A s US President Donald Trump threatens new tariffs on China, Beijing’s response has been notable not just for retaliation, but also for its pre-emptive bid to steer the discourse.

Between 30 September and 7 October, People’s Daily , under the pseudonym “ Zhong Caiwen ”, published a series of eight editorials with the banner “Monograph on China’s Economy under the Guidance of Xi Jinping Economic Thought ”. Together, the articles articulate China’s economic trajectory, emphasising innovation-driven, high-quality growth and long-term structural planning. They present China as a resilient actor in global economic governance, while addressing domestic priorities such as urban–rural integration, green transformation, and inclusive prosperity.

This deliberate narrative construction high

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