January
01.01.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Xi's Words Flowed While New Orleans Grieved

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State media orchestrated comprehensive coverage of Xi's New Year message, emphasizing confidence themes across multiple outlets throughout the early morning hours. The messaging shifted to concrete developments by mid-morning, highlighting China's expanding military capabilities through the Shandong carrier's "all-weather" status and new early warning aircraft deployment in the West Pacific.

Cross-border initiatives received attention through coverage of aid to earthquake-hit Vanuatu and expansion of overseas warehouses for e-commerce. The inauguration of C919 aircraft on the Shanghai-Hong Kong route marked a milestone in domestic aviation.

By afternoon, coverage pivoted to quantum technology competition with the US and analysis of potential Trump presidency implications. The New Orleans tragedy, initially reported as 10 dead and 30 injured, evolved to 35 injured by late afternoon, providing a somber counterpoint to the day's coordinated domestic narrative.
02.01.2025
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Thursday
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Day Dragon's Drones Claimed the Sky

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State media maintained coordinated coverage of Xi's New Year messaging throughout early morning, with particular focus on his card exchange with Washington State teachers. This messaging shift toward US educational ties contrasts with simultaneous implementation of dual-use export bans on 28 US defense contractors.

Technology developments dominated substantive reporting: China's agricultural drone industry expansion, space-based laser communication surpassing Starlink capabilities, and Chinese airlines rerouting around southern Russian airspace following recent incidents. The central bank conducted a 55 billion yuan swap facility operation amid continuing economic adjustments.

By afternoon, coverage shifted to domestic infrastructure, with announcements of high-speed rail network expansion plans targeting 50,000km by year-end and a major nuclear reactor activation. Hong Kong coverage focused on housing crisis metrics, revealing 80,000 "acceptable" units planned amid widespread poverty concerns.
03.01.2025
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Friday
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Day Seoul Failed to Arrest its President

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The six-hour standoff in Seoul over President Yoon's attempted arrest dominated morning coverage, with state media using the event to contrast political stability in China. State outlets maintained coordinated amplification of Xi's New Year messaging, while announcing ambitious railway expansion plans targeting 180,000km by 2030.

By midday, attention shifted to Xi's congratulatory message to Georgia's new president, while economic indicators showed the yuan depreciated to 7.30 against the dollar, erasing 14 months of gains. The afternoon brought technology focus: China claimed a world-first in satellite-based remote surgery and reported an ex-Dassault physicist's relocation to lead energy research.

Hong Kong coverage revealed MTR's search for new business models beyond property development, while reporting a data breach affecting 100 citizens and Mike Pence's planned business forum visit.
04.01.2025
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Saturday
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Day Central Bank Changed Course

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State media maintained its coordinated anti-corruption narrative in early morning, while monetary policy emerged as the day's central story. The People's Bank of China signaled a significant policy shift, announcing plans for RRR cuts and interest rate adjustments - a departure from its previous stance.

Economic coverage revealed challenges in the property sector, with new residential approvals down 30% across 50 key cities. The civil service pay increase announcement, following months of delay, suggested attempts to stimulate domestic consumption.

Technology narratives shifted from previous days' focus on quantum advances to AI competition, with state media highlighting "Six Little Tigers" - emerging domestic AI model developers. Coverage of US-China relations showed calculated restraint, with analysis of potential improvements contingent on Trump's positions, while Taiwan's security apparatus warned of intensified cognitive warfare operations.
05.01.2025
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Sunday
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Youth Stand in Unemployment Lines While Party Claims Victory

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Morning coverage focused on Xi's 2024 diplomatic achievements, while BBC Chinese revealed the reality of graduate unemployment, with degree holders taking service jobs. This contrasts with previous days' economic narratives about central bank policy shifts.

Military news gained prominence by mid-day, with reports of 14 military lawmakers' removal and speculation about the Type 076 amphibious warship deployment. This follows previous days' coverage of defense technology advances.

State media maintained coordinated messaging about party strength through the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection meeting, while simultaneously addressing western region development with 15 new measures. The contrast between official triumph narratives and economic realities became more pronounced, particularly in coverage of the automotive sector's struggles with price wars and e-commerce pressures.

Hong Kong's security crackdown entered its 54th month, with new measures affecting passports and travel rights.
06.01.2025
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Monday
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Day Cables Broke While Corruption Stories Flowed

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Morning coverage began with Caixin reporting service sector PMI rise to 52.2, continuing the economic narrative from previous days. State media coordinated extensive coverage of Xi's anti-corruption speech at the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, building on yesterday's party messaging.

