China Daily · May 2026

• reports Trump's actions and statements factually without distancing verbs
• frames Trump as a diplomatic partner in Xi-Trump meetings
• includes positive framing of summit outcomes
• occasionally reports negative events (tariff threats, assassination attempt) neutrally

Coverage is mixed: Trump is treated as a legitimate diplomatic counterpart in China-related stories (positive), but negative actions like tariff threats are reported without editorial hostility. The outlet does not lionize Trump but grants him authoritative voice in bilateral contexts.

• Xi is portrayed as a global statesman engaging with world leaders
• Headlines use active, positive verbs like 'hails', 'urges', 'encourages'
• Xi's wisdom and philosophy are highlighted as guiding principles
• No critical or distancing language; coverage is uniformly laudatory

All headlines are positive or neutral in tone toward Xi, with no critical framing. The outlet consistently presents Xi as a wise, authoritative leader, even when reporting his statements about other countries or issues.

• reports US actions factually without evaluative language
• highlights US-China cooperation and positive interactions
• includes critical framing of US policy in some headlines
• uses neutral attribution for US officials' statements

The bundle contains both positive coverage of US-China cooperation (e.g., Boeing orders, Trump visit) and a critical headline ('US tariff theater fuels divide'), resulting in an overall neutral stance toward the US as a country. The outlet does not consistently praise or condemn the US, but reports on bilateral relations and US actions with a mix of factual and occasionally critical tones.

• Xi as central diplomatic actor hosting and awarding foreign leaders
• China portrayed as trusted partner and global stabilizer
• Positive framing of Chinese technology and economic achievements
• Official statements amplified without distancing or critique

The entity is the country CN (China), not a single person; coverage is uniformly positive, presenting China as a responsible global power, with Xi as its respected leader. No negative or critical framing appears.

• Quotes Putin's positive statements without distancing
• Foregrounds high-level diplomatic events and agreements
• Uses neutral or favorable framing for Russian actions
• Omits critical context or negative evaluation of Russia

The outlet treats Putin and Russia as legitimate partners; headlines 1 and 13 are factual reports of incidents without blaming Russia, maintaining overall positive stance.