It appears China from this date has paved the way, much like Russia, to define any conflict or war or invasion it might embark upon as a 'special military operation.'
The state media of the PR of China do not publish the text, only note that it is a 'military operation' to ensure the national sovereignty of the People's Republic of China. https://twitter.com/leeroden7/status...38961167060993
Xi signs outlines that direct China’s military operations other than war - https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202206/1268037.shtml