08:24⇢China Flexes Military Muscles Around Taiwan
⌨The newspapers report on China's military exercises around Taiwan, described as "Joint Sword-2024B" (China Military Online, Global Times, DW Chinese, BBC Chinese). This is seen as a response to recent Taiwanese political statements, particularly President Lai Ching-te's National Day speech (BBC Chinese, VOA Chinese). Economic issues remain in focus, with discussions on export growth and stimulus measures (South China Morning Post, Caixin Chinese, Economic Observer).