By mid-morning, attention shifted to Taiwan's underwater cable damage by a Cameroon-registered vessel, raising questions about potential gray-zone operations. This story gained prominence as Chinese AI firms' competition with OpenAI emerged in parallel coverage.

Afternoon reports revealed a significant copper deposit discovery in Tibet, while coverage expanded on manufacturing sector changes with companies moving operations to Southeast Asia. The day concluded with state media maintaining focus on corruption narratives, while regional observers predicted increased South China Sea tensions under a potential second Trump administration.
07.01.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Mountain Shook Holy City

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Xi's anti-corruption speech coverage dominated early morning state media, continuing the coordinated messaging from previous days. The narrative shifted abruptly when a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet's Dingri county near the Nepal border. Death toll reports evolved throughout the day, rising from 53 to 126, with 188 injured.

State media maintained dual coverage of both the earthquake response and anti-corruption campaign, while economic developments emerged in parallel. Reports indicated new protections for businesses against arbitrary inspections, following previous days' coverage of central bank policy shifts. Chinese companies' strategic response to US sanctions gained attention, with firms increasingly turning to US courts for relief.

The revelation of Xi-Trump communications since the US election emerged amid coverage of broader US-China dialogue, suggesting calculated positioning ahead of potential US administration change.
08.01.2025
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Wednesday
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Day of Mountain Rescue at Heaven's Height

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State media maintained intense coverage of Tibet's Shigatse earthquake rescue efforts, with operational challenges at high altitudes emerging as central focus. Death toll stabilized at 126, with rescuers struggling against time and cold.

The government continued parallel narratives of Xi's anti-corruption campaign through coordinated messaging across state outlets, while economic reports revealed significant shifts: China's lithium reserves reached second globally, and car trade-in subsidies extended to 2025.

Hong Kong coverage highlighted legal system changes, with foreign judges excluded from Tam Tak-chi's sedition appeal and questions raised about Tiananmen vigil activists' trial fairness. Military developments surfaced with the death of a prominent drone scientist, while reports emerged of increased aerial confrontation risks with Philippines in South China Sea.

Scientific community developments showed continued brain drain, with mathematician Hu Yijuan joining the ongoing US exodus.
09.01.2025
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Thursday
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Day Mountains Trembled While Power Spoke

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State media maintained coordinated coverage of Xi's anti-corruption campaign through morning broadcasts, while earthquake response operations in Tibet's Shigatse region continued from previous days. Economic indicators revealed mild inflation at 0.2% for 2024, with December CPI at 0.1%.

By midday, Xi chaired multiple CPC leadership meetings focusing on earthquake relief and state institutions, while the central bank announced plans to issue 60 billion yuan in bills in Hong Kong, suggesting intervention in offshore markets.

Reports emerged of China's concern over Uyghur militants receiving Syrian military positions, while Hong Kong's artificial islands project faced further delays. International business coverage highlighted European firms' operational challenges in China and BYD's troubles in Brazil.

Evening reports focused on new regulations for Chinese miners' overseas reserves reporting and plans for space-based solar power infrastructure.
10.01.2025
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Friday
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Day Law Societies Heard Master's Voice

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State media orchestrated extensive coverage of Xi's letter to law societies, with multiple outlets repeating the same message throughout morning hours. This synchronized messaging campaign paralleled ongoing earthquake relief coverage in Tibet, where state media highlighted prefabricated housing deployment.

Ministry of Finance announced real estate policy effects would materialize in 2025, while reports emerged of record trade barriers against Chinese exports. The central bank suspended open market operations due to high bond demand, signaling shifts in monetary policy.

International attention focused on a rescued Chinese actor from Myanmar trafficking, prompting social media calls for broader rescue operations. By afternoon, coverage shifted to the US Supreme Court's TikTok ban hearing, while Hong Kong media reported on former lawmaker Shiu Ka-chun's death and challenges to tech hub development.
11.01.2025
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Saturday
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Day Auditors Sang While Mountains Shook

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State media orchestrated extensive coverage of Xi's directive on audit oversight, with multiple outlets repeating his call throughout morning hours. This messaging campaign ran parallel to ongoing earthquake relief coverage in Tibet, continuing from previous days.

