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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 17.02.2026.
It displays 50 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.02.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Editorial Warmth Mandate
⌨On February 17, 2026, Chinese state media continued a multi-day synchronized editorial cycle, centering on the 'warmth' of Xi Jinping’s interactions with the public. Throughout the morning, CCTV, Xinhua, and People’s Daily moved from the previous day’s focus on specific temple visits to a broader 'Current Affairs Observation' titled 'The General Secretary is with Us.' This campaign utilized standardized video and text packages to frame the Year of the Horse through the lens of 'grassroots happiness' and 'people-centered' governance.
By early afternoon, a distinct shift emerged in independent and international reporting, which prioritized structural and economic frictions. While state outlets celebrated festive unity, the South China Morning Post and Caixin reported on shrinking year-end bonuses and the 'taxing' nature of holiday social obligations for youth. Simultaneously, external reports focused on strategic developments, including President Trump’s impending decision on Taiwan arms sales and breakthroughs in 2D semiconductor wafers, contrasting the domestic narrative of harmony with the realities of tech-war competition and military integration.
By early afternoon, a distinct shift emerged in independent and international reporting, which prioritized structural and economic frictions. While state outlets celebrated festive unity, the South China Morning Post and Caixin reported on shrinking year-end bonuses and the 'taxing' nature of holiday social obligations for youth. Simultaneously, external reports focused on strategic developments, including President Trump’s impending decision on Taiwan arms sales and breakthroughs in 2D semiconductor wafers, contrasting the domestic narrative of harmony with the realities of tech-war competition and military integration.
17.02.2026
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中国中央电视台
中共中央国务院举行春节团拜会 习近平发表讲话｜ 让人民过上幸福生活是头等大事｜ 一枝一叶总关情｜ 在中国式现代化新征程上策马扬鞭 勇往直前
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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08:15
中国中央电视台
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China Daily
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09:03
Hong Kong Free Press
Non-profit HKFP is the city’s most transparent news outlet and – with our impartial stance – we will continue to occupy the remaining space for press freedom in 2026. No tycoons, conglomerates, billionaires or governments involved – we’re reader funded and journalist-run.
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中国中央电视台
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09:11
学习新语丨总书记的马年祝福 勇往直前 共同开创更加美好的未来——习近平总书记在二〇二六年春节团拜会上的讲话凝聚力量催人奋进
09:11 (01:11 in your timezone)
09:11
Xinhua News Agency
党的十八大以来，几乎每年春节前夕，习近平总书记都会深入基层，察实情、拉家常、问冷暖、送祝福 学习新语丨互相拜年 共赴新程 专题
09:11 (01:11 in your timezone)
09:12 (01:12)⇢The Sovereign's Festive Gallop
⌨Mainland state media have synchronized their editorial priority around a singular 'Current Affairs Observation' regarding Xi Jinping’s Spring Festival instructions, emphasizing 'grassroots warmth' and the 'Year of the Horse' mandate (CCTV, People's Daily, Xinhua, Guangming Daily, Beijing Daily, China Daily, China Economic Net, Huanqiu). Conversely, external outlets prioritize structural shifts, including the integration of commercial space tech into military systems and the strategic 'mutual deterrence' in U.S.-China relations (SCMP, Caixin Global, VOA Chinese).
10:03
Hong Kong Free Press
In time for Lunar New Year, Blue Drop Kitchen, located in a Kwun Tong industrial building, is busy producing radish cakes with ingredients sourced from local farms.
10:03 (02:03 in your timezone)
10:03
South China Morning Post
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11:37
Xinhua News Agency
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12:09
Chinese New Year's Eve is the most significant moment of Spring Festival celebrations when families and friends sit around ...
12:09 (04:09 in your timezone)
12:10
Hong Kong Free Press
In time for Lunar New Year, Blue Drop Kitchen, located in a Kwun Tong industrial building, is busy producing radish cakes with ingredients sourced from local farms.
12:10 (04:10 in your timezone)
12:23
Peoples Daily
强化科技创新和产业创新深度融合 从0.44个百分点看科技创新“加速度” 55分钟车程，算出两笔账
12:23 (04:23 in your timezone)
12:30
In Luoguhe Village, Mohe in Heilongjiang Province, the wind is bitingly cold. Just as dawn broke, the People's Daily ...
