CHINA DAILY - 中国日报

Leading English news about China

Sethisto · com.theotino.chinadaily

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v8.10.4 25.4 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.10.4 (6000095)
Updated: Aug 28, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 25.4 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Apr 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 30 (4 sensitive)
Website: chinadaily.com.cn
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

CHINA DAILY - 中国日报 is an app by Sethisto in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least April 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 8.6.3, the APK grew from 19.6 MB to 25.4 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 6.0. It asks for 30 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and read shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 8.9.0. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v8.10.4

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Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Update your China Daily app to the latest version for a better outlook and experience. The China Daily app should be your first choice for English language news about China. China Daily, the largest English-language media group in China, is the go-to source for high-quality English news content, including breaking news, livestreaming, videos, podcasts, commentary and in-depth reporting. Download the app now and you can: - Stay Informed: Receive instant push notifications and in-depth coverage of major global and Chinese events and breaking news. - Multilingual Support: Access our intelligent translation service for seamless multilingual communication. - Personalized News Feed: Customize your news experience by selecting either the Chinese or global edition, and subscribe to channels and topics that match your interests. - Engaging Multi-media Content: Dive into a world of videos, live streaming, podcasts and an endless stream of short videos for an immersive experience. - Essential China Guide: Your comprehensive resource for practical information on traveling, shopping, studying and living in China. - Join a global community: Use "Ask China" to explore international topics and gain insights into Chinese experiences. - English Learning Resources: Enhance your language skills with rich and professional resources, including intensive reading, listening practice and speaking tests. - Earn Rewards: Check in daily to read and earn coins, which can be redeemed for exciting rewards. We value your feedback. If you have something to share, then email us at [email protected]. If you're enjoying the app, please leave us a rating and review. Thank you! You can also visit the website below to learn more: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/mobile The app is developed and operated by China Daily Multimedia Co. Ltd.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v8.6.3. Since v8.10.4 it requires Android 6.0+.

v8.10.4 LATEST Aug 28, 2026 25.4 MB TRUSTED v8.9.0 Jul 1, 2026 19.6 MB TRUSTED v8.8.2 Jun 19, 2026 19.6 MB TRUSTED v8.6.3 Jun 19, 2026 19.6 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 28, 2026.
Certificate issued to “www.theotino.com” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 28, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 28, 2026
Signed byCN=houjinyun, OU=www.theotino.com, O=www.theotino.com, L=hangzhou, ST=zhejiang, C=86
Signing certificate (SHA-1)DA:DD:9C:CE:31:3B:26:64:E5:AF:1E:B8:E7:1D:2C:D9:8B:2D:6E:5F
File MD52f55d5dd44df5cb1c6d943b34f999856
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (30)

CHINA DAILY - 中国日报 requests 30 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Chinadaily fin applet receiver (custom) com.theotino.chinadaily.permission.FIN_APPLET_RECEIVER
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Flashlight android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.theotino.chinadaily.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Notification badge icon (custom) com.vivo.notification.permission.BADGE_ICON
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Remove home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Camera android.hardware.camera
Camera autofocus android.hardware.camera.autofocus
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Touchscreen android.hardware.touchscreen

CHINA DAILY - 中国日报 APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of CHINA DAILY - 中国日报 for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 8.9.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 8.9.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the CHINA DAILY - 中国日报 APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2f55d5dd44df5cb1c6d943b34f999856.