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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 29.04.2025.
It displays 69 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
29.04.2025 ⇢ Xi's Twin Focus Day: Shanghai AI and Labor Centennial
⌨The morning coverage continued the labor centennial celebration, with Xi Jinping's speech to the All-China Federation of Trade Unions propagated across all major state outlets. This labor glorification, building on previous days' coverage, gained particular emphasis with the approaching Labor Day holiday.
By mid-morning, a second narrative emerged focused on Xi's inspection of Shanghai's AI industry, calling for it to become a "globally influential science and technology innovation highland." This marked a continuation of the AI self-reliance theme from April 26's Politburo study session.
International tensions persisted with reports of Walmart instructing Chinese suppliers to resume shipments amid the trade war. China Digital Times highlighted that China remains the world's largest jailer of writers for the sixth consecutive year, while Hong Kong saw the release of four pro-democracy figures jailed over an unofficial primary election. Foreign Ministry released a defiant "Never Kneel Down" video responding to US tariffs.
By mid-morning, a second narrative emerged focused on Xi's inspection of Shanghai's AI industry, calling for it to become a "globally influential science and technology innovation highland." This marked a continuation of the AI self-reliance theme from April 26's Politburo study session.
International tensions persisted with reports of Walmart instructing Chinese suppliers to resume shipments amid the trade war. China Digital Times highlighted that China remains the world's largest jailer of writers for the sixth consecutive year, while Hong Kong saw the release of four pro-democracy figures jailed over an unofficial primary election. Foreign Ministry released a defiant "Never Kneel Down" video responding to US tariffs.
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Hong Kong Free Press
Claudia Mo, Gary Fan, Jeremy Tam, and Kwok Ka-ki were the first group of 45 democrats to be discharged from prison on Tuesday after being sentenced in a landmark national security trial that concluded last November.
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China Digital Times
2024年全球至少有375名作家因写作或表达自由而被监禁，而中国有118名作家遭到监禁，连续六年成为全球最大监狱。
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中国中央电视台
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00:49⇢Labor Union Centennial Hailed While Writers Remain Imprisoned
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the centennial celebration of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions and the national ceremony honoring labor models. President Xi Jinping delivered a major speech calling for mobilizing the working class to advance China's national rejuvenation (Beijing Daily, China Daily, People's Daily, Xinhua, Guangming Daily). In contrast, China Digital Times reports that China has imprisoned 118 writers for their expression, remaining the world's largest jailer of writers for the sixth consecutive year. Hong Kong Free Press notes that four pro-democracy figures have been released from prison following their national security law convictions.
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China Daily
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中国经济网
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【央视快评】用创造拥抱新时代 以奋斗铸就新辉煌 劳动谱写时代华章 奋斗创造美好未来——总书记激励广大劳动群众大力弘扬劳模精神、劳动精神、工匠精神
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South China Morning Post
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China Military Online
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
庆祝中华全国总工会成立100周年暨全国劳动模范和先进工作者表彰大会隆重举行 习近平发表重要讲话 讲话全文 中共中央 国务院关于表彰全国劳动模范和先进工作者的决定 名单 倡议书
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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South China Morning Post
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Xinhua News Agency
成都世运会倒计时100天 国新办举行新闻发布会 介绍世运会筹办情况 中国体育代表团预计将有约330名运动员参赛 四川全面提升服务保障能力 营造浓厚世运氛围
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04:23⇢Xi Guides Union Development at Centennial
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Xi Jinping's directives for the high-quality development of labor unions at a "new starting point" of their centennial (CCTV, China Economic Net, China Daily, Beijing Daily, Huanqiu, Guangming Daily). Xi emphasizes the spirit of hard work, unity, and perseverance for national rejuvenation (CCTV, China Military Online). New reports highlight the 100-day countdown to the World Games in Chengdu with approximately 330 Chinese athletes expected to participate (Xinhua). People's Daily discusses political education curriculum development, while SCMP reports Walmart has instructed some Chinese suppliers to resume shipments amid the ongoing trade war.
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On April 29, in response to the US' reckless imposition of tariffs, the Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Office released a bilingual ...
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Peoples Daily
以习近平经济思想为指引加快构建中国经济学自主知识体系 全面认识习近平经济思想的理论贡献和实践伟力 形成了发展社会主义市场经济的完整理论体系 坚持金融服务实体经济
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Xinhua News Agency
庆祝中华全国总工会成立100周年暨全国劳动模范和先进工作者表彰大会隆重举行 习近平发表重要讲话 表彰决定 汇聚起工人阶级和广大劳动群众的磅礴力量 专题
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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Hong Kong Free Press
Late Taiwanese artist Ju Ming’s sculpture “Lining Up” featured 10 figures standing in a line. Some wore black suits, two were in yellow raincoats, and one woman stood in pink holding a yellow umbrella. It was installed outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui in 2017.
