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THE REFRACT 2026RSS INSTAGRAMEVERY STORY HAS MANY SIDES

Les États-Unis frappent à nouveau l'Iran, Téhéran proclame le détroit d'Ormuz fermé

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The United States strikes Iran again as Tehran declares the Strait of Hormuz closed

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DOMINANT ANGLE

Beijing denounces an American escalation that undermines the negotiated ceasefires and destabilizes global energy markets.

Dominant angle identified — does not reflect unanimity of this country’s media

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Beijing, July 12, 2026.

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South China Morning PostMEDIUMCenter

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Critical view of escalation

Chinese media describes a US escalation that undermines de-escalation efforts and exacerbates the global energy crisis.

No other country in this story shares this framing.

1 of the 8 countries covered by this story

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Legitimacy of US strikes
Coverage that diverges

BIASES AND FRAMING IDENTIFIED

China's government is closely watching as several South China Morning Post articles focus on Washington's statements and stances rather than providing a detailed view of Tehran's position or those of Gulf States.

Beijing is taking note of a preference for covering economic consequences, with a strong emphasis on oil markets and diesel, while overlooking the direct humanitarian impact on civilian populations.

From Beijing's perspective, there is a lack of coverage on regional mediation efforts, with the Qatari delegation's role in diplomatic efforts only briefly mentioned, without further exploration.

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