July
01.07.2025
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Tuesday
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The Day the Party Charted Economic Waters

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The day's state media priorities evolved, first continuing the intensive focus on President Xi Jinping's directives for rigorous Party self-governance and cultivation of conduct, a direct continuation from previous days. Numerous outlets highlighted how China overcomes "doomed" situations in this context. By late morning, a new, dominant narrative emerged from Xi's Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission meeting, emphasizing a unified national market and high-quality marine economy development. This strategic economic policy became a central theme across a wide array of state outlets, signaling a shift in economic reporting from mere indicators to high-level directives. Concurrently, Party outlets maintained their emphasis on self-governance and the Party's foundational spirit, especially around its 104th anniversary. Critical and financial media reported on alleged human rights issues in Tibetan areas, discussions on stablecoin legalization, and a significant downturn in real estate sales.
02.07.2025
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Wednesday
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Youth Mandate, Party Reaffirmation

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Chinese state media on July 2 centered on President Xi Jinping's directives concerning youth. The day began with extensive coverage of "Xi Jinping's View on Youth," emphasizing its role in national development. This quickly transitioned into a major coordinated push highlighting Xi's messages to national youth and student federations, urging correct political orientation, reform, and new achievements. This reflects an ongoing editorial priority concerning youth, building on recent themes of Party self-governance and national revitalization. Concurrently, Party outlets maintained their focus on ideological strengthening and Party self-governance, linked to "July 1st" preparations. Meanwhile, external and critical media outlets reported on the Dalai Lama's announced succession plan, Taiwan's military readiness, US-China tensions, and domestic economic matters like rural credit union mergers and Xi's absence from the BRICS summit.
03.07.2025
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Thursday
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Youth's Path, Party's Call

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Chinese state media throughout July 3 consistently highlighted President Xi Jinping's directives. The "youth view" and the pivotal role of youth in national development remained a central, coordinated theme across numerous outlets, building on the previous day's focus. Concurrently, Party outlets maintained their emphasis on ideological strengthening and self-governance, reiterating phrases like "seeking the 'second answer' from a 'key experience'" and stressing that "Communists must possess moral strength to win public support." A new coordinated theme emerged in the early morning: the upcoming 80th anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression, with national commemorative events announced. State media also consistently championed Xi's leadership in advancing the Global South, while economic reports highlighted Xi's directives for a unified national market. Independent media covered economic challenges and US-China trade dynamics.
04.07.2025
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Friday
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Xiamen's Governance Blueprint Unfolded

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The day's state media narratives prominently featured President Xi Jinping's historical strategic work in Xiamen, presenting it as a foundational blueprint for national governance and economic development, emphasizing long-term planning and holistic considerations. This coordinated editorial focus, building on earlier mentions, dominated reporting from the early morning into the afternoon across numerous state outlets. Concurrently, a significant new theme emerged: Xi's personal commendation for a 92-year-old actor joining the Communist Party. This was highlighted consistently, framed as an inspiration for cultural workers and a reinforcement of Party loyalty and ideological strengthening, echoing broader Party directives. International reports noted China's role in the global energy transition, US-China economic dialogues, and China's new anti-dumping tariffs on European cognac.
05.07.2025
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Saturday
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Xiamen's Reform Path Unspooled

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Chinese state media consistently highlighted President Xi Jinping's Xiamen development strategy throughout the day, framing it as an ongoing model for national governance and continuous "reform and opening up." This dominant narrative built directly on the previous day's emphasis of Xiamen as a foundational blueprint. Concurrently, ideological themes persisted in the morning, with commendations for a 92-year-old actor joining the Party, reinforcing loyalty and cultural mission. By mid-morning, economic concerns gained traction, featuring reports on real estate restructuring and China's stance on international trade disputes like the brandy anti-dumping case. Later in the afternoon, the focus returned to youth, with coverage of Xi's interactions with young people, reiterating a recurring editorial priority.
06.07.2025
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Sunday
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The Day Pickleball Bridged Youth

