January 15, 2026 – China Headlines

Story gist: The U.S. State Department confirmed it will suspend immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries. Separately, it revoked 100,000 visas held by individuals involved in criminal activities.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Xinhua frame the story as a broad U.S. suspension of immigrant visas for 75 countries, emphasizing immigration restrictions. Center outlets like VOA highlight revocation of 100,000 visas targeting criminals, focusing on law enforcement. Right-leaning outlets are absent, leaving pro-security or anti-immigration emphases unrepresented.

Story gist: He Jiaolong died in an unexpected accident. Chinese media published a purported 2025 year-end summary attributed to him stating he would make the same choices again.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like China Net frame the story sympathetically, using ‘unfortunately’ to emphasize tragic loss. Center-leaning Phoenix Net shifts focus to He Jiaolong’s reflective summary affirming his choices, implying fulfillment. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting the story entirely from conservative perspectives.

Story gist: The fourth episode of the Chinese TV series ‘一步不停歇 半步不退让,’ titled ‘科技赋能反腐,’ aired and discussed technology’s role in anti-corruption efforts. It highlighted digital traces from platforms like WeChat exposing corrupt officials.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Xinhuanet frames the episode positively as ‘technology empowering anti-corruption,’ emphasizing official praise without specifics. Center Sina Finance focuses on a quote from official Li Yong warning of inevitable digital traces in bribery. Right-leaning Zhonghuawang uses sensational tone mocking fallen officials’ descent ‘from WeChat groups to corruption abyss,’ highlighting personal downfalls. All support anti-corruption but vary in endorsement vs. drama.

Story gist: People’s Daily published an article on General Secretary Xi Jinping leading efforts to promote construction of good social customs in China.

Bias summary: Left-leaning People’s Daily frames the story positively with a poetic headline exalting Xi Jinping’s leadership in purifying social morals, using laudatory language like ‘only leaving pure air filling the universe.’ Center- and right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, omitting any mention of the initiative and providing no alternative perspectives on Chinese government social campaigns.