China Expands Visa-Free Transit Policy to Boost Tourism
China expanded its visa-free transit policy, effective immediately, allowing citizens of 54 countries to stay up to 240 hours (10 days) across 60 ports in 24 regions, aiming to boost tourism and business exchanges.
China Expands Visa-Free Transit Policy to Boost Tourism
China expanded its visa-free transit policy, effective immediately, allowing citizens of 54 countries to stay up to 240 hours (10 days) across 60 ports in 24 regions, aiming to boost tourism and business exchanges.
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48% Bias Score
Sydney Trains Avoid Disruption Despite Looming RTBU Industrial Action
Sydney's train network operates normally despite a looming threat of industrial action by the RTBU following their Federal Court win; however, the union's potential implementation of numerous work bans could cause widespread disruption, and negotiations between the union and the NSW government remai...
Sydney Trains Avoid Disruption Despite Looming RTBU Industrial Action
Sydney's train network operates normally despite a looming threat of industrial action by the RTBU following their Federal Court win; however, the union's potential implementation of numerous work bans could cause widespread disruption, and negotiations between the union and the NSW government remai...
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52% Bias Score
Upgraded Uzbekistan Highway Boosts Belt and Road Connectivity
China Railway 20th Bureau Group Corp completed the upgrade of the 87-kilometer A380 highway in Uzbekistan on Sunday, improving transportation and boosting economic growth along the China-Central Asia-West Asia Economic Corridor, which traverses five Central Asian countries and more than 10 countries...
Upgraded Uzbekistan Highway Boosts Belt and Road Connectivity
China Railway 20th Bureau Group Corp completed the upgrade of the 87-kilometer A380 highway in Uzbekistan on Sunday, improving transportation and boosting economic growth along the China-Central Asia-West Asia Economic Corridor, which traverses five Central Asian countries and more than 10 countries...
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52% Bias Score
China Opens Service Sectors Further to Macao to Diversify Economy
China is opening its service sectors further to Macao, lowering market entry thresholds for Macao businesses in finance, telecommunications, and construction, aiming to diversify Macao's economy and boost regional cooperation under the updated Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA).
China Opens Service Sectors Further to Macao to Diversify Economy
China is opening its service sectors further to Macao, lowering market entry thresholds for Macao businesses in finance, telecommunications, and construction, aiming to diversify Macao's economy and boost regional cooperation under the updated Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA).
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36% Bias Score
Nigeria's Security Crisis: 2 Million Kidnappings, 600,000 Deaths, and $1.42 Billion in Ransom Payments"
A new Nigerian government report reveals over 2 million kidnappings and 600,000 deaths between May 2023 and April 2024, costing Nigerians $1.42 billion in ransom payments, amid concerns over security agency effectiveness and government transparency.
Nigeria's Security Crisis: 2 Million Kidnappings, 600,000 Deaths, and $1.42 Billion in Ransom Payments"
A new Nigerian government report reveals over 2 million kidnappings and 600,000 deaths between May 2023 and April 2024, costing Nigerians $1.42 billion in ransom payments, amid concerns over security agency effectiveness and government transparency.
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48% Bias Score
Chad's Upcoming Elections Threatened by Violence and Allegations of Rigging
Ahead of Chad's December 29th elections, the electoral commission requested military intervention to protect election officials and candidates due to violent clashes between the ruling MPS party and opposition groups, raising concerns about the fairness of the polls.
Chad's Upcoming Elections Threatened by Violence and Allegations of Rigging
Ahead of Chad's December 29th elections, the electoral commission requested military intervention to protect election officials and candidates due to violent clashes between the ruling MPS party and opposition groups, raising concerns about the fairness of the polls.
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44% Bias Score
Xi Commends Macao's Chief Executive, Highlights Economic Success Under "One Country, Two Systems
President Xi Jinping praised Macao Chief Executive Ho Iat-seng for his successful five-year term, marked by economic growth (GDP increased from \$6.23 billion in 1999 to \$47.4 billion in 2023) and increased tourism (7 million visitors in 1999 to over 32 million in 2023), while emphasizing the conti...
