December 2024
January 2025
International Ascent of Chinese Dance Drama
Chinese dance drama, using Hong Kong as a base, is expanding internationally; Yang Liping's peacock dance, rooted in Dai traditions, exemplifies this, showcasing traditional and contemporary styles, and highlighting the global appeal of Chinese culture.
International Ascent of Chinese Dance Drama
Chinese dance drama, using Hong Kong as a base, is expanding internationally; Yang Liping's peacock dance, rooted in Dai traditions, exemplifies this, showcasing traditional and contemporary styles, and highlighting the global appeal of Chinese culture.
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52% Bias Score
CIFTIS London Roadshow Promotes 2025 Fair, Underscoring Sino-British Economic Ties
The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) held a London roadshow on Friday, September 29, 2024, to promote its 2025 edition, attracting over 60 UK delegates; the 2024 fair concluded in September with over 2,000 participating enterprises (20% international) and 1,000 practical outco...
CIFTIS London Roadshow Promotes 2025 Fair, Underscoring Sino-British Economic Ties
The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) held a London roadshow on Friday, September 29, 2024, to promote its 2025 edition, attracting over 60 UK delegates; the 2024 fair concluded in September with over 2,000 participating enterprises (20% international) and 1,000 practical outco...
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40% Bias Score
Squid Game's" Global Success: Simple Premise, Complex Commentary
Squid Game," a South Korean Netflix series released in September 2019, unexpectedly became a global phenomenon, amassing over 142 million households and 1.65 billion viewing hours in its first month due to its simple yet compelling premise of deadly children's games highlighting social and economic ...
Squid Game's" Global Success: Simple Premise, Complex Commentary
Squid Game," a South Korean Netflix series released in September 2019, unexpectedly became a global phenomenon, amassing over 142 million households and 1.65 billion viewing hours in its first month due to its simple yet compelling premise of deadly children's games highlighting social and economic ...
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Sanctions North Korean Generals, Entities for Supporting Russia's War
The U.S. Treasury and State Departments sanctioned 12 North Korean individuals and 7 entities for providing military and financial support to Russia's war in Ukraine and advancing North Korea's ballistic missile program, including two generals accompanying over 11,000 North Korean troops deployed to...
U.S. Sanctions North Korean Generals, Entities for Supporting Russia's War
The U.S. Treasury and State Departments sanctioned 12 North Korean individuals and 7 entities for providing military and financial support to Russia's war in Ukraine and advancing North Korea's ballistic missile program, including two generals accompanying over 11,000 North Korean troops deployed to...
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44% Bias Score
Trump May Meet Japanese Prime Minister Before Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump said he might meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba before his January inauguration, a reversal from earlier constraints. This follows a meeting with Akie Abe, widow of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Trump also announced George...
Trump May Meet Japanese Prime Minister Before Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump said he might meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba before his January inauguration, a reversal from earlier constraints. This follows a meeting with Akie Abe, widow of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Trump also announced George...
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40% Bias Score
Yurok Tribe to Regain Ancestral Land in Historic Partnership
The Yurok Tribe will regain control of 125 acres of ancestral land, "'O Rew," in 2026, marking a collaborative effort with the Save the Redwoods League, California State Parks, and the National Park Service to restore the land and preserve the tribe's cultural heritage.
Yurok Tribe to Regain Ancestral Land in Historic Partnership
The Yurok Tribe will regain control of 125 acres of ancestral land, "'O Rew," in 2026, marking a collaborative effort with the Save the Redwoods League, California State Parks, and the National Park Service to restore the land and preserve the tribe's cultural heritage.
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16% Bias Score
Trump Considers Privatizing USPS, Facing Bipartisan Opposition
President-elect Donald Trump is considering privatizing the U.S. Postal Service, which could lead to higher prices, reduced service, and potential impacts on rural communities and businesses, despite bipartisan opposition during his first term and potential negative impacts on his own supporters.
Trump Considers Privatizing USPS, Facing Bipartisan Opposition
President-elect Donald Trump is considering privatizing the U.S. Postal Service, which could lead to higher prices, reduced service, and potential impacts on rural communities and businesses, despite bipartisan opposition during his first term and potential negative impacts on his own supporters.
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44% Bias Score
China Prioritizes Sci-Tech Innovation to Drive High-Quality Economic Growth
China's Central Economic Work Conference emphasized boosting sci-tech innovation to develop new productive forces, upgrade industries, and enhance global competitiveness, as experts highlight the need for increased investment in R&D and support for innovative companies.
China Prioritizes Sci-Tech Innovation to Drive High-Quality Economic Growth
China's Central Economic Work Conference emphasized boosting sci-tech innovation to develop new productive forces, upgrade industries, and enhance global competitiveness, as experts highlight the need for increased investment in R&D and support for innovative companies.
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40% Bias Score
SoftBank Pledges \$100 Billion U.S. Investment, Doubling Previous Commitment
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son pledged \$100 billion in U.S. investments over four years, creating at least 100,000 jobs, doubling his 2016 commitment during a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on January 11, 2021.
SoftBank Pledges \$100 Billion U.S. Investment, Doubling Previous Commitment
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son pledged \$100 billion in U.S. investments over four years, creating at least 100,000 jobs, doubling his 2016 commitment during a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on January 11, 2021.
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56% Bias Score
Trump, SoftBank Deal, G7 Condemns North Korea
President-elect Trump may meet Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba before returning to the White House; SoftBank pledges \$100 billion US investment creating 100,000 jobs; G7 urges North Korea to cease aiding Russia's war in Ukraine.
Trump, SoftBank Deal, G7 Condemns North Korea
President-elect Trump may meet Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba before returning to the White House; SoftBank pledges \$100 billion US investment creating 100,000 jobs; G7 urges North Korea to cease aiding Russia's war in Ukraine.
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0% Bias Score
Verdict in Bob Lee Murder Trial to be Announced Tuesday
A jury in San Francisco reached a verdict in the murder trial of Nima Momeni, accused of stabbing Bob Lee in April 2023, and will announce their decision Tuesday morning; the trial included conflicting accounts of the events leading to Lee's death, with the defense arguing self-defense.
Verdict in Bob Lee Murder Trial to be Announced Tuesday
A jury in San Francisco reached a verdict in the murder trial of Nima Momeni, accused of stabbing Bob Lee in April 2023, and will announce their decision Tuesday morning; the trial included conflicting accounts of the events leading to Lee's death, with the defense arguing self-defense.
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12% Bias Score
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump's pick for Health and Human Services Secretary, faces Senate confirmation hearings amid controversy over his anti-vaccine views and other health stances, testing the nation's political realignment as Trump expands his base.
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump's pick for Health and Human Services Secretary, faces Senate confirmation hearings amid controversy over his anti-vaccine views and other health stances, testing the nation's political realignment as Trump expands his base.
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56% Bias Score