International focus shifted to multiple crises: Philippines began Spratly Islands upgrades despite tensions, WHO pressed China for COVID origin data on the pandemic's fifth anniversary, and TikTok's US Supreme Court hearing generated speculation about US-China relations under a potential Trump return.

Economic coverage revealed a dramatic shift in IPO preferences toward Hong Kong, while mainland listings declined. Reports emerged of Chinese overseas students facing employment discrimination, adding to the ongoing youth unemployment narrative. By afternoon, coverage turned to US-China electronic warfare capabilities and the resumption of UK-China financial dialogue after six years.
12.01.2025
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Sunday
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Day of Trafficking Tales and Science Leaps

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State media's morning coverage of Xi's audit directives continued from previous days, while Myanmar trafficking concerns gained prominence following a Chinese actor's rescue, with families of other victims stepping forward. The issue sparked social media documentation of over 1,500 trafficking cases.

Technical achievements dominated midday reports, with breakthroughs in rare earth production speeds and brain-computer interface developments in Shanghai and Beijing. The push for solar farm expansion into new regions paralleled coverage of advanced laser research.

Taiwan's security bureau released details about Chinese espionage methods, while Indonesia expressed interest in expanding military cooperation with China. Health officials issued statements addressing public concerns about infectious diseases, likely responding to social media speculation. Evening coverage shifted to youth consumer trends and continuing earthquake relief efforts in Tibet.
13.01.2025
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Monday
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Day Trade Peaks Before Storm

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China's trade surplus reached $992 billion, marking a record high driven by pre-Trump export surge, while the yuan touched 7.33, prompting central bank intervention through increased foreign debt allowances. State media maintained synchronized coverage of Tibet earthquake response and Xi's meeting with Grenada's PM.

By midday, Pentagon's blacklisting of Tencent for military connections emerged alongside reports of Chinese military delegation planning Japan visit, marking shift in regional dynamics. Hong Kong developments included investigation of PORI pollster and extension of UK judge Hoffman's term.

Late afternoon coverage focused on new US GPU export restrictions targeting China while exempting allies, paralleling morning's revelation that Chinese chip imports now exceed oil imports. Central bank chief's statement on Hong Kong's role in foreign reserves management suggested strategic positioning amid economic uncertainties.
14.01.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Train Millions Move While Privacy Burns

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The Spring Festival travel rush began, with state media reporting expectations of 510 million passenger trips. This massive movement coincided with a privacy controversy at Chinese universities over public disclosure of transgender student information.

Economic narratives shifted between Biden's statement that China would never surpass the US and contrary predictions from economists about China potentially overtaking US economy by 2030. The central bank signaled policy adjustments affecting interest rates and capital market support.

Coverage of Shein's factory empire revealed thousands of facilities in Guangzhou, while visa-free entry to China doubled tourist numbers to 20 million. State media maintained synchronized coverage of Xi's diplomatic engagements with Grenada and Lebanon, while afternoon reporting focused on EU relations through Xi's call with the European Council president.
15.01.2025
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Wednesday
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Day When Seoul Lost Its Crown

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest over martial law imposition dominated Chinese media coverage, marking the first detention of a sitting president in Korean history. The morning began with provincial GDP reports and Shein coverage, quickly overshadowed by developments in Seoul.

By midday, coverage shifted to Xi's diplomatic engagements with Sri Lanka's president and Vietnam's party chief, while financial news focused on Country Garden's 200 billion yuan losses. The afternoon brought reports of Hong Kong's record heat and stricter public housing penalties.

Chinese state media maintained careful distance in reporting Yoon's arrest, while emphasizing regional stability concerns. Meanwhile, coverage continued of US platform transitions as TikTok users migrated to Xiaohongshu, and Shanghai's attempts to court Taylor Swift for economic boost.
16.01.2025
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Thursday
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Day When Chips Burned While Peace Messages Flowed

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State media initiated synchronized coverage of Xi's diplomatic messages to Sri Lanka and Monaco, while US-China tech tensions intensified with new NVIDIA chip restrictions. Chinese shipbuilders appeared unfazed by US targeting attempts.

By mid-morning, news shifted to China's response to Western business pressures, with accusations against PVH Group over Xinjiang matters. A significant human trafficking case resolution emerged in Hong Kong, connecting to previous days' coverage of SE Asian scams.

