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30.04.2026

The Day Xi's Basic Research Call Dominated State Media

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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 30.04.2026.

It displays 74 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

30.04.2026The Day Xi's Basic Research Call Dominated State Media

The day began with state media synchronously covering Xi Jinping's speech at a basic research symposium in Shanghai, emphasizing strengthening foundational science for technological self-reliance. This was followed by Xi's International Workers' Day greetings, which echoed across all major outlets. External outlets diverged: SCMP reported a plan to retrain 1 million jobless graduates as technicians and China's jet fuel deal with Australia, while China Military Online warned against Japan's remilitarization. By evening, SCMP questioned China's AI regulation after the Manus block, and VOA covered European Parliament's resolution against China's ethnic unity law.

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While China's economy delivered better-than-expected results at the start of the year, policymakers showed no signs of complacency and vowed to provide continued support, analysts said after a high-level meeting that outlined priorities for the next phase of economic tasks.
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10:01Politburo Studies Disaster Prevention Again

State media continue to amplify Xi Jinping's emphasis on disaster prevention, with new headlines from People's Daily, Beijing Daily, and China Daily Chinese edition covering the Politburo's second collective study session on this topic. Meanwhile, Global Times reports US chip curbs as less effective, and China Daily signals more policy support after a high-level economic meeting.
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“中国经济圆桌会”共话经济大省担当与作为 从向新向优看中国经济韧性与活力 中国经济之稳何以实现 起步有力 开局良好 中国创新正在全方位加速突破 中国经济韧性持续增强
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自主攻坚,让工业网络“提速换挡” 乘风破浪,让外贸物流“通达四海” 精耕细作,让小种子“大有可为” 协同并进,让区域发展“东成西就” 专题
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14:16Xi's Basic Research Call

State media synchronously cover Xi Jinping's speech at a basic research symposium in Shanghai, emphasizing strengthening foundational science for technological self-reliance. Meanwhile, SCMP reports a surge in China's solar exports, and external outlets highlight Hong Kong's press freedom ranking drop and a ban on drone sales in Beijing.
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17:41Xi's Basic Research Call Dominates State Media

State media uniformly lead with Xi Jinping's call to strengthen basic research for technological self-reliance, covered by Global Times, China Daily, Xinhua, CCTV, and others. External outlets diverge: SCMP covers King Charles' gift amusing Chinese netizens, while Secret China highlights population decline in 24 provinces. Hong Kong Free Press reports on URA bid-rigging inquiry.
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19:25Xi's Labor Day Greetings Echo Across State Media

State media uniformly lead with Xi Jinping's International Workers' Day greetings, emphasizing labor spirit and high-quality development, covered by People's Daily, Xinhua, China Daily, Huanqiu, and others. Meanwhile, SCMP reports a plan to retrain 1 million jobless graduates as technicians, and China Military Online warns against Japan's remilitarization.
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