South China Morning Post
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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 12.04.2026.
It displays 35 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.04.2026 ⇢ The Day the Ten Policies Were Announced
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State media editors maintained synchronized reporting on cross-strait relations throughout the day, beginning with identical headlines about keeping the future in Chinese hands appearing across multiple outlets at 11:15 PM. This editorial focus continued into the morning with coordinated coverage of Xi Jinping's messages about US-China youth exchanges and his meeting with KMT leader Cheng Li-wun. The synchronized reporting reached its peak in the early afternoon when Xinhua News, People's Daily, Global Times, China Daily, Beijing Daily, and Huanqiu simultaneously published identical reports about ten new policies to boost Taiwan exchanges. Meanwhile, external Chinese-language outlets focused on the failure of US-Iran talks in Islamabad, with SCMP reporting the negotiations ended after 15 hours without agreement, and DW Chinese and VOA Chinese providing analysis of the breakdown.
12.04.2026
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Hong Kong Free Press
Testimony from residents and employees of firms responsible for fire safety and building management have painted a picture of residents’ complaints falling on deaf ears, as well as potential neglect of the companies engaged at Wang Fuk Court.
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South China Morning Post
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Xinhua News Agency
第一观察丨习近平主席寄望中美青年 习近平主席贺信激励中美各界人士拉紧友谊纽带 跨越55载，再续“乒乓情缘” 特写：“乒乓外交”亲历者时隔55年再打友谊赛
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09:17⇢The Future Held in Chinese Hands
⌨State media editors continue synchronized reporting on cross-strait relations, with identical headlines about keeping the future in Chinese hands appearing across People's Daily Chinese, Xinhua Chinese, Beijing Daily, and China Daily Chinese. Meanwhile, external Chinese-language outlets focus on US-Iran talks in Islamabad (SCMP, DW Chinese), while Hong Kong outlets cover a local fire inquiry (Hong Kong Free Press).
09:17⇢The Future Held in Chinese Hands
⌨State media editors continue synchronized reporting on cross-strait relations, with identical headlines about keeping the future in Chinese hands appearing across People's Daily Chinese, Xinhua Chinese, Beijing Daily, and China Daily Chinese. Meanwhile, external Chinese-language outlets focus on US-Iran talks in Islamabad (SCMP, DW Chinese), while Hong Kong outlets cover a local fire inquiry (Hong Kong Free Press).
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South China Morning Post
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10:15
On Friday, a grand commemorative event was held at the same stadium to mark the 55th anniversary of that landmark "ping-pong diplomacy", which helped thaw relations between the two nations.
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China Daily
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Peoples Daily
“时隔10年再次会面”，习近平指引两岸关系发展 此行间·把两岸关系的未来牢牢掌握在中国人自己手中 为两岸谋和平、为同胞谋福祉、为民族谋复兴 钟一平
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Authorities on the Chinese mainland have put forward a package of 10 policies and measures to boost exchanges ...
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China Military Online
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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15:32⇢The Cross-Strait Handshake's Unbroken Rhythm
⌨State media editors continue synchronized reporting on cross-strait relations, with identical coverage of Xi Jinping's meeting with KMT leader Cheng Li-wun and his message to US-China youth exchanges appearing across People's Daily, Xinhua, Global Times, China Daily, Huanqiu, Beijing Daily, and China Economic Net. Meanwhile, external Chinese-language outlets focus on US-Iran talks and Taiwan policy details.
15:32⇢The Cross-Strait Handshake's Unbroken Rhythm
⌨State media editors continue synchronized reporting on cross-strait relations, with identical coverage of Xi Jinping's meeting with KMT leader Cheng Li-wun and his message to US-China youth exchanges appearing across People's Daily, Xinhua, Global Times, China Daily, Huanqiu, Beijing Daily, and China Economic Net. Meanwhile, external Chinese-language outlets focus on US-Iran talks and Taiwan policy details.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Peoples Daily
万物汇集 盛宴将启 第六届消博会8大展馆全揭秘！ 门户何以通全球 第六届消博会参展国家和地区展团数量再创新高 第六届消博会“国际范儿”足
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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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Xinhua News Agency
习近平总书记重要讲话激励两岸同胞共创民族复兴伟业 两岸专家：十项涉台新政充满诚意善意，为两岸关系和平发展注入强劲动能
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South China Morning Post
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Xinhua News Agency
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22:16⇢Ten Policies for Taiwan's Embrace
⌨State media editors continue synchronized reporting on cross-strait relations, with identical coverage of ten new policies to boost Taiwan exchanges appearing across Xinhua News, People's Daily, Global Times, China Daily, Beijing Daily, and Huanqiu from late morning through afternoon. Meanwhile, external Chinese-language outlets focus on Taiwan's response to the policies (BBC Chinese) and US-Iran negotiations (DW Chinese, VOA Chinese).
22:16⇢Ten Policies for Taiwan's Embrace
⌨State media editors continue synchronized reporting on cross-strait relations, with identical coverage of ten new policies to boost Taiwan exchanges appearing across Xinhua News, People's Daily, Global Times, China Daily, Beijing Daily, and Huanqiu from late morning through afternoon. Meanwhile, external Chinese-language outlets focus on Taiwan's response to the policies (BBC Chinese) and US-Iran negotiations (DW Chinese, VOA Chinese).
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