The closing meeting of China's top political advisory body dominated state media reporting throughout the morning, with synchronized coverage emphasizing Xi Jinping's attendance at the CPPCC's third annual session. This concludes the "Two Sessions" that began on March 3rd with Xi's economic messaging.
International talent flows emerged as significant with Princeton nuclear physicist Liu Chang leaving the US for China, while SCMP reported workers flocking to Shenzhen and Hangzhou amid an intensifying talent war. These developments connect to previous days' focus on technology sovereignty and "new productive forces."
By midday, international relations coverage shifted to Trump's potential meeting with Xi in April despite tariff tensions, while analysis questioned whether Trump's Russia rapprochement aims to drive a wedge between Moscow and Beijing. Military developments continued with PLA officers urging more civilian resources for military technology, connecting to Xi's five-year military plan revealed on March 7th.