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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 02.12.2025.
It displays 57 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.12.2025 ⇢ The Day Tai Po Fire Death Toll Rose to 156
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Chinese state media continued to emphasize President Xi Jinping's congratulatory message to Laos on its 50th founding anniversary throughout the day. Simultaneously, state media focused on directives for cyberspace ecological governance and promoting volunteerism, with discussions on the "15th Five-Year Plan" emerging in the afternoon. Early reports from Chinese sources mentioned French President Macron's upcoming visit to China, while Beijing bristled at Japan's potential missile exports to the Philippines. Hong Kong media, however, remained dominated by the Tai Po fire, with the death toll rising to 156 by late morning. The Hong Kong leader ordered an independent probe and warned against exploiting the tragedy, with reports of sedition arrests and a solicitor taken in by national security police.
02.12.2025
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China's local governments are reinforcing forward-looking strategies and accelerating the development of future industries in their newly released recommendations for ...
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Xinhua News Agency
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08:50⇢Xi's Vision for Cyber Governance
⌨Chinese state media continues to highlight President Xi Jinping's directives on Party self-revolution and governance, with new focus on cyberspace ecological governance (Beijing Daily, Xinhua News (Chinese)). Concurrently, state media also reports on China's strategies for future industries and technological innovation (China Daily, Global Times, People's Daily (Chinese), South China Morning Post). Separately, Xi extended congratulations to Laos on its 50th founding anniversary (Guangming Daily, Xinhua News). Hong Kong media continues to focus on the Tai Po fire and related criticism (Hong Kong Free Press).
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中国中央电视台
网络生态治理是网络强国建设的重要任务，事关国家发展和安全，事关人民群众切身利益｜ 网络乱象污染社会风气，侵犯群众利益，要敢于亮剑、坚决打击
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Xinhua News Agency
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Xinhua News Agency
习近平：赓续传统友谊，加强团结协作，推动新时期中老全面战略合作不断走深走实，为两国人民带来更多福祉，为地区乃至世界和平与发展作出更大贡献
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中国中央电视台
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China Daily
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South China Morning Post
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China Military Online
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习近平：赓续传统友谊，加强团结协作，推动新时期中老全面战略合作不断走深走实，为两国人民带来更多福祉，为地区乃至世界和平与发展作出更大贡献
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China Military Online
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Hong Kong Free Press
Much of the government’s relief work will require the legislature’s approval, and going ahead with the polls represents a “responsible attitude” that Hong Kong should adopt, Chief Executive John Lee said.
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10:42⇢Xi's Vision for a Harmonious Cyber Realm
⌨Chinese state media continues to focus on President Xi Jinping's directives on cyberspace ecological governance (CCTV, China Daily (Chinese), Beijing Daily), emphasizing its importance for national development and security. Concurrently, state media also reports on Xi extending congratulations to Laos on its 50th founding anniversary (CCTV English, China Economic Net, Huanqiu, Xinhua News, Xinhua News (Chinese), Guangming Daily). Hong Kong Free Press reports on the upcoming legislative polls despite a fatal fire.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Hong Kong Free Press
The independent commission’s investigation report on the fire will be submitted to the chief executive to assist in systemic reforms to the city’s building management and maintenance regime, Hong Kong leader John Lee said.
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Global Times
Xi extends congratulations to 50th founding anniversary of Lao People's Democratic Republic
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South China Morning Post
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习近平：赓续传统友谊，加强团结协作，推动新时期中老全面战略合作不断走深走实，为两国人民带来更多福祉，为地区乃至世界和平与发展作出更大贡献
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Hong Kong Free Press
The independent committee’s investigation report on the fire will be submitted to the chief executive to assist in systemic reforms to the city’s building management and maintenance regime, Hong Kong leader John Lee said.
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South China Morning Post
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Global Times
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary ...
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Hong Kong Free Press
In a gazette notice issued on Tuesday, Secretary for Security Chris Tang declared that the operation of the Hong Kong Parliament and the Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union is prohibited in the city under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, also known as Article 23.
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Peoples Daily
我国快递年业务量首次超过1800亿件 中国快递市场规模连续11年全球第一 全球最大的邮政快递网，有啥特点？ 快递业跑出“加速度” 激活地方产业发展新动能
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
从全球视角看新时代中国经济的跨越与蝶变 深入了解中国就会坚定相信中国 中国经济稳中有进为世界增添宝贵的确定性 开放发展的中国，世界的机遇和信心
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Hong Kong Free Press
National security police reportedly arrested three people over the weekend for alleged sedition in relation to the fatal fire that hit Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po last week.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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15:31⇢Hong Kong Fire Provokes Sedition Arrests
⌨Chinese state media continues to extensively cover President Xi Jinping's congratulatory message to Laos on its 50th founding anniversary (China Daily (Chinese), Global Times, CCTV English, China Economic Net, Huanqiu, Xinhua News, Xinhua News (Chinese)). Separately, Hong Kong media focuses on the Tai Po fire aftermath, with Hong Kong leader warning against exploiting the tragedy (DW Chinese, Hong Kong Free Press). State media also highlights China's economic strength from a global perspective (People's Daily (Chinese)).
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South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Free Press
Local media reported that Bruce Liu, a solicitor and former chair of the Association for Democracy and People’s Livelihood (ADPL), was taken in by the police force’s national security department.
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The tiny Gulf kingdom is pitching itself as a lower-cost, business-friendly gateway to the wider Middle East as it seeks to bring in capital, technology and tourists
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
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South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Free Press
Tenants of Wang Chi House, the only tower that was not engulfed in flames, may return to their units to retrieve personal belongings or valuable items on Wednesday and Thursday, the Home Affairs Department said.
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Hong Kong Free Press
Tenants of Wang Chi House, the only tower that was not engulfed in flames, may return to their units to retrieve personal belongings or valuable items on Wednesday and Thursday, the Home Affairs Department said.
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South China Morning Post
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China Military Online
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South China Morning Post
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20:10⇢Xi's Laos Anniversary Greetings
⌨Chinese state media continues to focus on President Xi Jinping's congratulatory messages to Laos on its 50th founding anniversary (People's Daily (English), Global Times, Xinhua News (Chinese), Xinhua News, CCTV English). Simultaneously, state media emphasizes President Xi's directives on promoting volunteerism and people-centric development (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily (Chinese), People's Daily (Chinese)). Hong Kong media reports on the rising death toll from the Tai Po fire and the possibility of residents returning (Hong Kong Free Press, DW Chinese, BBC Chinese).
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Peoples Daily
发展银发经济，守护稳稳幸福 推进适老化改造，绘就“老有颐养”新画卷 家门口的幸福食堂 让养老护理从业者“留得下、干得久” 以治理创新推动老年友好型社区建设
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中国中央电视台
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South China Morning Post
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中国中央电视台
从三组辩证关系领会四中全会精神的深层逻辑｜ 乘势而上、接续推进中国式现代化｜ 真抓实干 为中国式现代化建设贡献力量｜ 以全面深化改革开放推动高质量发展
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China Daily
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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