South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest over martial law imposition dominated Chinese media coverage, marking the first detention of a sitting president in Korean history. The morning began with provincial GDP reports and Shein coverage, quickly overshadowed by developments in Seoul.
By midday, coverage shifted to Xi's diplomatic engagements with Sri Lanka's president and Vietnam's party chief, while financial news focused on Country Garden's 200 billion yuan losses. The afternoon brought reports of Hong Kong's record heat and stricter public housing penalties.
Chinese state media maintained careful distance in reporting Yoon's arrest, while emphasizing regional stability concerns. Meanwhile, coverage continued of US platform transitions as TikTok users migrated to Xiaohongshu, and Shanghai's attempts to court Taylor Swift for economic boost.