China

Story gist: Disciplinary and supervisory institutions in centrally managed Chinese universities held study sessions to comprehend the spirit of the 20th CPC Central Committee’s Fourth Plenary Session. A central propaganda team report meeting on studying and implementing this spirit occurred in Urumqi.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Xinhua frame the story with emphasis on official propagation efforts, such as the Urumqi report meeting, using dutiful and affirmative tone to highlight party-led education. Center- and right-leaning outlets are absent, omitting neutral factual coverage or skeptical perspectives on state-driven political learning initiatives.

Story gist: Chinese President Xi Jinping received a report on the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port in Hainan province. He delivered a speech emphasizing high-standard development of the port.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like China Net frame the story with an official tone, highlighting Xi’s ‘important speech’ after receiving the report, emphasizing leadership guidance. Center outlets like Caixin present it neutrally as finance news, focusing on the call for high-standard construction without added emphasis. Right-leaning coverage is absent, indicating no critical or alternative perspectives on the state-driven initiative.

Story gist: The 2025 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit opened in Wuzhen, China. The event focuses on advancements in the digital intelligence era and future internet developments.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Guangming Net frame the story with an official, optimistic title emphasizing future prospects in the digital era, highlighting national achievements. Center sources such as Sina Finance shift emphasis to a telecom company’s innovative contributions, portraying corporate responsibility positively. Right-leaning coverage is absent, leaving critical or alternative perspectives on the event unrepresented.

Story gist: Chinese military industry released high-definition video of the Fujian aircraft carrier’s sea trials. The Sanya Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigation warning, indicating the carrier’s impending official commissioning.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Zhonghua Wang frame the story with enthusiastic promotion, emphasizing the exciting video release to celebrate China’s naval progress. Center outlets like Lianhe Zaobao provide neutral, procedural reporting on the navigation warning and upcoming service without hype. Right-leaning coverage from Zhonghua Wang highlights the carrier’s combat capabilities while accusing US media of double standards, adopting a defensive nationalist tone. No major omissions noted across lanes.