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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 17.12.2024.
It displays 53 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.12.2024 ⇢ Day Macau's Jubilee Met Hainan's Turn
⌨The morning opened with state media's coordinated deployment of Xi's "rural roots" narrative, while new visa policies extended transit stays to 240 hours across 60 ports. Independent sources revealed European airlines dropping China routes despite official economic optimism.
Midday coverage pivoted to Xi's upcoming Macau visit for the 25th reunification anniversary celebrations, while reports emerged of China's largest artificial-island airport construction in Dalian. The Jimmy Lai trial continued with testimony about police conduct changes after the security law.
The afternoon shifted focus to Hainan, with Xi urging the province to advance its modernization agenda. Military developments surfaced through revelations about hypersonic drone launches and the death of space defense expert Zhang Xiaoxin. Coverage of Prince Andrew's alleged Chinese spy connections continued to develop from previous days' reports.
Midday coverage pivoted to Xi's upcoming Macau visit for the 25th reunification anniversary celebrations, while reports emerged of China's largest artificial-island airport construction in Dalian. The Jimmy Lai trial continued with testimony about police conduct changes after the security law.
The afternoon shifted focus to Hainan, with Xi urging the province to advance its modernization agenda. Military developments surfaced through revelations about hypersonic drone launches and the death of space defense expert Zhang Xiaoxin. Coverage of Prince Andrew's alleged Chinese spy connections continued to develop from previous days' reports.
17.12.2024
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Hong Kong Free Press
FADWU said it had handled eight cases of South Asian domestic workers being underpaid and abused in the past two years. None were paid the minimum allowable wage, which currently stands at HK$4,990 per month, and none were allowed a full rest day per week.
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00:08⇢Xi's Rural Roots Meet November Growth
⌨The newspapers report heavy coverage of Xi's dual focus on modernization and rural roots, with state media emphasizing his speech on national rejuvenation (China Daily, Beijing Daily, Guangming Daily). Economic indicators show continued November recovery momentum (Global Times, Caixin), while military logistics receive attention through civilian-military rail cooperation (SCMP). Independent sources highlight labor issues in Hong Kong, where South Asian domestic workers face systematic underpayment (HKFP).
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China Daily
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The annual Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC), held in Beijing last week, crafted specific policies to ensure a steady economic ...
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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China announced on Tuesday a significant relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travelers ...
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China's National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on Tuesday that the permitted stay for foreign nationals entering China under the visa-free ...
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中国中央电视台
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中国中央电视台
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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China Military Online
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Hong Kong Free Press
Legislators on Monday discussed the plan to use scanners to ensure voters’ ballots were validly marked in next year’s Legislative Council election, a move that the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau said would “streamline and enhance” procedures.
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
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中国经济网
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06:40⇢Macau's Modern Push Meets Visa Shift
⌨The newspapers report intensified coverage of modernization opportunities in Macau (Beijing Daily, China Daily), while new immigration policies extend visa-free transit stays to 240 hours across 60 ports (Global Times). State media highlights Xi's commemoration of a late top legislator's centenary (CCTV, China Daily). Independent sources note concerns over Hong Kong's electoral setup, particularly regarding new "smart" ballot box technology (HKFP).
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South China Morning Post
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中国中央电视台
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While Russian airspace ban continues to sap European carriers’ profits, U.S. counterparts are eager to ramp up West Coast routes to the Chinese mainland
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South China Morning Post
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BBC 中文网
现年50岁的杨腾波已被确认为遭英国禁止入境、被指控为间谍的中国商人。安德鲁王子高级顾问的一封信中称杨腾波可以代表王子与中国的潜在投资者进行接触。
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China Daily
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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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Hong Kong Free Press
Factors cited by the family of the deceased as either direct or indirect causes of her death, including metal fatigue on the crane, could only be considered to be accidental, said coroner Arthur Lam.
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Hong Kong Free Press
“If civil servants pay was cut or frozen, I believe it would not only impact the more than 100,000 civil servants, but also a significant portion of the over 3 million workers in Hong Kong,” finance sector legislator Chan Chun-ying said.
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Hong Kong Free Press
Asked whether he thought that the Hong Kong government started to “twist the facts” after Beijing’s security law came into force in June 2020, Jimmy Lai said: “At least the police, yes.”
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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Xinhua News Agency
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13:04⇢Macau Silver Jubilee Under Prince's Shadow
⌨The newspapers report extensive coverage of Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Macau for its 25th reunification anniversary (People's Daily, Xinhua). Economic coverage focuses on November's mixed performance indicators (DW Chinese) and European airlines reducing China routes (Caixin Global). Independent sources highlight allegations of a Chinese businessman's espionage links to Prince Andrew (BBC Chinese), while Jimmy Lai's trial continues with testimony about post-security law police conduct (HKFP).
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged Hainan to make the Hainan Free Trade Port an important gateway driving China's ...
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China Military Online
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中国经济网
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Macao is buzzing with excitement as the city prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland. ...
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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China Daily
When recalling the visit made by President Xi Jinping to the Premier School Affiliated to Hou Kong Middle School in Macao, Chao Lin-chai said she didn't realize that it had already been five years.
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