09:59 (01:59)â¢Xi's Moscow Victory Parade Amid Economic Slowdown
âšThe newspapers extensively cover Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Russia for the 80th anniversary of Soviet WWII victory (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, Huanqiu, Xinhua). Multiple outlets emphasize the importance of China-Russia relations with coordinated messaging about "neighborly friendship" and "international justice" (Xinhua, Huanqiu). Xi's interactions with youth remain prominent (Guangming Daily, Beijing Daily). Economic news reveals China's Caixin services PMI dropped to 50.7 in April, a seven-month low (Caixin), while agricultural concerns emerge with Southeast Asian pests threatening China's food security (SCMP). Non-state media reports on US House passing a Falun Gong Protection Act (Secret China).