Chinese state media renewed its focus on the 80th anniversary of the Anti-Japanese War, linking it to national rejuvenation and strength, with early reports from Guangming Daily and Global Times emphasizing Japanese atrocities and the September 18 Incident. Concurrently, discussions continued regarding Taiwan, with the South China Morning Post reporting statements from Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun on thwarting external military interference and calls for vigilance against "hegemonic" alliances. By late morning, state media expanded on the Anti-Japanese War commemorations, with CCTV, China Daily (Chinese), and Huanqiu highlighting President Xi Jinping's remarks on peace and development. Separately, the State Council released an "AI+" action plan, as reported by People's Daily (Chinese) and Caixin Global, signaling a push for AI development.