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03.12.2025

The Day Tai Po Fire Death Toll Rose to 159

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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 03.12.2025.

It displays 65 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.12.2025The Day Tai Po Fire Death Toll Rose to 159
Chinese state media continued to highlight President Xi Jinping's directives on advancing Chinese modernization through the rule of law and improving support for disabled persons, with multiple outlets featuring "warm stories" about his care throughout the day. Concurrently, Hong Kong media reported a significant increase in the Tai Po fire death toll, rising to 159 by mid-morning, with calls for a commission of inquiry and an arrest over a fake donation website. Separately, China and Russia conducted strategic security consultations in Moscow, aligning on Japan-related issues. French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing for a state visit in the late morning. China also reported the partial success of its first reusable rocket, Zhuque-3, with a failed recovery attempt.
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On the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, President Xi Jinping said China "has always regarded Laos as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy", which observers said echoes the high level of bilateral political trust and the huge potential for pragmatic cooperation that is benefiting both nations.
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On the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, President Xi Jinping said China "has always regarded Laos as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy", which observers said echoes the high level of bilateral political trust and the huge potential for pragmatic cooperation that is benefiting both nations.
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在法治轨道上推进中国式现代化 人民网评:让法治之光照亮民族复兴伟大征程 “让人民群众感受到法治保障就在身边” 筑牢法治之基,汇聚法治力量 谱写法治中国崭新篇章
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10:26 (02:26)Modernization Guided by Law

Chinese state media continues to highlight President Xi Jinping's directives on advancing Chinese modernization through the rule of law (People's Daily (Chinese), Beijing Daily, Xinhua News (Chinese), Huanqiu). This focus builds on previous reports regarding national development. Separately, China Daily reports on Xi bolstering cooperation with Laos, while Global Times details strategic alignment with Russia on Japan-related issues. Hong Kong Free Press announces the resumption of legislative election forums.
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与春光同行| 透过数据看“春天的事业”托起稳稳的幸福| 我国残疾人保障水平和发展能力进一步提升
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“从南京看到城市如何实现更好发展” 江苏南京:基层治理,人人都可出份力 老城新生的“争让哲学” 世界市长点赞南京滨水城市治理经验 一座特大城市的社会治理创新密码
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14:53 (06:53)Reusable Rocket Partial Success

Chinese state media continues to focus on President Xi Jinping's directives on advancing Chinese modernization through the rule of law and improving support for disabled persons (Beijing Daily, CCTV, Huanqiu, China Daily (Chinese), Guangming Daily). Separately, two outlets report on China's first reusable rocket, the Zhuque-3, achieving partial success in its maiden flight but failing recovery (Global Times, South China Morning Post).
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驾驭新技术,拥抱新场景 深耕“场景”激发科创“胜景” 以场景相融促消费扩容 场景上新 活力焕新 培育消费新场景 激发消费新活力 专题
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“The police strongly condemn the criminals who are taking advantage of the kindness of citizens during Hong Kong’s moments of grief to engage in fraudulent activities,” said Lam Kin-tat, an assistant commander of the police force’s Wan Chai district.
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17:37 (09:37)Modernization Guided by Law Sustains Focus

Chinese state media continues to extensively feature President Xi Jinping's directives on advancing Chinese modernization through the rule of law (China Daily (Chinese), Huanqiu, CCTV, Beijing Daily). Separately, the death toll from the Tai Po fire has risen to 159 (Hong Kong Free Press). China also reports the first iron ore shipment from Simandou to China (Global Times) and the growth of Alibaba's Qwen AI app (South China Morning Post).
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Police Commissioner Joe Chow also said that six employees of a fire safety contractor had been arrested in relation to the deadly blaze. All six are suspected of falsely reporting to the Fire Services Department that the fire alarms would not be deactivated during maintenance work.
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以残特奥之约,致敬不屈的生命之光 “光明影院”文明实践温暖千万视障人群 非遗技艺助力中国残疾人织就锦绣未来 “生命之光”系列第三集:轮椅上的“敢为”人生
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21:06 (13:06)Xi's Compassion For Disabled Persons

Chinese state media continues to focus on President Xi Jinping's directives, now emphasizing warm stories about his care for disabled persons (People's Daily (Chinese), Xinhua News (Chinese), Guangming Daily, Beijing Daily). French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Beijing for a state visit (Global Times), while China is reportedly increasing surveillance equipment at its Spratly Islands bases (South China Morning Post).
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弘扬宪法精神 为推进中国式现代化凝聚法治力量丨 合力开创法治中国建设新局面丨 坚持全面依法治国 夯实中国式现代化法治基石
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