Xi's arrival in Brasilia dominated morning coverage, continuing his Latin American diplomatic tour following APEC and Lima meetings. State media emphasized multilateral cooperation themes while downplaying US-related tensions.
Jimmy Lai's first testimony in his national security trial marked a critical moment in Hong Kong's ongoing political transformation. His denial of promoting independence or using US connections to influence policy generated extensive coverage, while US authorities announced new visa restrictions on Hong Kong officials following the previous day's sentencing of 45 democracy activists.
By afternoon, coverage shifted to Xi's formal meetings with Lula, as China-Brazil relations elevated amid discussions of development strategy alignment. Meanwhile, reports emerged of Danish navy intercepting a Chinese vessel following submarine cable damage incidents, while Caixin revealed growing concerns about pandemic-era bank loans turning sour.