China Daily
President stresses importance of bilateral ties as he meets with leaders of two Latin American countries.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 15.05.2025.
It displays 63 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
15.05.2025 ⇢ Foreign Investor Courtship Day Through Public Hospital Debt Crisis
⌨Following the China-US trade truce, state media prominently featured Xi Jinping's letter to the Danish Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing China as an "ideal, safe, and promising investment destination." This messaging continued throughout the morning alongside reports of a 300% surge in China-US container bookings as companies rushed to take advantage of reduced tariffs.
Coverage of China-Latin America relations remained synchronized across state outlets, with reports highlighting "shared future" frameworks and visa-free travel announcements for five Latin American countries. However, SCMP reported the EU has "no interest" in reviving its stalled investment deal with China.
By midday, Caixin Global revealed a previously unreported crisis in China's public hospitals, which face mounting debt amid healthcare reforms that reduce revenue streams. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's security chief clarified that photographing newly designated "prohibited places" would only violate Article 23 if criminal intent was involved.
Coverage of China-Latin America relations remained synchronized across state outlets, with reports highlighting "shared future" frameworks and visa-free travel announcements for five Latin American countries. However, SCMP reported the EU has "no interest" in reviving its stalled investment deal with China.
By midday, Caixin Global revealed a previously unreported crisis in China's public hospitals, which face mounting debt amid healthcare reforms that reduce revenue streams. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's security chief clarified that photographing newly designated "prohibited places" would only violate Article 23 if criminal intent was involved.
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00:23⇢Belt and Road Diplomacy Deepens Latin American Ties
⌨The newspapers prominently report on Xi Jinping's diplomatic engagement with Latin American countries, emphasizing China-Latin America cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative framework (Beijing Daily, China Daily, Global Times, People's Daily). Xi met with Colombian President Petro and Chilean President Boric, highlighting "South-South cooperation" as a model relationship (China Economic Net, CCTV, Guangming Daily). Economic news focuses on the impact of the China-US Joint Statement, with reports of a potential "shipping rush" as trade restrictions ease (Economic Observer). Meanwhile, Hong Kong has designated six locations as "prohibited places" where journalists cannot take photos or videos, citing national security concerns (Hong Kong Free Press).
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China Daily
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Xi replies to founder of Danish Chamber of Commerce in China
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中国中央电视台
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Xinhua News Agency
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South China Morning Post
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中国中央电视台
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习近平：中国过去是、现在是、将来也必然是外商理想、安全、有为的投资目的地，相信中国就是相信明天，投资中国就是投资未来 观察：“打卡中国”为何走热丹麦
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South China Morning Post
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中国经济网
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Xinhua News Agency
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South China Morning Post
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04:07⇢Xi Beckons Foreign Investors With "Safe and Promising" Pledge
⌨The newspapers prominently report on Xi Jinping's response to the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, where he emphasized that "China has been, is, and will continue to be an ideal, safe, and promising investment destination for foreign businesses" (Global Times, Huanqiu, People's Daily, Xinhua). Multiple state media outlets also continue extensive coverage of China-Latin America relations under the "community with shared future" framework, highlighting the evolution of cooperation from "a tender sapling to a towering tree" (CCTV, China Daily, Beijing Daily, Guangming Daily). Meanwhile, SCMP reports on speculation about China establishing a market stabilization fund amid concerns over economic turbulence from Trump policies.
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China Daily
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习近平：中拉已经成为携手共进的命运共同体｜ 打造中拉共同发展样板 南南合作典范｜ 四个关键词读懂中拉命运共同体｜ 跨越山海 中拉十年合作跑出“加速度”
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Hong Kong Free Press
Lawmaker Chan Kin-por recommended setting up a subcommittee in relation to the two pieces of subsidiary national security legislation, suggesting that it comprise the same 15 lawmakers who oversaw the passage of Article 23 last year.
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Hong Kong Free Press
Among those who disclosed they had sought mental health help, some said they were told their sexual identity was a result of childhood trauma or family problems, while others were told to change their sexual orientation and become heterosexual.
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Peoples Daily
小小蔬菜，生长乡村振兴的未来 湖北“归雁经济”迸发新活力 武汉加快打造超大城市农业农村现代化重要样板 武汉出台十一条举措 返乡创业者可享受这些“礼包”
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Hong Kong Free Press
Citing similar bans in around 50 countries and territories worldwide, the Health Bureau said that Taiwan also announced a prohibition on the use of specified flavour additives in tobacco products last year.
