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21.12.2024

21.12.2024Day Macau's Story Met Platform's Tax

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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 21.12.2024.

It displays 39 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

21.12.2024Day Macau's Story Met Platform's Tax
State media continued extensive coverage of Xi's Macau visit, emphasizing the "science and technology footprint" of his inspection tours. This narrative builds on previous days' coverage of the 25th anniversary celebrations.

A significant policy shift emerged with new regulations requiring platform enterprises to report merchant tax information, signaling increased oversight of the digital economy. Meanwhile, reports surfaced of record Lunar New Year travel bookings, indicating economic recovery expectations.

By afternoon, coverage shifted to foreign investment themes, with authorities making new pledges to foreign firms regarding market access. The collapse of AI medical company Hawk Eye with 600 employees and discussions about 2024 investment trends in hydrogen, autonomous driving, and satellite internet highlighted ongoing tech sector volatility.

Evening coverage focused on U.S. military aid to Taiwan and Pakistan's reported J-35 fighter deal with China.
21.12.2024
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President Xi Jinping stressed on Friday long-term adherence to "one country, two systems" and urged Macao to continue with efforts to diversify its economy, as he addressed a gathering in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland.
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09:20Macau Science Tour Meets Tax Reform

The newspapers extensively cover Xi Jinping's visit to Macau for its 25th handover anniversary, with particular focus on his inspection of science and technology facilities (Beijing Daily, China Economic Net, China Daily). New developments include platform enterprises being required to report tax information of their merchants (Caixin Chinese), and a surge in Lunar New Year travel bookings (SCMP). Western outlets highlight concerns about organ harvesting allegations (VOA Chinese, Secret China).
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2025年会很难吗?在受访的几位投资人眼中,不确定性仍在,就像李中提到的那只还未落下的鞋子,但他们相信,当宏观格局更清晰、政策与产业逻辑更明朗之际,那些在2024年坚守方向、打磨内功、错位布局的机构,将以更稳健的步伐迎接下一个增长周期的开启。
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2024年即将过去,在过去的一年中,中国数字时代【404档案馆】累计发布160期播客节目。包括【CDT周报】、【404文库】、【404媒体】、【CDT报告汇】、【CDT网语】、【中国哭墙】等栏目。此外,还新增栏目【CDT关注】,更完整地记录了中国墙内外反抗中共审查的声音。在本期【年度播客】中,三位主播将以对谈的形式,分享过去一年里制作播客的感受。
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18:24Macau Dreams While Baidu Retreats

The newspapers continue extensive coverage of Xi's Macau visit, with new focus on development prospects and regional integration (Beijing Daily, China Economic Net, China Daily). A significant business development emerges with Baidu and Geely withdrawing support from Jiyue Auto (Caixin Chinese). Western sources report on a Christmas market attack in Germany with 5 dead (DW Chinese), while military news highlights US defense assistance to Taiwan (Global Times) and Pakistan's potential J-35 fighter jet acquisition (SCMP).