State media maintained coordinated coverage of Xi's anti-corruption campaign through morning broadcasts, while earthquake response operations in Tibet's Shigatse region continued from previous days. Economic indicators revealed mild inflation at 0.2% for 2024, with December CPI at 0.1%.
By midday, Xi chaired multiple CPC leadership meetings focusing on earthquake relief and state institutions, while the central bank announced plans to issue 60 billion yuan in bills in Hong Kong, suggesting intervention in offshore markets.
Reports emerged of China's concern over Uyghur militants receiving Syrian military positions, while Hong Kong's artificial islands project faced further delays. International business coverage highlighted European firms' operational challenges in China and BYD's troubles in Brazil.
Evening reports focused on new regulations for Chinese miners' overseas reserves reporting and plans for space-based solar power infrastructure.