Global Times
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azín in Beijing on ...
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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 19.08.2026.
It displays 69 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
19.08.2026 ⇢ The Day of Zhu Rongji's Cremation
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State media led with the cremation of former premier Zhu Rongji at Babaoshan, attended by Xi Jinping and other top leaders. Coverage was synchronized across People's Daily, Xinhua, CCTV, and others, emphasizing the ceremony's solemnity. External outlets like BBC Chinese analyzed the political implications of the mourning. Meanwhile, Xi met with Ecuador's president, calling for stronger synergy in development strategies, and congratulated Hungary's new president. SCMP reported youth unemployment hitting a record 17.9% in July, while Hong Kong courts ruled on defamation and child abuse cases. The day also saw China's LandSpace achieve a steel-booster recovery after orbital launch, beating SpaceX.
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从“扫黑除恶”到经济纠纷，为何越来越多中国民商事律师开始担心：今天的正常代理，会不会在几年后被重新定性为犯罪？
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Hong Kong Free Press
The couple accused Apple Daily of defaming them by calling them spies for the Chinese Communist Party and the People’s Liberation Army in eight online articles and two print articles.
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A rocket that once would have been discarded after completing its mission has now taken a different path - returning ...
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South China Morning Post
Zhuque-3 is China’s second orbital rocket to demonstrate first-stage recovery after Long March-10B first stage was captured by net in July.
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Peoples Daily
习近平：今年是中厄两国建立全面战略伙伴关系10周年 拾光纪·“在太平洋的另一端，您始终有厄瓜多尔这样的朋友” 太平洋彼岸永远的朋友 从中厄元首会谈看两国合作新机遇
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Peoples Daily
天天学习｜怀救苦之心、做苍生大医 中央宣传部、国家卫生健康委联合发布“最美医生”先进事迹 用大爱担当重托——2026年“最美医生”群像扫描
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South China Morning Post
Paper details autonomous defence system of air, sea and underwater drones to counter growing threat of uncrewed swarm attacks.
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Hong Kong Free Press
Authorities said that they previously detained the dog in July due to another dog attack case, but the animal was then returned to its owner, who was warned to keep it on a leash no longer than two metres in public places.
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11:58⇢Zhu's Ashes Laid to Rest
⌨State media lead with the cremation of former premier Zhu Rongji, with top leaders attending the ceremony at Babaoshan (People's Daily, Xinhua, CCTV, China Daily, Huanqiu, China Economic Net, Beijing Daily). External outlets like BBC Chinese analyze the political implications of the mourning, while other topics include China's rural consumption push (SCMP, Caixin) and Xi's meeting with Ecuador's president (Guangming Daily).
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Xinhua News Agency
习近平：无论国际形势如何变化，中方始终从战略高度和长远角度看待中厄关系，愿同厄方一道努力，推动双边关系不断迈上新台阶，更好造福两国人民
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Peoples Daily
前7月长三角外贸进出口值达11.41万亿元 长三角“长”出一双“科创翅膀” 向海图强，启东吕四港的“千亿密码” “冷能”养出冷水鱼 长江之滨，新能源巨轮何以驶向全球
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Generative tools are fueling a boom in fast, low-cost production, but as cheap titles flood the market, a crisis of trust is brewing among gamers looking for originality
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Peoples Daily
一习话丨“坚持党指挥枪 建设自己的人民军队” 系统认识把握新时代政治建军方略的原创性贡献 坚持好、运用好、发展好政治建军这个重要法宝 向着建军一百年奋斗目标阔步前行
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Hong Kong Free Press
When granted, a writ of habeas corpus – meaning “to have the body” – would force a person or authority holding someone in custody to prove at the Court of First Instance that the detention is legal.
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South China Morning Post
An estimated 12.7 million university graduates have entered the job market this summer.
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China Military Online
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Xinhua News Agency
学习新语丨广大医务人员是最美的天使 两部门联合发布“最美医生”先进事迹 用大爱担当重托——2026年“最美医生”群像扫描 专题丨中国医师节
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Peoples Daily
内蒙古和林格尔新区迈入全国算力“毫秒圈” 松林间长出一幅“画” “重走麦新路”——红色小镇访初心 呼和浩特市：开放、活力“引客”来
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16:32⇢Youth Jobless Rate Hits Record 17.9%
⌨State media lead with Xi Jinping's call for stronger China-Ecuador synergy during President Noboa's visit, alongside coverage of China's Physician Day honoring medical workers. External outlets focus on youth unemployment hitting a record 17.9% in July and a Hong Kong court ruling on a father's custody bid.
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Hong Kong Free Press
Under Hong Kong’s current legal system, there is no offence covering the ordeal of long-term sexual child abuse. Whether dealing with rape or a chain of indecent assaults, any prosecution must focus on specific incidents.
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The 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC) opened in Beijing on Wednesday, with both the exhibition area and the number of ...
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South China Morning Post
The extreme weather arrives during a prolonged pre-Christmas peak shipping season for the port.
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South China Morning Post
Questions remain over which US agencies will take the lead, whether private firms will join and what will be on the agenda.
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Peoples Daily
习近平文化思想引领文化强国建设扎实推进 新时代铸就文化自信的思想指引和实践遵循 深刻领悟习近平文化思想的原理性贡献 社科界学习贯彻习近平文化思想座谈会发言摘编
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Xi congratulates Andras Baka on assuming office as Hungarian president
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18:48⇢Xi's Congratulatory Call to Hungary
⌨State media lead with Xi Jinping's congratulatory message to Hungary's new president and his call for stronger China-Ecuador ties, alongside coverage of Physician's Day honoring medical workers. External outlets focus on uncertainties surrounding Xi's upcoming US visit regarding AI talks, and a Hong Kong court jailing a father for long-term child abuse.
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Xinhua News Agency
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South China Morning Post
Beijing’s ecological initiatives around the South China Sea flashpoint have been a growing source of tension with Manila and Washington.
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South China Morning Post
China’s robots have won global attention with a string of viral stunts. But firms now face growing pressure to generate real-world returns.
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China Military Online
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South China Morning Post
Another US-Japan intervention may be needed to prop up the Japanese currency, as a US Treasury rout fuels the yen carry trade, analysts say.
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一部因制作粗糙而被网友嘲笑的中国动画《牛来》，意外在社交网络走红并掀起观影热潮，观众为何从“玩梗”转而买票支持？
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21:25⇢Xi's Congratulatory Call to Hungary
⌨State media lead with Xi Jinping's congratulatory message to Hungary's new president and coverage of China's Physician's Day, honoring medical workers. External outlets focus on the viral success of the animated film 'Niu Lai' and Japan's yen depreciation, while a residential building collapse in Shijiazhuang draws attention from Secret China.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday extended congratulations to Andras Baka on his assuming the office as Hungary's president.
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South China Morning Post
State-backed funding is driving American efforts to build domestic supply, but industry trends and price gaps are still seen as hurdles to reducing reliance on China.
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白宫解密文件披露与中国情报界有联系的女子与美议员往来细节；分析人士：此案凸显北京影响力行动长期与全面性
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