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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 13.04.2026.
It displays 56 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.04.2026 ⇢ The Day the Strait of Hormuz Blockade Began
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State media editors maintained synchronized reporting on Xi Jinping's governance philosophy throughout the day, with identical coverage of Chinese-style urban modernization appearing across China Daily, Huanqiu, and Beijing Daily in the morning, followed by coordinated reports on his manufacturing vision across People's Daily, Xinhua, China Daily, and Beijing Daily in the early afternoon. Meanwhile, external Chinese-language outlets focused on escalating US-Iran tensions, with VOA Chinese reporting at 04:00 PM that President Trump announced a Strait of Hormuz blockade to stop Iranian "extortion." This coverage intensified through the evening and night, with DW Chinese reporting failed US-Iran talks at 08:15 PM, VOA Chinese detailing the US military's planned blockade implementation at 12:00 AM, and multiple outlets reporting the blockade's actual commencement by 03:00 PM. China's response emerged in the afternoon, with Global Times reporting at 05:00 AM on PLA patrols in the South China Sea and China calling for restraint regarding the blockade at 02:00 PM through DW Chinese.
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At the invitation of Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed ...
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Hong Kong Free Press
Golden Scene, the film’s distributor, said To My Nineteen-Year-Old Self will not be screened at the Far East Film Festival, local media reported on Sunday.
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Peoples Daily
现代化人民城市怎么建？总书记这样部署 习近平心中的“人民城市” “未来之城”的快与慢 在中国式现代化征程上建功立业 市民“金点子”化作治理“金钥匙” “千年大计”的绣花功夫 专题
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Xinhua News Agency
第六届消博会来了，满满“国际范儿” 共享机遇共谋未来 第六届消博会备受瞩目 第六届消博会哪些亮点值得期待？ 抢“鲜”探访第六届消博会展馆
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Standing inside her newly finished home in Huishui County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, an elderly local woman told ...
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China Daily
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中国中央电视台
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09:17⇢The Ten Policies' Synchronized Announcement
⌨State media editors continue synchronized reporting on cross-strait relations, with identical coverage of ten new policies to boost Taiwan exchanges appearing across People's Daily, Xinhua, China Daily, Global Times, Guangming Daily, Huanqiu, and Beijing Daily. Meanwhile, external Chinese-language outlets focus on US-Iran tensions, reporting on Trump's announcement of a Strait of Hormuz blockade (BBC Chinese, DW Chinese, VOA Chinese).
09:17⇢The Ten Policies' Synchronized Announcement
⌨State media editors continue synchronized reporting on cross-strait relations, with identical coverage of ten new policies to boost Taiwan exchanges appearing across People's Daily, Xinhua, China Daily, Global Times, Guangming Daily, Huanqiu, and Beijing Daily. Meanwhile, external Chinese-language outlets focus on US-Iran tensions, reporting on Trump's announcement of a Strait of Hormuz blockade (BBC Chinese, DW Chinese, VOA Chinese).
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Peoples Daily
写在第六届消博会举办之际：开局之年看“首展” 汇聚超3400个品牌！6组关键词了解第六届消博会 第六届消博会亮点抢先看 “美丽经济”点亮消博会新视界 中国经济向新向优发展观察
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Peoples Daily
因地制宜发展新质生产力 积极发展新质生产力 扎实推进高质量发展 新质生产力，从中国议题到全球发展新引擎 把发展新质生产力摆在更加突出的战略位置
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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From April 9 to 12, the Navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command conducted routine ...
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Hong Kong Free Press
Hins Cheung, who previously made comments supporting Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movements, said his past remarks were “inappropriate.”
