Xinhua News Agency
习近平总书记春节前夕在北京看望慰问基层干部群众纪实 第一观察丨开局起步，总书记强调正确政绩观 学习进行时丨习近平总书记关心指导首都发展的故事 专题
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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 13.02.2026.
It displays 64 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.02.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Retired Officials Ritual
⌨On February 13, 2026, mainland Chinese state media transitioned from the previous day's focus on basic research toward a synchronized display of party hierarchy. Throughout the morning, Xinhua, People’s Daily, and CCTV prioritized the annual ritual of 'Spring Festival greetings' to retired senior officials, a move highlighting internal continuity and elder respect within the CCP. This narrative was seamlessly integrated with reports of Xi Jinping’s continued 'grassroots' visits to Beijing households, where he emphasized family virtues and delivery worker contributions.
By early afternoon, a sharp divergence emerged in external reporting. While domestic outlets maintained a paternalistic tone of festive harmony, the BBC and South China Morning Post reported on the fallout of General Zhang Youxia’s downfall and a renewed anti-corruption purge within the PLA. Simultaneously, international headlines focused on geopolitical friction, specifically U.S. warnings over China’s influence in Peru and the first Munich meeting between Wang Yi and Marco Rubio.
By early afternoon, a sharp divergence emerged in external reporting. While domestic outlets maintained a paternalistic tone of festive harmony, the BBC and South China Morning Post reported on the fallout of General Zhang Youxia’s downfall and a renewed anti-corruption purge within the PLA. Simultaneously, international headlines focused on geopolitical friction, specifically U.S. warnings over China’s influence in Peru and the first Munich meeting between Wang Yi and Marco Rubio.
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00:23 (16:23)⇢Festive Sovereignty in the Beijing Winter
⌨Mainland state media have intensified their synchronized narrative of Xi Jinping's paternalistic leadership, focusing on his 'warmth' during Spring Festival inspections of Beijing neighborhoods and military personnel (Xinhua, People's Daily, CCTV, China Daily, Huanqiu, Beijing Daily, Guangming Daily). In contrast, external and independent outlets prioritize the heightening of geopolitical tensions, specifically criticizing Taiwan's leadership and analyzing Donald Trump's potentially confrontational Beijing agenda (China Military Online, SCMP, VOA).
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South China Morning Post
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BBC 中文网
台湾年轻追星族兴起一股新风潮：到庙里“拜月老”求演唱会门票。他们认真地奉上供品和偶像周边产品，希望藉此牵起与偶像相见的缘分。
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South China Morning Post
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中国中央电视台
习近平向全国各族人民致以新春祝福｜ 心系民生暖市集 情牵百姓迎新春｜ 幸福欢歌团圆年｜ 春节将至 花样活动迎新年｜ 过个平安年、温暖年 各部门如何保障？
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China Daily
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【讲习所·中国与世界】新年首次地方考察 习近平点出这个“关键” 近镜头｜总书记心系“老字号” 习近平总书记在北京市考察时的重要讲话引发干部群众热烈反响
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中国经济网
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09:56 (01:56)⇢Warm Rites for the Sovereign's Spring
⌨Mainland editors have synchronized a narrative of paternalistic leadership, focusing on Xi Jinping's Lunar New Year visits to Beijing and his emphasis on family virtues and grassroots welfare (CCTV, People's Daily, Xinhua, China Daily, Huanqiu, Beijing Daily, China Economic Net). Simultaneously, state media prioritized directives for original scientific innovation (People's Daily, Global Times). International and independent sources diverged by highlighting China's strategic influence in Peru and unconventional cultural trends in Taiwan (VOA, BBC Chinese, SCMP).
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Peoples Daily
一见·“涉及老百姓的事情关键在实” 多元化养老体系的实践 新年首次地方考察 习近平点出这个“关键” 情暖中国年 习近平总书记的新春牵挂与祝福 在中国式现代化征程上建功立业
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South China Morning Post
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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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习近平说，解放军已“有效应对各种风险挑战”，许多军中人员经历了“政治整训”。
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Hong Kong Free Press
Hong Kong leader John Lee said on Tuesday that the port dispute had hurt investors’ confidence in Panama, adding that the Hong Kong government would fully support and cooperate with Beijing’s foreign policy on the matter.
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Peoples Daily
为人民而战 让群众有感 整治“微腐败” 守护“大民生” 查处“蝇贪蚁腐”不能止于个案 让群众真切感受到全面从严治党就在身边 清风是最好的“生长剂”
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Industry group has mapped out nearly 2.6 trillion yuan of unregulated financing tools that set off a campaign to fix how big companies pay their suppliers
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Xinhua News Agency
习近平总书记春节前夕在北京看望慰问基层干部群众纪实 和总书记面对面丨蒸蒸日上的年景，欣欣向荣的家国 总书记北京考察丨记者手记：春擂奋进鼓，跃马赴新程 专题
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
让文化根脉绽放更多光彩 深刻理解守正创新的科学内涵和重大意义 立足生活激发文化之力 不断构筑中华民族共有精神家园 中华审美点亮现代生活
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近镜头｜总书记家常话里的新春暖意 拾光纪·同党外人士共迎新春，习近平提到这些大事 暖心微视频｜躬身为民
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13:25 (05:25)⇢Spring Rites of the Paternal Sovereign
⌨Mainland editors have transitioned from military readiness to a domestic narrative of cultural continuity and leader-led 'warmth' during the Lunar New Year (Xinhua, People's Daily, CCTV, Huanqiu, Beijing Daily). While state outlets emphasize Xi Jinping’s engagement with grassroots workers and traditional values, independent and international sources highlight internal PLA purges and financial risks in the multi-trillion yuan corporate IOU market (BBC Chinese, Caixin Global, HKFP).
