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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 25.03.2025.
It displays 70 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
25.03.2025 ⇢ Party Discipline Through Space Innovation
⌨State media orchestrated an extensive party discipline campaign, with multiple outlets simultaneously publishing identical content about the "Central Eight Regulations" using the formulation "徙木立信, 久久为功" (persistent effort builds trust). By mid-morning, coverage shifted to Xi's cultural tourism directive emphasizing "we have what others don't," continuing the "flowering" metaphor from previous days.
Economic positioning gained prominence with reports of Chinese hybrid vehicle exports surging despite EU tariffs on EVs, while Caixin detailed a regulatory clampdown on supply chain finance misconduct. Technology narratives featured China's competition with Elon Musk's Optimus in humanoid robotics and plans for a maglev rocket launch pad by 2028 challenging SpaceX.
International tensions appeared in reports of China Coast Guard expelling Japanese fishing boats near disputed islands, while diplomatic outreach included visa-free travel offers to South Korea and observations of Europe turning to China amid Trump-induced uncertainty.
Economic positioning gained prominence with reports of Chinese hybrid vehicle exports surging despite EU tariffs on EVs, while Caixin detailed a regulatory clampdown on supply chain finance misconduct. Technology narratives featured China's competition with Elon Musk's Optimus in humanoid robotics and plans for a maglev rocket launch pad by 2028 challenging SpaceX.
International tensions appeared in reports of China Coast Guard expelling Japanese fishing boats near disputed islands, while diplomatic outreach included visa-free travel offers to South Korea and observations of Europe turning to China amid Trump-induced uncertainty.
25.03.2025
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South China Morning Post
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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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00:24⇢CEOs Flock to Development Forum
⌨The newspapers report extensive coverage of the China Development Forum (CDF), with multinational CEOs expressing confidence in China's economic prospects (China Daily, Global Times, Xinhua). State media continues synchronized reporting on Xi Jinping's cultural tourism vision with the "life blooming like flowers" metaphor (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, Huanqiu). New headlines highlight fresh healthcare developments with medical insurance departments launching drug price governance initiatives, possibly referencing collective procurement processes (Caixin Chinese). International relations appear in reports of China Coast Guard expelling Japanese vessels near Diaoyu Islands (China Military Online) and visa-free travel offerings to South Korea (SCMP).
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In February 2025, the Global Times Institute (GTI) and the Institute for a Community with Shared Future under the Communication ...
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Hong Kong Free Press
“Western governments… have ignored the voices of their citizens and become complicit in the genocide of Palestinians, furthering Israel’s racist and colonialist aims,” the activists said. The consulate said it supported free speech, but the protesters were blocking its driveway.
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中国中央电视台
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Hong Kong Free Press
Delivery workers are split on whether to seek better protections through legislative means, according to survey findings presented at a Legislative Council meeting
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South China Morning Post
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中国经济网
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China Daily
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Hong Kong Free Press
“Stowage of power banks in the overhead compartments is also prohibited…” the Civil Aviation Department said on Monday.
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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03:15⇢Party Discipline Campaign Dominates State Media
⌨The newspapers report extensive coverage of party discipline with multiple state media outlets (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, China Economic Net, Guangming Daily, Huanqiu) carrying identical headlines about "徙木立信, 久久为功" (persistent effort builds trust) related to the implementation of the "Central Eight Regulations." Economic news highlights Chinese banks' AIC equity investment developments (Caixin) while international business interest in China continues with multinational CEOs attending the China Development Forum (People's Daily, Xinhua). Technology competition appears with reports of a Chinese startup challenging Elon Musk's Optimus by targeting 5,000 robots this year (SCMP). Hong Kong implements new flight safety regulations banning power banks during flights from April 7 (HKFP).
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Hong Kong Free Press
It is unclear if the talk is proceeding behind closed doors or online. Neither the faculty, department, nor HKU responded HKFP’s repeated enquiries.
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Xinhua News Agency
对这项学习教育，总书记再动员再部署 新华社评论员：以优良作风凝心聚力干事创业 一图了解深入贯彻中央八项规定精神学习教育如何开展 专题
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Asian economy, one of the world's major growth engines, is projected to grow by 4.5 percent in 2025, with its ...
