China Daily
President Xi Jinping has called for sustained and targeted assistance to prevent a large-scale relapse into poverty and to integrate long-term support into the rural vitalization initiative.
08:03 (00:03 in your timezone)
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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 25.02.2026.
It displays 78 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
25.02.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Chancellor's Beijing Audience
⌨State media editorial priorities shifted decisively from the synchronized coverage of Xi Jinping's governance performance discourses to diplomatic reporting on his meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Beginning mid-morning, Xinhua, People's Daily, CCTV, China Daily, Beijing Daily, Huanqiu, China Economic Net, and Global Times published identical reports framing the engagement as strengthening strategic partnership amid global uncertainty.
This high-level diplomatic narrative dominated state outlets throughout the afternoon, while external Chinese-language outlets continued covering Trump's State of the Union remarks about China, Hong Kong's budget announcements, and regional tensions including reported Chinese missile sales to Iran.
Beginning mid-morning, Xinhua, People's Daily, CCTV, China Daily, Beijing Daily, Huanqiu, China Economic Net, and Global Times published identical reports framing the engagement as strengthening strategic partnership amid global uncertainty.
This high-level diplomatic narrative dominated state outlets throughout the afternoon, while external Chinese-language outlets continued covering Trump's State of the Union remarks about China, Hong Kong's budget announcements, and regional tensions including reported Chinese missile sales to Iran.
25.02.2026
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08:09
Xinhua News Agency
《习近平关于树立和践行正确政绩观论述摘编》出版发行 中央党的建设工作领导小组召开会议 研究部署树立和践行正确政绩观学习教育工作 专题
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中国中央电视台
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08:47
中国中央电视台
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09:44
中国据报即将向伊朗出售反舰导弹后，美议员再次呼吁撤销中国在美国的优惠贸易地位
09:44 (01:44 in your timezone)
09:45 (01:45)⇢The Governance Performance Discourse Release
⌨State media continue synchronized coverage of the publication of 'Xi Jinping's Discourses on Correct Understanding of Governance Performance' (People's Daily, Xinhua, Guangming Daily, Beijing Daily, Huanqiu, China Daily, China Economic Net, CCTV), framing it as central to governance principles and rural revitalization. Meanwhile, external Chinese-language outlets focus on international tensions, including U.S. lawmakers' calls to revoke China's trade status over reported missile sales to Iran (VOA Chinese) and Germany's 'de-risking' balancing act during Merz's visit (DW Chinese).
09:55
China Daily
09:55 (01:55 in your timezone)
09:56
South China Morning Post
09:56 (01:56 in your timezone)
10:15
Peoples Daily
《习近平关于树立和践行正确政绩观论述摘编》出版发行 实干担当 为民造福——习近平总书记引领全党树立和践行正确政绩观 任平：为人民出政绩 以实干出政绩 实干担当摧万难
10:15 (02:15 in your timezone)
10:34
Hong Kong Free Press
Local media report that a female police officer was discovered in the armoury with a gunshot wound to her head, and showed no sign of life when found.
10:34 (02:34 in your timezone)
10:34
South China Morning Post
10:34 (02:34 in your timezone)
10:47
China Military Online
10:47 (02:47 in your timezone)
10:47
中国经济网
10:47 (02:47 in your timezone)
10:59
South China Morning Post
10:59 (02:59 in your timezone)
11:36
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit to China through Thursday.
11:36 (03:36 in your timezone)
11:43
中国中央电视台
《习近平关于树立和践行正确政绩观论述摘编》出版发行｜ 为人民出政绩 以实干出政绩｜ 以实干实绩书写中国式现代化新篇章
11:43 (03:43 in your timezone)
12:00
South China Morning Post
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12:02
South China Morning Post
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12:14
Peoples Daily
人民日报社论：夯实“压舱石”，加快农业农村现代化 朝着建设农业强国目标扎实迈进 以“三农”向好赢得全局主动 机械装备让现代农业更有“劲” 看向农业的未来
12:14 (04:14 in your timezone)
12:17 (04:17)⇢The Governance Discourse Echo
⌨State media continue synchronized coverage of Xi Jinping's governance performance discourses (People's Daily, Xinhua, CCTV, China Daily, China Economic Net, Beijing Daily, Huanqiu, Guangming Daily), framing them as central to rural revitalization and modernization. Meanwhile, external outlets focus on international developments including Trump's State of the Union remarks about China (VOA Chinese, South China Morning Post) and German Chancellor Merz's Beijing visit (Global Times, DW Chinese).
12:40
Hong Kong Free Press
Finance chief Paul Chan is at the legislature delivering Hong Kong’s 2026 budget address.
