Analyzing thousands of questions at Ministry of Foreign Affairs press conferences (2020–2025) to identify strategies like "charm offensive," "negative othering," and "preemptive counterframing" used to promote China's image and rebut international criticism. Propagandization of Relative Gratification:

Wei Qiaoan, also known by her English name , is a central figure associated with the Model Media brand.

As of April 2026, the specific essay or book titled Model Media Wei Qiaoan (also known as Qiaoan Wei

This perspective has led to Model Media becoming the go-to platform for "model activism." Wei Qiaoan regularly publishes op-eds written by working models about body dysmorphia, unpaid overtime, and visa issues. By doing so, she has transformed the publication from a simple fashion catalog into a labor rights platform—all while keeping it visually stunning.

(PDF) The State-Preneurship Model of Digital Journalism Innovation

One of Wei’s significant contributions is the concept of the . This strategy involves: