Chinese state media opened the day continuing its extensive coverage of "whole-process people's democracy" as an essential requirement for Chinese modernization. Concurrently, reports emerged of a preliminary trade consensus between China and the US, including on tariffs and agricultural products, ahead of potential Xi-Trump talks, building on discussions from previous days. Later in the morning, Chinese state media extensively covered President Xi Jinping's visit to the Palace Museum for its centenary exhibition, emphasizing its importance in patriotic education and understanding Chinese civilization. This narrative continued into the afternoon, with state media highlighting Xi's call to turn the Palace Museum into a "window for Chinese civilization."