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Chinese commentary frames the Mecca pact as a ‘money, gun and nuclear’ combination

Chinese commentary suggests that the Mecca pact has altered the regional strategic equation and is a cause of concern for India. One analysis...

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Beijing supporting Iran with missiles is a Hollywood script, not fact—say the Chinese

"The US can continue to increase arms sales to Taiwan, but if China were to sell weapons to Iran, it would be committing a grave taboo," wrote a...

05.08.2026 20

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How is China reading CJP protests?

While the protests, their motivations, and their future have been widely dissected on the Chinese internet, one important question remains largely...

29.07.2026 20

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How the Chinese view Europe’s evolving China policy

Across official statements and online commentary, Europe is portrayed as attempting to reconcile two objectives.

23.07.2026 20

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Why China built a full-scale replica of a US Navy destroyer in Xinjiang province

For China, a replica Arleigh Burke-class destroyer is turning into a laboratory where PLA studies an adversary’s systems and rehearses actions...

16.07.2026 30

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China is watching India’s new Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami very closely for clues

Vikram Doraiswami’s posting comes at a moment when India and China are cautiously trying to stabilise ties after several difficult years.

09.07.2026 30

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The Chinese see India’s EV growth as a cautionary tale. They aren’t threatened

The Chinese are claiming that their country is done catching up—it is now setting global automotive standards.

02.07.2026 30

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How does China see US’ Indo-Pacific name change?

Last week, during the G7 summit, the US Department of War announced that the United States Indo-Pacific Command has reverted back to its former...

24.06.2026 30

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Chinese media says Modi’s response to US killing Indian crew is weak

'Before the US–India meeting, the US military bombed three ships carrying Indian crew members. Modi, known for his ‘strongman politics’, has now...

18.06.2026 30

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How the Chinese are viewing the meeting between Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un

Closer coordination between Beijing and Pyongyang is described as contributing to a recalibration of regional strategic balance, particularly due to...

10.06.2026 30

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What do Chinese make of Su-57, RELOS & India-Russia defence ties? Marriage of necessity

Chinese discourse portrays India-Russia defence cooperation as shaped more by structural constraints than strategic convergence.

04.06.2026 30

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From Kolkata to Quad, Marco Rubio’s India visit sparks anxiety and mockery in China

Chinese commentators saw Marco Rubio’s India visit as more than diplomacy — linking it to Quad revival, Indo-Pacific strategy, US-China rivalry...

27.05.2026 30

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Chinese commentators are overthinking the timing of Putin’s China visit

A minority strand of Chinese commentary interpreted Putin’s visit through the lens of shifting US-China-Russia dynamics.

20.05.2026 50

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Trump’s China visit is already a spectacle on Chinese internet. Strategists are cautious

Tang Xianglong, a senior media commentator, claimed that the visit is far more than a routine diplomatic engagement and could shape the trajectory of...

13.05.2026 50

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Chinese say Beijing-Islamabad submarine deal will shake Indian Ocean. ‘Modi unable to sleep’

China has been using Pakistan as a proxy in the regional balance against India, with Pakistani narratives also amplified in the aftermath of Operation...

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New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future...

29.04.2026 50

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China is worried about US–Philippines military exercises. It’s too close for comfort

Official Chinese statements have described the drills as destabilising, warning that they risk escalation and that the participating countries are...

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Chinese say Beijing is negotiating Iran ceasefire talks. Pakistan is a proxy

There is a broad consensus across Chinese online platforms that US and Israeli actions have driven unilateral tensions in the Strait of Hormuz,...

15.04.2026 60

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China sees US stretched thin with Middle East wars. It takes away focus from Indo-Pacific

An irreversible process of de-Americanisation may already be underway, according to Chinese discourse.

08.04.2026 60

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Why Chinese media is amplifying Pakistan’s role in US-Iran ceasefire talks

Islamabad is serving as a convenient proxy through which China can project influence without direct involvement.

01.04.2026 60

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China is excluding India from its South Asia outreach. New Delhi’s being framed as volatile

To Chinese commentators, India has unresolved colonial-era borders, a rigid territorial outlook, pressures from smaller neighbours, and persistent...

25.03.2026 60

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Strait of Hormuz crisis shows limits of US, say Chinese. ‘India most vulnerable’

Chinese online discourse situates the crisis within a broader geopolitical context, particularly the hesitancy of US allies to support Washington.

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Chinese analysts say military expansion is necessary—and it’s about deterrence, not hegemony

By portraying growth as somewhat defensive, Chinese commentary downplays how a defence budget of 1.91 trillion yuan may influence global strategic...

11.03.2026 60

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Chinese analysts say military expansion is necessary—and it’s about deterrence, not hegemony

By portraying growth as somewhat defensive, Chinese commentary downplays how a defence budget of 1.91 trillion yuan may influence global strategic...

11.03.2026 60

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A secret nuclear test by China? It’s a Hollywood-style conspiracy, Chinese say

The core question, Chinese analysts argue, is not whether a test had occurred, but why the US is reviving a six-year-old allegation now.

11.02.2026 60

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China’s manufacturing isn’t declining, it is moving from scale to value creation

Within Chinese discourse, manufacturing is portrayed as facing real but manageable challenges.

