12:14 (04:14)â¢Big Friend Xi Children's Day Blitz
âšThe newspapers report on a comprehensive Children's Day media campaign with seven outlets publishing identical coverage of Xi Jinping as the "big friend" giving gifts to children (Beijing Daily, CCTV, CCTV English, China Economic Net, China Daily Chinese, Guangming Daily, Huanqiu, Xinhua News Chinese). This represents the most coordinated state media synchronization observed, expanding from yesterday's cultural heritage messaging to youth development themes emphasizing "little saplings growing into towering trees" and "preparing for strong nation construction." The US Defense Secretary's warning at Shangri-La Dialogue that China poses an "imminent threat" to Taiwan draws sharp condemnation from Beijing (BBC Chinese, China Daily). Manufacturing data shows continued improvement in May with strengthening market sentiment (Global Times, Xinhua News). Economic coverage highlights business confidence with enterprises expressing determination to "overcome difficulties with policy support and self-effort" (People's Daily Chinese).