The tragic killing of a Japanese schoolboy in Shenzhen prompted reflections on anti-Japanese sentiment in China. Chinese media repeatedly highlighted discussions among overseas Chinese about "anti-Japan education." Simultaneously, China and Russia celebrated 75 years of diplomatic ties, with leaders exchanging congratulatory messages. The EU's impending vote on electric vehicle tariffs targeting Chinese imports gained attention, despite German efforts to oppose it. In Hong Kong, legal developments included the deportation of Chinese nationals from Taiwan for harassing Hong Kong protesters and a request to bar jury trials in Jimmy Lai's libel case. China's National Day celebrations continued, with state media emphasizing patriotic themes and economic achievements. The day also saw discussions on China's role in supporting the Global South at the UN and its involvement in reviving the Tanzania-Zambia railway.