03:45⇢Urban Core's New Weave
⌨Chinese state media persists in its overwhelming focus on urban development, reiterating President Xi Jinping's vision for "modernized people's cities" and "Chinese-style urban modernization" (Beijing Daily, CCTV, People's Daily, Xinhua News, China Daily, Guangming Daily, China Economic Net). Concurrently, independent and foreign-based outlets highlight a university's controversial decision to expel a student for "improper interaction" with a foreigner, citing "national dignity" (BBC Chinese, China Digital Times), alongside reports on US trade policy (Caixin Chinese).