The afternoon brought coverage of Biden's farewell speech and Trump's potential impact on US-China drone competition, while Chinese authorities announced probes into US legacy chip exports. The Alipay system experienced a rare 5-minute malfunction affecting all transactions. Wang Huning's reaffirmation of private economy support emerged amid continuing coverage of economic challenges.
17.01.2025
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Friday
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Day Old Power Called New Power

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China's 5% GDP growth announcement dominated morning coverage, while state media emphasized economic resilience narratives. Early reports focused on Vice President Han Zheng's upcoming attendance at Trump's inauguration, signaling Beijing's strategic positioning.

Mid-morning brought news of US "TikTok refugees" migrating to Chinese platforms, while Hong Kong authorities condemned US extension of protections for Hongkongers. A Shanghai lawmaker's proposal to dismantle the Great Firewall sparked limited discussion.

The afternoon pivoted to Xi-Trump phone conversation, their first direct communication since Trump's election victory. State media coverage carefully framed the call while US Supreme Court upheld TikTok restrictions. The day's trajectory showed Beijing balancing economic messaging with diplomatic positioning, as previous days' chip restrictions and Korean crisis receded from coverage.
18.01.2025
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Saturday
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Day Growth Met While Polls Fell

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China announced reaching its 5% GDP growth target for 2024, while Hong Kong's national security police raided the Public Opinion Research Institute, one of the territory's last independent polling organizations.

The morning brought extensive coverage of Xi-Trump phone communications, following previous day's announcements of Han Zheng's attendance at Trump's inauguration. State media emphasized Vietnamese diplomatic exchanges marking 75 years of relations, pushing the Korean crisis coverage further from view.

By afternoon, attention shifted to pension adjustments for 170 million elderly citizens amid low interest rate challenges. The day closed with renewed focus on TikTok's uncertain future in the US, while European export concerns emerged as a new narrative thread in state media coverage. Military veterans received traditional Spring Festival greetings, maintaining the leadership's careful balance of economic and stability messaging.
19.01.2025
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Sunday
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Day TikTok Darkness Turned To Light

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TikTok's suspension in US app stores marked the morning hours, with multiple state outlets tracking its removal. The narrative shifted dramatically by afternoon when Trump, previously supporting the ban, called for TikTok's rescue and suggested a 90-day grace period. The incoming US national security adviser confirmed efforts to restore service.

State media maintained parallel coverage of Xi's Spring Festival greetings to veterans and Huaniu apple development success stories, continuing the previous day's economic resilience messaging. A significant education planning outline for 2024-2035 emerged, while coverage of China's hypersonic missile tests in Mars-simulation tunnels suggested military capability messaging.

The day's coverage showed careful positioning around Trump's upcoming inauguration, with state media emphasizing Han Zheng's attendance while monitoring Trump's shifting stance on Chinese tech platforms.
20.01.2025
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Monday
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Day Throne Changed While Earth Moved

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State media maintained parallel coverage of Trump's inauguration preparations and Xi's leadership activities, with foreign outlets focusing on unprecedented security measures and tech industry presence at the ceremony. Morning coverage emphasized Xi chairing a CPC leadership meeting, while monitoring TikTok's restored operations in the US.

By midday, attention shifted to Taiwan businesses reconsidering mainland operations under Trump's threatened tariffs, while China signaled possible rare earth trade restrictions. The space sector showed advancement with Tiangong's oxygen generation breakthrough and lunar crater naming.

Evening coverage centered on Trump's inauguration proceedings moving indoors due to weather, while state media emphasized Han Zheng's attendance and Xi's Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC members. Hong Kong's judicial independence remained in focus as the Chief Justice defended the courts amid foreign judges' departures.
21.01.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Dragon Watched Eagle's Return

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Trump's return to presidency generated multiple narrative threads in Chinese media. Morning coverage focused on his inauguration speech and immediate executive actions, including a 75-day TikTok extension that shifted from previous day's ban rhetoric. State media maintained parallel coverage of Xi's Spring Festival greetings and party discipline.

By midday, attention pivoted to Xi's video meeting with Putin, occurring hours after Trump's inauguration, while Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang spoke at Davos warning against protectionism. Hong Kong's leader characterized Trump's return as potentially positive for US-China relations.

