Early morning headlines focused on Trump's lead in the US presidential election, with the race tightening as the day progressed. By afternoon, Trump declared victory, securing a return to the White House. The Republican Party also regained control of the Senate. Concurrently, Xi Jinping's inspection tour in Hubei province received extensive coverage, emphasizing rural revitalization, cultural heritage preservation, and Chinese modernization. Xi's directive on social work development was widely reported. The election results impacted financial markets, with the US dollar strengthening and the yuan depreciating. China's Foreign Ministry stated its approach to US relations would remain based on mutual respect and cooperation, regardless of the election outcome. Hong Kong reported on new national security guidelines for civil servants and a retrial in a high-profile murder case.