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Chinese state media on July 6 continued its emphasis on President Xi Jinping's Xiamen development strategy, framing it as a foundational model for translating policy blueprints into practical actions for public well-being, a theme consistent with previous days. By mid-morning, editorial attention shifted significantly to Xi's direct engagement with US youth. Coordinated reporting highlighted Xi's reply to an American pickleball cultural exchange delegation, portraying the sport as a new symbolic bridge for fostering future bilateral friendship. This specific focus expanded on earlier, more general narratives concerning youth's role in national development and international ties. Concurrently, the publication of Xi's selected works on ecological civilization received coverage, reinforcing the ongoing propagation of his ideological tenets.
07.07.2025
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Monday
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Resistance History Honored

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Chinese state media on July 7 prioritized the 88th anniversary of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The day began with general messages on defending history, evolving into calls to remember history as the "best textbook" and to strive for national self-improvement. By late morning, reporting across numerous state outlets, including Global Times, explicitly marked the anniversary. The narrative culminated in the afternoon with extensive coverage of President Xi Jinping personally paying tribute to martyrs of the resistance war in Yangquan, Shanxi, solidifying the day's central editorial focus. Separately, earlier reports continued to feature Xi's engagement with the US youth pickleball delegation, extending a narrative from the previous day about fostering bilateral friendship. Economic discussions included ongoing property debt restructuring and BRICS nations' stance on US tariffs.
08.07.2025
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Tuesday
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Shanxi: Resistance and Renewal

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The day's editorial attention in China primarily centered on President Xi Jinping's ongoing inspection tour in Shanxi. The morning coverage, extending themes from July 7, focused heavily on his tributes to martyrs of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, reinforcing national pride and historical resolve. State media highlighted the significance of history as a guiding lesson. As the day progressed into the mid-morning and afternoon, the narrative broadened to emphasize Xi's call for Shanxi to transform its resource-based economy and advance Chinese modernization. This marked a shift from historical reflection to a future-oriented economic development agenda, consistently portraying Xi's leadership in both domains. Concurrently, international reports continued to track US tariff threats, particularly against Japan, South Korea, and BRICS nations, reflecting ongoing external economic pressures.
09.07.2025
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Wednesday
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History's Echoes, Shanxi's New Path

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Chinese state media throughout July 9 primarily prioritized President Xi Jinping's ongoing inspection tour in Shanxi. The morning coverage continued the focus on transforming the region's resource-based economy and advancing Chinese modernization, a consistent theme from previous days. By mid-morning, the narrative broadened, linking Shanxi’s development to drawing lessons from the War of Resistance. This culminated in widespread late-morning reporting on Xi's visit to the Hundred Regiments Offensive Memorial Hall on the "Seven Seven" anniversary, solidifying history as a foundation for national pride and modernization efforts. In the afternoon, editorial attention circled back to specific directives for Shanxi's economic transformation, emphasizing the need to "break new ground." Secondary official reports highlighted diplomatic congratulations with Bolivia. Other outlets noted the 10-year anniversary of the "709 crackdown," US tariff concerns, and developments in the polysilicon industry, remaining distinct from the dominant state media narrative.
10.07.2025
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Thursday
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Global Dialogue Ascends

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Chinese state media in the early hours continued its prominent coverage of President Xi Jinping's Shanxi inspection, reiterating directives for economic transformation and recalling historical context, a consistent focus from previous days. By late morning, editorial priorities shifted markedly to President Xi's congratulatory letter to the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting. Numerous official sources highlighted China's call for global cooperation based on equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness. This diplomatic initiative took central stage, indicating a strategic broadening of the narrative beyond domestic inspection tours. In the afternoon, while the global dialogue continued to be emphasized, Shanxi reappeared with reports on new requirements for industrial upgrading. Concurrently, international outlets maintained focus on US tariffs impacting various economies and Chinese exporters.
11.07.2025
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Friday
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Culture's Call, Industry's Renewal

