Under the theme "Build Consensus on Stability, Advance Security Governance Together," the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum brought together around 200 ...
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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 16.09.2026.
It displays 91 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.09.2026 ⇢ The Day Hong Kong Unveiled Its First Five-Year Plan
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Beijing opened the 20th Xiangshan Forum with defence chief Dong Jun warning of fragile security and calling for multilateralism, while skirting flashpoints ahead of a Xi-Trump summit.
Central outlets carried in lockstep a Xi letter marking Jilin University's 80th anniversary stressing red genes and service to national strategy, alongside a 100-second recap of his South Asia trip and a 'from SCO to BRICS' explainer on pooling Global South strength for a new stage of cooperation, complemented by coverage of the Pinglu Canal's trial navigation.
Hong Kong dominated afternoon attention as Chief Executive John Lee delivered the 2026 Policy Address together with the city's first five-year plan, detailing 22 KPIs, Northern Metropolis housing targets, extended baby bonuses, and AI and innovation initiatives.
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Xinhua News Agency
总书记把制造业高质量发展置于党和国家发展全局的突出位置，为构建以先进制造业为骨干的现代化产业体系擘画蓝图、指引方向 “十五五”开局之年，大国制造气象万千
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On Monday, the container-laden vessel Beigang Canal 001 made a trial voyage to the operation area of Qinzhou Port in ...
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08:33⇢Be Devoted Guardians of the People
⌨The newspapers shift from the 'person' BRICS retrospective to renewed domestic Xi guidance. His reply to Fujian's 'Zhangzhou 110' urging police to serve as loyal guardians returns with fresh headlines (People's Daily Chinese, China Daily). A parallel 'Xi Story' presents canals, led by the Pinglu Canal trial voyage, as channels for connectivity and prosperity (Xinhua, Global Times).
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South China Morning Post
Some 200 experts and scholars from around the world are taking part in the three-day forum in Beijing.
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South China Morning Post
Some 200 experts and scholars from around the world are taking part in the three-day forum in Beijing.
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South China Morning Post
Some 200 experts and scholars from around the world are taking part in the three-day forum in Beijing.
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South China Morning Post
Some 200 experts and scholars from around the world are taking part in the three-day forum in Beijing.
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中国中央电视台
习近平主席赴印度出席金砖国家领导人第十八次会晤取得圆满成功｜ | 一个“人”字 读懂“大金砖合作”底色｜ | 把握历史主动 壮大全球南方力量｜ | 引领“大金砖合作”高质量发展
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South China Morning Post
Some 200 experts and scholars from around the world are taking part in the three-day forum in Beijing.
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勇做时代先锋 汇聚团结力量——习近平主席赴印度新德里出席金砖国家领导人第十八次会晤纪实 【向新之翼】习言道｜20年前，习近平专门给这场大会改名
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Xinhua News Agency
习近平：传承红色基因，发挥综合优势，聚焦国家战略需求，不断优化学科专业布局，提升教学科研水平，努力培养更多高素质人才 贺信全文 写在吉林大学建校80周年之际
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Peoples Daily
向海图强——写在平陆运河通航之际 “平陆运河战队”何以能成 从三笔账读懂平陆运河 平陆运河航区正式公布 平陆运河全线共涉及104座桥梁 “百桥工程”蕴巧思
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09:51⇢100 Seconds Recaps Xi's South Asia Gains
⌨The newspapers return to Xi Jinping's South Asia trip, now distilled in a synchronized 100-second video on three achievements from the New Delhi BRICS summit (CCTV, The Paper, Huanqiu, Beijing Daily, China Daily Chinese). Alongside, a new synchronized Xi letter congratulating Jilin University on its 80th anniversary stresses red genes and national strategy needs (Xinhua, Guangming).
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory letter to Jilin University, celebrating its 80th founding anniversary.
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South China Morning Post
Newly opened Pinglu Canal will allow cargo from inland provinces to reach the Gulf of Tonkin, avoiding a 560km detour, deepening trade ties.
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South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Free Press
The Policy Address and Five-Year Plan total over 100,000 words, and Chief Executive John Lee’s speech is expected to last two to three hours.
