Global Times · May 2026

• Quotes Chinese officials and experts as authoritative voices
• Foregrounds China's diplomatic wins and economic achievements
• Uses positive framing for China's actions (restrained, significant, stable)
• Editorials explicitly endorse China's policies and vision

The outlet treats China as a credible, responsible actor; even when reporting on disputes or incidents, the framing supports China's position. The entity is the country itself, not a specific person, so stance reflects the outlet's alignment with the Chinese government's perspective.

• Quotes US officials and experts without evaluative adjectives
• Reports US actions and statements factually
• Occasionally uses Chinese expert commentary to critique US policies
• Highlights positive US-China diplomatic interactions

The outlet treats the US as a diplomatic counterpart and reports both cooperative and contentious aspects. While some headlines include Chinese expert criticism of US actions (e.g., #5, #8, #15), the overall coverage is balanced with factual reporting of visits and statements. The entity is not consistently lionized or delegitimized; stance is neutral overall.

• Quotes Trump's statements as authoritative on Taiwan
• Frames Trump's visit as diplomatic success
• Uses positive descriptors like 'fruitful' and 'great leader'
• Emphasizes mutual respect and cooperation between leaders

The outlet treats Trump as a credible and respected counterpart, amplifying his statements against Taiwan independence and highlighting his praise for Xi. However, some headlines (e.g., 17, 18) show critical distance on other issues, but overall stance toward Trump is favorable.

• Xi is shown initiating or directing policy and rescue efforts
• Xi is quoted directly or paraphrased as a visionary leader
• Xi is paired with foreign leaders in positive-sum diplomacy
• Headlines use Xi's name as subject of active, constructive verbs

The outlet consistently treats Xi as a credible, authoritative figure whose actions and statements are reported without skepticism. Even when Xi is quoted praising others (e.g., Pakistan's mediating role), the framing reinforces his own leadership stature. No headlines use distancing verbs or critical framing toward Xi.