Hong Kong Free Press
The government said it had evaluated bus companies’ operations, financial forecasts and public acceptability, among other factors, in reviewing the fare increase applications.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 18.12.2024.
It displays 85 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.12.2024 ⇢ Day Macau's Silver Light Met Investment's Flight
⌨Xi Jinping's arrival in Macau for the 25th anniversary celebrations dominated state media coverage, continuing the narrative buildup from previous days. The choreographed coverage emphasized Macau as a model of "one country, two systems" while avoiding discussion of its economic challenges.
Meanwhile, financial data revealed foreign investors reducing Chinese bond holdings for the third consecutive month, while CEO confidence continued declining. This economic undertone contrasted with state media's focus on technological achievements, including claims about the Zuchongzhi 3.0 quantum computer rivaling Google's capabilities.
The afternoon brought Premier Li's pledge to protect private firms, while reports emerged of rural reform directives and escalating concerns about surveillance in Yunnan's Muslim communities. Hong Kong's reduction of smart ballot box plans and Jimmy Lai's ongoing trial provided parallel narratives about governance approaches.
Meanwhile, financial data revealed foreign investors reducing Chinese bond holdings for the third consecutive month, while CEO confidence continued declining. This economic undertone contrasted with state media's focus on technological achievements, including claims about the Zuchongzhi 3.0 quantum computer rivaling Google's capabilities.
The afternoon brought Premier Li's pledge to protect private firms, while reports emerged of rural reform directives and escalating concerns about surveillance in Yunnan's Muslim communities. Hong Kong's reduction of smart ballot box plans and Jimmy Lai's ongoing trial provided parallel narratives about governance approaches.
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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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00:48⇢Hainan's Push Meets Macau's Silver Dream
⌨The newspapers report extensive coverage of Xi's parallel focus on Hainan and Macau. State media emphasizes Xi's directives for Hainan's modernization drive (Beijing Daily, Xinhua, People's Daily, China Military Online) while simultaneously covering Macau's 25th anniversary preparations (Global Times, China Daily). New developments include reports of Chinese detonation engine tests for supersonic passenger jets (SCMP) and rising Hong Kong bus fares (HKFP).
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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有分析人士指出，澳门政府一直以来相当被动，“阿爷不出声我就不做事”。但只是因为香港局势变差，澳门就成为“乖孩子”了吗？
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
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China Military Online
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Free Press
Police received a report at 6.35 am on Tuesday saying a worker had been found unconscious in the barracks. She was certified dead after police arrived at the scene.
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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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06:25⇢Macau Silver Jubilee Dominates Headlines
⌨The newspapers report extensive coverage of Macau's 25th anniversary of return to China, with state media highlighting it as a model of "one country, two systems" (BBC Chinese, Global Times, People's Daily). New developments include housing initiatives across Chinese cities, with over 10 cities collecting existing properties for public housing (Caixin). Independent sources note EU-China trade uncertainties ahead of potential Trump presidency (SCMP), while local concerns emerge over worker safety in Hong Kong military facilities (HKFP).
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Hong Kong Free Press
The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau said it was willing to “accept well-intentioned advice,” and that it would not push forward the use of smart ballot boxes, though they will still be made available for voters who choose to use them.
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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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South China Morning Post
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Xinhua News Agency
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China Military Online
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China Daily
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Macao on Wednesday afternoon on a special plane.
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Xinhua News Agency
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President Xi Jinping arrived in Macao on Wednesday afternoon on a special plane.
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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09:36⇢Xi Lands in Macau for Silver Jubilee
⌨The newspapers report extensive coverage of Xi Jinping's arrival in Macau for the 25th anniversary celebrations (China Daily, Global Times, China Military Online, People's Daily). New developments include a scaling back of Hong Kong's smart ballot box initiative due to privacy concerns (HKFP), while state media emphasizes rural reform directives (Xinhua, Guangming Daily). Independent sources note China's growing shipbuilding industry amid increased global orders (SCMP).
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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China’s rapid pivot is empowering carmakers and emerging software suppliers at the expense of parts giants such as Bosch and ZF, whose bundled solutions are in less demand
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Hong Kong Free Press
Wong Ji-yuet, 27, was jailed for four years and five months last month along with 44 others convicted of “conspiracy to commit subversion” over their roles in an unofficial primary election.
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Xinhua News Agency
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
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Hong Kong Free Press
Giving evidence for the 20th day, Jimmy Lai said that as the “old colonial government,” he thought the UK should make the world “pay attention to Hong Kong at this time of disaster.”
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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China Digital Times
在2024年即将落幕之际，中国数字时代第3篇专题《年度敏感词》将呈现这一年中被压制的故事：从总理记者会的取消到“六四”的沉默，从经济挣扎到青年摆烂，试图突破控制的阴影，让低吼的真实得以被更多人听见。
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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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13:28⇢Macau's Silver Jubilee Meets Investment Flight
⌨The newspapers report extensive coverage of Xi's arrival in Macau for the 25th anniversary celebrations (Beijing Daily, Xinhua, CCTV, People's Daily, China Daily, DW Chinese). New developments include foreign investors reducing Chinese bond holdings for third consecutive month (Caixin Chinese), while China's EV transition threatens traditional auto parts manufacturers (Caixin Global). CEO confidence in China continues to decline amid economic slowdown (SCMP).
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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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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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China Military Online
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Global Times
The practice of "one country, two systems" with Macao characteristics has achieved success widely recognized by the world, showcasing great ...
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South China Morning Post
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19:20⇢Pearl of Macau Gets Xi's Blessing
⌨The newspapers report extensive coverage of Xi's praise for Macau's implementation of "one country, two systems" ahead of its 25th anniversary celebrations (China Military Online, Global Times, People's Daily, Xinhua). New developments include the US Supreme Court's decision to review TikTok ban legislation (SCMP), while US Senate passes the National Defense Authorization Act (VOA Chinese).
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South China Morning Post
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Xinhua News Agency
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China Daily
President Xi Jinping has urged the Macao Special Administrative Region to fully leverage the institutional advantages of the practice of "one country, two systems", work hard and be bold in making innovations to create a brighter future for the cherished pearl of the motherland.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Xinhua News Agency
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