State media has no real reason to lie when it relates to matters not relating to the state. They could just as easily omit the coverage, so I’m more liable to believe Xinhua than The Guardian (British) or Reuters (also British), both who participated in the strikes on Yemen.
“Xinhua tailors its pro-Chinese government message to the nuances of each international audience.[3][4] The organization has faced criticism for spreading propaganda and disinformation and for criticizing people, groups, or movements critical of the Chinese government and its policies.[5][6][7]”
State media has no real reason to lie when it relates to matters not relating to the state. They could just as easily omit the coverage, so I’m more liable to believe Xinhua than The Guardian (British) or Reuters (also British), both who participated in the strikes on Yemen.
“Xinhua tailors its pro-Chinese government message to the nuances of each international audience.[3][4] The organization has faced criticism for spreading propaganda and disinformation and for criticizing people, groups, or movements critical of the Chinese government and its policies.[5][6][7]”
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xinhua_News_Agency
State media absolutely has reason to lie about effectiveness of rival militaries.
Edit: media bias fact check calls them a 'questional source"
https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/xinhua-news-agency/
Sorry guys I think this is likely to be propaganda or they are just poorly sourced.