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Chinese state media began the day continuing to highlight President Xi Jinping's directives for global dialogue and the industrial transformation of Shanxi, echoing themes from previous days. By late morning, a new editorial priority emerged with extensive coverage of Xi's reply letter to film artists, urging them to foster cultural confidence and create works reflecting the era's spirit. This cultural focus dominated central media for several hours. Concurrently, in the afternoon, state media reinforced Xi's emphasis on revitalizing traditional industries and blazing new development paths, notably in Shanxi, aligning the cultural and economic modernization narratives. Separately, external outlets closely followed the meeting between Wang Yi and Senator Rubio, noting the potential for a future Xi-Trump meeting.
12.07.2025
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Saturday
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Civilizational Dialogue's Evolving Narrative

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Chinese state media extensively amplified President Xi Jinping's Global Civilization Initiative throughout the day, evolving its articulation. Early morning coverage highlighted the “River and Sea” metaphor, linking it to global peace and development. By mid-morning, the narrative shifted to emphasize “diverse civilizations as the essence of the world.” The theme further developed into the early afternoon, stressing that “only through exchange and mutual learning can a civilization be full of vitality.” This consistent, multi-phased amplification across central media demonstrated a sustained editorial priority. Concurrently, reports from both official and external outlets underscored the “positive and constructive” US-China foreign minister talks, focusing on efforts to strengthen contact and prevent misjudgment. Domestic news also covered advancements in the space program and the auto industry's strong performance.
13.07.2025
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Sunday
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City Paths Redrawn

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Chinese state media initially sustained its focus on President Xi Jinping's directives to film artists, urging cultural confidence, a theme continued from previous days. By mid-morning, editorial attention prominently shifted to President Xi's congratulatory message to Surinamese President-elect Jennifer Simons, signaling a diplomatic priority. However, the overwhelming focus of the afternoon converged on the Party Central Committee's urban development and renewal initiatives. Extensive coverage emphasized building "people's cities" with "Chinese characteristics," advocating for smarter urban planning and "15-minute living circles." This new editorial directive conspicuously overshadowed earlier diplomatic and cultural narratives, marking it as the day's dominant state media priority.
14.07.2025
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Monday
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City Renewal's Meticulous Weaving

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Chinese state media maintained an overwhelming and developing focus on urban development and renewal throughout the day, a clear continuation and deepening of themes from July 13. The morning highlighted the concept of "people's cities" and "improving urban life" under Xi Jinping's leadership. By early afternoon, coverage intensified, detailing the Party Central Committee's guidance on "smart" urban planning and emphasizing Xi's "people's sentiment" in city building. Later in the day, the narrative evolved to feature President Xi's call for "meticulous work," likened to embroidery, for continuous urban improvement. This sustained editorial priority underscored a national emphasis on urban modernization. Concurrently, official outlets highlighted China's H1 2025 foreign trade growth, while independent media covered Hong Kong's national security law appeals and US tariff policies.
15.07.2025
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Tuesday
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Urban Directives Unfolded

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The day's state media coverage was overwhelmingly dominated by the Central Urban Work Conference, where President Xi Jinping delivered a significant speech outlining achievements and future priorities for urban development in the "new era." This reinforced the Party's sustained emphasis on building "people's cities" and improving urban life, a consistent editorial priority that deepened throughout the day and carried forward from previous days' focus on urban renewal. Early in the morning, state media also highlighted the successful launch of the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft. Concurrently, official outlets reported China's 5.3% GDP growth for the first half of the year, underscoring economic resilience. Independent and foreign-based media concurrently addressed economic debates, challenges in Hong Kong, and international diplomacy, including discussions around Trump's "ultimatum" to Russia and Xi's meeting with the Australian Prime Minister.
16.07.2025
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Wednesday
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Urban Blueprint Reinforced

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Chinese state media maintained its overwhelming editorial focus on urban development, consistently detailing President Xi Jinping's vision for "modernized people's cities" and "Chinese-style urban modernization." This continued the themes from the previous Central Urban Work Conference, with early reports emphasizing new pathways and fundamental guidance, evolving later in the day to reiterations of "people's cities built by the people, for the people." Concurrently, independent and foreign-based outlets highlighted a university's controversial plan to expel a student for "improper interaction" with a foreigner, citing "national dignity." Economic narratives also surfaced, discussing US-China trade talks, AI chip technology, and American investments in rare earths, reflecting ongoing economic competition. Regional security concerns, including Japan's warnings about China and maritime disputes, also appeared.
17.07.2025
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Thursday
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City Building Directives Deepened

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Chinese state media maintained an overwhelming editorial focus on President Xi Jinping's directives from the Central Urban Work Conference. The day consistently detailed efforts to build "modernized people's cities" and promote "Chinese-style urban modernization," continuing the strong emphasis from previous days. Early reports emphasized strategic guidance and historical depth, evolving into detailed feature reiterations by afternoon. Concurrently, state-affiliated outlets highlighted China's economic stability and growth, alongside international collaboration, particularly the Australian Prime Minister's visit. A new focus emerged on achieving high-level technological self-reliance, especially in AI, and efforts to combat corruption within the science sector's research funds. Other reports noted economic adjustments, like high-end restaurants shifting strategies, and China's advancements in high-speed rail.
18.07.2025
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Friday
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City's Inner Dimensions Laid Bare

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Chinese state media maintained its overwhelming editorial focus on urban development stemming from the Central Urban Work Conference. The day saw a chronological deepening of this theme, initially highlighting "urban work" and emphasizing "the core of the city is people." This progressed to reiterations of President Xi Jinping's "reform for the people" directives. By afternoon, multiple state outlets consistently repeated the precise phrase "Three Dimensions to Understand Connotative Urban Development," detailing the ongoing vision for "modernized people's cities." Concurrently, state media underscored the strengthening of China's consumption engine, its status as a major trade power, and a high-standard opening up in the context of the 14th Five-Year Plan. Other reports covered international relations, including the upcoming SCO summit, US-China discussions on fentanyl, and economic shifts.
19.07.2025
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Saturday
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Mauritania Ties, City Paths

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Chinese state media's editorial focus on July 19 initially continued the trend of previous days, emphasizing "urban modernization" and renewal directives. This theme, central to President Xi Jinping's domestic agenda, featured prominently in early reports across various state outlets. By mid-morning, a distinct shift in priority emerged, with state media overwhelmingly highlighting the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Mauritania. President Xi's congratulatory exchanges became the day's dominant narrative for official sources, underscoring China's engagement in Africa. Later in the day, the broader "reform for the people" theme, linked to governance and public welfare, reappeared, connecting to the ongoing emphasis on people-centric development. Independent media concurrently covered diverse topics including Hong Kong affairs, a domestic charity fund scandal, and advancements in scientific research.
20.07.2025
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Sunday
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Banyan Tree City Metaphor Unfurled

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The editorial focus across Chinese state media on July 20 sustained the prolonged emphasis on President Xi Jinping's urban development directives, evolving its descriptive language throughout the day. Initially, reports highlighted his leadership in "urban work" and the concept of "the people's city in the General Secretary's heart." By afternoon, a new, prominent metaphor emerged: "a big banyan tree" to symbolize Xi's urban philosophy, featured extensively across official outlets. This deepening narrative followed days of consistent reporting on "modernized people's cities." Concurrently, state media maintained coverage on economic resilience, including supply chain stability and the unified national market. Independent sources, however, consistently drew attention to a controversial water issue in Hangzhou and tax probes impacting Hong Kong's independent publishers, alongside other international reports.
21.07.2025
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Monday
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City Thoughts and Europe's Summit

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The day's state media coverage continued its deep focus on President Xi Jinping's "People's City" urban development philosophy, frequently referencing his "General Secretary's City Thoughts" and connecting them to "reform for the people" initiatives, particularly in sustainable elderly care. This pervasive narrative reinforced the people-centric governance theme seen in previous days. Concurrently, attention increasingly shifted to the upcoming China-EU Summit, with official outlets highlighting the event, while some external reports noted rising tensions due to sanctions. Economic reporting emphasized high-quality development, financial stability, and specific industrial policies like combating "involution" in the auto sector. Outside of state channels, reporting included speculation on Xi's political future, military guidelines following corruption, and issues around censorship in Hong Kong.
22.07.2025
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Tuesday
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Ancient Cities, Industrial Peaks

