Legitimize Chinese Global Hegemony

The articles contribute to China's myth-making by presenting it as a leading force in AI governance and technological innovation (Xinhua News, Global Times on LLMs), a responsible economic actor (Global Times on outbound investment), and a capable military partner (Global Times on joint air patrol). This reinforces China's civilizational identity as a stable, competent power resistant to external pressures, while framing its responses to US actions (export controls) as lawful and defensive, consistent with asymmetric warfare doctrine.

This narrative enables the CCP to legitimize its rule by showcasing technological prowess and responsible governance, both internally and externally. It supports the PLA by normalizing its joint exercises with Russia and presenting them as defensive. It benefits Chinese SOEs and tech firms by portraying them as innovative and reliable, even when facing US blacklisting. For Russia, it normalizes and legitimizes its strategic alignment with China, presenting it as a partnership for regional stability.

This PSYOP is a crucial component of China's broader strategy to reshape the global order, challenging American hegemony by presenting itself as a legitimate, powerful, and responsible alternative. It aims to normalize its rise and integrate its systems into global standards, ultimately leading to a multipolar world where China plays a central role.