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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 23.05.2025.
It displays 89 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.05.2025 ⇢ Xi's Own Path Day Through German Outreach
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State media continued coordinated messaging on Xi's Henan tour with identical articles titled "Walking China's Own Path," extending yesterday's manufacturing emphasis. By morning, Xi's cultural-ethical advancement directive became the dominant narrative across outlets, stressing high-quality spiritual civilization construction.
International diplomatic engagement intensified with Xi's phone conversations with Macron and German Chancellor Merz, emphasizing a "new chapter" in China-Germany relations and positioning both European powers as "reliable forces for maintaining international order" amid global uncertainty. This represents a strategic international pivot following days of domestic focus.
Regional tensions appeared in reporting on China Coast Guard using water cannons against Philippine vessels near Tiexian Jiao. Financial developments showed China's 50-year special treasury bonds facing weak demand, while Trump threatened 50% tariffs on EU goods and potential 25% tariffs on Apple products if not manufactured domestically.
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
新疆：拓展高水平对内对外开放 世界何以看好新疆 打造好向西开放桥头堡——新疆加快“一带一路”核心区建设记事 “新疆来对了，这里给了我干事创业的舞台！”
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In a phone conversation on Thursday with French President Emmanuel Macron, Xi said that the more complex the international situation is, the more necessary it is for China and France to make the right strategic choice.
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Hong Kong Free Press
The sub-contractors offered tens of thousands of dollars, mooncake vouchers, and visits to fine dining restaurants and night clubs to the main contractor and site supervisors at the Kwun Tong construction site, investigation found.
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China Daily
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08:22⇢Xi-Macron International Order Alliance
⌨The newspapers prominently report on Xi Jinping's phone conversation with French President Macron, with both leaders emphasizing the importance of maintaining international order amidst complex global situations (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, China Economic Net, China Military Online, Global Times, Huanqiu, People's Daily, Xinhua). New developments include reporting on Xinjiang's high-level opening up initiatives as part of the Belt and Road Initiative (People's Daily), China's tech debt market exceeding 250 billion yuan to support leading equity investment institutions (Caixin Chinese), and Hong Kong's anti-corruption agency arresting 10 people in a construction bribery case (HKFP). International coverage includes US Republican lawmakers urging Hilton and other hotels to stop using "China Taiwan" on their websites (VOA Chinese) and Chinese wealthy individuals finding Trump's "gold card" visa unappealing (SCMP).
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中国中央电视台
再赴河南考察，习近平为何强调这两个关键词？｜ 走好制造业发展之路｜ 把中华文化瑰宝保护好、传承好、传播好｜ 奋力谱写中原大地推进中国式现代化新篇章
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中国中央电视台
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时政微纪录丨奋进中原——习近平总书记赴河南考察纪实 时政“留声机”·总书记的“待客茶” 【新思想引领新征程】推进精神文明建设 为强国复兴伟业凝心聚力
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中国中央电视台
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South China Morning Post
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同志从结婚到离婚的旅程，不仅是个人关系的起落，也映照出台湾同性婚姻合法化后的多元面貌。透过三位台湾同志的离婚经历，探讨他们的心路历程，以及同性离婚在台湾的法律与社会意义。
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Xinhua News Agency
“把历史视角、战略思维，都落实到具体行动上来”——习近平总书记河南考察纪实 学习进行时丨习近平总书记和河南的故事 第一观察·瞬间丨“这条路走对了” 专题
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
专家学者看2025中国经济增长点 顶住压力稳定增长 国民经济强大韧性何来？ “三驾马车”协同发力 国民经济发展质量稳步提升 人民财评：顶住压力稳定增长，中国经济展现韧性 专题
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China Military Online
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South China Morning Post
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A briefing by the China Coast Guard (CCG) said on Thursday that Philippine government vessels 3002 and 3003 illegally intruded ...
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Peoples Daily
深刻理解新形势下中国周边工作的理念与行动 构建周边命运共同体 携手开创亚洲新未来 抢抓人工智能发展的历史性机遇 以人工智能赋能高质量发展
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South China Morning Post
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12:21⇢Xi's Henan Tour Stresses "China's Own Path"
⌨The newspapers heavily report on Xi Jinping's inspection tour in Henan province, with identical headlines across multiple state media emphasizing "walking China's own path" and "continuing greatness" (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, Huanqiu, Xinhua). New developments include Xi's phone call with Macron urging both countries to be "reliable forces for maintaining international order" (CCTV English, Guangming Daily, People's Daily English). Regional tensions appear in coverage of China Coast Guard using water cannons against Philippine vessels near Tiexian Jiao (Global Times) and China-Thailand agreement on military exercises (SCMP). BBC Chinese uniquely reports on Taiwan's six-year anniversary of same-sex marriage legalization, exploring the multifaceted experiences of LGBTQ+ couples.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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中国中央电视台
习近平：中国式现代化要继续把制造业搞好｜ 总书记感慨“这条路走对了”｜ 聚焦先进“智”造 “转动”产业链条｜ 以“工业关节”打造“制造脊梁”
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China Daily
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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中国中央电视台
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Xinhua News Agency
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Xinhua News Agency
习近平：推动精神文明建设高质量发展 为强国建设民族复兴提供强大精神力量 蔡奇出席全国精神文明建设表彰大会并讲话 党的二十大以来精神文明建设成就综述
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has underscored the importance of promoting high-quality cultural and ethical development to provide robust spiritual support ...
