China commemorated Martyrs' Day with Xi Jinping and other leaders paying tribute to fallen heroes. A ceremony for awarding national medals and honorary titles was held, with Xi delivering speeches emphasizing patriotism and national strength. The 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China was celebrated with a reception where Xi made important remarks. Economic news included a decline in the Caixin manufacturing PMI to 49.3, the lowest since August 2023. The government's stimulus package sparked optimism in the markets, with Chinese stocks surging. Xi's warnings against "separatists" across the Taiwan Strait were highlighted in his National Day speech. Reports of China-Russia joint Arctic coastguard missions emerged, signaling potential new shipping routes.