January 4, 2026 – China Headlines

Story gist: Ankang City Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning for road icing, classified as Level III (severe).

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting the story entirely. Center outlets, via China Meteorological Bureau weather reports, framed it neutrally as an official alert, emphasizing the Level III severity with factual details and no added tone, context, or opinion.

Story gist: Ice sculptors from 12 countries showcased skills in Harbin, China’s ‘Ice City’. The event coincided with the start of Harbin’s 2026 tourism season.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Xinhua frames the event neutrally as an international ice sculpting display in Harbin. Center-leaning Sina Finance emphasizes positive economic impact, highlighting a ‘strong start’ for 2026 tourism with upbeat tone. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting potential skepticism on state-backed tourism promotion or event costs.

Story gist: Over 440,000 people visited Beijing municipal parks and museums on New Year’s Day, engaging in traditional culture and ice-snow activities, marking the first peak visiting period.

Bias summary: Left-leaning government outlet promotes the event with detailed visitor numbers, cultural experiences, and festive fun in an upbeat tone. Center outlet emphasizes economic success via ‘开门红’ for Beijing’s cultural tourism market. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting any conservative viewpoint on urban recreation or local tourism.