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Peoples Daily
习近平：推动精神文明建设高质量发展 为强国建设民族复兴提供强大精神力量 蔡奇出席全国精神文明建设表彰大会并讲话 综述 202个全国文明城市（区）、60名（组）全国道德模范等受表彰
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
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Hong Kong Free Press
Train service on the Tseung Kwan O Line was completely halted for more than three hours starting around 5.14pm on Thursday following a “power failure.” according to the MTRC. The service was fully resumed at around 10.33pm.
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15:01⇢Xi's Manufacturing and Cultural Vision Dominates State Media
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping's directives on manufacturing development and cultural-ethical advancement. Multiple state media outlets (Beijing Daily, CCTV, Guangming Daily) publish identical articles on Xi's guidance for manufacturing development, emphasizing China's need to continue strengthening this sector. Simultaneously, Xi's instructions on promoting "high-quality cultural-ethical advancement" receive widespread coverage (China Daily, Global Times, Huanqiu, People's Daily, Xinhua). International news focuses on the U.S. ban affecting Harvard's international students, with Chinese media reporting thousands of foreign students will need to transfer (Caixin, DW Chinese). Hong Kong media (HKFP) reports on a 5-hour MTR disruption requiring government investigation.
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Hong Kong Free Press
The Housing Authority, the city’s main public housing provider, told local media that it was “inevitable” that the construction delays for the Tuen Mun and Tung Chung projects would set back overall queue times for public rental housing.
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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中国经济网
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
记者vlog：量子科技离我们遥远吗？ 看，量子科技“打开”新世界 合肥“飞架”百条“空中高速” 一群00后勇闯人形机器人新赛道 高铁“跑鞋”上的二维码 专题
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As acceptance rates at prestigious U.S. schools decline, parents are increasingly hiring professional agencies for help, some falling victim to scams that charge as much as $200,000 and employ illicit methods such as proxy test-takers and fake academic transcripts
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Peoples Daily
平等对待 让民营企业吃上“长效定心丸” 以法治护航 支持民营企业大胆闯、大胆试 读懂中国经济的成长壮大之道 民营经济必将走向更加广阔的舞台 推进民营经济高质量发展
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18:38⇢Xi's Spiritual Civilization Construction Directives
⌨The newspapers prominently feature Xi Jinping's directives on spiritual civilization construction, with identical coverage across multiple state media outlets (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, China Economic Net, Huanqiu, Xinhua). New developments include reporting on "empty nest" elderly people's dining situations (Caixin Chinese) and policies supporting private enterprise development (People's Daily, SCMP) with requirements for local governments to justify increased fines on private firms. International education appears in coverage of Chinese students falling victim to U.S. college application scams charging up to $200,000 and using illicit methods (Caixin Global). Hong Kong media reports on construction firms potentially appealing license revocation over safety concerns, which may delay public housing projects (HKFP).
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Xinhua News Agency
习近平：中德两国始终秉持相互尊重、求同存异、合作共赢精神发展双边关系，这一良好传统需要双方精心呵护、传承发扬 事实充分证明，中德、中欧关系的正确定位是伙伴
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中国经济网
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Peoples Daily
习近平：健康稳定的中德关系符合两国利益，也符合中欧各界期待 中方愿同德方开启全方位战略伙伴关系新篇章，引领中欧关系得到新发展，为世界经济稳定增长作出新贡献
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South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Free Press
Temperatures rose to 33 degrees Celsius in multiple districts across Hong Kong on Friday, reaching over 35 degrees in places such as Cheung Chau and Sheung Shui. The mercury also hit 33 degrees Celsius on Thursday.
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中国中央电视台
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中国中央电视台
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China Daily
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South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Free Press
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) on Friday said it “opens doors to Harvard students amid global academic shifts,” as the Trump administration escalated its standoff with Harvard by blockling the school’s ability to enrol international students.
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20:45⇢Xi-Merz Phone Call Opens "New Chapter" in China-Germany Relations
⌨The newspapers prominently feature Xi Jinping's phone conversation with German Chancellor Merz, with multiple state media outlets (Beijing Daily, China Economic Net, China Daily, Global Times, Huanqiu, People's Daily, Xinhua) publishing identical reports. Xi emphasized developing a "healthy and stable China-Germany relationship" that benefits both countries and meets European expectations, calling for "mutual respect" and "win-win cooperation" to open a "new chapter" in their strategic partnership (People's Daily, SCMP). Xi also sent congratulations to Romania's president-elect Dan (Beijing Daily, Guangming Daily). Other developments include Taiwan accelerating unmanned military equipment development to counter China's threat (DW Chinese) and HKUST welcoming Harvard students amid Trump administration's block on Harvard's international student enrollment (HKFP).
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Free Press
The five appellants are currently serving five-year jail terms over a riot in Yau Ma Tei in November 2019, while police and protesters were locked in an intense standoff at the nearby Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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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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South China Morning Post
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China Military Online
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23:13⇢Treasury Bonds Face Weak Demand as Trump Threatens EU Tariffs
⌨The newspapers prominently report on Xi Jinping's phone conversation with German Chancellor Merz, with multiple state media outlets publishing identical coverage emphasizing mutual respect and win-win cooperation to open a "new chapter" in their strategic partnership (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Economic Net, China Daily, Global Times, Huanqiu, People's Daily, Xinhua). Financial news shows China's 50-year special treasury bonds facing weak demand with yields higher than secondary market rates (Caixin Chinese). International developments include Trump threatening 50% tariffs on EU goods (DW Chinese, SCMP), Hong Kong courts rejecting appeals from 2019 protesters (HKFP), and Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange (VOA Chinese).