12:40 (04:40 in your timezone)
12:40
特朗普总统称伊朗无视警告仍继续推进核计划，并透露伊朗正在研制“很快”就能打到美国的导弹
12:40 (04:40 in your timezone)
12:46
Hong Kong Free Press
In the 2026 Budget, finance chief Paul Chan unveiled a raft of AI-related funding to encourage wider applications of the technology in public services and education.
12:46 (04:46 in your timezone)
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12:58
South China Morning Post
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13:04
Hong Kong Free Press
The free, daily 10-minute light and sound show has been running for over two decades. However, in recent years, it attracted negative reviews online, with attendees branding it a “terrible waste of time, ” and “pathetic.”
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13:11
Hong Kong Free Press
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan also said that the government’s tax revenue has increased “as a result of the booming economy and capital market,” and along with a fiscal consolidation programme, the government’s finances have improved “sooner than expected.”
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13:15
Hong Kong Free Press
“Nevertheless, amid a volatile external environment and uncertainties arising from economic transformation, we must exercise fiscal prudence,” finance chief Paul Chan said.
13:15 (05:15 in your timezone)
13:23
Hong Kong Free Press
“Nevertheless, amid a volatile external environment and uncertainties arising from economic transformation, we must exercise fiscal prudence,” finance chief Paul Chan said.
13:23 (05:23 in your timezone)
13:30
Hong Kong Free Press
“Nevertheless, amid a volatile external environment and uncertainties arising from economic transformation, we must exercise fiscal prudence,” finance chief Paul Chan said.
13:30 (05:30 in your timezone)
13:49
Hong Kong Free Press
The San Tin Technopole and the Hetao Hong Kong Park are centrepieces of the city’s sprawling Northern Metropolis plan, an ambitious HK$224 billion infrastructure project to develop 30,000 hectares of land – around a third of Hong Kong’s territory – along the Shenzhen border.
13:49 (05:49 in your timezone)
14:00
Caixin Global
Fresh off a landslide election win, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must weight aggressive defense reforms against the reality of U.S. transactionalism and Chinese anger
14:00 (06:00 in your timezone)
14:01
Hong Kong Free Press
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said during his 2026 budget speech on Wednesday that the government would launch the “Northern Metropolis Urban-Rural Integration Fund” pilot scheme in support of its “Tourism Is Everywhere” campaign.
14:01 (06:01 in your timezone)
14:15
Peoples Daily
新春消费暖意足 供需两旺活力涌 新春新风新图景 温情智慧两相融 欢乐祥和庆新春 策马扬鞭加油干 春节假期医院产房“迎新”记 在盲人养老院看见幸福
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14:17 (06:17)⇢The Governance Discourse Echo
⌨State media continue synchronized coverage of Xi Jinping's governance performance discourses (People's Daily, Xinhua, CCTV, China Daily, China Economic Net, Beijing Daily, Huanqiu, Guangming Daily), framing them as central to governance principles and rural revitalization. Meanwhile, external outlets focus on international developments including Trump's State of the Union address (VOA Chinese, South China Morning Post), Japan's balancing act between China and the U.S. (Caixin Global), and Hong Kong's rural tourism fund (Hong Kong Free Press).
14:34
Hong Kong Free Press
During last year’s budget address, Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced a pay freeze for public servants – including the chief executive and lawmakers – as the city forecast a deficit for the third straight year.
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China Daily
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15:12
South China Morning Post
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16:05
天天学习｜方寸桌凳载深情 新思想引领新征程·非凡“十四五”丨“四好农村路”赋能城乡融合 助力乡村全面振兴
16:05 (08:05 in your timezone)
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分析称这场演说充满自信、攻击对手与爱国主义的号召，却鲜少提出新政策细节，凸显特朗普第二任期执政风格：强势宣扬成就、淡化挫折、鲜有两党合作的空间。
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16:12
Peoples Daily
把需要和可能统一起来 把握“为”与“不为”的辩证法 在守正创新中淬炼成长 练好内功把握主动 保持历史耐心方能行稳致远 “实”字托底干事创业
16:12 (08:12 in your timezone)
16:19
分析称这场演说充满自信、攻击对手与爱国主义的号召，却鲜少提出新政策细节，凸显特朗普第二任期执政风格：强势宣扬成就、淡化挫折、鲜有两党合作的空间。
16:19 (08:19 in your timezone)
16:26
中国中央电视台
《习近平关于树立和践行正确政绩观论述摘编》出版发行｜ 实干担当 为民造福｜ 以实干实绩书写中国式现代化新篇章
16:26 (08:26 in your timezone)
16:27
Hong Kong Free Press
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said that the HK$6.8 billion buyouts would be financed by HK$4 billion in taxpayers’ money and HK$2.8 billion from the Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, largely made up of donations from private entities and individuals.