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Peoples Daily
习近平总书记引领全党深入开展树立和践行正确政绩观学习教育 树立和践行正确政绩观学习教育取得明显成效 扣好正确政绩观的“第一粒扣子” 一则“史料”里的政绩观启示
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South China Morning Post
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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region unveiled its first five-year plan for economic and social development (2026-2030) on Wednesday.
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South China Morning Post
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11:44⇢Xi Congratulates Jilin University at 80
⌨The newspapers keep the synchronized Xi letter congratulating Jilin University on its 80th anniversary, stressing red genes and national strategy needs (Xinhua, CCTV, People's Daily, Huanqiu, Beijing Daily, China Daily Chinese, China Economic Net). New attention turns to Hong Kong's first five-year plan (2026-2030) and Policy Address with 22 KPIs (South China Morning Post, Global Times, Hong Kong Free Press).
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Hong Kong Free Press
Chief Executive John Lee said on Wednesday that the government will begin site allocation for the Hung Shui Kiu University Town this year and support institutions moving in from next year.
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Rising trade barriers are forcing Chinese carmakers to rethink globalization, from tapping idle foreign factories to winning local communities’ trust
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South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Free Press
Of the 22 main indicators laid out by leader John Lee in his speech, there are no targets for investment or tenders relating to the Northern Metropolis megaproject.
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Hong Kong Free Press
“The government will expand the [National Security Exhibition Gallery] and enrich its contents to promote the concept that ‘security brings prosperity,’” leader John Lee said in Cantonese, without further elaborating.
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Peoples Daily
一见·新时代，我们为何持续推进作风建设？ 各地纪检监察干部走进工作一线，严查“四风”问题 念好作风建设“三字诀” 抓作风建设只有进行时
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Xinhua News Agency
习近平总书记十分关心新就业群体 圆桌会丨从五方面发力维护新就业群体合法权益 建好四个维度的“双向奔赴”机制 平台企业要平衡效率、公平和骑手发言权三者关系
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Hong Kong Free Press
This is the first time Hong Kong has developed its own Five-Year Plan to align with the one in China, where the Soviet-inspired initiative provides a development blueprint for the country.
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China Military Online
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14:37⇢Xi Demands Red Roots From Jilin Scholars
⌨The newspapers keep the synchronized Xi letter marking Jilin University's 80th anniversary, stressing red genes and serving national strategy needs (Xinhua, CCTV, People's Daily, Huanqiu, Beijing Daily, China Daily, China Economic Net, The Paper). Hong Kong coverage expands from announcement to policy detail on baby bonuses, internships and innovation targets (SCMP, Global Times, Hong Kong Free Press).
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Hong Kong Free Press
The chief executive said on Wednesday that authorities will waive deed-of-mutual-covenant restrictions prohibiting premises from being used as guesthouses or hotels when approving licence applications for island properties of three storeys or under.
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South China Morning Post
On the sidelines of the Xiangshan Forum, a leading Chinese researcher says there could be a role for the vessels at critical moments.
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希尔曼说：“如今，美国人最不信任的机构可能只有矽谷了，其次才是华盛顿。我在矽谷和华盛顿都工作过，也都生活过我可以向你保证，这种不信任都是它们自己招来的。”
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希尔曼说：“如今，美国人最不信任的机构可能只有矽谷了，其次才是华盛顿。我在矽谷和华盛顿都工作过，也都生活过我可以向你保证，这种不信任都是它们自己招来的。”
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中国中央电视台
上合组织何以“虽远不怠”｜ | 弘扬“上海精神”，上合大家庭“合”力向前｜ | 一个“人”字 读懂“大金砖合作”底色｜ | 为全球南方聚力 启金砖合作新程
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有评论形容，香港制订五年规划是“范式转移”，意味着“从西方式资本主义市场经济，改为接上中国特色社会主义市场经济。”。
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Hong Kong Free Press
The baby bonus scheme, which grants families HK$20,000 for their first child and HK$30,000 for subsequent births, will be extended for another three years.
