CHINE PERSPECTIVE

The Chinese media perspective reveals a strategically nuanced approach to the Middle East conflict, oscillating between implicit criticism of US-Israeli actions and positioning itself as a responsible mediator. Chinese media adopts a predominantly factual and alarming tone regarding economic and humanitarian consequences while carefully avoiding direct accusations against the belligerents. This coverage particularly emphasizes the global repercussions of the conflict - disruptions in supply chains, impacts on food prices, closures of gas stations in Cambodia - presenting China as a stabilizing actor amidst chaos provoked by Western interventionism.

The emphasis on transatlantic divisions (European rejection of Trump's demands, resignations within the US administration) reveals a narrative strategy aimed at highlighting the growing isolation of the United States. Meanwhile, the valorization of Chinese diplomacy - through the Liu Bin-Gharibabadi meeting presented as an effort for "peaceful resolution" - contrasts with the American military approach. Chinese media skillfully exploits Hong Kong's positioning as a "safe haven" for Middle Eastern capital, transforming the geopolitical crisis into an economic opportunity for China’s sphere of influence.

Silences are revealing: no explicit criticism of Iran, minimization of security aspects for US allies, and complete absence of questioning regarding Iran's nuclear program. The narrative framing systematically presents the United States as the main aggressor, Iran as a defensive victim, and China as a stabilizing force advocating dialogue. This discourse construction serves Chinese geostrategic interests by delegitimizing American hegemony while reinforcing Chinese soft power.