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13.05.2025Latin American Pivot Day Through Hong Kong Security Tightening

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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 13.05.2025.

It displays 109 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.05.2025Latin American Pivot Day Through Hong Kong Security Tightening
Following his Russia visit, Xi Jinping pivoted to Latin American diplomacy with synchronized coverage of his China-CELAC Forum address, proposing "five major projects" to strengthen cooperation with Latin American countries. By mid-morning, state media highlighted Xi's meeting with Brazilian President Lula, including welcome ceremonies and joint statements emphasizing multipolar world order.

China-US trade relations showed improvement after the previous day's tariff truce announcement, with multiple outlets noting Trump's intention to speak with Xi this week. Shipping and export companies reportedly rushed to take advantage of reduced tariffs.

Hong Kong enacted updated Article 23 security legislation, criminalizing disclosure of national security investigations with penalties up to seven years imprisonment. Six locations occupied by Beijing's national security office were designated as "prohibited places."

Lesser-covered items included military advances in AI-aided technology and ecological concerns about endangered whales in southern China.
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01:33Xi's Russia Trip Documentary Floods State Media

The newspapers prominently report on Xi Jinping's visit to Russia, with state media outlets (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, Huanqiu, Guangming Daily) simultaneously publishing identical documentaries analyzing the trip through "three key terms." Coverage emphasizes historical perspectives and future cooperation between the nations. Meanwhile, China-US trade tensions show signs of easing according to Caixin, resulting in significant US stock market gains. Additionally, Chinese media (Xinhua, People's Daily) highlight preparations for Xi's upcoming address at the China-Latin America forum, signaling Beijing's diplomatic pivot toward Latin America after strengthening ties with Russia.
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为中拉关系行稳致远注入新动能 共商发展振兴,共建中拉命运共同体 和音丨展现中拉求和平、谋发展、促合作的坚定决心 中拉合作奏响全球南方共同发展新乐章
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04:09Xi Jinping Launches China-Latin America Ministerial Summit

The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping addressing the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum, which focuses on cooperation between China and Latin American countries (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Economic Net, Global Times, Huanqiu, People's Daily, Xinhua). State media emphasizes themes of "global south development" and building a "community with shared future" (People's Daily, Xinhua, Huanqiu). SCMP specifically highlights Xi urging countries to "stand united" against trade wars. Meanwhile, BBC Chinese reports on Taiwan's shocking child abuse case known as "Kai Kai case," where a babysitter has admitted to abuse that led to a child's death, with the court verdict expected May 13.
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06:13Xi's Latin America Gambit

The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping's speech at the China-CELAC Forum's fourth ministerial meeting (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, China Economic Net, Global Times, Huanqiu, People's Daily, Xinhua). Xi emphasized strengthening solidarity with Latin American countries and building a "China-Latin America community with shared future" (Xinhua, Global Times). Simultaneously, US-China relations show possible improvement with Trump indicating he may speak with Xi this week about tariff reductions (DW Chinese). Hong Kong has enacted Article 23 subsidiary legislation, making disclosure of national security investigations punishable by up to seven years imprisonment (HKFP). A rare news item reports police warning about a pub brawl in Tibet (SCMP), while Caixin discusses how computing power is ultimately limited by electricity supply.
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07:46Xi Unveils "Five Major Projects" For Latin America

The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping's speech at the China-Latin America and Caribbean Forum's ministerial meeting, where he unveiled "five major projects" to strengthen China-Latin America cooperation and build a "community with shared future" (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, China Economic Net, Global Times, Huanqiu, People's Daily, Xinhua). Xi called for countries to work together for global peace and prosperity (China Daily, Global Times, Xinhua). Meanwhile, Hong Kong has enacted updates to its national security law, imposing severe penalties including up to seven years imprisonment for disclosing information about national security investigations (HKFP). Taiwan media reports on a shocking child abuse case where a babysitter has admitted to fatally abusing a child, with sentencing expected May 13 (BBC Chinese).
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习近平举行仪式欢迎巴西总统卢拉访华 外交部:巴西总统卢拉此次访华具有重要意义 访巴西总统卢拉:“希望与中方携手发出更强南方声音”
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视频丨习近平:中拉已经成为携手共进的命运共同体 习近平致电祝贺阿尔巴尼斯当选连任澳大利亚总理
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习近平举行仪式欢迎巴西总统卢拉访华 习近平同卢拉共同出席合作文件签字仪式 习近平同卢拉共同会见记者 访巴西总统卢拉:巴中关系正处于历史最好时期
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10:59Xi-Lula Summit Strengthens Ties

The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping's diplomatic meeting with Brazilian President Lula da Silva, including welcome ceremonies, talks, and a joint press conference (Guangming Daily, Huanqiu, People's Daily, Xinhua). China-Latin America cooperation continues to dominate headlines as Xi addressed the China-CELAC ministerial forum, unveiling "five major projects" to strengthen relations (CCTV, Global Times). In environmental news, conservationists are working to protect endangered Bryde's whales in Guangxi from unregulated tourism and overfishing (Caixin). Hong Kong has designated six locations used by Beijing's national security office as "prohibited places" (HKFP), while the PLA Navy reports 60% improvement in magnetic field reduction through AI-aided technology (SCMP).
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经济观察网
北京、上海、杭州、成都等多个城市频现“地王”,如何有效消化这些“地王”成为各房企的现实问题。
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14:01Xi-Lula Summit Bolsters Latin American Initiatives

The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping's diplomatic engagements with Latin America. Multiple sources cover his talks with Brazilian President Lula da Silva during a state visit to China (China Economic Net, Global Times, Huanqiu, Xinhua), highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen China-Brazil ties. Xi also delivered a keynote speech at the China-CELAC Forum's ministerial meeting, outlining cooperation initiatives with Latin American countries (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, Guangming Daily). New economic reporting focuses on Chinese factories rushing to ship goods amid a US trade truce (SCMP) and "land kings" - expensive land parcels in major cities presenting challenges for real estate companies (Economic Observer). Other coverage includes local agricultural success stories in Huai'an, where snail farming has grown into a billion-yuan industry (People's Daily).
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高质量推进现代化边境幸福村建设 边疆党旗红 沿边村寨展新颜 云岭边境村,幸福花开 山水田园幸福家园 富起来、强起来、美起来 旅居云南,共赴山水之约
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习近平举行仪式欢迎巴西总统卢拉访华 习近平同卢拉共同出席合作文件签字仪式 共同会见记者 中巴联合声明 中国巴西关于乌克兰危机的联合声明 卢拉:巴中关系正处于历史最好时期
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Peoples Daily
讲话全文 “为拉中合作擘画新蓝图” 中国—拉共体论坛第四届部长级会议北京宣言 中国—拉共体成员国重点领域合作共同行动计划(2025—2027) 和音丨始终做拉美和加勒比国家的好朋友、好伙伴
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23:25Xi Launches Five Programs for Latin America

The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping's diplomatic outreach to Latin America, with multiple sources highlighting his meeting with Brazilian President Lula (China Economic Net, China Military Online, Huanqiu, Xinhua) and his keynote speech at the China-CELAC Forum ministerial meeting (China Daily, Global Times, People's Daily). Xi announced five new cooperation programs with Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries, emphasizing shared development and revitalization (Global Times). In domestic news, Chinese market regulators summoned food delivery platforms to ensure fair competition (Caixin). Other coverage includes Trump's Middle East trip (DW Chinese), Xi's previous Russia visit (Guangming Daily), and how the US-China trade war has impacted wealthy Chinese regions (SCMP).
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