China Sets July 4 Precedent With US; Cathay Plane Triggers Nato Alert: SCMP's 7 Highlights Chinese leader Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the United States on Independence Day, marking a significant departure from Beijing's traditional approach to US holidays.
This move has sparked surprise and curiosity in equal measure, with many wondering what it means for Sino US relations.
The decision is particularly striking given China's historical reluctance to publicly acknowledge US holidays, viewing them as an awkward nod to American exceptionalism.