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Peoples Daily
习近平向中美“乒乓外交”55周年纪念大会暨中美青少年体育交流系列活动启动仪式致贺信 习近平寄望中美青年 贺信激励中美各界人士拉紧友谊纽带 再续“乒乓情缘” 推进友好事业
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China Daily
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South China Morning Post
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中国经济网
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South China Morning Post
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16:18⇢The Chinese-Style Urban Path
⌨State media editors continue synchronized reporting on Xi Jinping's governance philosophy and urban modernization, with identical headlines about 'walking a new path of Chinese-style urban modernization' appearing across China Daily, Huanqiu, and Beijing Daily, alongside coverage of his manufacturing vision (Xinhua) and remarks about opportunities with China (China Economic Net). Meanwhile, external outlets focus on US-Iran tensions (DW Chinese, VOA Chinese, South China Morning Post) and Hong Kong's rehabilitation program (Hong Kong Free Press).
16:18⇢The Chinese-Style Urban Path
⌨State media editors continue synchronized reporting on Xi Jinping's governance philosophy and urban modernization, with identical headlines about 'walking a new path of Chinese-style urban modernization' appearing across China Daily, Huanqiu, and Beijing Daily, alongside coverage of his manufacturing vision (Xinhua) and remarks about opportunities with China (China Economic Net). Meanwhile, external outlets focus on US-Iran tensions (DW Chinese, VOA Chinese, South China Morning Post) and Hong Kong's rehabilitation program (Hong Kong Free Press).
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South China Morning Post
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When asked to comment on Hungary's parliamentary elections on April 12, in which Tisza party leader Peter Magyar ...
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Global Times
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a decree of the State Council to publish a new set of ...
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
坚持投资于物和投资于人紧密结合 青年夜校课上新了 夜校灯火，点亮文化生活 满足多样化、个性化学习需求 “银发族”走进多彩课堂 人工智能让创业“小而强”
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Xinhua News Agency
一条公路、一道水渠、一群小鸡、一个理念……源自东方山村的实践，正为更多渴望发展的土地注入希望与活力 这座深山小村正用最朴实的坚守，书写联通世界的生动篇章
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Policymakers aim to make fiscal policy do more of the heavy lifting to boost sluggish domestic demand, employing a mix of interest subsidies, financing guarantees and risk-compensation tools
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Hong Kong Free Press
The Hong Kong Women Development Association’s survey results come as Hong Kong continues to struggle with declining fertility despite cash handouts and tax relief in recent years to boost childbirth.
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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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South China Morning Post
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21:01⇢The Manufacturing Vision's Synchronized Chorus
⌨State media editors continue synchronized reporting on Xi Jinping's governance philosophy and manufacturing vision, with identical headlines appearing across People's Daily, Xinhua, China Daily, and Beijing Daily. Meanwhile, external outlets focus on US-Iran tensions (DW Chinese, VOA Chinese) and Hong Kong's fertility decline (Hong Kong Free Press).
21:01⇢The Manufacturing Vision's Synchronized Chorus
⌨State media editors continue synchronized reporting on Xi Jinping's governance philosophy and manufacturing vision, with identical headlines appearing across People's Daily, Xinhua, China Daily, and Beijing Daily. Meanwhile, external outlets focus on US-Iran tensions (DW Chinese, VOA Chinese) and Hong Kong's fertility decline (Hong Kong Free Press).
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Hong Kong Free Press
The late Ho Wai-ho was among the 168 lives lost in the fire that engulfed seven of the eight buildings at the Tai Po housing estate. He died in the line of duty on November 26, the day the fire broke out, and was posthumously promoted to senior firefighter.
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Xinhua News Agency
“十五五”开局首季，各地坚持惠民生和促消费、投资于物和投资于人紧密结合，推动民生向暖与产业向新双向奔赴，让扩大内需既有力度，更有温度 专题
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South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Free Press
Tai Po Fire Station’s Senior Station Officer Ho Kin-said the operational response would depend on the commanding officer’s orders, based on the actual situation of the scene.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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白宫告诉VOA美国已开始封锁所有出入伊朗港口的海上交通，特朗普加大对伊朗政权压力以促成协议
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