State media opened with a synchronized campaign on Xi Jinping's 'three favorable' principles for world heritage, then shifted uniformly to his phone call with Brazilian President Lula, emphasizing strategic coordination and BRICS cooperation. By mid-morning, financial outlets dominated with CXMT's Star Market debut, its shares surging 472% to a valuation of US$489 billion, making it the most valuable mainland-listed firm. Caixin and SCMP framed this as an AI-driven memory boom, while DW Chinese noted the IPO's boost to broader market sentiment. Afternoon state media returned to heritage themes, with Xi's concern for 'Chinese treasures' saturating headlines. External sources diverged: Secret China reported on simulated attack drills on Taipei and AI loyalty tests for officials, while BBC Chinese covered a controversial gene-editing death and Thailand's compliance with Chinese cross-border enforcement. The editorial split persisted between state-projected cultural confidence and external coverage of social and geopolitical tensions.