November 17, 2025 – China Headlines

Story gist: Marjorie Taylor Greene, a key MAGA figure, split from Donald Trump. Following the break, she received a bomb threat.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets frame the split as a ‘striking’ conflict between Trump and a MAGA stalwart, emphasizing internal drama. Center outlets highlight the end of a close alliance with Greene, noting widening Republican divisions. Right-leaning sources focus on the bomb threat post-split, portraying Greene as a victim and omitting broader party rift details. No major omissions across lanes, but tones vary from neutral analysis to sympathetic urgency.

Story gist: Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi employed a strategy involving Taiwan in her political activities. Chinese media outlets published commentaries predicting the failure of this approach.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like People’s Daily frame the story with a vigilant, alarmist tone, emphasizing Japan’s ‘dangerous strategic shift’ as a threat to regional stability and omitting positive aspects of Takaichi’s policy. Center sources, such as Niu Tanqin commentary, adopt a neutral analytical tone, highlighting Japan’s ‘three unexpected’ miscalculations without strong warnings. Right-leaning perspectives are absent, leaving no coverage from pro-conservative or Japan-aligned viewpoints that might defend Takaichi’s stance.