South China Morning Post
The Nato-style deal between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey highlights the growing doubts in the region about over-reliance on Washington.
00:14
THE
HEAR
This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 10.08.2026.
It displays 78 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
10.08.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Summer Retreat's Tech Guest List
⌨
State media opened with a uniform push of Xi Jinping's science and technology innovation narrative, with identical headlines on '时与势' across The Paper, Beijing Daily, China Daily, Huanqiu, CCTV, and China Economic Net. By mid-morning, the focus shifted to '各美其美，美美与共', again saturating state outlets. The day's most distinct editorial signal came from SCMP's report on Beijing's summer retreat guest list revealing tech priorities, a story that broke the pattern of Xi-centric saturation. Concurrently, Global Times highlighted Shenzhen's future industries ahead of APEC, while Caixin covered social security payroll shocks. External outlets diverged: Secret China reported on gene-edited child deaths, and Hong Kong Free Press covered jailed democrats' appeal. The afternoon saw a return to Xi's governance narrative with '我是人民的勤务员' across state media, while SCMP reported a PLA anti-drone laser deployment and China's panda bond market surge.
10.08.2026
00:14
00:14
08:00
08:00
China Daily
Nation's modernization drive delivers inclusive benefits to other countries
08:00
08:00
08:00
Hong Kong Free Press
Ho Wai-ho, who died in the fire at the age of 37, was given a full-honours funeral in the wake of the fire. According to the report, the firefighter “might have been in prolonged contact with hot or burning objects, resulting in severe fire damage” to his uniform.
08:00
08:30
08:30
A nationwide crackdown is pushing employers to base social security contributions on actual wages, raising labor costs for businesses and cutting into workers’ take-home pay
08:30
09:04
09:04
Drones zip across city blocks, delivering meals to doorsteps. On factory floors, humanoid robots are put to the test. Streets ...
09:04
09:10
09:10
South China Morning Post
A 150,000-visitor opening offers an early signal, but analysts warn that lasting cash flow will require stronger products, local culture and tighter operations.
09:10
09:31
09:31⇢The Technological Momentum
⌨State media uniformly lead with Xi Jinping's science and technology innovation narrative, with identical headlines across The Paper, Beijing Daily, China Daily, Huanqiu, CCTV, and China Economic Net, emphasizing the '时与势' (timing and momentum) of technological progress. Concurrently, Global Times highlights Shenzhen's future industries ahead of APEC, while Caixin covers social security payroll shocks. External outlets diverge: Secret China reports on gene-edited child deaths, and SCMP analyzes a tourism project reboot.
10:42
10:42
Hong Kong Free Press
The defendants feature some of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy activists, including as ex-legislator “Long Hair” Leung Kwok-hung and journalist-turned-campaigner Gwyneth Ho. They were arrested and charged in 2021 over an unofficial primary election held in 2020.
10:42
10:48
10:48
South China Morning Post
A 150,000-visitor opening offers an early signal, but analysts warn that lasting cash flow will require stronger products, local culture and tighter operations.
10:48
10:48
10:48
Peoples Daily
“家事”与“国事” 从“三个时间刻度”感悟新时代中国 人民日报社论：砥砺初心使命 书写时代答卷 把握历史主动 实现伟大复兴 奋进新征程、建功新时代，奋力创造新的历史辉煌
10:48
12:11
12:11
Xinhua News Agency
把我们党建设好、建设强，根本目的就是确保党始终代表人民、植根人民、服务人民，永葆同人民群众的血肉联系，坚持为人民执政、靠人民执政 专题
12:11
12:44
12:44
Peoples Daily
牢牢掌握人工智能发展和治理主动权 推动完善人工智能全球治理 “人工智能应该是造福全人类的国际公共产品” 携手推动全球人工智能发展向上向善、造福人类 开源之路，通向的是创新与共赢
12:44
12:57
12:57
"I've come to nature's air conditioner." That was the reaction of a Spanish tourist visiting southwest China's ...
12:57
13:11
13:11
South China Morning Post
High transition costs are keeping AI developers in China reliant on Nvidia chips.
13:11
13:46
13:46
Xinhua News Agency
学习好、贯彻好习近平党建思想，必须深刻把握贯穿其中的科学的思想方法，解放思想、实事求是、与时俱进，持之以恒推进党的建设，努力把党建设好、建设强 专题
13:46
14:13
14:13
South China Morning Post
Cancer patients who received the experimental treatment in combination with standard therapies saw improvement, study finds.
14:13
14:14
14:14⇢The AI Governance Call
⌨State media lead with Xi Jinping's call to master AI development and governance, with People's Daily and Xinhua emphasizing global AI cooperation. Concurrently, Hong Kong Free Press reports on the court granting appeal to jailed democrats, while Global Times highlights China's appeal to international tourists. Caixin covers a controversial doctor's case, and SCMP reports on a medical breakthrough using microbubbles.
14:30
14:30
Peoples Daily
从统筹两个大局学思践悟习近平生态文明思想 以美丽中国建设全面推进人与自然和谐共生的现代化 绿色发展理念引领生态文明建设深刻变革 完善机制不断提升生态补偿综合效能
14:30
14:34
14:34
Hong Kong Free Press
“If even record-breaking temperatures fail to trigger [the red warning], is it not just a decorative display piece?” asked ex-observatory chief Lam Chiu-ying. The red and black heat stress warnings have never been activated despite record-breaking heat.
