The day's state media coverage continued its deep focus on President Xi Jinping's "People's City" urban development philosophy, frequently referencing his "General Secretary's City Thoughts" and connecting them to "reform for the people" initiatives, particularly in sustainable elderly care. This pervasive narrative reinforced the people-centric governance theme seen in previous days. Concurrently, attention increasingly shifted to the upcoming China-EU Summit, with official outlets highlighting the event, while some external reports noted rising tensions due to sanctions. Economic reporting emphasized high-quality development, financial stability, and specific industrial policies like combating "involution" in the auto sector. Outside of state channels, reporting included speculation on Xi's political future, military guidelines following corruption, and issues around censorship in Hong Kong.