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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 28.04.2025.
It displays 75 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
28.04.2025 ⇢ Labor Centennial Through Rare Earth Tensions
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The narratives of the labor centennial dominated state media, with Xi Jinping's celebration speech at the 100th anniversary of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions appearing across all major outlets by mid-morning. This labor glorification continues the pattern from previous days ahead of Labor Day.
China's implementation of rare earth export controls emerged as a significant economic development, with BBC examining Australia's potential to capitalize on this situation despite China processing 90% of global rare earths. This control mechanism appears strategically timed amid ongoing trade tensions with the US.
Economic confidence messaging continued with assertions of "full confidence" in hitting the 5% growth target despite trade headwinds. The NDRC announced incremental employment stabilization measures, furthering yesterday's private enterprise support narrative.
Military tensions persisted with reports of China-Philippines clashes over Sandy Cay in the Spratlys, while questions surfaced about top general He Weidong's absence from a Politburo event.
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South China Morning Post
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Surge in Treasury yields as dollar falls rattles nerves of global investors
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Peoples Daily
追光的你丨习近平的劳动故事 人民日报社论：做新时代挺膺担当的奋斗者 光荣属于每一个挺膺担当的奋斗者 团结奋斗铸就新的历史伟业 五位一线劳动者讲述拼搏故事
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China Daily
President Xi Jinping has underlined the need to leverage the strength of the country's system for mobilizing resources nationwide to promote the sound development of artificial intelligence, and he called for efforts to overcome challenges regarding core technologies such as high-end chips and foundational software.
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Hong Kong Free Press
Channel C was founded by a small group of former Apple Daily employees in July 2021 following the closure of the Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper. It has 29 editorial staff.
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BBC 中文网
澳洲政府提议建立关键矿产战略储备。中国和澳洲都拥有稀土储量，但全球约90%的稀土提炼作业集中在中国，使得中国在供应链中掌握了绝对主导权，
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China is set to significantly enhance its green initiatives as a draft of the country's first-ever environmental code was unveiled ...
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中国中央电视台
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China Daily
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09:55⇢Labor Glory Narratives Amid Rare Earth Export Controls
⌨The newspapers report on labor achievements with multiple state media outlets carrying identical headlines about "Xi Jinping's labor stories" (Beijing Daily, China Daily, Huanqiu, People's Daily). China's rare earth export controls are receiving attention, with BBC Chinese examining Australia's potential to capitalize on this situation while acknowledging China's dominance in processing nearly 90% of global rare earths. Economic coverage includes analysis of US Treasury market sell-offs threatening America's safe haven status (Caixin Global). Other key topics include Xi's call for advancing artificial intelligence and overcoming challenges in core technologies (China Daily), China's first environmental code draft (Global Times), and territorial warnings to the Philippines over Tiexian Jiao (China Military Online).
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South China Morning Post
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Xinhua News Agency
庆祝中华全国总工会成立100周年暨全国劳动模范和先进工作者表彰大会在京举行 1670名全国劳动模范和756名全国先进工作者受到表彰 这些被表彰的劳动者是怎样的？
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China Military Online
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China is expected to see an average of 2.15 million daily border crossings during the five-day May Day holiday, representing ...
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Peoples Daily
全面认识习近平经济思想的理论贡献和实践伟力 紧紧围绕新发展理念深入学习习近平经济思想 形成了发展社会主义市场经济的完整理论体系 投资中国就是投资未来 坚持金融服务实体经济
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中国中央电视台
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South China Morning Post
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中国中央电视台
坚定不移办好自己的事 中央政治局会议为经济工作定向稳舵｜ 内外贸一体化加速市场融合 激活内需潜力｜ 以高质量发展的确定性应对外部不确定性
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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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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13:22⇢Central Committee Pushes Economic Integration
⌨The newspapers report extensively on economic integration initiatives with multiple state media outlets carrying identical headlines asking "Why does the Central Committee require accelerating this 'integration'?" (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, Guangming Daily, Huanqiu). The National Development and Reform Commission announces economic stabilization and employment measures to be rolled out incrementally (Caixin Chinese). Labor themes continue with 2,426 model workers and exemplary individuals receiving national honors (Xinhua). International relations coverage focuses on China's proposals for boosting cooperation with Central Asia (CCTV English) and expectations for increased cross-border travel during the May Day holiday (Global Times). Military news includes rising global defense spending with China leading in Asia (DW Chinese) and questions about top general He Weidong's absence from a Politburo event (SCMP).
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BBC 中文网
在包括七国集团和二十国集团成员的IMF会议上，发生了一件独特的事情。美国代表不仅面对公开的敌意，还有几乎来自世界所有其他地区的恼怒、困惑和深切关注。
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China on Monday celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions by honoring national ...
