Global Times
The Chinese-language version has been known to have a pro-Chinese Communist Party slant, attracting a nationalistic readership since its inception in 1993. When launched in 2009, its editors claimed that the "Global Times"' English-language version took a less nationalistic stance than its Chinese-language counterpart. The "Global Times"' editorial stance has been viewed as channeling the views of the hardline faction of top leadership. Some scholars have noted that "Global Times"' more nationalistic stance permits other official state-run media to appear more moderate in tone.