01:04⇢Digital Army Gets Xi's Push
⌨The newspapers report an intensified coverage of Xi's initiative to modernize military information systems, with multiple state outlets emphasizing technological advancement of network forces (China Daily, People's Daily, Xinhua). Meanwhile, Hong Kong media discusses potential Beijing intervention in same-sex rights following Court of Final Appeal rulings (HKFP). Economic coverage focuses on securities industry consolidation (Caixin) and foreign firms' localization strategies amid trade tensions (SCMP).