00:40⇢Shein Empire Meets EU Call
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Xi's call with EU Council President Costa, emphasizing 50 years of partnership (China Daily, People's Daily, Xinhua). New coverage focuses on Shein's rise, revealing its $60 billion valuation and factory network in Guangzhou (BBC Chinese), while provincial regions begin releasing 2024 GDP figures (Global Times). Hong Kong authorities address human trafficking cases in Thailand, with task force deployment (HKFP).