Chinese state media on November 12 initially maintained its focus on President Xi Jinping's inspection tour of Hainan and Guangdong, particularly highlighting his strategic guidance for regional development and the entry into service of the Fujian aircraft carrier. Independent outlets reported on the Fujian's implications for the Taiwan Strait. Later in the morning, state media extensively shifted to covering Xi's welcome ceremony and subsequent meeting with Spanish King Felipe VI in Beijing, emphasizing diplomatic efforts and the signing of cooperation documents. This diplomatic engagement remained the dominant narrative throughout the day across state-controlled news sources. Concurrently, independent outlets reported on Bitcoin money laundering cases and China's marine survey collaboration with the Cook Islands, as well as the PLA banning four universities from procurement for bid-rigging and Chinese firms in the EU.