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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 21.04.2025.
It displays 82 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.04.2025 ⇢ Pope Death Through Private Sector Legislation
⌨State media continued its saturation coverage of Xi Jinping's Southeast Asian tour, transitioning from reporting to analytical pieces highlighting "memorable moments" and framing the visits as building a "community with shared future." This narrative intensified throughout the day with multiple identical articles across state outlets.
Early morning news focused on accelerated legislation to strengthen China's private sector, with Caixin reporting on the "first legal rulebook" being fast-tracked. By mid-morning, international news dominated as Pope Francis died at 88, with coverage appearing across BBC Chinese, DW Chinese, and SCMP.
Military developments emerged with reports of China's sixth-generation stealth fighter demonstrating "high maneuverability" in test flights, while tensions flared in the South China Sea with a reported naval encounter between China and the Philippines near Scarborough Shoal. China also announced sanctions against US officials and NGO leaders over Hong Kong issues.
Early morning news focused on accelerated legislation to strengthen China's private sector, with Caixin reporting on the "first legal rulebook" being fast-tracked. By mid-morning, international news dominated as Pope Francis died at 88, with coverage appearing across BBC Chinese, DW Chinese, and SCMP.
Military developments emerged with reports of China's sixth-generation stealth fighter demonstrating "high maneuverability" in test flights, while tensions flared in the South China Sea with a reported naval encounter between China and the Philippines near Scarborough Shoal. China also announced sanctions against US officials and NGO leaders over Hong Kong issues.
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Caixin Global
China fast-tracks landmark law to iron out obstacles to growth of private businesses
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中国中央电视台
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00:47⇢Private Sector Law Accelerated
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping's diplomatic progress in Southeast Asia, with multiple state media outlets emphasizing the deepening of "shared destiny" and regional cooperation themes (Xinhua, People's Daily, Guangming Daily). Economic policy receives significant coverage, with China fast-tracking landmark legislation to strengthen the private sector (Caixin Global) and implementing pro-consumption initiatives to stimulate growth while countering US tariff impacts (China Daily, Global Times). Meanwhile, tensions with the Philippines resurface as Chinese navy reports expelling a Philippine vessel from disputed waters near Huangyan Dao (China Military Online), while Apple's deep entanglement in US-China tensions is examined (BBC Chinese).
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China Daily
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Hong Kong Free Press
The now-shuttered unconventional eatery, located in one of the city’s poorest districts, was a crucible for local artists, vegetarians, and those who found mainstream society too apathetic.
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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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习近平东南亚之行成果务实丰硕｜ 东南亚各界人士高度评价习近平主席访问地区三国｜ 亲诚惠容行大道，命运与共开新篇
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Editor's Note: "At present, China's relations with its neighboring countries are at their best in modern times, and are also ...
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中国经济网
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东南亚之行，习近平这样向世界传递中国声音 跟着总书记探寻中华文明｜镌刻在石头上的史书 AI创意短视频｜中国经济的广阔“舞台”
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
人民日报社论：决胜“十四五” 奋发向前行 任平：从各地“任务书”看决胜“十四五” 人民网评：迎难而上、锐意进取，确保“十四五”规划圆满收官 牢牢把握首要任务 决战决胜“十四五”
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Xinhua News Agency
习近平主席对越南、马来西亚、柬埔寨进行国事访问纪实 大国睦邻的时代意义 书写周边命运共同体建设新篇章 成果速览 国际社会高度评价习近平主席东南亚之行
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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03:31⇢Southeast Asia Diplomacy Builds "Shared Future"
⌨The newspapers extensively report on President Xi Jinping's Southeast Asian diplomatic tour to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia. Multiple state media outlets (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Economic Net, China Daily, Huanqiu, People's Daily, Xinhua) frame this as a new chapter in building a "community with shared future" with neighboring countries. A new domestic focus emerges on completing the "14th Five-Year Plan" with People's Daily publishing an editorial urging officials to "overcome difficulties" to ensure successful completion. Meanwhile, despite US-China trade tensions, foreign buyer attendance at the Canton Fair increased by over 20% (Caixin Chinese), while SCMP reports on how major sporting events offer China strategic rewards during economic challenges.
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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In response to a question regarding media reports that said the US plans to use ongoing tariff negotiations to pressure ...
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中国中央电视台
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Xinhua News Agency
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Peoples Daily
民营企业和民营企业家勇担重任、善作善成 民营企业和民营企业家大显身手正当其时 民营企业向“新”而行、向“高”攀登 人民财评：民营企业创新发展大有可为
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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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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
习近平主席对越南、马来西亚、柬埔寨进行国事访问纪实 难忘时刻 习近平这样向世界传递中国声音 谱写周边命运共同体建设新篇章 一见·东南亚之行，礼遇里有三个关键词
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07:17⇢Xi's Southeast Asia Tour "Memorable Moments"
⌨The newspapers extensively report on President Xi Jinping's diplomatic tour to three Southeast Asian nations (Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia), with multiple state media outlets (CCTV, China Daily, Huanqiu, People's Daily, Xinhua) highlighting "memorable moments" and framing the visits as showcasing "big power diplomacy charm." New coverage includes Xi's congratulatory messages to re-elected Ecuador President Noboa and newly elected Gabon President Nguema (Guangming Daily, People's Daily English, Xinhua). China's Ministry of Commerce opposed US plans to isolate China through tariff negotiations (Global Times), while humanitarian aid continues to earthquake-hit Myanmar (CCTV English).
