Chinese state media overwhelmingly prioritized the People's Liberation Army (PLA) throughout the day, in anticipation of Army Day celebrations. The focus began with President Xi Jinping's unveiling of new flag patterns for modernized PLA branches, particularly military aerospace and cyberspace forces, extending a theme from the previous day. This editorial emphasis continued, showcasing Xi's pronouncements on strengthening the "soul" of the armed forces and his directive to build a "world-class army." Later reports reinforced this narrative with mentions of a new warship debut and footage depicting confrontations in the Taiwan Straits and South China Sea, emphasizing operational readiness. Concurrently, diplomatic relations were highlighted, including the 70th anniversary of China-Nepal ties and China's public rebuke of US protectionism. Discussions concerning a potential Trump visit to China and US tariffs on Taiwan were also noted in the broader news landscape.