December 2024
January 2025
US Businesses Brace for Tariffs, Cancel Bonuses
The day after Donald Trump's re-election, a Pennsylvania company cancelled its Christmas bonus to fund increased inventory due to anticipated tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada, highlighting widespread economic concerns among businesses and consumers.
US Businesses Brace for Tariffs, Cancel Bonuses
The day after Donald Trump's re-election, a Pennsylvania company cancelled its Christmas bonus to fund increased inventory due to anticipated tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada, highlighting widespread economic concerns among businesses and consumers.
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52% Bias Score
2025 Economic Forecast: Interest Rate Cuts and Strong Stock Market Predicted
Economic forecasts for 2025 predict interest rate cuts, no recession, strong stock market performance (except for tech giants), and a potentially weaker oil market; however, geopolitical risks remain significant.
2025 Economic Forecast: Interest Rate Cuts and Strong Stock Market Predicted
Economic forecasts for 2025 predict interest rate cuts, no recession, strong stock market performance (except for tech giants), and a potentially weaker oil market; however, geopolitical risks remain significant.
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32% Bias Score
China's Supply Chain Expo Concludes with $21 Billion in Deals
The 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo, held in Beijing from November 26th-30th, 2024, concluded with over 210 signed business deals worth over $21 billion USD, attracting over 200,000 visitors and 600 exhibitors from nearly 70 countries.
China's Supply Chain Expo Concludes with $21 Billion in Deals
The 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo, held in Beijing from November 26th-30th, 2024, concluded with over 210 signed business deals worth over $21 billion USD, attracting over 200,000 visitors and 600 exhibitors from nearly 70 countries.
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12% Bias Score
Mexico Confident of Avoiding US Tariffs Despite Trump's Threat
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is confident of reaching an agreement with US President-elect Donald Trump to avoid a 25% tariff on Mexican goods, threatened by Trump on November 26, 2024, to curb irregular migration, with implementation planned for January 20, 2025; Sheinbaum stated that Mexico...
Mexico Confident of Avoiding US Tariffs Despite Trump's Threat
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is confident of reaching an agreement with US President-elect Donald Trump to avoid a 25% tariff on Mexican goods, threatened by Trump on November 26, 2024, to curb irregular migration, with implementation planned for January 20, 2025; Sheinbaum stated that Mexico...
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32% Bias Score
China Urges Uniqlo to Prioritize Business Interests Amid Xinjiang Cotton Controversy
Following a BBC interview where Uniqlo CEO Tadashi Yanai stated that the company does not use Xinjiang cotton, China urged the company to prioritize its business interests and avoid political pressure, leading to significant online debate and potential boycotts in China.
China Urges Uniqlo to Prioritize Business Interests Amid Xinjiang Cotton Controversy
Following a BBC interview where Uniqlo CEO Tadashi Yanai stated that the company does not use Xinjiang cotton, China urged the company to prioritize its business interests and avoid political pressure, leading to significant online debate and potential boycotts in China.
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56% Bias Score
Long March 12 Rocket Successfully Launches, Expanding China's Space Capabilities
China successfully launched the Long March 12 rocket on October 28, 2023, from the newly opened Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center, deploying two experimental satellites into orbit; this 62.6-meter-tall rocket features a larger diameter (3.8 meters) and advanced technologies, im...
Long March 12 Rocket Successfully Launches, Expanding China's Space Capabilities
China successfully launched the Long March 12 rocket on October 28, 2023, from the newly opened Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center, deploying two experimental satellites into orbit; this 62.6-meter-tall rocket features a larger diameter (3.8 meters) and advanced technologies, im...
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24% Bias Score
Stellantis Invests €4 Billion in Spanish Gigafactory
Stellantis and CATL will invest over €4 billion in Spain, building a Zaragoza battery gigafactory and a new electric vehicle production platform, exceeding prior expectations and contrasting with halted projects in other European countries.
Stellantis Invests €4 Billion in Spanish Gigafactory
Stellantis and CATL will invest over €4 billion in Spain, building a Zaragoza battery gigafactory and a new electric vehicle production platform, exceeding prior expectations and contrasting with halted projects in other European countries.
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16% Bias Score
Ribera Appointed as EU Executive Vice-President for Green Transition
After five months of negotiations, including a two-week blockage by the EPP, Teresa Ribera became the European Commission's Executive Vice-President for Green Transition, combining environmental and competition policy, granting Spain significant influence over EU industrial policy and state aid.
Ribera Appointed as EU Executive Vice-President for Green Transition
After five months of negotiations, including a two-week blockage by the EPP, Teresa Ribera became the European Commission's Executive Vice-President for Green Transition, combining environmental and competition policy, granting Spain significant influence over EU industrial policy and state aid.
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44% Bias Score
Billionaire Nurse Advocates for Faster, More Strategic Philanthropy
Marie Dageville, a former hospice nurse and now billionaire, is actively giving away her newfound wealth, advocating for faster and more strategic philanthropy by the ultra-wealthy, addressing both structural and emotional barriers to effective giving.
Billionaire Nurse Advocates for Faster, More Strategic Philanthropy
Marie Dageville, a former hospice nurse and now billionaire, is actively giving away her newfound wealth, advocating for faster and more strategic philanthropy by the ultra-wealthy, addressing both structural and emotional barriers to effective giving.
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48% Bias Score
China Condemns US Facilitation of Taiwanese VP's Transit
China vehemently condemned the United States for arranging Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te's stopover in Hawaii, lodging strong protests and warning of resolute countermeasures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
China Condemns US Facilitation of Taiwanese VP's Transit
China vehemently condemned the United States for arranging Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te's stopover in Hawaii, lodging strong protests and warning of resolute countermeasures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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56% Bias Score
US Visa Denials Threaten CES's International Standing
The upcoming CES 2025 in Las Vegas faces unprecedented visa denials for Chinese tech companies, jeopardizing its international standing and highlighting US-China tensions, despite China accounting for over 30% of the 4000 exhibitors.
US Visa Denials Threaten CES's International Standing
The upcoming CES 2025 in Las Vegas faces unprecedented visa denials for Chinese tech companies, jeopardizing its international standing and highlighting US-China tensions, despite China accounting for over 30% of the 4000 exhibitors.
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56% Bias Score
Xi Jinping's Latin America Visit Strengthens China-Region Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Peru and Brazil in November 2024, participating in APEC and G20 summits, resulting in an optimized Peru-China free trade agreement, numerous cooperation deals, and showcasing China's commitment to strengthening ties with Latin America.
Xi Jinping's Latin America Visit Strengthens China-Region Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Peru and Brazil in November 2024, participating in APEC and G20 summits, resulting in an optimized Peru-China free trade agreement, numerous cooperation deals, and showcasing China's commitment to strengthening ties with Latin America.
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44% Bias Score