Xi-Biden's final pre-election meeting in Lima dominated morning coverage, with state media emphasizing Xi's readiness to work with any future US administration while setting "four red lines." The diplomatic narrative shifted by mid-morning when news broke of a mass stabbing at Wuxi vocational school, killing 8 and injuring 17 - the second mass killing within a week following the Zhuhai car rampage.
Afternoon coverage returned to Lima, highlighting Xi's signed article in Brazilian media and China's commitment to host APEC 2026. State outlets emphasized Xi's calls for US "extreme caution" on Taiwan matters. Meanwhile, SCMP reported on China's growing "companionship economy" amid demographic challenges, while the Zhuhai airshow concluded with US$38 billion in orders, showcasing military technology amid regional tensions.