Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Beijing on Wednesday. The two leaders announced the ...
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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 24.04.2025.
It displays 69 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
24.04.2025 ⇢ Shenzhou-20 Launch Through Kenya's Diplomatic Elevation
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State media coordinated morning coverage of Xi Jinping's climate governance speech, continuing yesterday's climate summit narrative with identical phrasing across outlets. This quickly shifted to comprehensive coverage of Xi's talks with Kenyan President Ruto, elevating bilateral relations to a "China-Kenya community with shared future."
Space developments received heightened attention with the Shenzhou-20 crew launching to install space debris defense devices, connecting to yesterday's announcement and continuing space narratives from previous days.
Trade tensions persisted with China explicitly denying rumors of US trade talks, stating claims had "no factual basis," while BBC Chinese analyzed China's "five cards" in trade negotiations, including rare earth minerals. This responded to yesterday's coverage of Trump potentially lowering tariffs.
Economic internationalization advanced with Shanghai Gold Exchange exploring offshore delivery warehouses, while domestic economic reporting highlighted Shandong's 6% GDP growth, tied for highest among major provinces.
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China Digital Times
2013年3月23日这天，夜深之时雇主和孩子都已进入梦乡，寒雪独自站在窗前，看着有月光的夜空与黑暗的地面相差悬隔，想到自己和雇主之间也是这样，深深感到有些不平却又无能为力
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07:18⇢Plastic Surgery Boom Exposes Medical Shortcomings
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Xi Jinping's climate commitments, with multiple state media outlets emphasizing that "China's climate action won't slow regardless of international changes" (People's Daily, Xinhua, CCTV, Huanqiu). China's diplomatic relations receive significant coverage with the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership with Azerbaijan (Global Times, China Daily, CCTV). Social trends show cosmetic surgery becoming increasingly popular in China, with BBC Chinese reporting on the surge in procedures driven by social media pressure, leading to a rise in botched surgeries due to unqualified providers. Hong Kong's University medical school has developed an AI model for thyroid cancer diagnosis with over 90% accuracy (HKFP).
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China Daily
China and Azerbaijan elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on Wednesday, a move that marks the countries' commitment to enhancing all-around cooperation amid complex changes in the international landscape.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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中国中央电视台
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BBC 中文网
欧洲太空总署正进行一项研究计划，评估在轨道上和其他星球低重力及高辐射环境下培养所谓“实验室培育食品”的可行性。如果发射升空的实验成功，那么未来很快就能在太空中利用单一细胞培育出供太空人享用的牛排、马铃薯泥和甜点。
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Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech via video link at the Leaders Meeting on Climate and the Just Transition ...
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Peoples Daily
习近平：全球气候治理虽然历经风雨 但绿色低碳发展终成时代潮流 各尽所能 团结协作 推动共建清洁美丽可持续的世界 致辞全文
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
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中国经济网
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
习近平：巩固发展坚如磐石的军政军民团结 共同续写爱我人民爱我军的时代新篇 全国双拥模范城（县）名单 军民同心筑梦 续写双拥新篇 谱写共筑中国梦强军梦的壮丽篇章
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10:28⇢Space Day Dreams and Laboratory Food
⌨The newspapers report extensively on China's space ambitions, with multiple state media outlets highlighting the 10th China Space Day celebration with identical "exploring the sky without stopping" headlines (CCTV, Beijing Daily, China Daily). President Xi's climate governance speech receives prominent coverage, with outlets emphasizing China's commitment to climate action despite international changes (China Economic Net, Global Times, People's Daily, Xinhua, China Military Online). Science news features the European Space Agency's laboratory-grown food experiments for space missions, which could soon allow astronauts to enjoy lab-grown steaks and potato mash in space (BBC Chinese). Healthcare developments include discussions about potential future volume-based procurement for self-paid vaccines (Caixin).
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Xinhua News Agency
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中国经济网
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Global Times
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Kenyan President William Ruto in Beijing on Thursday.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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China Military Online
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中国中央电视台
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
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Peoples Daily
神舟二十号航天员乘组今日出征太空 神二十乘组出征前寄语中国航天事业 我国积极发展航天事业，建设航天强国 数读中国航天发展成就 当飞天与航天相遇 千年逐梦耀星河
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Hong Kong Free Press
After You’s remaining Hong Kong branch at the Airside shopping mall in Kai Tak will remain in operation until Sunday.
