The day's editorial priorities in China shifted towards President Xi Jinping's confirmed international engagement. State media extensively reported throughout the morning and into the afternoon on Xi's upcoming attendance at the BRICS leaders' online summit on September 8th, making this the primary new focus. Concurrently, state outlets maintained their emphasis on the 80th anniversary of the Anti-Japanese War, highlighting the September 3rd military parade through the eyes of foreign dignitaries and reinforcing its historical significance under Xi's leadership. Early reports also underlined Xi's guidance for China's peaceful development, a theme carried from previous days. Contrasting these narratives, independent media outlets reported on state censorship regarding a Xi-Putin video and a nationwide consumption downgrade, providing alternative perspectives on domestic affairs.