16:24 (08:24)⇢Xi's Provincial Tours Spotlight Reform Amid Taiwan Strait Transit
⌨The newspapers report on President Xi Jinping's recent tours of Fujian and Anhui provinces, emphasizing his focus on high-standard opening-up, reform, and development (Beijing Daily, China Daily, China Economic Net). Xi's message on BRICS cooperation is highlighted (Guangming Daily). Internationally, US and Canadian warships transited the Taiwan Strait, prompting PLA monitoring (Global Times, DW Chinese).