20:18 (12:18)⇢US Election Live as Xi Tours Hubei
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the 2024 US presidential election, with live coverage of voting in eastern states and analysis of potential outcomes (BBC Chinese, VOA Chinese). Xi Jinping's inspection tour of Hubei Province is widely covered (Beijing Daily, China Daily, Xinhua News). International relations are highlighted, with upcoming visits from Italian and Indonesian presidents to China (Global Times). Economic discussions focus on potential monetary policies to stimulate China's growth (Caixin Global) and the success of the 136th Canton Fair (CCTV English).