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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 24.12.2025.
It displays 0 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
24.12.2025 โข The Day of the Decennial Honors Campaign
โจOn December 24, Chinese state media editors transitioned from the previous day's focus on state-owned enterprise (SOE) mandates to a unified commemorative campaign celebrating ten years of the national honors and awards system. Throughout the morning, Xinhua, CCTV, and People's Daily saturated digital platforms with reports on 'loyal pillars' of the state, framing the honors system as a core mechanism of governance. This domestic glorification was paired with continued directives for SOEs to anchor the 'Chinese-style modernization' narrative.
By midday, a coordinated editorial shift introduced sharp critiques of Japan, with major outlets simultaneously attacking Japanese historical 'distortion,' nuclear safety at Fukushima, and perceived military expansionism. This aggressive external messaging contrasted with reporting from international and Hong Kong outlets, which prioritized the U.S. ban on DJI drones, internal labor debates regarding 'working hours' versus 'long breaks,' and the suspension of student unions at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
By midday, a coordinated editorial shift introduced sharp critiques of Japan, with major outlets simultaneously attacking Japanese historical 'distortion,' nuclear safety at Fukushima, and perceived military expansionism. This aggressive external messaging contrasted with reporting from international and Hong Kong outlets, which prioritized the U.S. ban on DJI drones, internal labor debates regarding 'working hours' versus 'long breaks,' and the suspension of student unions at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
24.12.2025