⌨Xi Jinping's inspection tour of Guizhou Province dominated Chinese media, with synchronized reporting across all state outlets. The morning coverage focused on his visit to Dong ethnic villages in Qiandongnan Prefecture, emphasizing cultural preservation alongside rural revitalization. By mid-morning, the messaging shifted to highlight "high-quality development" as the central theme.
Parallel to this narrative, economic coverage revealed Beijing's comprehensive consumption stimulus efforts, continuing yesterday's "silver economy" focus. BBC Chinese questioned why China is "spending enormous sums to make people spend money," while South China Morning Post noted China is helping exporters pivot to domestic markets as US tariffs impact trade flows.
Meanwhile, international developments received limited coverage, including Israel's Gaza airstrikes as ceasefire talks faltered, Japan's missile deployment plans near Taiwan, and Hong Kong's John Lee opposing "bullying tactics" after CK Hutchison sold Panama ports to a US firm—continuing yesterday's Panama Canal narrative.