South China Morning Post
Tariffs alone have yet to overcome China’s manufacturing advantages as policy uncertainty and structural hurdles weigh on US industry
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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 24.07.2026.
It displays 60 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
24.07.2026 ⇢ The Global Tariff War Day
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State media maintained a multi-day saturation campaign regarding Xi Jinping’s directives on basic education and the "Yiwu development experience," framing domestic policy as a unified drive for virtue and innovation. However, external and business-focused outlets pivoted to the escalating trade conflict following President Trump’s imposition of fresh tariffs on China and over fifty other nations, citing forced labor concerns. By midday, editorial focus shifted toward maritime friction, as state-affiliated sources reported "lawful control measures" against Philippine vessels near Huangyan Dao, while international outlets documented a second day of clashes. In the financial sector, Caixin and SCMP highlighted the investigation of former securities regulator Fang Xinghai, signaling a continuation of the domestic anti-corruption drive. Meanwhile, scientific achievement served as a counter-narrative to economic pressure, with reports on Fields Medalists leading Chinese research.
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Global Times
Two Philippine public vessels (MMOV 3012 and MMOV 3018) ignored repeated dissuasion and warnings from the Chinese side and obstinately ...
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BBC 中文网
全球约12%的海运石油贸易经过曼德海峡。随着霍尔木兹海峡（荷莫兹海峡）实际上已被关闭，伊朗的盟友正威胁透过封锁这条中东第二关键海上航道，进一步扰乱全球贸易。
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The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday took control measures in accordance with the law against multiple Philippine vessels engaged ...
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Peoples Daily
把“义乌发展经验”进一步总结好运用好 人民日报评论员：走出符合各自实际的高质量发展之路 “义乌发展经验”的深刻启示 用好“义乌发展经验” 关键是因地制宜
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10:24⇢Tariffs Strike Again
⌨State media continue Xi Jinping's basic education directive saturation, with People's Daily, Xinhua, CCTV, and others publishing his remarks. External outlets diverge: SCMP and Caixin cover new US tariffs on China and 50-plus countries, while Secret China reports Falun Gong candlelight vigil. The education theme dominates state outlets, but external sources focus on trade war escalation and human rights narratives.
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10:24⇢Tariffs Strike Again
⌨State media continue Xi Jinping's basic education directive saturation, with People's Daily, Xinhua, CCTV, and others publishing his remarks. External outlets diverge: SCMP and Caixin cover new US tariffs on China and 50-plus countries, while Secret China reports Falun Gong candlelight vigil. The education theme dominates state outlets, but external sources focus on trade war escalation and human rights narratives.
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Hong Kong Free Press
“They perform high-risk dental procedures without a full understanding of the patient’s medical history, exaggerate how simple treatments may be, boast about rapid recovery times, and even use pushy sales tactics…” dentist Chan Chi Chun warned.
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South China Morning Post
Local authorities are turning to stricter tax enforcement to shore up mounting budget strains, even as broader income growth lags
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Hong Kong Free Press
Wong Kin-kwok was among three people charged with inciting another person not to vote after they shared posts by overseas activists Alan Keung and Tong Wai-hung.
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Peoples Daily
深刻认识习近平党建思想的特殊重要地位 深入学习领会习近平党建思想鲜明的理论品格 习近平党建思想的实践基础和实践伟力 习近平党建思想是坚持“两个结合”推进理论创新的重大成果
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China's delegation strongly rebutted Japan's remarks on the Taiwan question, the South China Sea and the so-called "China threat" narrative ...
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South China Morning Post
This year’s weather system may rival 1997–98 event but the bigger climate impacts could hit China in 2027, forecaster warns
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15:16⇢Super El Niño Looms Over China
⌨State media continue Xi Jinping's basic education directive saturation, with People's Daily, CCTV, and others publishing his remarks. External outlets diverge: SCMP warns of a super El Niño threatening China in 2027, while Global Times and China Military Online report China rebutting Japan on Taiwan and South China Sea at ASEAN. Caixin Chinese covers US Treasury threatening sanctions on Chinese model silicon valley, with 200 firms opposing. Hong Kong Free Press reports a suspended jail term for sharing election boycott calls.
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15:16⇢Super El Niño Looms Over China
⌨State media continue Xi Jinping's basic education directive saturation, with People's Daily, CCTV, and others publishing his remarks. External outlets diverge: SCMP warns of a super El Niño threatening China in 2027, while Global Times and China Military Online report China rebutting Japan on Taiwan and South China Sea at ASEAN. Caixin Chinese covers US Treasury threatening sanctions on Chinese model silicon valley, with 200 firms opposing. Hong Kong Free Press reports a suspended jail term for sharing election boycott calls.
