanqiu). Economic news reports Bitcoin breaking $110,000 with a market value reaching $2.2 trillion (Caixin Chinese), while the "Qianjiang Crayfish" regional brand value has reached 52.72 billion yuan in 2025 (People's Daily). International developments include growing international dissatisfaction with Israel after personnel at its US embassy were killed (DW Chinese) and Mexico pledging neutrality in the US-China tariff war while urging Beijing to balance trade (SCMP).04:21⇢Xi's Henan Tour Stresses Modernization Blueprint
The newspapers heavily report on Xi Jinping's Henan inspection tour, with synchronized coverage across multiple state media outlets emphasizing "high-quality development" and "high-efficiency governance" (CCTV, China Economic Net, China Daily, Huanqiu, Xinhua). New diplomatic developments include analysis of Canada-China relations under new Prime Minister Carney, with China positioning itself as an opportunity rather than threat amid shared Trump tariff concerns (BBC Chinese). Economic coverage highlights China's agreement with ASEAN on a strengthened free trade deal (SCMP), US drug price reduction initiatives (Caixin), and China's macroeconomic policies focused on expanding domestic demand (People's Daily).00:12⇢Cultural Heritage Protection Anchors Xi's Henan Tour
The newspapers report on Xi Jinping's continued Henan inspection tour with strong emphasis on cultural heritage protection at the Longmen Grottoes (China Daily, Xinhua, People's Daily). Economic developments include China and ASEAN completing negotiations on CAFTA 3.0 (Global Times), Hong Kong seeing a 15% increase in liquor imports following tax cuts (HKFP), and cooling demand for US 20-year treasury bonds after Moody's downgrade (Caixin). Technology advancement appears with China making progress in space-based AI computing (SCMP). Military tensions surface as US-Philippines coast guards conduct first joint exercises, interpreted as a warning to China (VOA Chinese).15:15⇢Hong Kong Stablecoin Licensing Regime Unveils Amid US-China Tech Tensions
The newspapers report on Xi Jinping's Henan inspection tour, with synchronized coverage across multiple state media outlets emphasizing "high-quality development" and "high-efficiency governance" as key concepts (CCTV, Beijing Daily, Guangming Daily, Huanqiu). New economic developments include Hong Kong announcing a stablecoin licensing regime expected to take effect this year (Caixin Chinese), and foreign-owned mutual funds struggling in China's bond market with only 1.17% market share despite the overall bond fund size exceeding 10.1 trillion yuan (Economic Observer). US-China tensions feature prominently with America warning about Huawei chips (DW Chinese), Republican lawmakers urging investigation of a Chinese EV charging manufacturer operating in North America (VOA Chinese), and analysis of China's next five-year plan addressing trade war vulnerabilities (SCMP).