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Regarding sanctions the US imposed recently on several officials from China's central government's agencies in Hong Kong and from the ...
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Xinhua News Agency
习近平主席东南亚之行纪实 记者手记：大国睦邻的时代意义 扬帆共启新航途 国际社会高度评价 书写周边命运共同体建设新篇章 新华时评：中马比肩同行向高远 专题
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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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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
广东外贸企业出口转内销底气足 真热闹！服务机器人组团参加广交会 30多年，届届广交会他都来 “中国制造丰富了全球市场供给” 从广交会感受外贸“新”内涵
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
何以中国｜习近平的闽茶缘 五千年的文明，要尊重，也要弘扬 好品中国丨万物皆可“熏”，地道武夷味 茶文化的新“国潮” 福建千年文化背后，藏着多少“流量密码”？
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China Daily
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Xinhua News Agency
习近平总书记在考察调研期间，常常停下脚步，一次又一次将目光聚焦到作风建设上 作风建设只有进行时、没有完成时 专题
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10:52⇢Pope Francis Dies at 88
⌨The newspapers report on Pope Francis's death (BBC Chinese, DW Chinese), highlighting his Latin American background and transformative leadership of the Catholic Church. State media extensively cover Xi Jinping's first foreign visit of the year (CCTV, China Daily, Huanqiu, Xinhua), promoting the narrative of neighborhood diplomacy as "visiting relatives" and building a "shared future" community. Military developments receive attention with reports on China's sixth-generation stealth fighter demonstrating high maneuverability (SCMP). In international tensions, China announced sanctions on US Congresspeople, officials, and NGO leaders over Hong Kong-related issues (Global Times).
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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China Digital Times
有许多网友在对他的安危深表担忧的同时，也对其勇气表达了由衷的敬佩。即便整个社会看似一潭死水，偶尔也会有火花刺破沉寂，总有勇士不惧风险、砥砺前行。他们的坚持虽如微光，却足以点燃希望之火，唤醒人们对正义、自由、民主与真理的渴望。
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South China Morning Post
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China fast-tracks landmark law to iron out obstacles to growth of private businesses
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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中国经济网
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
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13:45⇢Private Sector Law Fast-tracked Through Southeast Asian Diplomacy
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Xi Jinping's Southeast Asian diplomatic tour, with multiple state media outlets (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Economic Net, China Daily, Huanqiu) presenting an official narrative about understanding the visit through key "voices" (留声机). China is fast-tracking landmark legislation to strengthen its private sector (Caixin Global) while expanding service industry pilot programs in 11 provinces to counter US tariff impacts (Caixin Chinese). China Digital Times provides a contrasting narrative discussing democratic aspirations in its weekly report. Economic tensions with the US remain prominent, with Economic Observer analyzing US debt concerns under Trump and SCMP reporting on Chinese scholars confronting a Trump adviser over global disruptions.
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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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China and Indonesia held the First Ministerial Meeting of Joint Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue in Beijing on Monday.
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
突出首创性、集成式探索！这份意见部署实施自由贸易试验区提升战略 十年，这三个自贸试验区有何变化 鼓励自贸试验区持续创新探索 在高水平开放中共享发展机遇
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中国中央电视台
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Despite facing mounting external uncertainties, China has the conditions and capabilities to offset the impact of the US' tariff threat and is poised to see sustained growth this year.
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Hong Kong Free Press
The Environment and Ecology Bureau said an increasing number of customers have been getting into the habit of bringing their own reusable cutlery and that restaurants have also been using alternatives to plastic.
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中国中央电视台
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23:39⇢China-Indonesia Defense Dialogue
⌨The newspapers report on China's economic resilience against US tariff threats, with China Daily asserting the country has "conditions and capabilities to offset the impact" and maintain growth despite external pressures (China Daily). Diplomatic relations with Indonesia are prominently featured, with both countries holding their first Joint Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue in Beijing (China Military Online, Global Times). Global mourning for Pope Francis continues to receive coverage (DW Chinese, BBC Chinese, Secret China), while Xi Jinping sent congratulations to Gabon's newly elected president (Guangming Daily). Hong Kong's environmental regulations show progress with 21 restaurants fined for violating plastic ban rules (HKFP). A US report acknowledges Chinese universities' dominance in global chip research (SCMP).