China, Rio Tinto and a shipping tycoon unite to bring to life Simandou, West Africa’s long-dormant “Pilbara killer”
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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 17.11.2025.
It displays 56 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.11.2025 ⇢ The Day Xi Jinping's Rule of Law Path Shined
⌨Chinese state media on November 17 continued its extensive focus on President Xi Jinping's rule of law philosophy. Morning reports highlighted the "Selected Works of Xi Jinping on Rule of Law" and its role in modernizing China, a continuation of the dominant narrative from the previous day.
Concurrently, state and independent outlets reported on China-Japan diplomatic exchanges concerning Japanese officials' remarks on Taiwan, with China urging Japan to retract "wrong words and deeds."
By the afternoon, the focus returned to Xi Jinping's legal ideology, with state media continuing to publish articles emphasizing his guidance for a "rule of law China." Economic news, including an iron ore project with Chinese involvement and Singles' Day retail records, also received attention.
Concurrently, state and independent outlets reported on China-Japan diplomatic exchanges concerning Japanese officials' remarks on Taiwan, with China urging Japan to retract "wrong words and deeds."
By the afternoon, the focus returned to Xi Jinping's legal ideology, with state media continuing to publish articles emphasizing his guidance for a "rule of law China." Economic news, including an iron ore project with Chinese involvement and Singles' Day retail records, also received attention.
17.11.2025
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05:16 (21:16)⇢Xi's Rule of Law Vision
⌨Chinese state media is heavily focused on the publication of the first volume of "Selected Works of Xi Jinping on Rule of Law" (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Economic Net, China Daily (Chinese), Global Times, Guangming Daily, Huanqiu, People's Daily (Chinese), Xinhua News, Xinhua News (Chinese)). Concurrently, independent outlets report on a major West African mining project involving Chinese expertise (Caixin Global), rising tensions with China Coast Guard patrols near the Diaoyu Islands (DW Chinese), and insights into China's Fujian aircraft carrier launch (South China Morning Post).
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South China Morning Post
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07:25
China Daily
In the Narat grassland of Ili in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, a mobile judicial team led by Aytnur Bolatbek is a familiar sight. The team traverses the herding paths and yurt settlements to resolve disputes for herders and tourists alike.
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中国经济网
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08:03
Hong Kong Free Press
“The ICAC strongly condemns criminals who attempted to interfere with and undermine the current LegCo Election by circulating messages online to incite others not to vote,” the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) said.
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08:15
Deutsche Welle 中文网
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08:41
中国中央电视台
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08:48
中国中央电视台
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09:18
China Daily
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09:18
时政微周刊丨总书记的一周（11月10日—11月16日） 改革者 正青春｜一朵鲜花如何“链接”全球市场？
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总书记引领法治中国建设阔步前行｜ 法治何以增福祉保安康｜ 新时代中国国家安全成为百姓幸福底色｜ 以“小切口”撬动“大治理”守护群众摸得着的“微幸福”
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The first volume of selected works of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, ...
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09:41
Peoples Daily
绝不容忍高市早苗在台湾问题上的越线挑衅 日本各界人士批评高市早苗错误言论 外交部发言人连续揭批高市早苗错误言论 国台办：日本及其当政者没资格说三道四，遑论妄图阻扰中国统一大业
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10:03
Editor's Note: In 2015, at the opening of the second World Internet Conference (WIC), Chinese President Xi Jinping creatively put ...
10:03 (02:03 in your timezone)
10:03
South China Morning Post
10:03 (02:03 in your timezone)
10:05 (02:05)⇢Xi's Rule of Law Path Shines Bright
⌨Chinese state media continues its extensive focus on President Xi Jinping's rule of law philosophy and its role in modernizing China (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Economic Net, China Daily (Chinese), Huanqiu, Xinhua News, Xinhua News (Chinese)). Concurrently, state outlets also highlight the "Selected Works of Xi Jinping on Rule of Law" (Xinhua News). Independent outlets report on a major West African iron ore project with Chinese involvement (Caixin Chinese, Caixin Global), and Hong Kong arrests over calls to boycott legislative elections (Hong Kong Free Press).
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11:25
China Military Online
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11:47
South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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12:31
Peoples Daily
习近平法治思想是坚持“两个结合”的典范 深刻把握习近平法治思想对宪法理论和宪法实践的原创性贡献 从“五位一体”总体布局把握习近平法治思想的原创性贡献
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13:33
Hong Kong Free Press
The Water Supplies Department said cleansing of water tanks is also underway, and that it would continue placing water trucks and tanks to provide temporary water supply services to residents.