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The day's state media coverage unfolded with a continued focus on President Xi Jinping's evolving ideological directives. Early reports emphasized his urban development philosophy, highlighting past experiences in Fuzhou and promoting the revitalization of "beautiful ancient cities." This extended the sustained narrative observed in previous days.
Concurrently, reports underscored the deeper theoretical underpinnings of his thought on the rule of law. By the afternoon, a new prominent theme emerged: the national drive to "scale scientific and industrial peaks" and foster "new quality productive forces," indicating a strategic push for technological advancement and upgrading local industries.
International relations also remained salient, with discussions around the China-EU Summit. A new point of tension emerged as a US Commerce Department employee was reportedly restricted from leaving China, corroborated by external sources. Economic reporting consistently highlighted national development projects and stability.
23.07.2025
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Wednesday
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Development Chapters, City Returns

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The day's state media coverage initially emphasized agricultural modernization through technology and the impending Hainan Free Trade Port's independent customs operation. This was followed by a prominent focus on "opening a new chapter for reform and development" and the high-quality implementation of the 14th Five-Year Plan, highlighting advancements in special economic zones and industrial hubs. By late afternoon, the editorial focus notably returned to President Xi Jinping's "People's City" philosophy, a theme that consistently dominated reporting in prior days, indicating a recurring emphasis. Internationally, the upcoming China-EU summit remained a key topic, with external views noting European skepticism. Separately, upcoming China-US trade talks in Sweden were confirmed.
24.07.2025
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Thursday
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Europe-China Diplomacy Converged

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The editorial landscape on July 24th was overwhelmingly shaped by the China-EU Leaders' Meeting in Beijing. Early morning reports maintained the recurring "People's City" narrative and general economic resilience, alongside discussions of China-EU ties. However, the focus quickly shifted to President Xi Jinping's meeting with European Council President Costa and European Commission President von der Leyen. This event became the day's dominant story, consistently highlighted by state media as marking 50 years of diplomatic relations and crucial for global stability. External reporting, while acknowledging the summit, noted persistent trade disagreements. A specific development in the afternoon was the agreement to address rare earth export restrictions. By day's end, the summit's developments continued to overshadow other themes, including domestic economic initiatives or the "People's City" concept which had been prominent in prior days.
25.07.2025
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Friday
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Ambassadorial Roll Call, Europe's Echoes

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The day's editorial landscape opened with a continued strong focus on the China-EU summit, with state media highlighting President Xi Jinping's emphasis on the "great and far-reaching significance" of cooperation for future development. This maintained the diplomatic narrative prominent in previous days. However, by mid-morning, a distinct shift in primary editorial focus occurred: Chinese state media outlets extensively covered President Xi Jinping accepting credentials from numerous new foreign ambassadors. This event was consistently framed to reiterate China's commitment to global unity and cooperation amidst complex international changes, becoming the day's most saturated theme. While discussions on strengthening China-EU relations for world stability continued to appear, they became a secondary focus. Other reports addressed domestic economic issues such as medicine pricing and corruption cases, alongside discussions concerning Sino-US trade talks and China's broader economic landscape.
26.07.2025
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Saturday
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Giants' Path Charted

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The editorial landscape for July 26 was consistently dominated by President Xi Jinping's pronouncements on China-EU relations. State media from early morning, through noon, and into the afternoon, uniformly prioritized this narrative, evolving from characterizing China and Europe as "big guys" needing proper interaction to emphasizing a "better future" and ultimately a "correct direction" for their relationship. This sustained, coordinated coverage underscored its continued diplomatic significance following days of similar focus. Concurrently, non-mainland Chinese outlets extensively reported on Taiwan's "mass recall" vote, which, by early afternoon, confirmed the failure of all recall cases. An emerging theme was China's proposal for a new global AI cooperation organization, with Shanghai tentatively eyed as its headquarters, building on earlier discussions of international AI collaboration.
27.07.2025
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Sunday
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Reform's Cultural Underpinnings

