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20.12.2024

20.12.2024Day Macau's Silver Crown Met Youth Drug Shadow

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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 20.12.2024.

It displays 87 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.12.2024Day Macau's Silver Crown Met Youth Drug Shadow
The morning opened with reports of increasing youth drug use in Hong Kong, with 46% of users starting between ages 12-17, creating a stark contrast to the day's ceremonial focus. State media orchestrated extensive coverage of Xi Jinping's attendance at Macau's 25th handover anniversary celebration and new Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai's inauguration.

By midday, attention shifted to Xi's inspection of PLA garrison in Macau, while parallel stories emerged about Shanghai's financial sector troubles, with bank employees sentenced for loan intermediary bribery and securities regulators investigating Chunhou Fund.

Evening coverage revealed China's new maritime regulations requiring 10% of Chinese imports to use U.S. vessels, while reports surfaced about extensive security measures in Macau during Xi's visit, with citywide screen restrictions resembling martial law conditions. Vietnam's increased military cooperation with PLA emerged as a significant regional development.
20.12.2024
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00:40Macau's Silver Jubilee Meets Portuguese Exodus

The newspapers extensively report on Macau's 25th handover anniversary, with state media highlighting Xi's commendation of Macau's achievements (China Daily, Global Times, People's Daily, Xinhua). BBC Chinese examines the Portuguese community's experience in post-handover Macau, noting both departures and adaptations. VOA Chinese reports on economic concerns and democratic regression behind the celebrations. A new Hong Kong drug abuse survey reveals increasing youth addiction rates (HKFP).
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03:36Macau's New Chief Takes Xi's Oath

The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping's speech at Macau's 25th anniversary celebration and the swearing-in ceremony of new Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai (Beijing Daily, China Daily, Global Times, Xinhua). Xi emphasized the success of "one country, two systems" in Macau and administered the oath to the new administration (People's Daily, China Economic Net). A separate development reports Shanghai bank employees being sentenced for loan intermediary bribery (Caixin).
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07:44Macau's Silver Jubilee Oath

The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping's attendance at Macau's 25th anniversary celebrations and the swearing-in of its sixth government (China Economic Net, CCTV, China Daily, Global Times, Xinhua). Xi emphasized the long-term commitment to "one country, two systems" policy and expressed confidence in new Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai (People's Daily, China Military Online). New developments include Shanghai securities regulator's investigation into Chunhou Fund (Caixin) and China allowing German inspection of Baltic Sea cables (DW).
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President Xi Jinping on Friday inspected the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) garrison stationed in the Macao Special Administrative Region.
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11:45Xi's Garrison Tour Meets Money Rules

The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping's inspection of PLA garrison in Macau during the 25th handover anniversary celebrations (Global Times, China Military Online, Beijing Daily). New developments include China's strengthened money laundering regulations, particularly focusing on virtual assets and real estate sectors (Caixin Global), and WeChat's expansion into e-commerce with new gift features (SCMP). Reports also emerged about China's influence operations targeting U.S. local officials, bypassing federal oversight (VOA Chinese).
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22:32Macau's Silver Jubilee Meets American Ships Rule

The newspapers extensively cover Macau's 25th handover anniversary celebrations, with state media highlighting Xi's speech on "one country, two systems" (People's Daily, Global Times, China Military Online). BBC Chinese examines the Portuguese community's adaptation in post-handover Macau, while DW Chinese reports on strict security measures during Xi's visit. A new U.S. policy requires 10% of Chinese imports to be shipped on American vessels (Caixin Chinese), while VOA Chinese reports on Western companies' alleged involvement in rights violations in China.