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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 16.10.2024.
It displays 50 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.10.2024 ⇢ The day Xi inspected Zhangzhou
⌨Chinese President Xi Jinping's inspection of Zhangzhou in Fujian province dominated the day's news. Xi emphasized the importance of rural development and urged Fujian to play a pioneering role in China's modernization drive. The visit to this Taiwan-facing county followed recent large-scale PLA drills, adding geopolitical significance. Concurrently, China launched more satellites for its Starlink rival and began joint military drills with Thailand. Hong Kong's 2024 Policy Address unveiled various measures, including plans to phase out small subdivided units and subsidies for elderly care in Guangdong. Economic concerns surfaced with predictions of slowed growth in Q3 and calls for significant stimulus. International relations saw exchanges with Mongolia and discussions on managing South China Sea disputes with Vietnam.
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China Daily
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China Daily
China unveiled on Tuesday its first-ever medium- and long-term plan for space science development, looking to establish itself as a "global space science power" by 2050.
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01:09⇢China's Military Theory Modernization Push
⌨The newspapers report on China's efforts to develop modern military theory (China Economic Net, China Daily, China Military Online). Economic discussions focus on foreign trade growth expectations (China Daily) and AI companies seeking opportunities abroad (Caixin Global). Education trends are analyzed, with increasing numbers of postgraduate students (BBC Chinese). The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting emphasizes peace and stability (Global Times).
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Peoples Daily
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to comprehensively strengthen work related to military theory on the new journey in the ...
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中国中央电视台
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Hong Kong Free Press
Join HKFP for a live-stream of Chief Executive John Lee’s 2024 Policy Address, as he sets out priorities for the coming year.
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Global Times
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Tuesday afternoon inspected Dongshan County in Zhangzhou ...
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Xinhua News Agency
Xi visited Aojiao Village of Chencheng Township, the Gu Wenchang memorial hall and the Guandi cultural industrial park.
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中国经济网
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Hong Kong Free Press
The duty on liquor with an import price of over HK$200 will be reduced from 100 per cent to 10 per cent for the portion above HK$200, starting on Wednesday.
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South China Morning Post
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05:10⇢Xi's Fujian Tour Spotlights Military and Diplomacy
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Xi Jinping's inspection tour in Fujian province (Beijing Daily, China Economic Net, Global Times, Xinhua). Xi's focus on military theory development continues to be a prominent theme (People's Daily English). International relations are highlighted, with discussions on China-US relations (China Daily) and Trump's comments on Xi (DW Chinese). Hong Kong's policy address introduces tax cuts on premium liquor (Hong Kong Free Press).
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China Daily
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Peoples Daily
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Xinhua News Agency
China's countryside will surely have a brighter prospect and farmers will have a more prosperous life on the new journey in the new era, said Xi.
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Hong Kong Free Press
The city’s infamous “coffin homes” — tiny spaces measuring little more than a single bed — will not fall under the remit of the new legislation.
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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China Military Online
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Hong Kong Free Press
Chief Executive John Lee also announced an increase in the number of residential care vouchers for the elderly in Hong Kong.
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South China Morning Post
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Xinhua News Agency
President Xi Jinping has urged east China's Fujian Province to play a pioneering role in the country's modernization drive by staying committed to its development goals.
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China’s power grid will come under increasing pressure as the country’s renewables surge continues, according to a recent IEA report
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Hong Kong Free Press
Chief Executive John Lee announced plans to use a locally trained AI system. A source said it was expected to help several departments with tasks such as writing drafts, translating, and the conversion between simplified and traditional Chinese characters.
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
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South China Morning Post
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13:10⇢Xi's Fujian Tour Sets Modernization Agenda
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping's inspection tour in Fujian province (Beijing Daily, China Economic Net, China Daily, Xinhua). Xi emphasizes the importance of staying committed to development goals and playing a pioneering role in China's modernization. International relations are also highlighted, with reports on joint military drills between China and Thailand (SCMP) and China's plans to work with Tajikistan on cooperation potential (CCTV English).
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China Military Online
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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中国中央电视台
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Hong Kong Free Press
Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday announced a plan to phase out subdivided flats smaller than eight square metres (86 sq ft) and those lacking a window and a toilet, stopping short of banning “coffin” homes.
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South China Morning Post
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President Xi Jinping has urged east China's Fujian Province to play a pioneering role in the country's modernization drive by ...
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South China Morning Post
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