12:54⇢Village Tech Through Holiday Spend
⌨The newspapers report extensively on rural development policies, with state media highlighting the "San Nong" agricultural initiatives (People's Daily Chinese, Xinhua, Beijing Daily). New headlines show mixed economic signals, with holiday spending providing a modest consumption boost (Caixin Global), while Shenzhen announces a significant $22 billion tech investment pledge (SCMP). Environmental initiatives emerge in both mainland and Hong Kong, with coverage of green electricity projects (Beijing Daily, China Daily Chinese) and new recycling targets (HKFP).