18:30 (10:30)â¢Disabled Persons Hailed as Modernization Force
âšThe newspapers report extensively on President Xi Jinping's message for the 35th National Day for Helping Disabled Persons, with multiple state outlets emphasizing his description of disabled people as "an important force in advancing Chinese-style modernization" requiring special care and attention (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, Huanqiu, Guangming Daily). New developments include Xi sending congratulations to the 34th Arab League Summit, highlighting flourishing China-Arab relations as a model for developing countries' cooperation (Xinhua, People's Daily, Global Times, China Military Online). Economic coverage notes a "tariff war ceasefire" (Caixin) and China reducing its US Treasury holdings, dropping to third place among foreign holders (SCMP).