China Daily
President Xi Jinping has sent festive wishes to his American friends in the US state of Iowa in a Chinese New Year card that was received with enthusiasm and praised as a sign of their enduring friendship.
08:22
THE
HEAR
This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 23.02.2026.
It displays 58 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.02.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Kim Congratulation Synchronization
⌨
State media editorial priorities shifted decisively from domestic narratives to synchronized diplomatic reporting on Xi Jinping's congratulatory message to Kim Jong Un on his election as Workers' Party general secretary. This geopolitical alignment began in the early morning hours and continued throughout the day, with Xinhua, People's Daily, Global Times, CCTV, Beijing Daily, Huanqiu, and China Daily publishing identical or near-identical reports framing the message as a commitment to socialist construction and regional stability. By mid-morning, this diplomatic narrative shared editorial prominence with celebratory coverage of China's record-breaking Winter Olympics performance, while independent and international outlets focused on the legal finality of the 'Hong Kong 47' subversion case appeals and ongoing grassroots activism in Hong Kong.
23.02.2026
08:22
08:35
中国中央电视台
08:35
08:48
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded on Sunday, after 17 days of competition that saw broad participation.
08:48
09:33
09:33
中国中央电视台
09:33
09:46
Hong Kong Free Press
Five members of activist group HK Anti-war Mobilization stood at the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade on Saturday, holding placards and shouting slogans condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “expansionist” war in Ukraine – before their protest was cut short by authorities.
09:46
09:58
China Military Online
09:58
10:12
10:12
South China Morning Post
10:12
10:13⇢The Sovereign's Domestic Hearthside Volume
⌨State media are intensifying the 'Home and Country' narrative, centering on the second volume of Xi Jinping’s visits to households to reinforce a paternalistic leadership image during the Spring Festival (Xinhua, People's Daily, China Daily, CCTV, Huanqiu, Beijing Daily, Guangming Daily, China Economic Net). Meanwhile, financial and international outlets are highlighting the divergence in regulatory paths for offshore asset tokenization and the persistence of grassroots activism in Hong Kong (Caixin, HKFP, SCMP).
10:15
10:18
10:30
China Daily
10:30
10:55
Hong Kong Free Press
The appeals relate to a high-profile national security case in which 47 opposition figures were arrested and charged with conspiring to commit subversion in 2021 in relation to a democratic primary.
10:55
11:09
South China Morning Post
11:09
11:30
Xi congratulates Kim on election as general secretary of Workers' Party of Korea
11:30
11:34
11:34
11:41
习近平：谱写中朝友谊崭新篇章，服务两国社会主义建设事业，增进两国人民福祉和友谊，为促进地区乃至世界和平稳定和发展繁荣作出积极贡献
11:41
11:41
Xinhua News Agency
习近平：谱写中朝友谊崭新篇章，服务两国社会主义建设事业，增进两国人民福祉和友谊，为促进地区乃至世界和平稳定和发展繁荣作出积极贡献
11:41
12:37
Hong Kong Free Press
The appeals relate to a high-profile national security case in which 47 opposition figures were arrested and charged with conspiring to commit subversion in 2021 in relation to a democratic primary.
12:37
12:43
South China Morning Post
12:43
12:49
13:02
13:08
China Daily
13:08
13:09⇢Socialist Ties Bound Anew
⌨State media have rapidly synchronized to prioritize Xi Jinping's congratulatory message to Kim Jong Un, framing it as a commitment to socialist construction and regional stability (Xinhua, People's Daily, Global Times, Beijing Daily, Huanqiu, China Daily). This geopolitical alignment overshadows domestic cultural narratives, while independent and international outlets focus on the legal finality of the 'Hong Kong 47' subversion case (HKFP).
