South China Morning Post
01:38
Chinese state media on October 9 prominently featured President Xi Jinping's upcoming attendance and keynote speech at the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing. This announcement, made in the morning, became the primary focus across numerous state-affiliated outlets, diverting attention from earlier reports on traditional culture promotion and National Day holiday consumption.
While state media continued to frame strong holiday spending as evidence of economic resilience, the emphasis shifted significantly to the international summit. International outlets concurrently reported on President Trump's announcement of a Gaza ceasefire agreement, a story that also gained traction in Chinese media.