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South China Morning Post
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中国中央电视台
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Peoples Daily
为什么中国意味着确定性、未来性、机遇性 人民网评：坚决捍卫多边主义和经济全球化 以国内经济结构调整应对外部环境调整 上下同欲者胜，风雨同舟者兴
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South China Morning Post
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Bangkok’s drive to become Southeast Asia’s EV hub drew massive investment from China, but a mismatch between incentives and demand is fueling a glut
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Xinhua News Agency
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习近平：上海承担着建设国际科技创新中心的历史使命，要抢抓机遇，以服务国家战略为牵引，不断增强科技创新策源功能和高端产业引领功能，加快建成具有全球影响力的科技创新高地
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Xinhua News Agency
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08:02⇢Shanghai's Global Tech Ambitions
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Xi Jinping's inspection of Shanghai with multiple sources highlighting his emphasis on building Shanghai into a "globally influential science and technology innovation highland" (People's Daily, China Economic Net, Xinhua). Real estate market dynamics receive attention with Caixin reporting on "land kings" (highest bidders) appearing frequently in core cities. International tensions continue with Foreign Ministry releasing a "Never Kneel Down" video responding to US tariffs (Global Times). Other coverage includes Chinese EV makers facing challenges in Thailand despite incentives (Caixin Global) and Trump's first 100 days in office assessment (DW Chinese).
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South China Morning Post
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习近平：上海要总结好以大模型产业生态体系孵化人工智能产业等成功经验，加大探索力度，力争在人工智能发展和治理各方面走在前列，产生示范效应
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China Military Online
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China Daily
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习近平来到位于徐汇区的上海“模速空间”大模型创新生态社区调研 通过视频短片了解上海市人工智能产业发展情况，察看重点孵化企业的大模型产品展示
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中国中央电视台
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday visited an AI incubator in Shanghai, calling on the city to take the lead ...
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中国中央电视台
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Free Press
Caritas Medical Centre staff also alleged that the male patient had shared the photos and videos on Facebook, accompanied by captions containing language that amounted to sexual harassment.
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South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Free Press
Police officers who testified said they did not hear the activists urging passersby to donate money at the street booths held by the League of Social Democrats in 2023, which are at the centre of the unauthorised fundraising trial.
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11:29⇢Xi Spotlights Shanghai AI Innovation
⌨The newspapers extensively report on President Xi Jinping's inspection of Shanghai's AI industry, emphasizing his call for the city to develop into a "globally influential science and technology innovation highland" with special focus on AI development (CCTV, China Daily, Global Times, Huanqiu, People's Daily, Xinhua). International coverage highlights Canadian Liberal Party's victory in elections under Prime Minister Mark Carney, with reports suggesting Trump's threats influenced Canadian voters' turn toward the Liberals (BBC Chinese, Caixin Chinese). Hong Kong Free Press reports on four activists refusing to make arguments in their trial for unauthorized fundraising at street booths held by the League of Social Democrats in 2023.
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Deutsche Welle 中文网
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South China Morning Post
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Peoples Daily
习近平：人工智能是年轻的事业 也是年轻人的事业 习近平上海行丨聚力大模型 智启新未来——走进上海“模速空间”大模型创新生态社区 瞰活力上海
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中国中央电视台
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中国《香港国安法》颁布以来最大案件导致41名泛民主派人物被囚，获刑四年两个月的毛孟静、谭文豪、郭家麒与范国威低调获释。
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习近平：上海承担着建设国际科技创新中心的历史使命，要抢抓机遇，以服务国家战略为牵引，不断增强科技创新策源功能和高端产业引领功能，加快建成具有全球影响力的科技创新高地 视频
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South China Morning Post
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday visited an AI incubator in Shanghai, calling on the city to take the lead ...
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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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23:55⇢Xi Spotlights Shanghai AI Ambitions
⌨The newspapers extensively report on President Xi Jinping's visit to Shanghai, emphasizing his focus on artificial intelligence development (Beijing Daily, China Daily, Global Times, Guangming Daily, People's Daily, Xinhua). Xi called for Shanghai to accelerate building a globally influential science and technology innovation center. In contrast, international news reports on the release of four pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong after serving sentences in the "47 people case" under the national security law, noting they are permanently banned from political participation (BBC Chinese). Military tensions appear with reports of China's Shandong aircraft carrier making a rare show of force amid US-Philippine drills (SCMP).