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Peoples Daily
这个春天，跨国企业再赴“中国之约” 看好中国，与中国经济共成长 “创新为中国经济注入韧性” 中国经济将继续拥有强劲增长动能 中国将继续引领全球经济复苏发展
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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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Hong Kong Free Press
At present, a full-time athlete eligible for the government’s Elite Training Grant receives an amount ranging from HK$7,130 to HK$44,500 per month, depending on their performance in international competitions.
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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08:05⇢Xi's "Unique Tourism" Directive Echoes Across Media
⌨The newspapers report continuing coverage of Xi Jinping's emphasis on cultural tourism development with state media (Beijing Daily, CCTV, Xinhua) highlighting his directive to create unique offerings where "we have what others don't" in China's tourism sector. State outlets also promote implementation of the Central Eight Regulations discipline campaign (Xinhua). International news includes BBC's investigation naming two Russian female spies operating in the UK, Trump claiming ignorance of defense secrets leaks (DW), and positive economic projections for Asia with 4.5% growth forecast (Global Times). New domestic developments include solar energy harvesting initiatives aimed at farmers (SCMP) and Hong Kong increasing funding for elite athletes (HKFP).
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China Daily
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Global Times
Zafar Uddin Mahmood, policy advisor to the secretary general of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), praised China's commitment to ...
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Regulators are clamping down on misconduct on the electronic IOU trading platforms that industry insiders say have become chaotic, and sometimes hurt the small suppliers they were designed to help
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South China Morning Post
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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中国经济网
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Peoples Daily
一见·总书记黔滇之行，一条主线贯穿其中 踏访贵州乡村 总书记指引文旅体融合发展方向 跟随总书记听千年侗族大歌感受文化传承 让“美丽产业”成为造福群众的“幸福产业”
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Xinhua News Agency
贯彻落实中央八项规定精神，总书记阐明要旨 新华社评论员：以优良作风凝心聚力干事创业 一图了解深入贯彻中央八项规定精神学习教育如何开展 专题
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Hong Kong Free Press
Under the two-month scheme, commuters who wish to bring their furry friends onboard are required to buy a HK$99 electronic pass every month. The pet pass will be available for purchase on the MTR Mobile app starting from April 11.
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中国中央电视台
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South China Morning Post
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11:42⇢Supply Chain Finance Crackdown Amid Tourism Innovation Push
⌨The newspapers report increased regulatory attention on China's electronic IOU trading platforms with Caixin Global detailing a clampdown on supply chain finance misconduct (Caixin Global). State media continues coverage of Xi Jinping's cultural tourism vision and party discipline implementation, with emphasis on his "we have what others don't" tourism development directive (China Daily, Huanqiu, People's Daily). Economic news highlights China's hybrid vehicle exports surging to the EU despite tariffs on EVs (SCMP) and China's role as a "key driver for global growth" according to Boao Forum advisors (Global Times, Xinhua). Hong Kong announces pets will be allowed on light rail starting May, requiring monthly electronic passes (HKFP).
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中国中央电视台
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South China Morning Post
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China Daily
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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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The Chinese national football team now needs to secure consecutive wins to keep their World Cup hopes alive, after suffering ...
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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22:04⇢Party Discipline "Favorable Winds" Campaign Sweeps Media
⌨The newspapers report extensive coverage of the "Central Eight Regulations" party discipline campaign with multiple state media outlets (Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, China Economic Net, Guangming Daily, Huanqiu, Xinhua) carrying identical headlines about "风正好扬万里帆" (favorable winds for sailing far). New issues include financial misconduct with Lianchuang Holdings facing regulatory penalties for subsidiary fraud (Caixin Chinese), China's struggling World Cup qualification hopes (Global Times), and population crisis interventions through cash incentives for childbirth (SCMP). Supply chain finance regulation (Caixin Global) and pet-friendly transportation policies in Hong Kong (HKFP) remain in discussion.
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Peoples Daily
中办印发《通知》 在全党开展深入贯彻中央八项规定精神学习教育 清风正气满乾坤 “党在新时代的徙木立信之举” 各地区各部门推动学习教育有序有效开展 “为世界政党发展提供了重要借鉴”
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中国中央电视台
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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China Daily
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中国中央电视台
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