15:44⇢Xi presents ceasefire plan to Putin
⌨The newspapers report on the Xi-Putin phone call's diplomatic positioning as Middle East crisis mediation becomes a coordinated messaging priority. Nine outlets synchronize coverage of Xi's conversation with Putin, emphasizing China's four-point ceasefire proposals and "urgent priority" framing for Middle East de-escalation (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Military Online English, Global Times, China Economic Net, China Daily Chinese, Huanqiu, People's Daily Chinese, Xinhua News, Xinhua News Chinese). The coverage marks a shift from bilateral summit coordination to active crisis diplomacy. Meanwhile, US policy uncertainty creates parallel narratives as Chinese sources report Trump's private approval for Iran strikes while VOA Chinese notes Trump's stated indecision on Middle East intervention (Secret China, VOA Chinese). Economic analysis surfaces through Fitch's assessment that despite tariff revenue increases, US fiscal outlook remains challenging (Caixin Chinese). China's space leadership emerges as Beijing prepares to head global space weather monitoring networks (South China Morning Post).