Hong Kong Free Press
Founded in 1992, Ocean Empire offered Cantonese congee, rice rolls and snacks. It had seven branches in the city before abruptly announcing its closure last week.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 12.05.2025.
It displays 70 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.05.2025 ⇢ Tariff Truce Day Through Hong Kong's Control Tightening
⌨China-US trade tensions eased significantly with the announcement of mutual tariff reductions to 10%, a dramatic shift following days of escalating rhetoric. The joint statement from Geneva talks established a 90-day "pause" in the trade war, with Trump indicating he may speak directly with Xi this week. Markets responded positively to this "better than expected" outcome.
State media maintained synchronized coverage of Xi's Moscow visit through identical headlines across outlets about "applauding shared history" and "letting victory's light illuminate humanity's new journey," continuing the narrative established during his attendance at Russia's WWII victory parade.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong authorities proposed a new mechanism allowing Beijing direct jurisdiction over national security cases, while barring three independent publishers from participating in the Hong Kong Book Fair, signaling further tightening of political control despite the justice chief's assurances that human rights would not be infringed.
State media maintained synchronized coverage of Xi's Moscow visit through identical headlines across outlets about "applauding shared history" and "letting victory's light illuminate humanity's new journey," continuing the narrative established during his attendance at Russia's WWII victory parade.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong authorities proposed a new mechanism allowing Beijing direct jurisdiction over national security cases, while barring three independent publishers from participating in the Hong Kong Book Fair, signaling further tightening of political control despite the justice chief's assurances that human rights would not be infringed.
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中国中央电视台
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China and the United States both applauded the progress made during their trade talks in Geneva over the weekend in a bid to deescalate the tensions triggered by the US trade wars.
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China Daily
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South China Morning Post
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01:13⇢Xi's Moscow Visit Reaffirms "Broadening Path" With Russia
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Xi Jinping's state visit to Russia where he attended the 80th anniversary celebration of Soviet victory in WWII (Beijing Daily, China Economic Net, China Daily Chinese, People's Daily, Xinhua, Huanqiu). Multiple state outlets describe the China-Russia relationship as a "broadening path" amid global changes. New developments include substantial progress in China-US trade talks in Geneva (China Daily, SCMP) aimed at de-escalating tariff tensions. Education reform coverage examines China's decade-long effort to reform the gaokao university entrance exam system (Caixin Global). In Hong Kong, over 100 Ocean Empire restaurant staff are reportedly owed HK$15 million following its sudden closure (HKFP).
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三个关键词读懂习主席俄罗斯之行｜ 坚定不移深化务实合作 元首引领共担大国责任｜ 摒弃冷战思维与零和博弈 中俄携手共筑全球安全｜ 光影瞬间鉴证中俄友谊
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Peoples Daily
让民营企业家更有定力、更有信心、更有底气 浙江一季度经济运行延续稳中有进态势 护航民营经济 如何发力？ 以良法善治护航民营经济
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Peoples Daily
中美经贸高层会谈在瑞士日内瓦举行 中美达成重要共识 会谈取得实质性进展 何立峰：中方坚定支持多边主义和自由贸易，支持世界贸易组织在全球经济治理中发挥更大作用
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South China Morning Post
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中国中央电视台
时隔10年，习近平再次出席这一盛大纪念活动｜ 三个关键词读懂习主席俄罗斯之行｜ 铁肩担道义，历史鉴未来｜ 携手为人类前途命运争取更加光明的未来
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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China Daily
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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铁肩担道义，历史鉴未来——习近平主席对俄罗斯进行国事访问并出席纪念苏联伟大卫国战争胜利80周年庆典取得圆满成功 习语｜“中国扩大高水平开放的决心不会变”
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Hong Kong Free Press
According to the Security Bureau’s paper, national security risks still exist amid the “present complicated geopolitical situation.”
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Hong Kong Free Press
Three independent local publishers, including Bbluesky and Boundary Bookstore, have confirmed to HKFP that they have been barred from participating in this year’s Hong Kong Book Fair.
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05:49⇢Trade Talk Progress Claims Await Joint Announcement
⌨The newspapers report extensively on China-US trade discussions in Geneva, with both sides claiming progress (BBC Chinese, People's Daily). Chinese Vice Premier described the talks as "frank" while the US Treasury Secretary called them "productive" with details expected to be jointly released today. Multiple state media outlets simultaneously publish identical headlines about "understanding historical power" from a song quoted by Xi Jinping (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, Huanqiu), continuing coverage of his Russia visit. In Hong Kong, three independent publishers have been barred from participating in this year's Book Fair (HKFP), signaling continued restrictions on press freedom.
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Hong Kong Free Press
National security risks still exist amid the “present complicated geopolitical situation,” according to a Security Bureau paper listing the government’s proposals for subsidiary legislation under Article 23.
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Hong Kong Free Press
Three independent local publishers, including Bbluesky and Boundary Bookstore, have confirmed to HKFP that they have been barred from participating in this year’s Hong Kong Book Fair.
