08:44 (00:44)â¢The Iron Gavel of Internal Purity
âšState media outlets have solidified a unified narrative centered on internal political discipline, specifically the CPC Political Bureau's 2026 anti-corruption planning (Xinhua, People's Daily, CCTV, Global Times, China Daily, Huanqiu). In contrast, international and alternative Chinese-language sources are highlighting ideological friction, such as efforts to replace Christmas with nationalist commemorations and U.S. calls for the release of detained Christians (DW, VOA, China Digital Times).