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17:38⇢Major Diplomacy's Steady Advance
⌨The newspapers return to major-country diplomacy with a synchronized 'from SCO to BRICS' explainer on steadiness and progress (CCTV, The Paper, Beijing Daily, China Daily Chinese). The synchronized Xi letter marking Jilin University's 80th anniversary stays visible (Xinhua, Guangming, Huanqiu). Hong Kong's first five-year plan and Policy Address baby-bonus extension draw continued attention (Global Times, Hong Kong Free Press, BBC Chinese).
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Hong Kong Free Press
Chief Executive John Lee also said that the government will offer larger homes over the next decade, including units in the Northern Metropolis.
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BBC 中文网
曾在澳门执业多年的葡裔律师何睿智（Jorge Menezes）向BBC中文形容，这次审讯“新”得很彻底，“我从未见过被告家人无法与被告见面，不知道他的律师姓名；也从未见过一宗连审讯时间表都被视为国家机密的案件”。
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Hong Kong Free Press
Chief Executive John Lee also said the government would enhance its promotion of AI applications across various trades including tourism, finance, and broadcast.
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BBC 中文网
区锦新的家人过去一年都无法接触他，到了开审当天，传媒被拒于法庭门外，外界只能等待政府新闻稿取得消息，审理过程较香港的国安案件更加封闭。
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Global Times
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region unveiled its first Five-Year plan for Economic and Social Development (2026-2030) on Wednesday. The ...
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South China Morning Post
The vessel surveyed the geology and environment of a South China Sea feature claimed by Beijing and Manila.
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Hong Kong Free Press
At a press conference held a day before his major policy speech, leader John Lee said that the blueprint does not seek to shift the city towards a “planned economy.”
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South China Morning Post
Discovery offers an answer to sand control and agricultural demands along the arid region’s edge.
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South China Morning Post
Start-up draws intense international interest through offshore vehicles chasing alternatives to US systems, insiders say.
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19:12⇢Hong Kong Unveils First Five-Year Plan
⌨The newspapers keep the synchronized 'from SCO to BRICS' diplomacy explainer on steadiness and progress (CCTV, The Paper, Beijing Daily, China Daily Chinese) alongside the Xi letter marking Jilin University's 80th anniversary (Xinhua, People's Daily, Huanqiu, Guangming, China Economic Net). New coverage turns to Hong Kong's unveiled first five-year plan, stressed as locally drawn (Global Times, Hong Kong Free Press).
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South China Morning Post
Start-up draws intense international interest through offshore vehicles chasing alternatives to US systems, insiders say.
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South China Morning Post
Brussels is looking to reduce reliance on Chinese raw materials, and Beijing again urges the EU to avoid protectionist policies.
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South China Morning Post
Jean-Pierre Lacroix tells Beijing’s Xiangshan Forum that UN is struggling with fewer resources and a shrinking field presence.
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Hong Kong Free Press
The first “city brain” was developed 10 years ago in Hangzhou, and since then the urban AI has spread to cities throughout the Chinese mainland.
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South China Morning Post
Dong Jun makes rare public offer of foreign military aid at major security conference and skips mentions of Taiwan and South China Sea.
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Peoples Daily
云南滇中引水一期工程红河段全隧贯通 云南加快构建现代化高原立体水网 云南：十年之变 向绿向新 “十五五”云南加快构建现代化基础设施体系
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China Military Online
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South China Morning Post
Anticipated push for the FTAAP, covering all 21 Apec members, will burnish China’s reputation by casting the US as an obstacle, analysts say.
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21:48⇢BRICS Push for a New Golden Decade
⌨The newspapers keep the synchronized diplomacy explainer on BRICS cooperation, now framed as a close-up on pooling Global South strength to open a new stage (CCTV, The Paper, Beijing Daily, China Daily Chinese, Huanqiu). The earlier SCO-to-BRICS steadiness language and the Jilin University letter recede, leaving the Global South / third golden decade narrative as the collective lead.
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South China Morning Post
Verbal battle erupts at security conference over Tehran’s targeting of US bases in Saudi Arabia.
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中共中央总书记、国家主席、中央军委主席习近平致信祝贺吉林大学建校80周年，向全体师生员工和广大校友致以祝贺 贺信全文
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South China Morning Post
In talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing, Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on Tehran and Washington to stay rational.
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