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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 18.06.2025.
It displays 70 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.06.2025 ⇢ The coordination winds down as mediation possibilities emerge
⌨The four-day China-Central Asia Summit coordination machine began its systematic shutdown. State outlets delivered synchronized departure coverage at 7:15 AM, followed by coordinated return announcements at 9:15 AM, then final summit takeaway messaging at 3:08 PM. The "China-Central Asia Spirit" messaging reached institutional conclusion after days of unprecedented media synchronization.
China positioned itself for Middle East mediation as outlets explored whether Beijing could broker an Iran-Israel ceasefire. The PBOC announced plans for a new operations center to expand yuan global reach, while central bank governor Pan Gongsheng addressed stablecoin regulation for the first time.
Business developments included humanoid robot companies paying triple the national average amid AI talent shortages, and analysis of how Pop Mart's Labubu toys became commercial successes. Security incidents surfaced in Hong Kong with an accidental police gun discharge and a doctor facing sentencing for issuing thousands of false vaccine exemptions.
China positioned itself for Middle East mediation as outlets explored whether Beijing could broker an Iran-Israel ceasefire. The PBOC announced plans for a new operations center to expand yuan global reach, while central bank governor Pan Gongsheng addressed stablecoin regulation for the first time.
Business developments included humanoid robot companies paying triple the national average amid AI talent shortages, and analysis of how Pop Mart's Labubu toys became commercial successes. Security incidents surfaced in Hong Kong with an accidental police gun discharge and a doctor facing sentencing for issuing thousands of false vaccine exemptions.
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中国中央电视台
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China Daily
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习近平会见乌兹别克斯坦总统：携手构建更加富有内涵和活力的中乌命运共同体 金句海报｜弘扬“中国－中亚精神”，习近平主席这样说
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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China Military Online
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Hong Kong Free Press
The officer’s gun was “suspected to have accidentally discharged,” firing a single round, a police spokesperson said.
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04:02⇢Summit messaging evolves to yuan globalization
⌨The newspapers report on the shift from summit proceedings to institutional outcomes and international positioning. State media coordination continues with ten outlets covering Xi Jinping's Central Asia summit conclusion, emphasizing the "China-Central Asia Spirit" and Belt and Road cooperation promotion (Beijing Daily, China Daily Chinese, CCTV English, Guangming Daily, Huanqiu, People's Daily English, Xinhua News). The coverage transitions from diplomatic meetings to concrete frameworks for regional cooperation. Meanwhile, China advances its financial internationalization as the People's Bank announces a new operations center to boost the yuan's global reach (South China Morning Post). Middle East analysis surfaces as BBC Chinese examines Israel's ultimate objectives in attacking Iran amid escalating military confrontation. Hong Kong experiences a security incident as a police officer's gun accidentally discharges at headquarters, firing a single round (Hong Kong Free Press).
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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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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习近平会见乌兹别克斯坦总统：携手构建更加富有内涵和活力的中乌命运共同体 金句海报｜弘扬“中国－中亚精神”，习近平主席这样说
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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中国中央电视台
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China Daily
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China Military Online
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Xinhua News Agency
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Chinese President Xi Jinping left Wednesday for Beijing after attending the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana.
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Hong Kong Free Press
The number of concertgoers at Kai Tak Stadium and Kai Tak Arena, which opened on March 1, was higher than the total attendance at the AsiaWorld-Expo and the Hong Kong Coliseum in the first five months this year, said Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law.
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Xinhua News Agency
习近平出席第二届中国—中亚峰会并作主旨发言 全文 金句 阿斯塔纳宣言 永久睦邻友好合作条约 成果清单 中国—中亚机制促进人员往来便利化合作倡议 习近平会见乌兹别克斯坦总统米尔济约耶夫 土库曼斯坦总统别尔德穆哈梅多夫 塔吉克斯坦总统拉赫蒙 吉尔吉斯斯坦总统扎帕罗夫 同哈萨克斯坦总统托卡耶夫会谈
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07:26⇢The post-summit pivot begins
⌨The newspapers report on the post-summit transition as state media coordination shifts from diplomatic proceedings to economic initiatives and regional positioning. Eleven outlets provide synchronized coverage of Xi Jinping's departure from Astana, emphasizing the "China-Central Asia Spirit" as the institutional framework moving forward (China Military Online English, Global Times, Guangming Daily, Huanqiu, Xinhua News, Xinhua News Chinese, China Daily Chinese). The coverage evolution continues from summit mechanics to economic implementation, with People's Daily Chinese highlighting the shift from "China tour" to "China shopping" as foreigners increasingly choose China for purchases. Simultaneously, China's financial sector advances as Caixin Chinese reports the STAR Market establishing a new growth tier and resuming listings for unprofitable companies. Middle East positioning emerges as China positions itself for potential mediation, with South China Morning Post reporting China may offer a "constructive" role in Iran-Israel conflict mediation, while DW Chinese notes the US considers intervention as China observes from the sidelines.
