Xinhua News Agency
“中法都是文化大国，双方要加快人文交往‘双向奔赴’”“增进人文交流，促进人民友好” 期待中法不断深化人文交流，为中欧乃至全球文明交流不断提供新的滋养、新的动力
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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 04.12.2025.
It displays 65 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
04.12.2025 ⇢ The Day Xi Jinping Welcomed Emmanuel Macron to Beijing
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The primary focus of Chinese state media on December 4th was the state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Beijing. Throughout the day, headlines across numerous state-backed outlets extensively covered President Xi Jinping's welcome ceremony and subsequent talks with Macron, emphasizing calls for expanded cooperation in multiple areas. South China Morning Post specifically reported Xi urging Macron to 'stand on the right side of history,' while DW Chinese added Macron's plea for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. This comprehensive coverage built on Macron's arrival in Beijing reported late on December 3rd. Separately, the promotion of the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" in South Africa received notable mentions. Hong Kong media continued to report on the Tai Po fire aftermath, with details on relief efforts and investigations into 'hostile external forces'.
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South China Morning Post
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At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a state ...
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Hong Kong Free Press
The office said on Wednesday that a small group of “hostile external forces” had attempted to stir up opposition in the city under the pretext of “petitioning for the people,” following the Wang Fuck Court fire.
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
弘扬宪法精神 为推进中国式现代化凝聚法治力量 聆听宪法故事 感悟宪法精神 把法治教育贯穿公民“全生命周期” 人民网评：让法治之光照亮民族复兴伟大征程
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Xinhua News Agency
12月4日，国家主席习近平在北京为来华进行国事访问的法国总统马克龙举行欢迎仪式 心相近丨让中法人文交流加速“双向奔赴”
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Xinhua News Agency
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中国中央电视台
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South China Morning Post
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10:05⇢Macron's Grand Welcome in Beijing
⌨Chinese state media continues to extensively cover President Xi Jinping's welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Beijing (Xinhua News (Chinese), Xinhua News, People's Daily (Chinese), Global Times). Concurrently, state-backed outlets highlight China's drive for innovation in development (South China Morning Post) and emphasize the importance of volunteerism for modernization (China Daily).
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中国经济网
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Xinhua News Agency
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China Daily
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Xinhua News Agency
12月4日，国家主席习近平在北京为来华进行国事访问的法国总统马克龙举行欢迎仪式 心相近丨让中法人文交流加速“双向奔赴” 新闻人物丨法国总统埃马纽埃尔·马克龙
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中国经济网
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Global Times
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday.
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中国中央电视台
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South China Morning Post
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11:26⇢Xi Welcomes Macron
⌨Chinese state media extensively covers President Xi Jinping's welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Beijing (Xinhua News (Chinese), Global Times, Xinhua News, People's Daily (Chinese), Beijing Daily, China Economic Net, Huanqiu, CCTV). Separately, state-backed outlets highlight the promotion of the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" in South Africa (People's Daily (English)) and a reminder for adhering to the constitution (Guangming Daily, China Daily (Chinese)).
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China Military Online
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Hong Kong Free Press
The Buildings Department has already acquired about a thousand samples from more than 300 buildings and are being sent to designated labs for testing. Meanwhile, inspection samples will soon be taken from the top, middle, and bottom of buildings undergoing works.
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
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China Daily
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Xinhua News Agency
习近平举行仪式欢迎马克龙访华 共同出席合作文件签字仪式 共同会见记者 共同出席中法企业家委员会第七次会议闭幕式 “很高兴对中国进行第四次国事访问”
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Xinhua News Agency
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China and France should seize opportunities and expand the scope of cooperation, President Xi Jinping said in his talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing.
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Hong Kong Free Press
Meanwhile, the government’s relief fund had reached HK$2.4 billion as of noon Wednesday – with donations from the public accounting for HK$2.1 billion of the sum raised.
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China Military Online
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15:31⇢Xi-Macron Talks Deepen
⌨Chinese state media continues its extensive coverage of President Xi Jinping's meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron, emphasizing calls for expanded cooperation in various areas (Xinhua News (Chinese), South China Morning Post, Xinhua News, China Daily, Beijing Daily, China Daily (Chinese), Huanqiu, CCTV, Global Times, People's Daily (Chinese), China Economic Net). South China Morning Post specifically reports Xi urging Macron to 'stand on the right side of history.'
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Caixin Global
The scandal underscores how soaring metro expansion — and inadequate disposal systems — have fueled a lucrative underground trade in soil and rock
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China Daily
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Hong Kong Free Press
“Their despicable intent to vilify Hong Kong’s rule of law is blatant and violates the professional conduct of journalists,” the government’s statement read.
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South China Morning Post
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China Military Online
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Hong Kong Free Press
The Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po has received HK$2.5 billion in external donations, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak said. Together with a HK$300 million injection from the government, the fund now totals around HK$2.8 billion.
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South China Morning Post
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China and France should seize opportunities and expand the scope of cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said while holding talks ...
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South China Morning Post
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20:05⇢Xi-Macron Talks Deepen Cooperation Calls
⌨Chinese state media continues to extensively cover President Xi Jinping's talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, emphasizing calls for expanded cooperation in multiple areas (Global Times, Xinhua News, China Daily (Chinese), CCTV, People's Daily (English), CCTV English, DW Chinese, Xinhua News (Chinese), China Daily, Beijing Daily, China Economic Net, Huanqiu, People's Daily (Chinese)). DW Chinese adds Macron's plea for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. Separately, China's central bank vows to shield from external shocks (South China Morning Post).
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Hong Kong Free Press
Wang Chi House residents returned briefly to the charred housing complex to collect personal belongings and essentials – the second day they were allowed to do so. Their tower is the only one untouched by the flames that engulfed seven other blocks at Wang Fuk Court last week.
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中国中央电视台
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Peoples Daily
视频 习近平举行仪式欢迎法国总统马克龙访华 习近平同法国总统马克龙共同出席合作文件签字仪式 共同会见记者 习近平出席中法企业家委员会第七次会议闭幕式并致辞 视频
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
习近平总书记关心推动志愿服务事业发展 为强国建设、民族复兴伟业贡献志愿服务力量 将志愿服务教育融入思政课 中国志愿服务协同平台全面上线
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
习近平举行仪式欢迎法国总统马克龙访华 习近平同法国总统马克龙共同出席合作文件签字仪式 共同会见记者 习近平出席中法企业家委员会第七次会议闭幕式并致辞
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