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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 21.02.2025.
It displays 81 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.02.2025 ⇢ Xi's Private Enterprise Shield Through Philippine Storm
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State media maintained coordinated messaging about Xi's private enterprise symposium, expanding from previous days' confidence-building narrative to specific legislative promises. The morning brought news of a coronavirus variant discovery and Asia's deepest vertical well completion, strategically timed against US tariff discussions.
By mid-morning, military tensions escalated as China reported expelling Philippine aircraft from the Spratly Islands, while simultaneously promoting the J-35 stealth fighter to Middle East buyers. DeepSeek AI's alleged stock market misinformation emerged as a new concern, connecting to previous days' AI sovereignty themes.
The afternoon saw US-China economic dialogue through Treasury-Vice Premier talks, focusing on tariffs and economic imbalances. Xi's revision of military rules and China's GaN chip breakthrough announcement completed the day's technological sovereignty narrative, while Hong Kong's Democratic Party moved closer to dissolution.
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
习近平总书记出席民营企业座谈会并发表重要讲话侧记 促进民营经济健康发展、高质量发展 党和国家对民营经济发展的基本方针政策不会变 坚定信心，民营经济发展前景广阔、大有可为
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China Daily
China encourages foreign businesses to expand investment in sectors including advanced manufacturing, modern services, high-tech industries and energy conservation, further advancing its economic openness and innovation-driven growth.
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Xinhua News Agency
畅通大通道 激活区位新优势 融入大市场 培育发展新动能 耕耘“试验田” 收获改革新实践 广袤的边疆地带，一个个各具特色的开放平台正加快“落地生根”“开花结果”
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Xinhua News Agency
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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In the first installment of the Global Times' new series to outline the history, the funding chains, and complex controversies ...
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中国中央电视台
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South China Morning Post
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09:12⇢Deep Well Meets New Virus
⌨The newspapers report on China's economic openness efforts, with state media highlighting increased foreign investment opportunities in advanced sectors (China Daily). A coronavirus discovery that could potentially infect humans through similar mechanisms as Covid-19 emerges as a scientific concern (SCMP). Trump's escalating verbal attacks on Zelenskyy draw varied responses (Caixin Chinese), while tensions over Chinese students in the US surface with a proposed visa ban (VOA Chinese). China announces completion of Asia's deepest vertical well (People's Daily, Xinhua).
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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中国中央电视台
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中国中央电视台
民营经济发展前景广阔大有可为｜ 多部门释放积极信号 促进民营经济高质量发展｜ 让民营企业增强发展信心“轻装上阵”｜ 解痛点破难点、向“新”向“优”谋发展
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Peoples Daily
要坚定不移走高质量发展之路 习近平对民营企业提出希望 党和国家对民营经济发展的基本方针政策不会变 坚定信心，民营经济发展前景广阔、大有可为 镜观·回响丨一以贯之的坚持
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China Daily
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In the first installment of the Global Times' new series to outline the history, the funding chains, and complex controversies ...
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
深入贯彻落实能源安全新战略 推动能源绿色低碳高质量发展 我国首口超万米科探井完钻 用我们自己的装备开发油气资源 深地实验室：向地球深部要资源
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Hong Kong Free Press
The city’s legislature on Thursday approved a range of new toll fees for the Tai Lam Tunnel, with private vehicles set to pay HK$45 during peak hours – down from HK$58.
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South China Morning Post
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13:44⇢Private Enterprise Symphony
⌨The newspapers report extensive coverage of Xi's private enterprise symposium, with state media coordinating messaging about confidence-building (Beijing Daily, CCTV, Huanqiu, China Daily). New developments include DeepSeek AI's alleged stock market misinformation (Caixin), China's energy security strategy focusing on green development (People's Daily), and Hong Kong's Tai Lam Tunnel fee reduction (HKFP). Global Times introduces investigation into USAID's alleged interference practices.
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Peoples Daily
财经观察：2025，经济大省如何挑大梁？ 人民财评：一马当先 “闯”“创”强粤 让“苏式制造”突破“天花板” 齐鲁向新，“大象”起舞 共同富裕看“浙”里
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中国经济网
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Hong Kong Free Press
Recalling how the Democratic Party pushed for reforms in the legislature, founding member Fred Li said: “The Democratic Party has done its duty and shone its light on Hong Kong. But we can see today that that light has faded.”
