Chinese state media opened the day continuing its extensive focus on the 20th Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session, its adoption of the 15th Five-Year Plan, and the advancement of Chinese modernization. Discussions centered on economic stability, technological advancements, and soliciting opinions from non-CPC personages. Independent outlets highlighted the unprecedented expulsion of officials. Later in the morning, state media announced President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to South Korea for the APEC meeting and a state visit from October 30 to November 1. This announcement was followed by further state media coverage of the 15th Five-Year Plan's economic blueprint, emphasizing manufacturing and tech self-reliance. In the afternoon, reports also touched upon potential Xi-Trump talks during the South Korea visit.