16:26⇢Scientists Must Focus Campaign
⌨The newspapers report on a coordinated state media campaign emphasizing scientific research focus, with Xi Jinping's quote "let researchers concentrate wholeheartedly on their studies" appearing identically across seven major outlets (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, Guangming Daily, Huanqiu). This represents an evolution from yesterday's military research awards to broader scientific dedication messaging. Simultaneously, China faces new technology restrictions as Siemens and Cadence suspend semiconductor design software upgrades to Chinese clients (Caixin Chinese), escalating beyond previous student visa revocations to critical industrial tools. A significant corruption investigation emerged with the detention of Bi Jingquan, former drug regulatory reform leader, for serious disciplinary violations (Economic Observer). Hong Kong's national security police expanded their investigation of activist Joe Tay's family, questioning his cousin and her husband at Tsing Yi Police Station (Hong Kong Free Press), continuing the pattern of targeting relatives of overseas dissidents.