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
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Peoples Daily
一年过去了，江苏新质生产力取得了哪些成绩？ 人民财评：让“苏式制造”突破“天花板” 无锡聚力打造“车联网第一城” 泰兴精细化工“升级”记 新沂“新材料”塑强县域经济
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command on Friday revealed two illegal intrusions by Philippine aircraft on Tuesday ...
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15:56⇢Xi's Tech Vision Through Philippine Skies
⌨The newspapers report intensified coverage of Xi's technology vision, with coordinated state media messaging about scientific innovation leadership (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, Huanqiu). New developments include Ukraine's rare earth deposits drawing Trump's attention (BBC Chinese), and military tensions in South China Sea with Philippines' aircraft expulsions (Global Times, SCMP). The Democratic Party of Hong Kong faces potential dissolution amid political pressure (HKFP).
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Tianshui and Zibo rode an internet-fueled wave of interest in its local restaurants last year. But now that tourist numbers are dwindling, businesses are wrestling with what to do next
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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Xinhua News Agency
送人到岗、一键入职、直播带岗——各地多举措拓展就业新空间 企业用工稳 务工人员返岗早——直击节后就业市场 专题
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Xinhua News Agency
送人到岗、一键入职、直播带岗——各地多举措拓展就业新空间 企业用工稳 务工人员返岗早——直击节后就业市场 专题
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Hong Kong Free Press
The HK$4 billion transport subsidy programme – which benefits the elderly and disabled – is set to be adjusted in next Wednesday’s budget, amid a ballooning deficit.
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Xinhua News Agency
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China Military Online
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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美国总统特朗普周三表示他“期待”中国国家主席习近平访美，关于行程是否确定、具体如何操作尚未有定论。学者认为，习近平访美“只是时间问题”，双方议题或将聚焦关税、科技、台湾等。
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BBC 中文网
美国总统特朗普周三表示他“期待”中国国家主席习近平访美，关于行程是否确定、具体如何操作尚未有定论。学者认为，习近平访美“只是时间问题”，双方议题或将聚焦关税、科技、台湾等。
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19:02⇢Xi's US Visit Dance
⌨The newspapers report elevated coverage of Xi's potential US visit, with discussions focusing on tariffs, technology, and Taiwan (BBC Chinese). New military developments include Xi's revision of military rules (China Military Online, Xinhua). State media highlights legislative support for private economy (People's Daily) while reporting on post-tourism economic challenges in cities like Tianshui and Zibo (Caixin Global). AI concerns and quantum computing developments surface in tech coverage (Caixin Chinese, SCMP).
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Hong Kong Free Press
Former Hong Kong opposition lawmaker Albert Ho’s lawyer told three High Court judges on Friday that the veteran pro-democracy politician intended to change his plea and was “in touch” with the prosecution.
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China Daily
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中国中央电视台
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一习话丨保持定力增强信心 总书记鼓励民企“做强做优做大” 扎扎实实促进民营经济健康发展、高质量发展——论学习贯彻习近平总书记在民营企业座谈会上重要讲话
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美国总统特朗普周三表示他“期待”中国国家主席习近平访美，但未透露更多细节。学者认为，习近平访美“只是时间问题”，双方议题或将聚焦关税、科技、台湾等。
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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Xinhua News Agency
中央军委主席习近平日前签署命令，发布新修订的《中国人民解放军内务条令》、《中国人民解放军纪律条令》、《中国人民解放军队列条令》，自2025年4月1日起施行
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22:02⇢Ecological Bookkeeping Through Xi's America Dance
⌨The newspapers report extensive coverage of environmental policy messaging, with coordinated state media highlighting Xi's "ecological accounting" initiative (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, Guangming Daily, Huanqiu). New developments include Trump's anticipation of Xi's US visit focusing on tariffs and tech negotiations (BBC Chinese), while Vanke faces financial pressure with Shenzhen Metro providing over 4 billion yuan in liquidity support (Caixin Chinese). Hong Kong coverage notes Albert Ho's potential guilty plea in Tiananmen vigil case (HKFP).
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Global Times
Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed orders to publish three regulations on the military's interior order, ...
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北京日报
中国空间站首个舱内在轨机器人试验来了！视频揭秘试验如何展开？
中央军委主席习近平签署命令 发布新修订的《中国人民解放军内务条令》《中国人民解放军纪律条令》《中国人民解放军队列条令》
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South China Morning Post
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