Xi Jinping's activities dominated the day's news. In the morning, reports focused on his visits to Shaanxi and Gansu provinces, emphasizing reform and innovation. By midday, attention shifted to Xi's speech at the 70th anniversary celebration of the National People's Congress. He stressed the importance of maintaining confidence in China's path, theory, system, and culture. Economic news revealed softer August figures, challenging China's growth targets. The US finalized its decision to significantly increase tariffs on Chinese goods. In international affairs, Premier Li Qiang strengthened ties with Saudi Arabia and UAE. A Beijing defense forum discussed the need for a new framework of talks between the US and China. The day concluded with reports on Chinese students joining the military as a path to university education.