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中国经济网
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中国中央电视台
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China Daily
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South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Free Press
Aggressive Construction Company Limited applied to the court for an order to suspend the deregistration as part of its legal challenge.
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South China Morning Post
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Xinhua News Agency
习近平出席第二届中国—中亚峰会并作主旨发言 全文 金句 阿斯塔纳宣言 永久睦邻友好合作条约 成果清单 中国—中亚机制促进人员往来便利化合作倡议 习近平会见乌兹别克斯坦总统米尔济约耶夫 土库曼斯坦总统别尔德穆哈梅多夫 塔吉克斯坦总统拉赫蒙 吉尔吉斯斯坦总统扎帕罗夫 同哈萨克斯坦总统托卡耶夫会谈
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Xi returns to Beijing after attending 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Astana
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Xinhua News Agency
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China Military Online
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09:54⇢Summit coordination concludes with synchronized return
⌨The newspapers report on the post-summit transition as state media coordination shifts from active diplomacy to return coverage and institutional consolidation. Ten outlets provide synchronized reporting of Xi Jinping's return to Beijing from the China-Central Asia Summit, emphasizing the established "China-Central Asia Spirit" and completed bilateral meetings with all five Central Asian leaders (Beijing Daily, China Economic Net, China Daily Chinese, China Military Online English, Global Times, Guangming Daily, People's Daily English, Xinhua News, Xinhua News Chinese). The coverage represents the culmination of multi-day summit coordination, transitioning from diplomatic proceedings to framework implementation. Parallel developments include China's aviation sector positioning at the Paris Air Show as suppliers seek international partnerships (South China Morning Post), while Hong Kong's construction sector faces regulatory challenges as a firm involved in fatal accidents retains its license pending appeal (Hong Kong Free Press). The synchronized return coverage marks the institutional conclusion of summit messaging.
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China Daily
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Caixin Global
Chinese retailer Pop Mart’s success with the creepy-cute elves offers a case study in how to turn a little-known character into the must-have toy of the year
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Hong Kong Free Press
Hong Kong physician Wong Ping-leung pleaded guilty in May to four counts of “access to a computer with criminal or dishonest intent.” The offence is punishable by up to five years in prison.
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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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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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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Xinhua News Agency
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15:09⇢Summit messaging winds down
⌨The newspapers report on the post-summit transition as state media coordination concludes while new regulatory and security themes emerge. Ten outlets provide final synchronized coverage of Xi Jinping's return from the China-Central Asia Summit, marking the institutional conclusion of the "China-Central Asia Spirit" framework (Beijing Daily, China Daily Chinese, China Economic Net, China Military Online English, Global Times, Guangming Daily, Huanqiu, People's Daily English, Xinhua News, Xinhua News Chinese). The coordination shifts from active diplomacy to implementation messaging. New regulatory focus surfaces as central bank governor Pan Gongsheng addresses stablecoin oversight for the first time, emphasizing strengthened coordination and regulatory gap-filling in digital finance (Caixin Chinese). Business analysis emerges through Pop Mart's Labubu toy success story, examining how unknown characters become must-have products (Caixin Global). Middle East tensions continue as Trump's ambiguous stance on potential Iran-Israel conflict receives coverage, with the US closing its Jerusalem embassy until Friday amid escalating regional concerns (DW Chinese, South China Morning Post, VOA Chinese).
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As the conflict between Israel and Iran entered sixth day on Wednesday, the situation has witnessed a significant escalation as ...
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Wednesday after attending the second China-Central Asia Summit, which had outcomes that officials and experts said would give stronger momentum to China-Central Asia cooperation and help the Eurasian heartland become a vast oasis of peace, harmony and development in a turbulent world.
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Free Press
Labour minister Chris Sun also announced new measures in a bid to protect local employees, including limiting companies to one hiring round for imported labour every half a year.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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