Evening coverage highlighted China's scientific achievements, including nuclear fusion breakthroughs and space activities, while monitoring Trump's first-day executive orders withdrawing from international organizations. State outlets emphasized Han Zheng's presence at the inauguration while maintaining distance from direct commentary on US policy shifts.
22.01.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Strongmen Conferred While Stocks Trembled

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Xi's video conference with Putin dominated morning state media coverage, following Trump's inauguration, with outlets emphasizing international "fairness and justice." The commissioning of Type 054B frigate received parallel coverage, highlighting military modernization.

By midday, Trump's proposed 10% tariff on Chinese imports caused Hong Kong stocks to decline after six consecutive gaining days. Beijing responded by directing funds to stabilize markets, while six departments jointly announced measures to boost long-term market investment.

Afternoon coverage shifted to Xi's visit to flood-affected areas in Liaoning, while maintaining the Putin call narrative. The EU's ineffective tariffs against Chinese EVs emerged as a concurrent theme, suggesting continued market penetration despite trade barriers. Hong Kong reported its first Article 23 security law charge, marking implementation of the new legislation.
23.01.2025
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Thursday
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Day Wuhan Memory Met Northeast Care

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Chinese media marked five years since Wuhan's lockdown with controlled remembrance, while state outlets prioritized Xi's visits to flood-affected areas in Liaoning. The morning coverage balanced these narratives, with BBC and DW focusing on collective trauma while state media emphasized recovery.

Following Trump's recent inauguration, economic themes emerged as China directed state capital into A-shares, with plans for state insurers to invest 30% of new premiums in domestic markets by 2025. Hong Kong reported disruptions at Greater Bay Airlines and national security police questioning polling institute staff.

Afternoon coverage shifted to Xi's inspection tour of Shenyang, while TikTok shareholders discussed alternatives to avoid selling the company. Saudi Arabia's pitch at Davos as a hub for Chinese investment received attention, suggesting diversification efforts amid US tensions.
24.01.2025
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Friday
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The Day Party Chief Walked Markets Before Dragon

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State media orchestrated extensive coverage of Xi Jinping's pre-Spring Festival tour in Northeast China, shifting focus from yesterday's Wuhan anniversary to visits at steel mills and markets in Liaoning. The narrative evolved from industrial inspection to community engagement, culminating in New Year greetings.

Trump's softening stance on China tariffs emerged as parallel narrative, triggering a 400-point surge in Hong Kong markets. This development follows his inauguration impact from previous days.

Hong Kong coverage revealed new details from Jimmy Lai's trial regarding communication with US officials, while the Bar Association expressed optimism about recruiting overseas judges. Chinese scientists announced findings challenging early evolution timeline, while demographic projections warned of declining birth rates in the upcoming dragon year.

AIIB called for reforms in global institutions while Chinese nationals continued gold mining in DRC despite embassy warnings.
25.01.2025
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Saturday
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Day Dragon Blessed Troops Before Spring

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State media orchestrated Xi's pre-Spring Festival visits in waves, starting with general greetings, then focusing on Liaoning province visits, and culminating in military inspections at the Northern Theater Command. This continued the northeastern tour narrative from previous days while adding military elements.

International coverage revealed new friction points: Philippine-China tensions in Spratlys, US-China discord over Rubio-Wang Yi's Taiwan discussions, and Trump's 75-day grace period for TikTok's forced divestment. These developments followed Trump's recent policy shifts after inauguration.

Economic themes emerged through Caixin's housing market recovery prediction for 2025 and reports of declining Lunar New Year bonuses. The super-rich at Davos calling for higher self-taxation provided contrast to domestic economic challenges. Myanmar scam operations targeting Chinese citizens received significant coverage, highlighting regional security concerns.
26.01.2025
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Sunday
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Dragon Year Rituals Under China's Deep Sea Watch

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State media continued Xi's pre-Spring Festival choreography, shifting from Liaoning visits to military greetings and retired officials' meetings. These ritualistic appearances follow the established pattern from previous days' northeastern tour.

A technological narrative emerged with China's announcement of deep-sea radar capabilities for aircraft detection, coinciding with maritime tensions as China reported expelling Philippine vessels near Tiexian Jiao. The military theme extended to space ambitions, with plans to include private sector robots in the Chang'e-8 lunar mission.

Economic coverage focused on dampened Festival consumption, with reports of dim flower sales and warnings against digital red packets for officials. The Myanmar situation received renewed attention through China's peace-brokering efforts and coverage of criminal networks targeting Chinese nationals along the Thai border.
27.01.2025
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Monday
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Dragon Year Message Among Myanmar Shadows

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Morning coverage centered on Xi's Spring Festival address, with state media amplifying his message of "solid progress despite challenges." The carefully orchestrated narrative continued from previous days' northeastern tour coverage.

