Morning coverage focused on Xi Jinping's diplomatic meetings with Italian President Mattarella and Indonesian President Prabowo, continuing the previous day's emphasis on international engagement. State media repeatedly promoted the "civilization lighthouse" narrative across multiple outlets.
By midday, attention shifted to Hong Kong's changing attitude toward Trump, with former supporters becoming notably silent or "low-profile" in their support. This marks a significant shift from the enthusiasm seen during Trump's previous presidency. Simultaneously, Chinese border crossers expressed concerns about potential deportation under a future Trump administration.
The afternoon saw increased focus on territorial assertions, with China publishing detailed maps of its claims to Scarborough Shoal amid ongoing disputes with the Philippines. The closing of the CIIE with record-breaking $80 billion in intended deals provided an economic counterpoint to the political developments.