Chinese state media continued its strong emphasis on the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Anti-Japanese War, linking it to the development of a world-class army and national remembrance. This included reports on the solemn burial ceremony for Chinese martyrs of the Korean War. Concurrently, state media highlighted President Xi Jinping's vision for global governance and building a fairer world, often referencing an ancient Chinese idiom. This narrative was intertwined with a focus on strengthening national unity. Separately, a Caixin Global report detailed a high-profile prison escape, exposing corruption, while the South China Morning Post reported on mainland China's plans to defeat Taiwan's advanced weaponry and an anti-dumping probe into US analog chips.