Inside CCTV’s Iran Protest Narrative: Sovereignty Framing and Multipolar Signaling
The source argues CCTV delayed coverage of Iran’s late-2025 protests and then framed them primarily as foreign-driven unrest, relying heavily on Iranian official voices while omitting opposition perspectives and detailed casualty or economic context. This approach aligns with Beijing’s strategic messaging on non-interference, opposition to unilateral pressure, and the legitimacy of a multipolar order.