November 30, 2025 – China Headlines

Story gist: Venezuela condemned U.S. President-elect Trump’s remarks on its airspace as a ‘colonialist threat.’ U.S. media reported Trump discussed a possible meeting in the U.S. with Venezuelan President Maduro by phone.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets focus on Trump’s phone call with Maduro and potential U.S. meeting, emphasizing diplomatic possibilities. Center outlets sensationalize with ‘sudden threat’ headline on airspace remarks, using alarmist tone. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting defenses of Trump’s stance as firm policy against Maduro regime.

Story gist: Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for long-term mechanisms to govern the internet ecosystem and create clean cyberspace. Online rumors claimed Xinjiang Party Secretary Ma Xingrui and his wife were detained with hundreds of millions in cash hidden in walls.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets frame the story as official efforts to build sustainable governance for a positive online space, using the government’s title verbatim. Center outlets emphasize Xi’s directive to dismantle profit chains behind internet chaos for national cyber strength. Right-leaning outlets highlight unverified rumors of elite corruption and detention, focusing on scandalous details absent in others.

Story gist: China Youth Online published a headline urging youth to remember General Secretary Xi Jinping’s instructions and promote volunteer spirit to contribute to building a strong country and national rejuvenation.

Bias summary: Left-leaning China Youth Online frames the story positively, revering Xi Jinping’s directives and emphasizing patriotic youth volunteerism for national goals like ‘strong country construction’ and ‘ethnic revival.’ Center- and right-leaning outlets omit coverage entirely, absenting neutral or critical perspectives on this state propaganda initiative.

Story gist: China Power Construction Corporation announced on accusations of cutting corners in a reservoir dam project in Yong’an, Fujian. The company established an investigation team.

Bias summary: Left-leaning China Economic Net frames the story neutrally as an official announcement of an investigation group formed by PowerChina. Center-leaning Hong Kong01 emphasizes scandal details, highlighting the 7.5 billion yuan project cost and supervisors receiving banquets with paid female escorts. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential scrutiny of state enterprise accountability.

Story gist: China’s meteorological authorities issued a blue cold wave warning for North China, Northeast China, and Huanghuai regions. Temperatures will drop 10-14°C, with local areas up to 18°C.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Xinhua emphasize the national scope and precise temperature drops in the headline. Center outlets like Weather.com focus on local issuance in Liaoyang City, Liaoning Province. Right-leaning coverage is absent, leaving no conservative perspective on the event.