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18.04.2025Port Fees Through Silver Trains

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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 18.04.2025.

It displays 67 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.04.2025Port Fees Through Silver Trains
Xi Jinping's return to Beijing after his Southeast Asian diplomacy tour dominated morning coverage, with state media emphasizing the "all-weather community with shared future" established with Cambodia. The day's economic focus shifted to US-China trade tensions as Trump announced steep port fees targeting Chinese vessels - a measure described as more moderate than February's proposal but still escalatory.

The "Silver Train" initiative emerged as China's domestic response to tariffs, mobilizing retirees to boost consumption. Trump expressed optimism about reaching deals with both Europe and China, despite mounting tensions. A reported brain drain continued with DOE scientist Yi Shouliang relocating to China.

Other significant developments included Zelenskyy's first direct accusation of China providing military aid to Russia, China unveiling the world's fastest hard drive, and a controversy involving Shenyang anti-drug police allegedly smuggling narcotics.
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02:52Senior Silver Train Against Tariffs

The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping's state visit to Cambodia, with multiple sources emphasizing the "ironclad friendship" and "model for equality, mutual trust, and win-win cooperation between countries of different sizes" (China Daily, People's Daily, China Military Online, Xinhua). New coverage includes China's "Silver Train" initiative targeting retired citizens to boost domestic consumption and offset Trump tariffs impact (BBC Chinese), a controversy involving Shenyang anti-drug police allegedly smuggling narcotics (Caixin), and China's unveiling of the world's fastest hard drive (SCMP). China Digital Times reports on censored articles discussing economic anxiety among citizens despite official "grand advantage" narratives.
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习近平会见柬埔寨国王西哈莫尼 会见柬埔寨人民党主席、参议院主席洪森 同柬埔寨首相洪玛奈举行会谈 会见柬埔寨太后莫尼列 让“钻石六边”合作更加璀璨坚固
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07:08All-Weather Cambodia Partnership Sealed

The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping's diplomatic activities in Southeast Asia, with numerous sources highlighting the conclusion of his state visit to Cambodia (Xinhua, Global Times, People's Daily, Huanqiu). Multiple outlets emphasize the upgraded relationship as an "all-weather community with shared future in new era" (People's Daily English, Xinhua, Global Times). Other coverage includes Trump's optimism about reaching "fair" trade deals with Europe and China (BBC Chinese), Zelenskyy's first direct accusation of China providing military aid to Russia (DW Chinese), and news of DOE scientist Yi Shouliang leaving the US for China (SCMP).
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08:59Xi Returns From Southeast Asia Amid US Port Fees Plan

The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping's return to Beijing after completing state visits to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia (Xinhua, Global Times, People's Daily, China Daily, China Economic Net). Multiple state media outlets emphasize the "ironclad friendship" between China and Cambodia (Huanqiu, Xinhua, Beijing Daily). Meanwhile, international sources highlight escalating US-China trade tensions, with the US planning to impose port fees on Chinese vessels (BBC Chinese, SCMP) - a measure described as more moderate than February's proposal of charging up to $1.5 million per US port visit.
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四项数据看开局 有力有效应对外部挑战 一季度国民经济实现良好开局 速览2025中国经济一季报五大亮点 多组数据折射我国一季度经济运行向好态势 进出口平稳开局 实力与韧性铸就信心
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13:27Trump Tariffs Trap Southeast Asia

The newspapers report on Trump's tariff policies creating dilemmas for Southeast Asian economies caught between US and China (BBC Chinese). Xi Jinping has returned from state visits to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia, with state media emphasizing "ironclad friendship" with Cambodia (Beijing Daily, People's Daily, Xinhua). Economic news focuses on China's first quarter performance, with official media highlighting "five bright spots" despite challenges (People's Daily). Other topics include China's adult vaccination challenges (Caixin Global) and Tesla's reliance on China for cost-effective production of its Optimus robot (SCMP).
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民营企业和民营企业家大显身手正当其时 勇担重任、善作善成 民营企业向“新”而行、向“高”攀登 让企业家精神在创新中激扬 国企民企负责人共话信心 读者点题·共同关注
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