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Xi’s military purges are less about China’s strategic goals, more about party control

Xi Jinping appears to be executing a modern version of Mao Zedong’s dictum of “cleaning the house before inviting guests”.

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China is using Op Sindoor as an advertisement for its fighter jets

A commentator attributed the supposed surge in demand for Chinese arms to three factors: Pakistan’s self-declared May 2025 victory, rising...

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Chinese commentary on Iran protests — serious but not regime-threatening

The views of analysts reflect a wider Chinese tendency to emphasise regime resilience and caution against overstating the impact of what they are...

14.01.2026 60

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‘Curbing China and Russia’s influence’—how the Chinese view the US invasion of Venezuela

China’s long-standing loans and investments, usually repaid through oil exports and settled in RMB, are now at risk, while US control threatens...

07.01.2026 60

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2025 was a year of many diplomatic gains for Beijing, say Chinese analysts

Looking ahead, Chinese analysts largely anticipate continuity rather than disruption, at least for China.

31.12.2025 60

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Why the Chinese are celebrating the conviction of media tycoon Jimmy Lai

Jimmy Lai’s democratic ideals are being dismantled in Chinese commentary. And his media empire is portrayed as a vehicle for political manipulation.

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China isn’t impressed with Trump H200 chip offer. Commentators call it a ‘poison pill’

The Chinese view is that the US is willing to sell 'sub-par' products, while keeping next-generation technology firmly under American control.

17.12.2025 50

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How China reads US National Security Strategy—a return of America First in new language

Across the varied reading of the NSS in Chinese media, one thread recurs: The more Trump leans toward isolationism, the more volatile the global order...

10.12.2025 50

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‘What game is Putin playing?’ say the Chinese on Russia-India summit

‘India has 200 Russian aircraft and multiple S-400s. Now Putin brings Su-57s and S-500s. Given China-India and India-Pakistan dynamics, what game is...

03.12.2025 60

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This is how China is reading US-Saudi Arabia ties

Trump’s announcement of a security arrangement that would allow Riyadh to acquire jets like Israel’s F-35 is seen in China as much more than a...

26.11.2025 50

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How do the Chinese see new Japan PM? ‘Shortsighted evil witch’

Hu Xijin, former editor-in-chief of the ‘Global Times’, described Takaichi’s behaviour as political sleepwalking and said that Japanese leaders...

19.11.2025 40

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Chinese chatter on Delhi-Shanghai flight — ‘normalisation’ needs more than linking the skies

Chinese commentators consistently portray India as the driver of rapprochement. New Delhi’s outreach is framed as a pragmatic, reluctant choice...

12.11.2025 40

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Chinese don’t want Xi to fall for Trump’s G2 gimmicks—’intentional malice’, potential trap

The central theme emerging from Chinese online discourse is that while Trump may now acknowledge China’s strength and treat it as an equal, this...

05.11.2025 50

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Women are missing from Chinese politics. CCP is a boys’ club

Under Xi, the CCP’s political structure has become even more centralised and male-dominated. Power increasingly revolves around a tight inner circle...

29.10.2025 50

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In China, Ashley Tellis’ arrest is proof that US-India trust was always fragile

From Weibo posts to policy journals, Chinese voices interpret Ashley Tellis’s downfall as America’s self-inflicted wound, and a sign that...

22.10.2025 50

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Chinese suspect India’s role in Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict

Many Chinese internet users are now referring to the Taliban as a terrorist organisation. Such descriptions were conspicuously absent when Chinese...

15.10.2025 50

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China countering Trump with narrative swagger. This is what 8 ‘Zhong Caiwen’ editorials say

In trade spats and geopolitical manoeuvres alike, China weathers the storm with the power of its narrative. Pseudonyms like Zhong Caiwen are an...

13.10.2025 50

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China unveils F-35-like stealth fighter jets. It’s the ‘nimble disruptor’

The J-35 and J-35A are portrayed as a turning point in China’s pursuit of air dominance. They serve as symbols of national confidence and mastery...

08.10.2025 60

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China launches K visa amid H-1B row. It is Beijing’s latest move to attract global talent

Since the K visa does not require employer sponsorship, more Indian tech professionals may choose to pursue careers in China.

01.10.2025 50

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Here’s how China sees Modi’s ‘Make in India’ push

India may not rival China’s manufacturing dominance yet, but it is increasingly seen as a serious player in the global industrial landscape.

24.09.2025 60

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China’s young compare themselves to Nepal’s Gen Z—pragmatic vs street protesters

Chinese Gen Z can’t relate to Nepal protesters. They suspect Western manipulation.

17.09.2025 50

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China wants to lead, not create new world order, say Chinese analysts

Rather than attempting to overthrow the current system, Chinese commentary positions the country as both defending existing frameworks and guiding...

10.09.2025 50

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Chinese memes, videos & commentaries say Modi overshadowed other leaders at SCO

On Douyin, many videos highlighted how Modi was all smiles during his China visit. Others focused on his handholding with Putin and Trump’s supposed...

03.09.2025 60

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Modi is taking a layered approach to Beijing, say Chinese analysts

In Chinese discourse, Modi’s Tianjin visit is largely interpreted through the prism of Trump’s tariffs and India’s tentative outreach to China....

01.09.2025 50

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