Chinese state media, including CCTV, People's Daily, and Xinhua News, consistently highlighted the 15th Five-Year Plan and President Xi Jinping's strategic guidance for China's modernization and high-quality economic and social development throughout the day. This aligns with previous days' focus on the plan, emphasizing continuity in editorial priorities.
Concurrently, independent outlets reported on US-China tensions impacting global chip supply chains, with the South China Morning Post detailing the Nexperia crisis. Global Times announced a Chinese Commerce Ministry anti-dumping probe into US analog IC chips. Hong Kong Free Press covered local legislative changes, including lawmakers sitting out races. DW Chinese noted European unease regarding a Trump-Orban meeting and a significant reshuffle within the CPC's top ranks.