10:01 (02:01)â¢NPC Closes as Pallas's Cats Face Wind Power Threat
âšThe newspapers report extensive coverage of the closing of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress, with multiple state media emphasizing "gathering efforts" and "consensus building" for China's development (Beijing Daily, China Daily, Guangming Daily, People's Daily, Xinhua). Environmental concerns appear prominently with Xi highlighting the harmony between humans and nature (Global Times), alongside reports of declining Pallas's cat populations in Zhangye's desert areas possibly due to wind power projects (Caixin Chinese). International news mentions US-Ukraine ceasefire talks with immediate military aid resumption (Secret China), while Trump's cryptocurrency embrace raises questions about China's positioning in this sector (SCMP). Academic fraud appears with a mainland student jailed for using fake credentials at CUHK (HKFP).