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South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Free Press
National security risks still exist amid the “present complicated geopolitical situation,” according to a Security Bureau paper listing the government’s proposals for subsidiary legislation under Article 23.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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中国经济网
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South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Free Press
“For top talent like O’Sullivan, there are many options for places of residence. Hong Kong has a lot of competitors,” immigration chief Benson Kwok said.
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China and the United States on Monday released a joint statement on China-U.S. Economic and Trade Meeting in Geneva.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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09:31⇢China-US Slash Tariffs For 90-Day Trade War Truce
⌨The newspapers extensively report on a breakthrough in China-US trade relations. Following high-level talks in Geneva, both countries have released a joint statement announcing mutual tariff reductions with a 90-day pause in the trade war (BBC Chinese, Caixin Chinese, DW Chinese, Global Times, SCMP, Xinhua). The US Treasury Secretary described the talks as "productive" while China's Vice Premier called them "frank" (BBC Chinese). US tariffs on Chinese goods will be reduced to 30% (DW Chinese). State media continues coverage of Xi Jinping's political activities with Beijing Daily publishing a weekly review of the General Secretary's schedule. Hong Kong's immigration chief notes the city faces "many competitors" for top talent following snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan's plans to relocate (HKFP).
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China Military Online
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黄金、股市、贸易商都对中美日内瓦经贸会谈联合声明作出迅速反应，经济学家称关税协议“好得超出预期”。
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China Daily
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China Digital Times
有网友评论认为，中国人兼有对种族歧视的敏感（指控他人辱华）和钝感（随意羞辱他人）—— “对别人种族歧视自己时的气急败坏，对种族歧视别人时的乐此不疲”。例如，一些中国人叫台湾人台蛙，叫日本人鬼子，叫韩国人棒子，叫印度人阿三，叫菲律宾人猴子...但别人说了一句“Lunar New Year”或者模特眼睛不够大，那就成了“辱华”。
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Xinhua News Agency
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Hong Kong Free Press
Lawmakers hailed the plans to strengthen the city’s national security legislation, calling them “necessary” amid global geopolitical tensions.
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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13:16⇢US-China Slashing Tariffs To 10%
⌨The newspapers extensively report on a breakthrough in China-US trade tensions, with both sides agreeing to reduce tariffs to 10%, described by economists as "better than expected" (BBC Chinese, Caixin Chinese, Secret China). Markets, gold prices, and exporters have reacted positively to this development, with Chinese consumer goods exports to the US expected to recover (Caixin Chinese). Meanwhile, state media continues emphasizing Xi Jinping's Russia visit with identical headlines across multiple outlets about "applauding shared history and future" (CCTV, China Daily, Huanqiu, Beijing Daily). Hong Kong's justice chief asserts that strengthened national security legislation won't infringe on human rights (HKFP), while China Digital Times criticizes double standards regarding racial discrimination in China.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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China Daily
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经济观察网
整体看宏观经济，消费品“以旧换新”政策支撑社会消费品零售总额增长，但消费仍仅贡献一半的经济增长，说明消费仍有较大提升空间。3月的抢出口推动一季度出口增长6.9%，而内需弱导致进口下降6.0%，一增一降的反差下净出口大幅增长50.4%，贡献近四成经济增长。
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South China Morning Post
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经济观察网
此次印巴空战对于台湾的吊诡之处在于，台湾的年轻人尤其是支持“台独”的年轻人，是通过数千公里之外的一场空战，才真切地感受到了近在眼前的拳头（解放军）有多硬。
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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Global Times
China and the US released a joint statement on Monday following the China-US Economic and Trade Meeting in Geneva, announcing ...
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China Digital Times
公众质疑“4+4”模式沦为权贵阶层“直通车”，例如：艺术特长生、经济学背景学生快速获得医学博士学位，挤占传统医学生资源；临床轮转期被压缩至1年，规培质量难以保障......
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China and the US announced a series of tariff adjustment measures aimed at easing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies, according to a joint statement issued by both governments.
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23:31⇢China-US Slash Tariffs While Oil Products Face 20% Barrier
⌨The newspapers report on three key developments. First, China and the US announced a significant tariff reduction agreement to ease trade tensions, with tariffs exceeding 20% on US oil and gas products presenting continued challenges (China Daily, Global Times, DW Chinese, SCMP, Caixin). Trump may speak with Xi Jinping this week following this agreement (SCMP). Second, multiple state media outlets publish identical articles about Xi's Russia visit attending WWII victory commemorations (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, Huanqiu). Third, concerns about educational irregularities emerge regarding the "4+4" medical education program allegedly enabling privileged students to fast-track medical doctorates (China Digital Times).
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Hong Kong Free Press
Judge Judianna Barnes on Monday rejected the pair’s appeals against their convictions. However, she quashed Chow’s three-day jail term and ordered him to pay a HK$1,800 fine instead.
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中国中央电视台
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Xinhua News Agency
习近平将出席中拉论坛第四届部长级会议开幕式并发表重要讲话 专访：“中拉将携手推动命运共同体建设走深走实” 中拉携手同行 共绘下一个美好十年 访巴西总统卢拉
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