South China Morning Post
Six targeted tankers allegedly carried crude to China as Washington links economic campaign to US Navy enforcement
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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 30.07.2026.
It displays 66 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
30.07.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Politburo's October Plenum Announcement
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State media uniformly led with the Politburo meeting that set economic priorities for the second half of 2026 and announced the 20th CPC Central Committee's fifth plenary session in October, focusing on Party self-governance. This message saturated headlines from early morning through the afternoon across People's Daily, Xinhua, CCTV, and others, echoing previous days' saturation tactics around Xi Jinping's directives.
External outlets diverged: SCMP reported on BYD's humanoid robot debut, new J-36 fighter jet images, and US sanctions on Chinese shipping firms over Iranian oil. Hong Kong Free Press covered a Tai Po fire investigation and an official's criticism of 'anti-China bias' after an ex-banker's remarks. BBC Chinese reported on a Japan earthquake and Macau's national security law case. The editorial split persisted between domestic political messaging and cross-border tech, military, and legal stories.
30.07.2026
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The Chinese and Russian naval task force participating in the maritime joint patrol arrived in Vladivostok, Russia, on Wednesday, marking ...
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South China Morning Post
Coal capacity is projected to lose its long-held crown this year, despite a pivot from raw solar panel expansion to quality
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China's steady first-half growth in 2026 underscored the resilience of the world's second-largest economy and the growing role of new ...
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Peoples Daily
“中国冲击2.0”混淆视听，“中国机遇2.0”才是共识 从三组外贸数据读懂“中国机遇2.0” “中国机遇2.0”缘何持续收获全球关注？ “中国冲击2.0”话术难掩“中国机遇2.0”事实
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China urges the US to immediately revoke the measures that added foreign-produced power inverters and advanced robotic equipment to the ...
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Hong Kong Free Press
The sudden closure came after some children were reportedly injured in an exhibition balloon pit shortly after launch day.
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12:12⇢Xi's People Embrace Saturation
⌨State media uniformly lead with Xi Jinping's people-centered philosophy, with multiple outlets repeating the same headline about his bond with the people. External outlets focus on US-China tech tensions (Global Times on robot/inverter bans) and Japan earthquake (BBC Chinese). The SCMP reports China's solar surge nearing coal capacity milestone.
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Peoples Daily
把握马克思主义的七大生命力 深化马克思主义理论学科建设 从马克思主义政治经济学视角深化全球南方研究 习近平党建思想对马克思主义建党学说的丰富和发展
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A major innovation in the multitrillion-yuan fund market offers the potential for lower costs and intraday liquidity, but the requirement for total portfolio transparency puts every manager’s secret sauce on display
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As the planet continues to warm, a growing body of research suggests a heatwave can cripple a population’s ability to sustain itself, even if the individual animals live through it
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South China Morning Post
Winston Peters targeted Chinese-born MP Lawrence Xu-Nan during a parliamentary debate and attracted a subtle rebuke on social media
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A booming market in Buddhist amulets offers anxious young Chinese promises of luck in work, wealth and love. Thai authorities say its opaque pricing and private payment channels also make it attractive to criminal networks
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20th CPC Central Committee to hold fifth plenary session in October
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Peoples Daily
中共中央政治局7月30日召开会议，决定今年10月在北京召开中国共产党第二十届中央委员会第五次全体会议 会议分析研究当前经济形势，部署下半年经济工作
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Xinhua News Agency
中共中央政治局7月30日召开会议，决定今年10月在北京召开中国共产党第二十届中央委员会第五次全体会议 会议分析研究当前经济形势，部署下半年经济工作
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South China Morning Post
The high-level decision-making body said ‘more balanced’ trade development would be needed for the remainder of the year
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15:11⇢Politburo Pledges Spending to Counter Sluggish Growth
⌨State media uniformly lead with the Politburo meeting pledging policy support and spending to counteract sluggish growth, and the announcement of the 20th CPC Central Committee's fifth plenary session in October. External outlets focus on a Hong Kong fire investigation and Thai amulet networks.
