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31.10.2024

31.10.2024The day Shenzhou-19 launched and dual carriers sailed

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This page is an archive of main headlines from China for 31.10.2024.

It displays 48 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

31.10.2024The day Shenzhou-19 launched and dual carriers sailed
The Shenzhou-19 spacecraft successfully launched, carrying China's youngest astronaut to the space station. Meanwhile, the PLA Navy conducted its first dual-carrier group drill in the South China Sea, featuring the Liaoning and Shandong. Economic indicators showed mixed signals, with manufacturing PMI rising to 50.1 in October, ending five months of contraction. The government continued to address housing market issues, with 21 national banks completing interest rate adjustments on existing mortgages. Xi Jinping signed an order to enhance reservist management and an article on promoting high-quality employment was published. Internationally, China-Russia ties were reaffirmed as not being directed against third parties. The ongoing US election campaign continued to draw attention, particularly among Taiwanese Americans.
31.10.2024
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01:47China Pushes Back on EU Tariffs as Factory Activity Rebounds

The newspapers report on China's response to EU tariffs on electric vehicles, with the Ministry of Commerce vowing to protect Chinese companies' interests (China Daily, Global Times). Xi Jinping's emphasis on reform and development is highlighted across multiple state media outlets (China Economic Net, China Daily, Guangming Daily). In economic news, China's factory activity has returned to growth after five months of contraction (South China Morning Post).
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04:27Shenzhou-19 Reaches Space Station as Economic Concerns Linger

The newspapers report on China's space achievements, with Shenzhou-19 astronauts entering the space station (CCTV English). Economic issues are highlighted, including provincial growth rates (Caixin Chinese) and plans for renewable energy in the South China Sea (SCMP). Diplomatic relations with Russia are noted (Global Times), while concerns about foreign businesses in China persist (DW Chinese). Hong Kong's press freedom remains a topic of discussion (HKFP).
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08:26Taiwanese-Americans in Spotlight as US Election Looms

The newspapers report on the upcoming US election, focusing on Taiwanese-American voters' perspectives (BBC Chinese). Economic news highlights China's bank reforms, with 21 national banks adjusting existing mortgage rates (Caixin Chinese). EU investments in China have reached a new quarterly record (SCMP). Meanwhile, China continues to push back against EU tariffs on electric vehicles (China Daily), while state media emphasizes Xi Jinping's engagement with artists (China Daily Chinese).
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13:00China Flexes Naval Muscle with Dual Carrier Drill

The newspapers report on China's first dual aircraft carrier formation exercise in the South China Sea (Global Times, SCMP). Xi Jinping's focus on high-quality employment is highlighted in state media (China Economic Net, Guangming Daily). International adoption from China ends after 32 years, affecting families and adoptees (BBC Chinese). The PLA Navy's show of force and Xi's domestic policies dominate the discourse.
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代表着婴儿潮一代的特朗普与比他年轻了一个世代的哈里斯对决,再次突显美国的分歧与撕裂。此次大选可谓戏码不断,从7月初特朗普遇刺后带来的人气爆棚,到7月底拜登让贤哈里斯,民主党果断换马激发民意飙升,选情此起彼伏。
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15:17Xi's Dual Focus: Reservists and Jobs

The newspapers report on Xi Jinping signing an order to enhance reservist management (China Military Online, Guangming Daily). State media highlights Xi's focus on promoting high-quality employment (Xinhua, China Economic Net). International issues are also covered, including US economic indicators (Caixin Chinese) and the ongoing EV dispute with the EU (South China Morning Post, Economic Observer).
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Chea Munyrith, then director of the Confucius Institute of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, recalled that when President Xi Jinping arrived in Phnom Penh for a state visit to Cambodia on Oct 13, 2016, the institute's teachers and students were among the welcoming crowds.
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