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Xinhua News Agency
党风问题关系执政党的生死存亡 八项规定指导思想就是从严要求，体现党要管党、从严治党，从中央政治局做起改进工作作风 作风问题本质上是党性问题 专题
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Peoples Daily
文章指出，八项规定指导思想就是从严要求，体现党要管党、从严治党，从中央政治局做起改进工作作风 作风问题本质上是党性问题 作风建设永远在路上，没有完成时 全文
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China Daily
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08:15⇢Xi's Eight Regulations Doctrine Dominates Party Discipline Coverage
⌨The newspapers prominently report on China-US trade war "ceasefire" discussions, analyzing whether this presents an opportunity for Chinese factories to resume operations or merely a breathing space to seek new markets (BBC Chinese). Several state media outlets feature Xi Jinping's correspondence with the Danish Chamber of Commerce (Beijing Daily, China Daily, People's Daily, Huanqiu, Xinhua). Xi's philosophy on family values supporting social morality receives extensive coverage, with publications highlighting his emphasis on strict party discipline through the "Eight Regulations" (Beijing Daily, China Daily, People's Daily, Xinhua). International news focuses on Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, with Putin reportedly declining to participate while Zelensky is said to have traveled to Turkey (Caixin, DW Chinese).
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South China Morning Post
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中国中央电视台
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Many have resorted to salary cuts and layoffs, with some staff protesting unpaid wages, as debt mounts and recent policy reforms to reduce patient costs sap revenue
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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中国经济网
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
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中国中央电视台
从稚嫩幼苗到挺拔大树，这一论坛见证中拉“双向奔赴”｜ 跨越山海 中拉十年合作跑出“加速度”｜ 从传统领域向新兴领域延伸 中拉奏响经贸合作“美美与共”华彩乐章
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Hong Kong Free Press
According to a survey of registered local veterinarians conducted in January and February, pets purchased online were in poorer health than pets bought in physical stores.
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South China Morning Post
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11:33⇢Public Hospitals Face Debt Crisis Under Healthcare Reforms
⌨The newspapers prominently report on China's expanding relations with Latin America, with multiple state media outlets covering the same story about strengthening cooperation using poetry and music metaphors (CCTV, China Daily, Huanqiu). South China Morning Post reports China will extend visa-free travel to five Latin American countries. President Xi's correspondence with the Danish Chamber of Commerce continues to receive attention (Guangming Daily). Meanwhile, new domestic concerns emerge with Caixin Global reporting a debt crisis in China's public hospitals, with many resorting to salary cuts and layoffs amid healthcare reforms that reduce revenue while increasing debt. Hong Kong Free Press reports most online pet sellers are suspected of conducting illegal business.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Peoples Daily
“数字孪生+现场实训” 智能砌筑这样教与学 国家智慧教育平台注册用户超1.64亿 世界数字教育联盟成员总数达115个 拥抱智能化时代 未来课堂这样做 以人工智能助力教育变革
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Hong Kong Free Press
“If an ordinary citizen takes a photo, I don’t see the problem with that. But if you are stationed there for an extended period of time, watching the people coming in and out, looking at the windows with a long lens, that might invite suspicions,” said Secretary for Security Chris Tang.
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中国中央电视台
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Hong Kong Free Press
“If an ordinary citizen takes a photo, I don’t see the problem with that. But if you are stationed there for an extended period of time, watching the people coming in and out, looking at the windows with a long lens, that might invite suspicions,” said Secretary for Security Chris Tang.
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South China Morning Post
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The vital trans-Pacific trade link between the world's two largest economies regained its pulse after China and the US significantly ...
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China Military Online
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
全文 党风问题关系执政党的生死存亡 八项规定指导思想就是从严要求，体现党要管党、从严治党，从中央政治局做起改进工作作风 作风问题本质上是党性问题 从徙木立信到化风为俗
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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23:30⇢Xi Congratulates Togo's Leader Amid US Trade Order Rush
⌨The newspapers report on Xi Jinping's diplomatic outreach to Togo, with congratulatory messages to the newly elected leader (Beijing Daily, China Military Online, Guangming Daily). US-China trade relations remain a significant focus, with American businesses reportedly rushing to place orders after recent trade talks (Global Times), while analysts warn about potential pain for Chinese exporters if US pharmaceutical tariffs proceed (SCMP). The APEC meeting serves as another platform for US-China dialogue amid Trump's tariff threats to Asian exports (DW Chinese). Hong Kong's security chief clarifies that photographing "prohibited" sites is illegal only with criminal intent under Article 23 (Hong Kong Free Press).
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中国中央电视台
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