The day was dominated by the aftermath of the Shanxi coal mine gas explosion, with state media continuing to lead with Xi Jinping's instructions and reporting at least 82 dead (later 90). External outlets focused on the mounting death toll and accusations of serious legal violations by the mine owners. By morning, state media uniformly shifted to Xi's concern for Tibet, with multiple outlets running identical headlines about the president's care for the snow-covered plateau. The Serbian president's arrival in Beijing and AI's impact on education also featured. External outlets covered the White House shooting and a sensational claim about Xi-Putin tensions. The mine disaster remained a major story throughout the day, marking a somber editorial priority.