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europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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China Eases Visa Rules, Boosting Tourism

China's expanded visa-free transit policy, effective immediately, allows citizens of 54 countries up to 10 days visa-free entry at 60 ports across 24 regions, boosting tourism during upcoming holidays with new services like currency exchange and SIM card purchases.

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44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Foreign Investment in China's High-Tech Sector Surges

Multinational corporations are significantly increasing investment in China's high-tech sector, driven by government policies promoting technological innovation and high-standard opening-up, leading to increased collaboration and economic growth.

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60% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China Plans Third East-to-West Industry Relocation to Balance Economic Development

China's central government will facilitate the transfer of funds, technology, and labor-intensive industries from its economically developed eastern regions to its underdeveloped western regions to achieve more balanced national economic development, marking the third such government-led initiative ...

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
foxnews.com
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Biden Commutes 37 Death Sentences, Sparking Political Firestorm

President Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates to life imprisonment without parole, prompting strong criticism from Republicans and praise from some Democrats; the move reflects Biden's policy limiting federal executions to terrorism and hate crimes.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
cbsnews.com
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Minnesota Firefighters Deliver Engine 12 to Ukraine

Retired Minnesota pastor Lee Scheumann and Twin Cities firefighters are donating a fire engine (Engine 12) to Ukraine via a journey from Minnesota to Baltimore, then Hamburg, Germany, finally arriving in Ukraine in early January, addressing the urgent need for fire equipment due to the ongoing war.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
abcnews.go.com
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Maryland Supreme Court Reinstates Adnan Syed's Conviction, but He Remains Free

Adnan Syed, whose case was featured in the "Serial" podcast, had his conviction reinstated by the Maryland Supreme Court, but remains free pending a new hearing; his attorneys are seeking a sentence reduction, while the victim's family argues no new evidence warrants overturning the conviction.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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China Eases Travel Restrictions, Boosting Tourism

China's expanded visa-free transit policy, extending to 10 days for citizens of 54 countries at 60 ports across 24 regions, is expected to significantly boost tourism, particularly during the upcoming holidays, with improvements to infrastructure and services in place to accommodate the increase.

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40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Lingjiatan Jade Exhibition Reveals Advanced Neolithic Civilization

A major exhibition in Beijing showcases approximately 400 jade artifacts from the 5,300-5,800-year-old Lingjiatan site in Anhui province, China, revealing advanced craftsmanship and complex beliefs of the Neolithic people, running until March 16.

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20% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
fr.allafrica.com
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2025-2026 AFCON: Morocco to Host Delayed Tournament

The 35th Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, featuring 24 teams including defending champion Ivory Coast and Senegal, but notably excluding Ghana; the tournament is expected to break viewership records.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
abcnews.go.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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House Ethics Committee Report Details Allegations Against Matt Gaetz

The House Ethics Committee's report details allegations against former Congressman Matt Gaetz, including payments to women for sex and drugs, and a possible encounter with a minor; the Justice Department investigation concluded without charges, but the report led to Gaetz's failed bid to head the Ju...

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72% Bias Score

Gender Equality
nbcnews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Adnan Syed Seeks Sentence Reduction Amidst Ongoing Fight Against Murder Conviction

Adnan Syed, convicted of murdering Hae Min Lee in 1999, is requesting a sentence reduction under Maryland's Juvenile Restoration Act after his conviction was overturned and reinstated; his legal team highlights his positive conduct since release, while the victim's family disputes the request, argui...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
us.cnn.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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A Charlie Brown Christmas": Against All Odds, A Holiday Classic

A Charlie Brown Christmas," a 1965 animated TV special created by Charles Schulz, defied CBS executives' expectations by achieving immense success due to its sincere and heartfelt portrayal of the true meaning of Christmas, despite initial concerns about its slow pace and serious tone.

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36% Bias Score

Quality Education