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LATEST NEWS

Xi Jinping attends closing meeting of top political advisory body's annual session

11-Mar-2026

CPPCC National Committee holds closing meeting of annual session

11-Mar-2026

03:02

CPPCC member: Targeted policies have helped a poor village thrive

11-Mar-2026

CPPCC member says multi-ethnic community links people, fosters bonds

11-Mar-2026

00:55

CMG exclusive: Iran says it will spare no effort to fight aggression

11-Mar-2026

Conflict in Gulf region serves no one's interests, says Chinese envoy

11-Mar-2026

CPPCC member: Four national key laboratories established in Macao

11-Mar-2026

ANALYSIS

VOICES

Analysis: Shift in foreign media's perception of China via headlines

A review of foreign media headlines covering China's annual Two Sessions over the past two years reveals a notable shift. In 2025, headlines tended to frame China within a narrative of "confrontation, retaliation, and economic pressure." By contrast, headlines in 2026 more often place China in the context of "stability, communication, and risk management."

By Chen Qiaoshen

10-Mar-2026

China's 2026 defense budget: Low ratio, clear purpose, peaceful intent

China's consistently low GDP share and clearly focused defensive applications together outlined a restrained path of defense development with Chinese characteristics.