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China Daily
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President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders have visited or entrusted others to visit retired senior officials to extend ...
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China Daily
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Peoples Daily
向他们致以诚挚的节日问候，衷心祝愿他们新春愉快、健康长寿 老同志们对此表示感谢，对习近平总书记作为党中央的核心、全党的核心衷心拥护，高度评价党和国家过去一年各项事业取得的显著成就
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中国经济网
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Hong Kong Free Press
Under the policy, teachers would need to fulfil a certain number of training hours and declare they will obey Hong Kong law – including national security laws – in order to renew the certification.
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中国中央电视台
向他们致以诚挚的节日问候，衷心祝愿他们新春愉快、健康长寿｜ 老同志们对此表示感谢，对习近平总书记作为党中央的核心、全党的核心衷心拥护
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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16:17 (08:17)⇢The Elders Receive Their Spring Dues
⌨Mainland state media have synchronized their editorial priority around the ritual of high-level greetings to retired senior officials for the Spring Festival (Xinhua, People's Daily, CCTV, Global Times, China Daily, Huanqiu, Beijing Daily, China Economic Net). This display of internal party hierarchy and continuity contrasts with external reports on Hong Kong's new national security requirements for teacher certification and easing trade tensions between Taiwan and the U.S. (HKFP, DW).
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Peoples Daily
“为党为民、激浊扬清、贵耳重目” 发挥数智融合效能 培塑主流媒体竞争力 让正能量更强劲、主旋律更高昂 “全国十佳新闻工作者”建言新时代新闻人才成长路径
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Hong Kong Free Press
The deadly fire, which killed 168 people when it broke out in November, left thousands of residents displaced. They are now scattered across the city, many of them living in short-term accommodation arranged by the government in districts from Aberdeen to Ma On Shan.
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Peoples Daily
北京市将建立健全三级养老服务网络 一老一小，如何温暖守护 五福食堂暖民心 从小食堂到“一刻钟幸福圈” 福州打造养老“小确幸” 因地制宜提升托育服务质量
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Hong Kong Free Press
The West Kowloon Cultural District’s HK$769 million operating deficit in the 2024-25 fiscal year marks its sixth year in the red.
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Hong Kong Free Press
“I was never informed of the acts of misconduct that I allegedly committed before or during the meeting,” Miles Kwan told HKFP, when asked about the CUHK disciplinary hearing. He was weeks from graduating from a six-year programme.
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Peoples Daily
西红柿村，保供竞速跑 智能大棚种好菜 车轮滚滚运输忙 绘就民生新图景 小“菜篮子”大民生，点亮春节团圆味
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
十年禁渔迎“期中考”，长江江豚恢复到1426头 “江豚湾”的守望 湖北交出绿色生态答卷 “智慧大脑”赋能长江守护 大江奔涌楚天阔 荆楚大地绿意浓
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中国经济网
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China Daily
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South China Morning Post
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21:11 (13:11)⇢The Sovereign Walks Among the People
⌨Mainland state media have fully synchronized around the 'People's Leader' narrative, with a high concentration of headlines following Xi Jinping's pre-Spring Festival visits to grassroots households (Xinhua, People's Daily, CCTV, China Daily, China Economic Net, Beijing Daily, Guangming Daily, Huanqiu). This domestic paternalism is contrasted by Caixin and SCMP’s focus on financial credit shifts and private capital, while external sources highlight internal military purges and geopolitical friction regarding Peru (BBC, VOA).
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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Xinhua News Agency
近镜头丨习近平总书记走进百姓家 总书记家常话里的新春暖意 跟着总书记感受“年味儿” “新春市集”里的新春祝福 新春万里暖山河 辛识平：家国共此时，情满中国年
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Peoples Daily
跃“龙门”，奔向运河春天 平陆运河畔，从“新福”走向“幸福” 平陆运河：从“大开大挖”转入“精雕细琢” 运河起点，静待通航
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Xinhua News Agency
近镜头丨习近平总书记走进百姓家 总书记家常话里的新春暖意 跟着总书记感受“年味儿” “新春市集”里的新春祝福 新春万里暖山河 辛识平：家国共此时，情满中国年
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Xinhua News Agency
近镜头丨习近平总书记走进百姓家 总书记家常话里的新春暖意 跟着总书记感受“年味儿” “新春市集”里的新春祝福 新春万里暖山河 辛识平：家国共此时，情满中国年
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Peoples Daily
习近平总书记和我们在一起 习近平总书记同我们共赶新春市集 老百姓的年货里，藏着习近平“最大的心愿” 心系民生暖市集 情牵百姓迎新春
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South China Morning Post
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