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The editorial landscape for July 27 was dominated by state media's unified emphasis on the comprehensive deepening of reform, consistently highlighting efforts to "open new horizons" and follow the "General Secretary to see vibrant development sites" across various outlets. This domestic policy directive was paralleled by a prominent focus on Xi Jinping's cultural thought, framing "culture as the soul" and promoting related initiatives. Concurrently, discussions continued regarding China-US economic and trade relations, with reports on extended tariff pauses and ongoing trade talks. The failed Taiwan recall vote remained a significant topic, with mainland sources characterizing it as a rejection of DPP manipulation. A notable domestic development was the criminal investigation into the Abbot of Shaolin Temple.
28.07.2025
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Monday
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Waters Rising, Family Subsidies Flow

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Chinese state media throughout the day prioritized domestic policy and crisis response. The morning began with continued strong emphasis on President Xi Jinping's directives for cadres and the "Culture as the Soul" narrative, a persistent theme from previous days. Concurrently, discussions around China's global AI cooperation proposal continued. By late morning, a new major domestic policy emerged: the formal unveiling of nationwide childcare subsidies, widely reported across state platforms. As the day progressed, focus shifted to severe weather, culminating in prominent reports of President Xi's urgent directives on flood control and disaster relief, elevating this to a top-tier story. Internationally, a new round of China-US trade talks commenced in Sweden, drawing attention from various outlets. Independent media continued to report on the evolving story of the Shaolin Temple abbot and Hong Kong affairs.
29.07.2025
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Tuesday
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Flood Waters, Peace Words

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Chinese state media prioritized two key narratives throughout the day. Extensive coverage continued for President Xi Jinping's directives on flood prevention and disaster relief, emphasizing the safeguarding of lives and property, a persistent theme from previous days. Concurrently, state outlets prominently featured Xi's message to the World Youth Peace Conference, advocating for global peace and a community with a shared future.
In international relations, early discussions emerged regarding potential US-China diplomatic shifts concerning Taiwan and a possible Xi-Trump meeting. By the afternoon, reports on "candid" US-China trade talks and an agreement to extend tariff pauses indicated ongoing economic engagement.
Domestically, independent media continued to report on the evolving situation of the Shaolin Temple abbot. A new economic focus appeared concerning China's auto industry, with reports on an industry crisis and efforts toward modernization.
30.07.2025
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Wednesday
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The October Plenum's Call

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The day's editorial landscape in China saw a rapid shift in state media priorities. While the morning continued to emphasize the release of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" Volume Five and President Xi's global peace message, this narrative was swiftly eclipsed by the announcement of the 20th CPC Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session in October. This upcoming session, slated to focus on the economic situation and the 15th Five-Year Plan, became the predominant story across official outlets by mid-morning. Concurrently, US-China trade talks concluded, with reports indicating a broadening of discussion scope and an extension of tariff pauses, a theme consistent with previous days. Independent and Hong Kong media continued to highlight local concerns, including academic self-censorship, the Shaolin Temple abbot, and recent legal rulings in Hong Kong.
31.07.2025
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Thursday
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Military Banners Unfurled

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Chinese state media on July 31st began by focusing on the upcoming CPC Central Committee's Fourth Plenum and the next five-year plan, alongside President Xi Jinping's message on youth and global peace—themes carried from previous days. By mid-morning, editorial attention shifted prominently to the publication of the fifth volume of 'Xi Jinping: The Governance of China' and broader coverage of his cultural and ideological leadership, including "Eight Projects." The dominant editorial priority throughout the late morning, however, became President Xi Jinping's unveiling of new flag patterns for four modernized PLA branches and his congratulations for the upcoming Army Day. This pervasive reporting across state channels highlighted military reform and leadership recognition. Concurrently, discussions continued regarding national economic goals, including Politburo reviews of half-year tasks and reports on rare earth and chip export controls. Hong Kong media, meanwhile, reported the cancellation of a major LGBTQ event.
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