Day Generals Rose While Dam Protests Echoed

Morning coverage focused on a rare public protest by Tibetans against dam construction on the Jinsha River, which state media largely ignored while reporting on Xi's Macau visit aftermath. The protest ended in arrests and violence.

By midday, state media pivoted to extensive coverage of military promotions, with Xi Jinping presenting general rank orders in a ceremony that dominated afternoon headlines across all major outlets. This military focus occurred amid reports of China condemning US military assistance to Taiwan.

Economic concerns surfaced through reports of plummeting EV exports to Europe due to tariffs, while local governments received new guidance on infrastructure investment approaches. The return of China-born biologist Wang Cunyu from the US received attention, fitting into the ongoing narrative of scientific talent repatriation.