China Military Online
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The day was dominated by the Xi-Trump summit in Beijing, with state media uniformly leading on the welcome ceremony, talks, Temple of Heaven visit, and banquet. Xi called for 2026 to be a 'historic, landmark year' and proposed a 'constructive strategic stability' relationship. Trump invited Xi to visit the White House in September. External outlets focused on US congressional resolutions on political prisoners, Rubio's call for China to press Iran, and the transactional nature of the talks. The dominant narrative was cooperation and ceremony, with state outlets emphasizing stability and mutual benefit.