15:55 (07:55)⇢Galloping Mandate for the Horse Year
⌨Mainland state media have reached a point of total editorial saturation, elevating Xi Jinping's Spring Festival address into a multifaceted directive for 2026. The coverage frames his 'Year of the Horse' speech as a mandate for high-quality development, 'new productive forces,' and diplomatic leadership (Xinhua, People's Daily, CCTV, Global Times, China Daily, Guangming Daily, China Economic Net, Huanqiu, Beijing Daily). In contrast, independent and external outlets focus on financial systemic risks, including money laundering through virtual currencies and the erosion of US dollar trust (Caixin, SCMP).