Chinese state media extensively focused on two main narratives throughout the day. The morning saw continued, widespread reporting on the Central Economic Work Conference, defining the path for high-quality economic development and emphasizing a strong start to the '15th Five-Year Plan' (2026-2030). This narrative, prominent in outlets like People's Daily and Xinhua, built on the previous two days' focus on 2026 economic goals. Concurrently, news outlets, including Global Times and Xinhua, provided extensive coverage of the national memorial ceremony for Nanjing Massacre victims, drawing links to warnings against resurfacing Japanese militarism. This remembrance continued through the early afternoon, with official pronouncements reinforcing historical narratives and criticisms of Japanese historical interpretations.