The new narrative: how China is telling its own story

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‘Hawkish’ interpretations rise as US, China discourse gets lost in translation

In an echo of the Cold War, mistranslations are testing already strained nerves in Washington and Beijing.

27 Oct, 2025

Nikita Khrushchev, then leader of the Soviet Union, addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23, 1960. Photo: Getty Images

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Avoid West’s ‘discourse trap’ when defending China: ex-government adviser

Chinese scholars were urged to be ‘confident’ in defending the country’s system and the Communist Party at an event at Fudan University.

23 Oct, 2025

Ding Yifan told the event the US and other Western countries had “double standards” when it came to China. Photo: AP

[3]

What is ‘winology’, the new theory about unfair Western views of China?

Supporters of the theory say that China’s successes are not being recognised because of a racialised, hierarchical view of the world.

21 Oct, 2025

The theory has gained popularity among some Chinese social media users. Photo: Reuters

[4]

Western framework ‘cannot explain’ China, academics say in call for context

Chinese politics, progress and governance cannot be fully explained by existing theories but are ‘demonstrably effective’, conference hears.

17 Oct, 2025

The World Conference on China Studies, which opened in Shanghai on Tuesday, comes as Beijing advocates respect for the equality and diversity of civilisations. Photo: Xinhua

[5]

Why Egypt draws fire when Chinese question the West’s version of world history

Scepticism from intellectuals and the general public has grown, adding an unexpected twist to the two countries’ long-term partnership.

10 Oct, 2025

The ancient Egypt exhibition held at the Shanghai Museum drew more than 2.77 million visitors. Photo: Getty Images

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China urged to create own international relations knowledge system, reject West

Applying Western paradigms to Chinese materials leads to misinterpretations of China’s global role, government adviser tells People’s Daily.

23 Sep, 2025

The call for a China-centric knowledge system aligns closely with the Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in early September. Photo: EPA

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Open Questions | Zheng Yongnian on why China must look beyond the West to build a better AI

Political analyst says strong narrative based on factual Chinese framework must be included in artificial intelligence knowledge feed.

15 Sep, 2025

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

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China’s allies give top marks for parade but the West is not won over

Russia, Iran and Cuba credit the host with showcasing the strength of the Chinese military.

03 Sep, 2025

(Left to right) Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un  are seen ahead of the parade. Photo: TASS via ZUMA Press/dpa

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After The War | Once a forgotten WWII ally, China to reassert role as defender of world order

Experts say the country’s wartime sacrifice makes it a steward, not a disruptor, of the international system.

28 Aug, 2025

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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China airs Xinjiang history documentary to counter Western narratives

It tells the story of Qing dynasty general Zuo Zongtang, who led army to recover the western region from foreign forces in the 19th century.

10 Aug, 2025

Zuo Zongtang is the subject of a new Chinese documentary series. He was one of the most famous generals and reformists in the late Qing dynasty. Photo: Handout

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‘Own the story’: China urged to control its narrative to counteract the West

Discourse power has become a key arena of international competition, according to experts in Chinese politics, media and party ideology.

29 Jul, 2025

China must prevent the Western narrative from excluding it from the definition of the Global South, says Chen Jin, a lecturer at China’s Central Party School. Photo: Shutterstock

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