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Xinhua News Agency
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中共中央政治局7月30日召开会议，决定今年10月在北京召开中国共产党第二十届中央委员会第五次全体会议 会议分析研究当前经济形势，部署下半年经济工作
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South China Morning Post
China’s electric car giant plans to unveil the humanoids at its Di Space showrooms within weeks, as it takes on Elon Musk’s firm in physical AI
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Global Times
The fifth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will be held in Beijing in ...
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Xinhua News Agency
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China Military Online
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Hong Kong Free Press
The directors’ claims that they were unaware substandard materials were used at fire-hit Wang Fuk Court appear to contradict earlier testimony.
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Hong Kong Free Press
Ex-chair of Morgan Stanley Asia Stephen Roach wrote earlier this week that Hong Kong was now “Xianggang,” highlighting the dominance of Chinese firms in the IPO market and crackdowns on activism.
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17:18⇢Politburo Sets October Plenum Amid Economic Review
⌨State media uniformly lead with the Politburo meeting announcing the fifth plenary session in October and analyzing economic conditions. External outlets focus on BYD's humanoid robot debut and Hong Kong's status debate. The editorial split persists between domestic political messaging and cross-border tech/identity stories.
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South China Morning Post
Buyers in both domestic and international markets submit requests for vessels as the industry’s momentum continues
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South China Morning Post
Beijing urges United Nations commission not to consider the Philippines’ filing to extend its continental shelf in the South China Sea
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BBC 中文网
澳门前民主派立法议员区锦新成为当地首宗国安法被告人，羁押至今满一年。女儿区翰怡受访称父亲被单独监禁，家人无法与他联系，律师亦当局拒绝接触。
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South China Morning Post
Beijing urges United Nations commission not to consider the Philippines’ filing to extend its continental shelf in the South China Sea
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South China Morning Post
Chinese makers drive into upmarket segment and catch up with foreign peers in design and engine development
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The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee analyzed and studied the current economic situation and ...
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7月24日，中共中央在中南海召开党外人士座谈会，就当前经济形势和下半年经济工作听取各民主党派中央、全国工商联负责人和无党派人士代表的意见建议
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BBC 中文网
澳门前民主派立法议员区锦新成为当地首宗国安法被告人，羁押至今满一年。女儿区翰怡受访称父亲被单独监禁，家人无法与他联系，律师亦当局拒绝接触。
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South China Morning Post
Politburo calls on Central Committee to draw on the ‘valuable experience’ from the anti-corruption campaign
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China Military Online
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Xinhua News Agency
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South China Morning Post
Footage suggesting rapid design upgrades comes just a month after China released first official clip of a sixth-generation fighter
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21:12⇢Politburo Sets Economic Course for H2
⌨State media uniformly lead with the Politburo meeting setting economic priorities for H2 2026 and announcing the fifth plenary session in October. External outlets focus on a new J-36 fighter jet prototype and the Macau national security law case. The editorial split persists between domestic economic messaging and cross-border military/legal stories.
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Peoples Daily
绿茵百年，足球让滇南小城开远更有温度 干热河谷里，种出一片“甜” 窑火千年映紫陶 云南建水旅居者“创”有可为 旅居云南弥勒，让“养老”成为“享老”
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South China Morning Post
Elsa Reichmanis spent decades collaborating with Chinese science teams and says research should remain distinct from tech rivalry
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Peoples Daily
习近平对侨务工作作出重要指示 从百年侨批中品味家国情怀 凝聚侨心侨力 共襄复兴伟业——新时代侨务工作综述 促进海内外中华儿女团结奋斗 促进团结奋斗 汇聚磅礴力量
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South China Morning Post
Even among American-based scientists, those with Chinese surnames had lower publication rates than those without, team finds
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China Daily
The fifth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee will be held in Beijing in October, with a focus on studying major issues on consistently advancing the Party's full and rigorous self-governance.
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