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South China Morning Post
China Coast Guard uses water cannon during maritime stand-off as Beijing launches military drills near Hainan Island
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South China Morning Post
New 350km/h route aims to reduce congestion while bridging city centres and aviation hubs, with an intended cross-border extension
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South China Morning Post
The Ministry of Commerce has prohibited exports of dual-use items to 14 named European entities
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South China Morning Post
Ministry of Commerce action follows a new round of EU sanctions on Russia that affected 14 firms from mainland China and Hong Kong
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China Military Online
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Peoples Daily
开局之年，中国经济坚韧向前蓬勃向好 宏观政策靠前发力应对有力 高技术制造业绽放澎湃动能 装备制造业“压舱石”作用凸显 服务消费旺 商品消费稳 中国外贸增势强劲、走势稳健
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South China Morning Post
Agreement to build first phase of a multifunctional terminal at Kuryk, a Kazakh port on the Caspian Sea, signed in Shanghai recently
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Li Hua revolutionized stock trading with social media-inspired features, but a regulatory crackdown on the Chinese mainland and a class action lawsuit in the U.S. threaten the online brokerage’s future
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South China Morning Post
The state-owned firm’s new project, independently managed by the company’s South Korean subsidiary, brings its number of power facilities in the country to five
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19:21⇢Xi's Education Mantra Echoes Across State Media
⌨State media continue Xi Jinping's basic education directive saturation, with Beijing Daily, China Daily, CCTV, and China Economic Net publishing his remarks. External outlets diverge: SCMP covers China energy giant expanding in South Korea for AI, while Caixin Chinese reports Chinese supertankers suspending Red Sea oil transport due to escalating tensions. DW Chinese questions whether Chinese AI firms cheat to catch up with US.
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19:21⇢Xi's Education Mantra Echoes Across State Media
⌨State media continue Xi Jinping's basic education directive saturation, with Beijing Daily, China Daily, CCTV, and China Economic Net publishing his remarks. External outlets diverge: SCMP covers China energy giant expanding in South Korea for AI, while Caixin Chinese reports Chinese supertankers suspending Red Sea oil transport due to escalating tensions. DW Chinese questions whether Chinese AI firms cheat to catch up with US.
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Xinhua News Agency
供需协同发力 服务消费潜能加速释放 持续扩大有效投资见“物”更见“人” 工业经济向新向优 新动能加快壮大
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South China Morning Post
Vessel spotted at Shanghai shipyard features smaller sail, suggesting a new class of nuclear sub with better range, analysts say
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South China Morning Post
Fang Xinghai, former vice-chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, is facing a disciplinary probe, according to state media reports
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Hong Kong Free Press
“So far, they have not publicised a list of books they consider prohibited,” Liang Wen-chieh, of the Mainland Affairs Council, said. “We can only collect information on a case-by-case basis regarding the books and their nature.”
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Peoples Daily
暑期消费持续升温 从夏日消费场景感受中国经济脉动 解锁多元新潮玩法 暑期文旅热度持续走高 文旅供给更多元 加速释放夏日消费新动能 火焰山下“烤”出亿元大产业
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Hong Kong Free Press
The weather service said there were “still uncertainties” over Tropical Cyclone Noul’s distance from Hong Kong,” but it predicted heavy squally showers and thunderstorms on Sunday for the city.
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South China Morning Post
Wang Hong and Deng Yu’s historic Fields Medal win illustrates China’s decades-long investment in scientific talent pipeline, say advocates
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Peoples Daily
“老百姓的生活是家事，更是国事” “把老百姓关切的事一件一件办好” 深深植根人民，始终拥有坚实根基 多为群众做好事、办实事、解难事 不断增强居民群众的获得感、幸福感、安全感
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South China Morning Post
Wang Hong and Deng Yu’s historic Fields Medal win illustrates China’s decades-long investment in scientific talent pipeline, say advocates
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22:13⇢Fields Medals and Education Mantras
⌨State media continue Xi Jinping's basic education directive saturation, with People's Daily, Beijing Daily, China Daily, CCTV, Huanqiu, and China Economic Net publishing his remarks. External outlets diverge: SCMP covers Fields Medallists leading young Chinese scientists, while Xinhua reports foreign investment in China. The education theme dominates state outlets, but external sources focus on scientific achievement and economic optimism.
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22:13⇢Fields Medals and Education Mantras
⌨State media continue Xi Jinping's basic education directive saturation, with People's Daily, Beijing Daily, China Daily, CCTV, Huanqiu, and China Economic Net publishing his remarks. External outlets diverge: SCMP covers Fields Medallists leading young Chinese scientists, while Xinhua reports foreign investment in China. The education theme dominates state outlets, but external sources focus on scientific achievement and economic optimism.
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South China Morning Post
The historic run is forcing investors to ask whether high borrowing costs are a short-term headache or the new normal
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