China unveiled a comprehensive monetary policy package early morning, including interest rate cuts and reserve requirement reductions injecting one trillion yuan, explicitly framed as protection against US tariff impacts. This marks China's first significant economic defense move since US trade tensions escalated.

By mid-morning, coverage shifted to US-China trade negotiations, with Chinese officials warning against "coercion" as Treasury Secretary Yellen prepared for talks with He Lifeng in Switzerland—the first high-level economic dialogue since tensions renewed.

State media simultaneously reported on escalating India-Pakistan tensions following Indian airstrikes in Kashmir, urging restraint while maintaining coordination with regional allies.

The afternoon was dominated by synchronized coverage of Xi Jinping's arrival in Moscow for the 80th anniversary of Soviet WWII victory, continuing the narrative buildup from previous days. Xi immediately thanked Russia for its support on Taiwan issues, signaling the visit's geopolitical significance amid Western pressures.