14:34
15:09
15:09
South China Morning Post
Issuance of yuan-denominated debt surges, including in dim sum bond market, but sustained global use of yuan seen requiring broader access and stronger finance links.
15:09
16:11
16:11
Peoples Daily
这样的保研辅导是助力还是陷阱？ 过度包装，谁来守好“度”？ AI批改作文，什么评分标准？ 谁在制造驾校“退费难” 为何你一思考，手机就会“发酵”
16:11
16:54
16:54
South China Morning Post
Experts in chips, defence, and deep-sea drilling gathered as China’s scientific competition with the US intensifies.
16:54
17:16
17:16⇢The Summer Retreat's Tech Guest List
⌨State media lead with Xi Jinping's diplomatic narrative, with Xinhua and People's Daily highlighting 'Xiplomacy' and dialogue among civilizations, while CCTV and others echo '各美其美，美美与共' (each beauty is beautiful, and together they are beautiful). Concurrently, SCMP reports on Beijing's summer retreat guest list revealing tech priorities, and Secret China covers Taiwan's deployment of Hsiung Feng missile vehicles to Penghu.
17:44
17:44
South China Morning Post
Patrol vessel’s full run along Pinglu Canal moves megaproject closer to a planned September launch.
17:44
18:00
18:00
South China Morning Post
Drone flights in six provinces under the jurisdiction of the Chinese military’s Southern Theatre Command suspended from Friday.
18:00
18:27
18:27
Chinese robot maker Unitree Robotics on Monday opened subscriptions for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's ...
18:27
18:41
18:41
Peoples Daily
用心守护“红飘带”起点 江西瑞金：暑期红色旅游升温 井冈山：红色旅游，风正劲 “光影八一”焕新登场 跳出传统思维发展红色旅游 让红色革命遗存更加鲜活可感
18:41
18:41
18:41
South China Morning Post
New Delhi’s list of names for Arunachal Pradesh locations includes sensitive sites near its disputed frontier with China.
18:41
18:49
18:49
Hong Kong Free Press
The Hong Kong Bar Association told HKFP that, as the “professional regulator of barristers and in furtherance of the public interest,” it must take steps “necessary to maintain the integrity of the regulatory system.”
18:49
19:13
19:13
South China Morning Post
Critics question value of tests as authorities aim to prepare public for outages caused by war, cyberattacks or natural disaster.
19:13
19:34
19:34
South China Morning Post
Critics question value of tests as authorities aim to prepare public for outages caused by war, cyberattacks or natural disaster.
19:34
19:48
19:48
South China Morning Post
Liu Haixing, who heads party’s international department, says ties are at ‘unprecedented new height’ during talks with counterpart in Havana.
19:48
20:01
20:01⇢The Summer Retreat's Tech Guest List
⌨State media lead with Xi Jinping's diplomatic narrative, with Xinhua and People's Daily highlighting 'Xiplomacy' and dialogue among civilizations, while CCTV and others echo '各美其美，美美与共' (each beauty is beautiful, and together they are beautiful). Concurrently, SCMP reports on Beijing's summer retreat guest list revealing tech priorities, and Secret China covers Taiwan's deployment of Hsiung Feng missile vehicles to Penghu.
20:15
20:15
South China Morning Post
Amid systemic efficiency and a wave of innovation, the country’s biotech sector is expanding at a pace that has caught the market off guard.
20:15
20:22
20:22
Global Times
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Monday it has made a preliminary ruling that imports of pecan (Carya illinoensis) ...
20:22
20:35
20:35
中国中央电视台
以习近平党建思想为引领 奋力走好新时代“赶考”路｜ | 以人民为中心 持续增进民生福祉｜ | 这间教室见证一场“大考”｜ | 渔船里的政绩观答卷｜ | 托起百姓稳稳的幸福
20:35
20:44
20:44
South China Morning Post
Article by US billionaire investor Ray Dalio puts spotlight back on English term used to describe Chinese diplomatic and economic posture.
20:44
20:56
20:56
China Military Online
20:56
21:15
21:15
South China Morning Post
Analysts say deploying the LY-1-equipped vessel during Scarborough Shoal drill was meant to send a message to Manila and Washington.
21:15
21:32
21:32⇢The People's Servant's Truth
⌨State media uniformly lead with Xi Jinping's governance narrative, with identical headlines across The Paper, Beijing Daily, China Daily, Huanqiu, CCTV, and China Economic Net, emphasizing his role as 'people's servant' and the 'truth' guiding rejuvenation. Concurrently, Global Times reports on China's anti-dumping tariffs on US and Mexican pecans, while SCMP covers a PLA anti-drone laser deployment in the South China Sea, and China Military Online reiterates non-recognition of 'Arunachal Pradesh'.
21:37
21:37
Peoples Daily
“老厂牌”的智算新局 工业“老底子”炼出储能“新本领” 人形机器人背后的“熟面孔” 从“算力金属”看传统产业新机遇 上半年十种有色金属总产量同比增长3.3%
21:37
21:37
21:37
South China Morning Post
Average inference prices ranged between US$1.16 and US$1.18 from August 6 to 8, according to Silicon Data’s index.
21:37
22:15
22:15
South China Morning Post
New Delhi faces a strategic headache from its main rival’s defensive pact with Turkey and the Saudis – but it may be better news for Beijing.
22:15
23:09
23:09
South China Morning Post
Five listed firms, operating mainly in automotive and healthcare sectors, disclosed payouts, as reversal of duties strains US customs revenue.
23:09