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12:57⇢Xi-Ruto Talks In Beijing
⌨The newspapers report extensively on President Xi Jinping's diplomatic meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto, with multiple state media outlets covering their talks in Beijing (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Economic Net, China Daily, Global Times, Huanqiu, Xinhua). Space development remains prominent with coverage of the Shenzhou-20 crew's mission launch and Xi's statements on "exploring the vast universe and building a strong aerospace country" (People's Daily, Beijing Daily). International trade tensions appear with reports about Trump potentially reducing China tariffs to 50%, which the White House denies (DW Chinese), while South China Morning Post notes Chinese robot manufacturers remain unfazed by US tariffs.
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
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Peoples Daily
4月24日上午，国家主席习近平在北京人民大会堂同来华进行国事访问的肯尼亚总统鲁托举行会谈 两国元首一致同意将双边关系定位提升至新时代中肯命运共同体 联合声明
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China Daily
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South China Morning Post
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Xinhua News Agency
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Global Times
China and Kenya decided on Thursday to elevate their ties to a China-Kenya community with a shared future for the ...
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Hong Kong Free Press
Tito Yeung, 38, was convicted of two counts of indecent assault and acquitted of one count of common assault at the Fanling Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday, according to local media reports. He was granted bail pending appeals.
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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16:56⇢Kenya-China Ties Elevated
⌨The newspapers report extensively on President Xi Jinping's talks with Kenyan President William Ruto, with multiple state media outlets highlighting the elevation of bilateral relations to a "China-Kenya community with a shared future" (People's Daily, China Daily, Beijing Daily, Global Times, Xinhua). US-China trade tensions feature prominently with BBC Chinese analyzing the "five cards" China holds in trade negotiations, including rare earth minerals and US debt holdings. The South China Morning Post reports China's dismissal of claims about US trade talks, stating they have "no factual basis." Shanghai Gold Exchange's internationalization efforts are advancing with exploration of offshore delivery warehouses (Caixin).
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Peoples Daily
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Hong Kong Free Press
“It appears that sources are less willing to be quoted, some journalists continue to practice self-censorship, and many newsrooms are downsizing their Hong Kong operations,” said Foreign Correspondents’ Club head Lee Williamson.
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South China Morning Post
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Caixin Global
The multibillion-dollar industry is wracked with ferocious price wars that are cutting into profits while shrinking investment is hindering startups’ growth
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Hong Kong Free Press
Hong Kong authorities confiscated Zen’s passport after his initial arrest in 2022 on suspicion of collusion with foreign forces under a Beijing-imposed national security law. He does not currently face charges under the legislation.
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President Xi Jinping held talks with Kenyan President William Ruto in Beijing on Thursday, with the two sides agreeing to elevate their ties to a China-Kenya community with a shared future for the new era.
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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
Hong Kong plans to raise its airport departure tax from HK$120 to HK$200, with the new levy to come into effect in October.
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South China Morning Post
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Xinhua News Agency
探索浩瀚宇宙，建设航天强国 航天日！新征程谱写星河里的中国式浪漫 请查收这份“宇宙级”成绩单 重温泪目瞬间！浩瀚太空，留下最美中国红 专题
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21:38⇢Shandong's Economic Surge Tops Charts
⌨The newspapers report extensively on China-Kenya diplomatic relations, with multiple state outlets covering the elevation of ties to a "community with a shared future" during Xi-Ruto talks (People's Daily, China Daily, Xinhua). Economic developments feature prominently with Shandong province achieving 6% GDP growth in Q1, tied with Zhejiang for highest among China's top six economic provinces (Economic Observer). New reports include South Korea's former president Moon Jae-in facing bribery charges (Caixin Chinese), Hong Kong's planned airport departure tax increase raising competitiveness concerns (HKFP), and China's booming but challenged pet industry experiencing fierce price wars (Caixin Global).
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South China Morning Post
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Xinhua News Agency
重磅微视频丨习近平的航天情缘 学习新语丨逐梦九天不止步 新征程谱写星河里的中国式浪漫 请查收“宇宙级”成绩单 重温泪目瞬间！浩瀚太空留下最美中国红 专题
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South China Morning Post
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