13:38
中国中央电视台
习近平：谱写中朝友谊崭新篇章，服务两国社会主义建设事业，增进两国人民福祉和友谊，为促进地区乃至世界和平稳定和发展繁荣作出积极贡献 习近平：谱写中朝友谊崭新篇章，服务两国社会主义建设事业，增进两国人民福祉和友谊，为促进地区乃至世界和平稳定和发展繁荣作出积极贡献
13:38
13:51
14:04
South China Morning Post
14:04
14:09
14:09
14:35
最高法院的裁决引发了人们对能否就违法关税获得退款的疑问。爲了反击大法官的决定，特朗普火速签署新令，对全球进口商品征收15%关税，但豁免关键矿物等项目。
14:35
14:35
Hong Kong Free Press
NGO Greenpeace said last week it doubted the government’s comments that the situation in popular Sai Kung spots was “under control” during the Lunar Near Year holiday, sharing photos of rubbish bins spilling over and an unsanitary bathroom.
14:35
14:41
14:41
China Military Online
14:41
15:00
Peoples Daily
让全世界看到中国人的坚持和努力 从擎旗者到破纪录登顶 “我还能变得更好” 冠军伉俪，比翼齐飞 “超越昨天的自己” 挥洒青春 温暖冬奥 展现我国冰雪运动蓬勃发展新气象
15:00
15:30
Deutsche Welle 中文网
15:30
16:33
16:39
Hong Kong Free Press
The petition also called on the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) to acknowledge that a disciplinary hearing held on January 7 over student Miles Kwan’s conduct was invalid due to breaches of due process.
16:39
17:12
Xinhua News Agency
大丰收！米兰冬奥会中国代表团亮点回顾 5金4银6铜！刷新境外参赛历史最好成绩 副团长评中国健儿本次征程 四十六载冰雪路，辉映绚丽中国红 中国冰雪新起点 专题
17:12
17:24
The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council on Monday sent a congratulatory message to ...
17:24
17:24
Peoples Daily
5金4银6铜！中国代表团创境外参加冬奥会最佳成绩 让全世界看到中国人的坚持和努力 从擎旗者到破纪录登顶 “超越昨天的自己” 冠军伉俪，比翼齐飞 展现我国冰雪运动蓬勃发展新气象
17:24
17:24
Xinhua News Agency
17:24
17:26⇢Red Embers Glow on Olympic Snow
⌨State media have shifted focus to celebrating the Chinese delegation's record-breaking performance at the Winter Olympics (Xinhua, People's Daily, Global Times). This nationalist sporting narrative now shares the top editorial tier with the synchronized diplomatic reporting on Xi Jinping's congratulations to Kim Jong Un (CCTV, China Economic Net, Beijing Daily, Huanqiu, China Daily). In contrast, independent and international outlets prioritize legal and civil developments in Hong Kong (HKFP, DW).
17:58
17:58
18:00
South China Morning Post
18:00
18:45
South China Morning Post
18:45
19:30
Hong Kong Free Press
Hong Kong’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) issued a joint statement on Monday, alongside dozens of other privacy and data protection authorities.
19:30
19:30
South China Morning Post
19:30
19:36
19:36
South China Morning Post
19:36
19:44
South China Morning Post
19:44
20:04
China Daily
20:04
20:04
South China Morning Post
20:04
20:10
20:15
中国中央电视台
20:15
20:31
20:37
中国中央电视台
共创共享美好生活 绘就幸福民生画卷｜ 办好民生实事 增进民生福祉｜ “小家”热气腾腾 “大家”蒸蒸日上｜ 为人民出政绩、以实干出政绩
20:37
21:12
South China Morning Post
21:12
21:14⇢The Sovereign's Domestic Hearthside Volume
⌨State media have transitioned from Olympic coverage to a pervasive ideological campaign centered on the publication of a second volume documenting Xi Jinping’s visits to common households (CCTV, People's Daily, Guangming Daily, Beijing Daily, Huanqiu, China Daily). This synchronized effort reinforces the leader’s image as a populist guardian. Simultaneously, official organs continue celebrating the record-breaking Winter Olympics performance (Xinhua, China Economic Net, Global Times).
21:59
22:06
South China Morning Post
22:06
22:15
Deutsche Welle 中文网
22:15
23:08
South China Morning Post
23:08