Xi Commends Macao's Chief Executive, Highlights Economic Success Under "One Country, Two Systems
President Xi Jinping praised Macao Chief Executive Ho Iat-seng for his successful five-year term, marked by economic growth (GDP increased from \$6.23 billion in 1999 to \$47.4 billion in 2023) and increased tourism (7 million visitors in 1999 to over 32 million in 2023), while emphasizing the conti...
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52% Bias Score
Australia's Opposition Nuclear Plan: Unprecedented Waste Management Challenge
Australia's opposition proposes a 14-gigawatt nuclear energy plan by 2050, generating 880 barrels of highly radioactive spent fuel annually, requiring long-term storage and posing significant environmental and security challenges.
Australia's Opposition Nuclear Plan: Unprecedented Waste Management Challenge
Australia's opposition proposes a 14-gigawatt nuclear energy plan by 2050, generating 880 barrels of highly radioactive spent fuel annually, requiring long-term storage and posing significant environmental and security challenges.
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52% Bias Score
China's Energy Self-Sufficiency Surges Past 80 Percent Amidst Renewable Energy Boom
China's energy self-sufficiency rate topped 80 percent in 2024 due to increased oil and gas production; renewable energy capacity will surge by over 300 GW this year, exceeding 85 percent of new installations, as the country plans a unified power market by 2025.
China's Energy Self-Sufficiency Surges Past 80 Percent Amidst Renewable Energy Boom
China's energy self-sufficiency rate topped 80 percent in 2024 due to increased oil and gas production; renewable energy capacity will surge by over 300 GW this year, exceeding 85 percent of new installations, as the country plans a unified power market by 2025.
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40% Bias Score
COP29 Sets New Climate Finance Goal; China's Role and Opportunities
COP29 established a new \$300 billion climate finance goal, with China contributing approximately \$4.5 billion annually (2013-2022), representing about 6 percent of developed countries' contributions; however, the quality and transparency of China's finance need improvement.
COP29 Sets New Climate Finance Goal; China's Role and Opportunities
COP29 established a new \$300 billion climate finance goal, with China contributing approximately \$4.5 billion annually (2013-2022), representing about 6 percent of developed countries' contributions; however, the quality and transparency of China's finance need improvement.
Progress
44% Bias Score
M23 Advance in North Kivu Causes Humanitarian Crisis
The M23 rebel group's advance in North Kivu, DRC, has forced thousands to flee their homes, causing a humanitarian crisis, fueled by clashes between supporting armed groups and a lack of transparency from Congolese forces, raising concerns about human rights violations and potential long-term instab...
M23 Advance in North Kivu Causes Humanitarian Crisis
The M23 rebel group's advance in North Kivu, DRC, has forced thousands to flee their homes, causing a humanitarian crisis, fueled by clashes between supporting armed groups and a lack of transparency from Congolese forces, raising concerns about human rights violations and potential long-term instab...
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44% Bias Score
Libya Distributes Food Aid to Over 3,300 Sudanese Refugee Families Amidst Growing Crisis
Over 3,300 Sudanese refugee families in Libya receive food aid from the Libyan Relief and Humanitarian Aid Authority and the World Food Programme, addressing immediate needs while thousands more face dire conditions in areas like Kufra due to the ongoing war in Sudan, which has displaced at least 10...
Libya Distributes Food Aid to Over 3,300 Sudanese Refugee Families Amidst Growing Crisis
Over 3,300 Sudanese refugee families in Libya receive food aid from the Libyan Relief and Humanitarian Aid Authority and the World Food Programme, addressing immediate needs while thousands more face dire conditions in areas like Kufra due to the ongoing war in Sudan, which has displaced at least 10...
Progress
36% Bias Score