12:30 (04:30 in your timezone)
13:56
South China Morning Post
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14:02
South China Morning Post
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14:23
Deutsche Welle 中文网
14:23 (06:23 in your timezone)
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China Daily
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14:31 (06:31)⇢The General Secretary Within the Crowd
⌨Mainland state media have intensified their coordinated focus on Xi Jinping’s 'people-centered' Spring Festival engagements, specifically through a synchronized video series titled 'The General Secretary is with Us' (Xinhua, People's Daily, CCTV, Beijing Daily, China Daily, Huanqiu, Guangming Daily, China Economic Net). Conversely, international and business-oriented outlets are pivoting toward strategic friction, highlighting President Trump’s impending decisions on Taiwan arms sales and the intensifying tech-war for memory chip dominance (DW Chinese, BBC Chinese, SCMP, Caixin Global).
14:43
Peoples Daily
潮玩新年货走俏全球 春节赶订单生产忙不停 老陈种蘑菇尝试新科技 好日子按下“确认键” 春运路上的“温馨驿站”
14:43 (06:43 in your timezone)
14:57
美国在中东大幅增兵以威慑伊朗，BBC事实查核透过卫星影像确认“亚伯拉罕·林肯号”航母打击群已部署阿拉伯海，搭载F-35战机与数千士兵。美国在中东舰艇增至12艘，战机也明显增加。伊朗则举行导弹演习回应。
14:57 (06:57 in your timezone)
14:57
Deutsche Welle 中文网
14:57 (06:57 in your timezone)
15:17
BBC 中文网
高市早苗于最近的提前大选中赢得历史性胜利及强大民意授权后，分析人士警告中日双方都难以缓和局势，而特朗普的访华之行可能带来变数。
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15:24
今年，名为“第一批不孝女已跑路，出租房才是我的家”的标签在小红书和抖音上悄然走红，相关搜索词条还有“已经回不去了”、“不想呆在家”等。而直接和今年春节相关的数十条帖子能在一天之内快速收到数十万点赞和数千条评论。多位不回家过年的年轻人和BBC中文分享了他们的故事。
15:24 (07:24 in your timezone)
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15:58
South China Morning Post
15:58 (07:58 in your timezone)
16:05
South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
常州新能源产业规模突破万亿元 常州两个新能源汽车产业集群入选省级试点 常州：新能源汽车放电也能赚钱
17:31 (09:31 in your timezone)
18:08
South China Morning Post
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19:18
South China Morning Post
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19:30
Peoples Daily
记者体验-30℃极寒“穿越火线” 请查收这份最“冻”人的祝福 黑龙江消防救援机动总队开展冬季地震救援拉动演练
19:30 (11:30 in your timezone)
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China Daily
19:42 (11:42 in your timezone)
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学习·知行丨“典”话新春 习近平这些话暖心又提气 看图学习·热气腾腾的中国年丨“把幸福生活过得更好” 总书记记挂小家冷暖
19:43 (11:43 in your timezone)
19:44 (11:44)⇢The Sovereign's Grassroots Hearth
⌨State media have synchronized their narrative around Xi Jinping’s 'people-centered' Spring Festival engagements, emphasizing his personal visits to grassroots families and the 'warmth' of the Lunar New Year (CCTV, Xinhua, People's Daily, Beijing Daily, China Daily, Huanqiu, Guangming Daily, China Economic Net). In contrast, external outlets report on domestic fatigue with holiday traditions and potential European regulatory bans on e-commerce giant Shein (BBC Chinese, SCMP).
20:07
South China Morning Post
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22:07
Deutsche Welle 中文网
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22:07
South China Morning Post
22:07 (14:07 in your timezone)
22:13
Deutsche Welle 中文网
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22:33
Peoples Daily
赶大集 备年货 农业大省河南食品产业加速“出海” “豫字号”农产品组团进京 丰富市民菜篮子 中国农产品“圈粉”世界
22:33 (14:33 in your timezone)
23:38
South China Morning Post
23:38 (15:38 in your timezone)