The primary focus of Chinese state media on December 4th was the state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Beijing. Throughout the day, headlines across numerous state-backed outlets extensively covered President Xi Jinping's welcome ceremony and subsequent talks with Macron, emphasizing calls for expanded cooperation in multiple areas. South China Morning Post specifically reported Xi urging Macron to 'stand on the right side of history,' while DW Chinese added Macron's plea for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. This comprehensive coverage built on Macron's arrival in Beijing reported late on December 3rd. Separately, the promotion of the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" in South Africa received notable mentions. Hong Kong media continued to report on the Tai Po fire aftermath, with details on relief efforts and investigations into 'hostile external forces'.