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13:33
South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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13:57
Hong Kong Free Press
As of Sunday, Hong Kong has won 14 medals – seven golds, two silvers, and five bronzes – in sailing, cycling, tennis, swimming, rugby, triathlon, and fencing at the 15th National Games.
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South China Morning Post
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14:36
Peoples Daily
高质量推进国防和军队现代化 巩固提高一体化国家战略体系和能力 以高水平治理推动我军高质量发展 让新装备转化为新质战斗力
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14:58
Hong Kong Free Press
Jimmy Lai, the founder of pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily, asked the court to admit 101 articles published by Ta Kung Pao between June 2013 and February 2021, saying they were evidence of the state-backed newspaper’s “long-standing malicious intent.”
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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16:17 (08:17)⇢Xi's Rule of Law Path Illuminates
⌨Chinese state media continues to heavily feature President Xi Jinping's rule of law philosophy, particularly the publication of his selected works and its role in modernizing China (Beijing Daily, People's Daily (English), CCTV, China Economic Net, China Daily, Huanqiu). Concurrently, state outlets also highlight advancements in national defense (People's Daily (Chinese)) and the exhibition economy's role in boosting consumption (CCTV English). Independent outlets report on a major West African iron ore project with Chinese involvement (Caixin Chinese, Caixin Global) and a Hong Kong court case involving a jailed media tycoon (Hong Kong Free Press).
16:30
China Military Online
16:30 (08:30 in your timezone)
16:30
South China Morning Post
16:30 (08:30 in your timezone)
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一习话·迈向“十五五”｜“以更大气魄深化改革、扩大开放” 第一视点丨以自主创新塑造发展新优势
16:42 (08:42 in your timezone)
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总书记引领法治中国建设阔步前行｜ 以法治“力度”提升民生“温度”｜ 在法治轨道上推进中国式现代化｜ 从安全 稳定 发展看法治
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16:51
China Daily
16:51 (08:51 in your timezone)
17:08
In response to media inquiry that Masaaki Kanai, director-general of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau at the Japanese Ministry ...
17:08 (09:08 in your timezone)
17:42
South China Morning Post
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17:50
Deutsche Welle 中文网
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18:32
South China Morning Post
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18:48
Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Free Press
Minimum temperatures will be about 14 degrees Celsius in urban areas on Wednesday and Thursday, with parts of the New Territories expected to be even colder.
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
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20:15 (12:15)⇢Xi's Rule of Law Path Continues
⌨Chinese state media continues to prominently feature President Xi Jinping's rule of law philosophy (CCTV, Huanqiu, China Economic Net, People's Daily (English)), with additional focus on independent innovation (Beijing Daily, China Daily (Chinese), Huanqiu). Concurrently, independent and state-affiliated outlets report on China-Japan diplomatic exchanges regarding Japanese officials' Taiwan remarks (China Military Online (English), DW Chinese, Global Times). Economic and personnel news from Caixin Chinese and a mathematician reversing brain drain are also noted (Caixin Chinese, South China Morning Post).
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China Digital Times
“绿捷食安事件”中，官方调查和通报的每一个环节都在暗箱中进行，本就可能被各种“预设”、“定义”、“修改”——从事实到结论都可以被随意塑造。最终呈现在我们面前的，是一个“企业作恶、政府英明”的正能量故事，成为单一权力下的“可控叙事”，但我们都清楚，这绝非全部真相。
20:39 (12:39 in your timezone)
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中国中央电视台
总书记引领法治中国建设阔步前行｜ 坚持全面依法治国 夯实中国式现代化法治基石｜ 思想之光照亮法治航程｜ 奋进的法治中国
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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21:37
Peoples Daily
开放发展的中国，世界的机遇和信心 开放的大门越开越大，发展的机遇世界共享 开放中国为世界经济提供“稳定锚” 中国高水平开放持续释放“磁吸力” 在开放中谋发展、谋创新、谋共赢
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China, Rio Tinto and a shipping tycoon unite to bring to life Simandou, West Africa’s long-dormant ‘Pilbara killer’
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China Military Online
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South China Morning Post
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23:57
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and German Vice Chancellor and Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil co-chaired the 4th China-Germany High ...
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