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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 18.10.2025.
It displays 40 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.10.2025 ⇢ The Day Xi Jinping's Economic Thought Guided Modernization
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Chinese state media on October 18 continued to focus extensively on President Xi Jinping's initiatives for "Chinese modernization" and the "14th Five-Year Plan." This narrative was amplified in the morning with reports emphasizing Xi's economic thought as a guide for development. Concurrently, other state outlets noted Xi's congratulations to Nauru's re-elected president and highlighted China's productivity.
Later in the day, the focus remained on Xi's economic thought, with several state media outlets releasing series reviews on the subject. Independent outlets reported on US-China trade talks and a "new storm," Chinese energy firms' overseas expansion, and North Korea's nuclear status. Hong Kong's political situation and the passing of physicist Chen-ning Yang were also reported.
18.10.2025
02:06
05:15
South China Morning Post
05:15
06:27
Peoples Daily
中共中央、国务院印发《教育强国建设规划纲要（2024—2035年）》 人才培养如何跟上社会需要 以技能培训赋能人才成长 赋能千行百业 人工智能领域人才市场供需两旺
06:27
06:36
South China Morning Post
06:36
07:01
Experts and officials from around the globe have voiced strong support at a forum for China's major global initiatives, saying these blueprints offer constructive solutions to development and governance challenges.
07:01
08:09
South China Morning Post
08:09
08:34
Hong Kong Free Press
This week, a total of 15 lawmakers announced they would not be seeking re-election in the upcoming Legislative Council elections. Meanwhile, Hong Kong leader John Lee called for “effective democracy.”
08:34
09:15
China Daily
09:15
09:34
09:42
中国中央电视台
同心协力共襄伟业｜ 我国高水平对外开放新格局加速形成｜ 新质生产力激发高质量发展新动能｜ 奋力谱写中国式现代化更加绚丽的篇章
09:42
09:44⇢China's Modern Path Forward
⌨Chinese state media continues to focus on President Xi Jinping's initiatives for "Chinese modernization" and the "14th Five-Year Plan" (CCTV, China Daily (Chinese), Huanqiu). Concurrently, state media highlights Xi's economic thought guiding development (China Economic Net, Xinhua News (Chinese), Guangming Daily). Independently, China Daily discusses global support for China's initiatives, while other outlets report on banking appointments (Caixin Chinese), naval strategy (South China Morning Post), Hong Kong's political situation (Hong Kong Free Press), and rumors about Xi's health (Secret China).
10:50
中国中央电视台
10:50
10:58
中国中央电视台
10:58
11:07
11:07
11:07
South China Morning Post
11:07
11:57
South China Morning Post
11:57
12:14
12:31
South China Morning Post
12:31
12:48
Goh Keng Swee, at the personal invitation of Deng Xiaoping, brought the lessons of the city-state’s success, offering a pragmatic roadmap for opening the Chinese economy
12:48
14:05
South China Morning Post
14:05
14:14
14:41
China Daily
14:41
15:09
15:09
15:46
Deutsche Welle 中文网
15:46
15:55
15:57⇢China's Modern Path Forward
⌨Chinese state media continues to extensively feature President Xi Jinping's initiatives for "Chinese modernization" and the "14th Five-Year Plan" (CCTV, China Economic Net, China Daily (Chinese), Huanqiu). This narrative is complemented by reports on China's productivity and advanced manufacturing (CCTV, China Daily (Chinese)). Separately, state media noted Xi's congratulations to Nauru's re-elected president (Guangming Daily, People's Daily (English)), while other outlets discussed US-China trade relations (People's Daily (Chinese)), Chinese energy firms' overseas expansion (South China Morning Post), and historical influence on China's reforms (Caixin Global). DW Chinese questioned resource allocation between high-tech and consumption. Independent media reported on Hong Kong politics (Hong Kong Free Press) and rumors about Xi's health (Secret China).
16:15
China Military Online
16:15
16:37
South China Morning Post
16:37
16:48
16:58
Peoples Daily
“再造一个新广东”，底气何来？ 一块瓷砖里的“数字密码” 广东东莞：外贸突围韧性足 废塑料资源化综合利用项目试产成功 导师帮带，应对基层复杂局面 拓展农产品消费新空间
16:58
17:37
Xinhua News Agency
“十四五”收官在即，“十五五”谋篇布局 领航定向驾驭发展全局 深刻揭示新时代发展规律 坚决打好攻坚战持久战 关键时刻必有关键抉择 立短谋长擘画光明未来
17:37
18:09
South China Morning Post
18:09
18:20
Deutsche Welle 中文网
18:20
18:50
Deutsche Welle 中文网
18:50
19:31
中国中央电视台
19:31
19:41
总书记擘画中国式现代化新篇章｜ 新质生产力激发高质量发展新动能｜ 拔节生长 中国制造锻造更强筋骨｜ 大国科技跑出新成绩
19:41
19:41
20:00
China Daily
20:00
20:10
South China Morning Post
20:10
21:28
Xinhua News Agency
21:28
22:00
Deutsche Welle 中文网
22:00
22:01⇢Xi's Economic Vision Illuminates Future
⌨Chinese state media continues its extensive focus on President Xi Jinping's economic thought, emphasizing "Chinese modernization" and future planning (CCTV, China Daily (Chinese), Guangming Daily, Huanqiu, Xinhua News (Chinese)). A new US-China trade "storm" is also reported (Caixin Chinese), alongside an English edition of Xi's governance works launched in Budapest (CCTV English). Other reports discuss North Korea's nuclear status (South China Morning Post) and a new consumption reality (Xinhua News).
22:15
South China Morning Post
22:15