Chinese state media on August 2nd consistently prioritized military modernization and national defense. This was prominently conveyed through the highlighting of a new series titled "Striving to Build a World-Class Army," along with President Xi Jinping's remarks on the necessity of safeguarding peace in an unpeaceful world. This continued a direct thematic line from previous days, centered on Army Day and the objective of building a world-class military force. Concurrently, attention was given to Xi's statements on promoting ecological civilization and reports concerning diplomatic relations, such as the 70th anniversary of China-Nepal ties. Economically, issues of tackling local government hidden debt and unleashing domestic demand potential were noted. Meanwhile, Hong Kong media reported a shrinking advocacy space.