Myanmar human trafficking operations received renewed attention through multiple angles, from a Hong Kong victim's return to broader coverage of violence against Chinese nationals in border areas. The story evolved throughout the day with additional details of criminal networks.

Economic concerns surfaced through Guangdong's missed GDP targets and manufacturing contraction reports. Vanke's corporate restructuring amid losses indicated broader property sector challenges.

Military readiness messaging intensified by midday, while Wang Yi's statements on US "red lines" and India relations suggested diplomatic positioning. The emergence of DeepSeek in AI development added another dimension to ongoing US-China tech competition.
28.01.2025
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Tuesday
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Six Million Dollar Dragon Breathes Fire

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The emergence of DeepSeek dominated morning coverage, with reports of its $6 million AI model causing NASDAQ turbulence and NVIDIA value drops. State media initially maintained their Spring Festival narrative focus, but by mid-morning shifted to incorporate DeepSeek's success into national achievement messaging.

Hong Kong Free Press revealed DeepSeek's programmed avoidance of sensitive political topics, while BBC Chinese and DW compared the AI breakthrough to historical technological disruptions like Sputnik and Pearl Harbor. Trump's framing of DeepSeek as a "wake-up call" received extensive coverage.

By afternoon, attention turned to broader implications, with Caixin reporting on Chinese automakers' Mexico operations facing new Trump tariffs. Coverage concluded with analysis of conditions needed for China to produce more AI breakthroughs, while state media returned to traditional Spring Festival themes.
29.01.2025
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Wednesday
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Dragon Festival While DeepSeek Ascends

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State media maintained coordinated Spring Festival coverage through Xi's inspection tours and traditional celebrations, with humanoid robots at the CCTV gala marking a technological element in the festivities. The DeepSeek narrative evolved from yesterday's market impact to deeper examination of its founder's background and regional implications, with BBC Chinese profiling Liang Wenfeng's transition from finance to AI.

Military themes surfaced through PLA's power infrastructure development near the India border and Eastern Theater Command's festival messaging. Economic concerns emerged in reports of "consumption downgrade" among urban youth during festival preparations.

By afternoon, coverage shifted to international technology competition, with EU's plans to favor European companies in tech contracts and analysis of US-China AI development differences. The day concluded with attempts to downplay reports about China's withdrawal from the Cambodian canal project.
30.01.2025
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Thursday
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Day DeepSeek Faced Both Giants and Shadows

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The morning brought reports of cyberattacks against DeepSeek, followed by OpenAI's accusations of data theft through "distillation" techniques. These developments mark an escalation from previous days' market impact narrative to direct confrontation between AI entities.

State media maintained Spring Festival coverage while incorporating technological achievements, particularly highlighting dancing robots at the CCTV gala. The narrative attempted to frame DeepSeek's emergence within broader national technology advancement.

A significant aviation disaster near Washington DC dominated international coverage, with 64 casualties after a passenger plane collided with a military helicopter. By afternoon, coverage shifted to regional security, with China and Thailand announcing joint action against Myanmar cyber scammers, connecting to ongoing border security concerns from previous days.

The Chinese military's reveal of long-range radar capabilities and US "unmanned hellscape" strategy discussions in the Taiwan Strait suggested underlying tension beneath festival coverage.
31.01.2025
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Friday
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Dragon Festival Under Washington Shadows

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The morning coverage focused on Beijing's demand for investigation into the Washington DC aircraft collision that claimed two Chinese nationals, marking a shift from previous days' DeepSeek narrative. State media maintained coordinated Spring Festival coverage through Xi's writings on family values, while attempting to incorporate the DC crash into broader diplomatic messaging.

By midday, attention turned to strategic concerns, with multiple outlets analyzing US military preparedness in the Red Sea and its implications for Taiwan Strait scenarios. The afternoon brought fresh challenges for DeepSeek, as service outages complicated its market position following previous days' allegations of data theft.

Economic themes emerged through coverage of Biden's tech export controls and Trump's proposed tariffs, with state media emphasizing China's preparedness while downplaying potential impacts. Hong Kong media highlighted attempts to boost local economy through panda diplomacy.
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