State media continued to amplify the Serbia 'ironclad friendship' narrative from previous days, with Xi Jinping's talks with Vucic and the Friendship Medal ceremony dominating headlines across People's Daily, CCTV, Xinhua, and others in multiple editions. The story evolved through repeated coverage of the 'steel and iron' friendship metaphor. Economic indicators provided a secondary theme: industrial profits surged 18.2% in the first four months, driven by high-tech sectors, reported by Global Times, Xinhua, and Caixin. APEC trade ministers' meeting outcomes were highlighted. External outlets focused on US-China space rivalry (SCMP, BBC Chinese), Huawei's chip advancements challenging Nvidia (SCMP), and Hong Kong's music venue rent crisis (HKFP). DW Chinese reported China restricting AI talent from leaving. The day lacked a new dominant event, instead reinforcing established narratives.