Global Times · August 2026

• Frames US actions as politically driven or protectionist
• Uses expert commentary to expose US strategic weaknesses
• Highlights US anxiety and loss of technological edge
• Occasionally neutral on US corporate activities in China

Stance is skeptical/critical toward US government policies and political actors, but not uniformly negative; some headlines neutrally report US corporate earnings or product integrations. The outlet's own editorials (e.g., 21, 23, 24) are more pointedly critical, while expert-quoted items add distance. The entity is 'US' broadly, so corporate vs. government distinction matters.

• Frames China as a victim of unfair foreign actions
• Highlights Chinese technological and economic successes
• Uses authoritative sources (FM, MOFCOM, PLA) to amplify official positions
• Employs editorial language to defend Chinese policies

The outlet consistently presents China in a positive light, defending its actions and celebrating its achievements. However, some headlines are neutral factual reports (e.g., obituary, naval exercises), and the stance is inferred from the overall framing rather than explicit praise. The entity is the country itself, not a specific leader, so the positive stance is toward China's policies and institutions.