16:27 (08:27 in your timezone)
16:33
South China Morning Post
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16:54
South China Morning Post
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17:07
Hong Kong Free Press
Around 2.12 million taxpayers and 171,000 businesses will benefit from the tax cuts, Hong Kong finance minister Paul Chan said during the 2026 annual budget speech on Wednesday.
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17:20
Peoples Daily
春节赶订单生产忙不停 社区里有个红色电影博物馆 一枚“金蛋”的爆单密码 货如轮转物流畅 农民工“吃饭家伙”坐邮车回家
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17:22 (09:22)⇢The Governance Discourse Echo
⌨State media continue synchronized coverage of Xi Jinping's governance performance discourses (People's Daily, Xinhua, CCTV, China Daily, Beijing Daily, Huanqiu, China Economic Net, Guangming Daily), framing them as central to development principles. Meanwhile, external outlets focus on international economic developments including IMF recommendations for China (South China Morning Post) and Hong Kong's tax cuts (Hong Kong Free Press).
17:39
Xinhua News Agency
2月25日，国家主席习近平在北京会见来华进行正式访问的德国总理默茨 德国总理默茨抵达北京开始访华 高规格经贸代表团随行 新闻人物丨德国总理默茨
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17:46
Global Times
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Beijing on Wednesday.
17:46 (09:46 in your timezone)
17:46
Xinhua News Agency
17:46 (09:46 in your timezone)
17:52
China Daily
President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Beijing on Wednesday.
17:52 (09:52 in your timezone)
17:58
Peoples Daily
2月25日，国家主席习近平在北京会见来华进行正式访问的德国总理默茨 德国总理默茨访华 高规格经贸代表团随行 德企“抢名额”随行背后 太仓，“德企之乡”
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18:05
South China Morning Post
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18:38
South China Morning Post
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18:44
China Daily
18:44 (10:44 in your timezone)
18:58
Deutsche Welle 中文网
18:58 (10:58 in your timezone)
18:58
中国经济网
18:58 (10:58 in your timezone)
19:28
中国中央电视台
2月25日，国家主席习近平在北京会见来华进行正式访问的德国总理默茨｜ 德国总理默茨抵达北京开始访华 高规格经贸代表团随行
19:28 (11:28 in your timezone)
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19:36
South China Morning Post
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19:42
Peoples Daily
习近平：中德关系不仅关乎两国利益，也对欧洲和世界有重要辐射效应 世界越是变乱交织，中德两国越要加强战略沟通、增进战略互信，推动中德全方位战略伙伴关系不断得到新发展
19:42 (11:42 in your timezone)
19:43 (11:43)⇢The Chancellor's Beijing Audience
⌨State media editorial priorities have shifted from governance discourse to synchronized diplomatic reporting on Xi Jinping's meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (People's Daily, Xinhua, CCTV, China Daily, Beijing Daily, Huanqiu, China Economic Net, Global Times). This high-level engagement is framed as strengthening strategic partnership amid global uncertainty. Meanwhile, external outlets continue covering regional disputes like China-Philippines tensions (South China Morning Post) and domestic incidents (Caixin).
19:55
Xinhua News Agency
19:55 (11:55 in your timezone)
20:41
20:47
Deutsche Welle 中文网
20:47 (12:47 in your timezone)
20:54
The more turbulent and intertwined the world becomes, the more China and Germany need to enhance strategic communication, increase ...
20:54 (12:54 in your timezone)
21:07
South China Morning Post
21:07 (13:07 in your timezone)
21:14
Hong Kong Free Press
Starting in the 2026-27 fiscal year, the basic allowance will rise by nearly 10 per cent, from HK$132,000 to HK$145,000. Meanwhile, the child allowance is set to rise from HK$130,000 to HK$140,000 – an increase of almost 8 per cent.
21:14 (13:14 in your timezone)
21:14
中国中央电视台
21:14 (13:14 in your timezone)
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21:41
Peoples Daily
习近平：以中德关系的稳定性和活力为中欧关系谋合作 为动荡世界谋大同 世界越是变乱交织，中德两国越要加强战略沟通、增进战略互信，推动中德全方位战略伙伴关系不断得到新发展
21:41 (13:41 in your timezone)
22:00
Peoples Daily
德国总理默茨访华 高规格经贸代表团随行 江苏太仓发布招商引资三年攻坚行动计划 一天三场对企恳谈会，江苏太仓释放了什么信号？ 万亿之城再出发｜“最强地级市”，冲刺工业5万亿
22:00 (14:00 in your timezone)
22:53
Peoples Daily
非遗盛宴贺新春 非遗，何以成为年轻人的春节“新宠”？ 人民网评：“热气腾腾”的中国年，既有烟火更有深意 拉满“技”能，团圆中国年呈新姿
22:53 (14:53 in your timezone)
23:00
Deutsche Welle 中文网
23:00 (15:00 in your timezone)
23:13
South China Morning Post
23:13 (15:13 in your timezone)