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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 26.09.2024.
It displays 53 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.09.2024 ⇢ The day the Politburo rallied the economy
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The Chinese Communist Party's Politburo convened to analyze the current economic situation and arrange future work. Xi Jinping chaired the meeting, which emphasized the need to address difficulties while maintaining confidence. The Politburo called for increased efforts to stabilize the real estate market and boost the private economy. This meeting followed recent economic stimulus measures, including mortgage rate cuts. In Hong Kong, two former Stand News editors were sentenced in a landmark sedition case, highlighting ongoing press freedom concerns. China's test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean, its first in over 40 years, was reported to have been pre-notified to the US. The Hong Kong government disputed claims of declining academic freedom in the city.
26.09.2024
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00:29⇢China's Pacific Missile Test Sends Strong Signal
⌨The newspapers report on China's recent intercontinental ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean (DW Chinese, VOA Chinese). This rare public disclosure is seen as a strong signal. Concurrently, economic measures are discussed, including a reduction in the MLF bidding rate (Caixin Chinese). Xi Jinping's focus on ethnic unity continues to be emphasized (Beijing Daily, China Daily). International relations are highlighted, with discussions on China's role in global challenges (Caixin Global, South China Morning Post).
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South China Morning Post
As China doubles down on its tactics against the Philippines, it is trying to pull other Southeast Asian nations away from Manila.
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中国中央电视台
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China Daily
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香港“雨伞运动”十周年之际，“占中三子”分处台湾与香港狱中。移居台北的陈健民、朱耀明和BBC中文分享十年来香港社会的变迁、对戴耀廷的记忆以及对故乡的想望。
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Hong Kong Free Press
Stand News’ former editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen, 54, and former acting editor-in-chief Patrick Lam, 36, are due to appear in front of judge Kwok Wai-kin at Wan Chai’s District Court at 2.30 pm to hear their sentences.
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China Daily
The renminbi rallied to its strongest level in more than a year and Chinese equities continued their rebound on Wednesday, after a potent policy package lifted investors' confidence in the Chinese economy, which is expected to sail through headwinds.
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South China Morning Post
Raft of policy and interest rate changes were unveiled on Tuesday as China’s policymakers sought revive the world’s second-largest economy.
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In a reply letter to its faculty and students, Xi called on the university to cultivate more high-caliber journalism and communication professionals.
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South China Morning Post
This is the first time a Japanese ship has sailed through the stretch of water between the island and the Chinese mainland.
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South China Morning Post
A Japanese destroyers sailed through the stretch of water between the island and the Chinese mainland on Wednesday morning.
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11:09⇢Xi's Unity Push Meets Global Tensions
⌨The newspapers report on Xi Jinping's continued emphasis on ethnic unity and national identity (Beijing Daily, China Daily, China Economic Net). Xi also congratulated the Communication University of China on its 70th anniversary, stressing the importance of cultivating high-caliber journalism professionals (Xinhua, People's Daily). Meanwhile, international tensions are highlighted with Japan's first Taiwan Strait transit (South China Morning Post) and the upcoming sentencing of former Stand News editors in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Free Press).
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China Daily
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Hong Kong Free Press
Based on interviews with 25 academics and eight students from Hong Kong’s eight publicly funded universities, the report stated that there had been a “severe decline” in academic freedom in the city.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Xinhua News Agency
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
Gathering comes after financial authorities rolled out wide-reaching stimulus measures this week.
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China Daily
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中国中央电视台
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
Gathering comes after financial authorities rolled out wide-reaching stimulus measures this week.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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有分析称，此次发射加剧了印太地区的紧张局势，因为这突显了中国日益增强的长程核能力。不过，中国在试射前通知了美方，美方认为“这是朝着减少误解和误判风险的方向迈出的正确一步”。
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China Daily
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15:57⇢Xi's Economic Huddle Amid Missile Flex
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a recent CPC leadership meeting chaired by Xi Jinping, focusing on economic analysis and future work arrangements (Beijing Daily, Caixin, China Economic Net, China Daily, People's Daily, Xinhua). This meeting comes amid economic challenges and follows recent stimulus measures. Additionally, China's long-range nuclear capabilities are highlighted with reports of an intercontinental ballistic missile test in the Pacific (BBC Chinese).
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
The close Starmer adviser says ‘violent’ shifts in diplomatic direction are not realistic or sensible.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Hong Kong Free Press
Beatrice Lau’s mission at Médecins Sans Frontières is to negotiate with warring parties and ensure medical staff can reach places where healthcare has all but collapsed. HKFP catches up with the humanitarian organisation’s chief negotiator
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Hong Kong Free Press
Five executive committee members of the General Union of Hong Kong Speech Therapists were sentenced to 19 months in prison two years ago after they were found guilty of publishing illustrated books that “brainwashed” young readers.
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Hong Kong Free Press
Stand News’ former editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen, 55, and former acting editor-in-chief Patrick Lam, 36, were found guilty last month of “conspiracy to publish and reproduce seditious publications,” alongside the media outlet’s parent company.
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South China Morning Post
Former chief editor Chung Pui-kuen, 55, and ex-acting chief editor Patrick Lam Shiu-tung, 36, convicted a month earlier in landmark case.
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Hong Kong Free Press
Stand News’ former editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen, 55, and former acting editor-in-chief Patrick Lam, 36, were found guilty last month of “conspiracy to publish and reproduce seditious publications,” alongside the media outlet’s parent company.
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South China Morning Post
Orders come at unexpected Politburo gathering after financial authorities rolled out wide-reaching stimulus measures this week.
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Although the Shanghai government is driving the deal, the track record of successful securities firm mergers in China is poor and the two companies face a host of challenges
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South China Morning Post
Wang Yi and Ukraine’s new foreign minister Andrii Sybiha cross paths in New York, discussing trade and territorial integrity.
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20:37⇢China Flexes Missile Muscle While Economy Takes Center Stage
⌨The newspapers report on China's recent intercontinental ballistic missile test in the Pacific, which the US was notified about beforehand (BBC Chinese, DW Chinese). Concurrently, a high-level CPC meeting chaired by Xi Jinping focused on analyzing the current economic situation and planning future work (Beijing Daily, China Daily, Xinhua). In Hong Kong, former Stand News editors were sentenced for sedition (Hong Kong Free Press).
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South China Morning Post
China has officially launched an investigation into Canada’s electric vehicle and metals tariffs, accusing the country of ‘discrimination’.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
Analysts say ballistic missile launch may be aimed at proving ‘credibility’ and combat ability of PLA division swept up in anti-graft probe.
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South China Morning Post
Analysts say ballistic missile launch may be aimed at proving ‘credibility’ and combat ability of PLA division swept up in anti-graft probe.
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