China

Story gist: China called for upholding international fairness and justice and an early political resolution to the Gaza conflict. Reports state Israel’s actions caused 90% of Gaza’s livestock to die.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Qiushi frames China’s statement as maintaining global justice and political settlement, emphasizing diplomatic leadership. Center VOI.ID spotlights Israel’s aggression killing 90% of Gaza livestock, stressing humanitarian devastation. Right-leaning trtzhongwen highlights China’s push for permanent ceasefire and stronger international action, portraying assertive peacemaking. All criticize Israel indirectly; center omits China’s role.

Story gist: Nantong city officials in China held an event promoting implementation of the CPC Central Committee’s Fourth Plenary Session spirit through goal-setting and dialectical analysis.

Bias summary: Left-leaning CCTV (央视网) frames the story intellectually, emphasizing ‘deep logic’ via three dialectical relationships to convey ideological profundity. Center nantong.gov.cn uses direct motivational slogan ‘Anchor Goals, Bravely Shoulder Responsibility, Strive for New Chapter’ to rally action. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting any critical, skeptical, or alternative perspectives on the event.

Story gist: Russian President’s assistant confirmed contact between Russian, US, and Ukrainian representatives in Abu Dhabi. Trump stated US special envoy will meet Putin; Ukraine claimed consensus on US peace plan; Russian FM said they are not in a hurry.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets (Xinhua) frame with neutral diplomacy, emphasizing Trump’s envoy announcement and Russia’s calm ‘no rush’ stance. Center outlets (BBC) stress Ukraine’s ‘consensus’ claim on US plan, implying progress. Right-leaning outlets (Guancha) use sensational tone, highlighting Ukraine’s delight, Russia’s dissatisfaction, and Trump’s alleged indifference to agreement details, underscoring discord.

Story gist: A fire at Hong Fu Yuan in Tai Po, Hong Kong, killed 44 people. Police arrested three individuals on suspicion of manslaughter.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Guancha emphasize firefighting progress, noting four buildings’ fires controlled and three ongoing. Center outlets like Xinjingbao deliver neutral facts on the 44 deaths and arrests. Right-leaning Phoenix highlights on-site human elements, quoting police on the fire’s unprecedented scale and restaurant owners aiding rescuers, evoking community resilience.