December 7, 2025 – China Headlines

Story gist: Chinese outlets published features on the Da Xue solar term. Content includes poetry illustrations and images of snow on architecture like the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda.

Bias summary: Left-leaning China Daily presents it as ‘Cultural China Tour’ with solar term poetry illustrations, emphasizing national heritage promotion. Center-leaning Sina Finance focuses on visual snowscapes on traditional Yingxian Wooden Pagoda and modern architecture, highlighting aesthetic appeal. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting any conservative framing of cultural traditions.

Story gist: Multiple security incidents involving Chinese companies and Chinese citizens occurred in Zimbabwe. The Chinese embassy issued a safety reminder.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, missing potential scrutiny of Chinese business risks abroad. Center outlet Tonghuashun uses full embassy title, emphasizing incidents with Chinese enterprises and citizens. Right-leaning Phoenix headlines focus solely on embassy safety reminder, omitting incident details for neutral diplomatic tone.

Story gist: Dutch Economy Minister admitted surprise at China’s suspension of chip exports, describing it as unexpected. Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a video meeting with European counterparts on Amse Semiconductor trade issues. Dutch minister canceled a planned visit to China.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets (Chinese sources) emphasize diplomatic video talks by Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, highlighting proactive engagement. Center outlets (Tencent News) focus on Dutch minister’s admission of being caught off guard by China’s chip export halt. Right-leaning outlets (World Journal) stress Dutch minister’s canceled China visit, framing it as itinerary conflict adding uncertainty to Amse Semiconductor dispute.