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中国经济网
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Hong Kong Free Press
The Hong Kong Women Workers’ Association (HKWWA) also called on the government to consider adopting a living wage of $61.50 per hour, instead of a minimum wage. Hong Kong is set to raise the statutory hourley minimum wage from HK$40 to HK$42.10 in May.
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Peoples Daily
稳，开局良好看信心——关键词看中国经济"一季报" 聚力攻坚 协同发力 四项数据看开局 速览2025中国经济一季报五大亮点 人民财评：开局稳、动能新，一季度成绩彰显经济强大韧劲
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Hong Kong Free Press
Keith Yip, previously director of crime and security, replaced Joe Chow, who was promoted to police chief in early April.
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Peoples Daily
看！海南自贸港成型起势 海南自贸港封关运作会带来哪些变化？ 推动海南自贸港迈向全面制度型开放 航天旅游火爆 文昌加快产业布局 “外向型”海南吸引力“拉满”
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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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16:30⇢Labor Triumph Amid Trump Tariff Signals
⌨The newspapers report extensively on labor celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, with multiple state media outlets running identical headlines about "singing the song of workers on the new journey" (Beijing Daily, China Economic Net, Huanqiu). China honored 1,670 model workers and 756 exemplary individuals in a national ceremony (Global Times, Xinhua). International relations coverage focuses on Trump's tariff policies, with BBC Chinese noting signs Trump might withdraw tariffs amid global opposition at IMF meetings. Contradictory reports emerge about Trump-Xi communications, with SCMP reporting China rejecting Trump's claims of a phone call with Xi Jinping.
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China Daily
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习近平：必须紧紧围绕党的中心任务，汇聚起工人阶级和广大劳动群众的磅礴力量，脚踏实地、奋发进取、拼搏奉献，一步一个脚印把实现中华民族伟大复兴的宏伟蓝图变成现实
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Xinhua News Agency
习近平代表党中央向全国各族工人、农民、知识分子和其他劳动群众，向各级工会组织和全体工会工作者致以诚挚问候 向受到表彰的全国劳动模范和先进工作者表示热烈祝贺
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for pooling the strength of the country's working class and working people and ...
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习近平代表党中央向全国各族工人、农民、知识分子和其他劳动群众，向各级工会组织和全体工会工作者致以诚挚问候｜ 讲话全文
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习近平代表党中央向全国各族工人、农民、知识分子和其他劳动群众，向各级工会组织和全体工会工作者致以诚挚问候 向受到表彰的全国劳动模范和先进工作者表示热烈祝贺
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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18:11⇢Labor Union Centennial Receives Xi's Blessing
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions combined with a national ceremony honoring labor models and exemplary workers. President Xi Jinping delivered a significant speech calling for mobilizing the working class to advance China's national rejuvenation (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Economic Net, China Daily, Global Times, Huanqiu, People's Daily, Xinhua). In a separate development, South China Morning Post reports on China approving ten new nuclear reactors, signaling expanded nuclear power ambitions.
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Hong Kong Free Press
Police arrested a total of four men and six women – aged between 30 and 70 – during raids on an office in Central and their homes on Friday and Saturday on suspicion of violating the Human Reproductive Technology Ordinance.
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Hong Kong Free Press
“Think about a metropolitan city. When you present yourself to brands around the world, is it better to be seen as a smoking hub or a healthy hub?” said lawmaker David Lam. “I think a healthy hub is better.”
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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China Digital Times
格力董事长董明珠在出席一场股东大会时表示，公司在选人用人上“绝不用海归派”，原因是“里面有间谍，不知道谁是谁不是”，强调在难以辨识的情况下，宁愿在国内高校培养人才。此言一出，引舆论哗然，不少网民痛批董明珠保守偏激、毫无常识、观念落后。还有网友调侃“王自如不就算是海归吗？”、“习主席的女儿也是海归呀！”
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中国中央电视台
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
习近平向全国各族劳动群众 向各级工会组织和全体工会工作者致以诚挚问候 习近平：艰苦奋斗 团结奋斗 不懈奋斗的精神永远不会变 讲话全文
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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China Military Online
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South China Morning Post
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23:42⇢Labor Celebration Amid Overseas Talent Controversy
⌨The newspapers extensively cover President Xi Jinping's Labor Day address, marking the 100th anniversary of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, emphasizing the spirit of hard work for national rejuvenation (People's Daily, Xinhua, Guangming Daily). New discussions include controversy over Gree chairwoman Dong Mingzhu's refusal to hire overseas-educated Chinese due to spy concerns (China Digital Times), central bank's deposit insurance reform (Caixin), and Hong Kong's proposed smoking restrictions that a lawmaker claims won't harm tourism (Hong Kong Free Press). International coverage includes potential hardening of Germany's China policy with a new foreign minister (DW Chinese) and Trump's immigration policies affecting foreign students in the US (SCMP).