December 2024
January 2025
China's Land-Sea Trade Corridor Surpasses 10,000 Train Journeys
The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, a key Chinese logistics network connecting western regions to global markets, notably ASEAN, surpassed 10,000 rail-sea intermodal train journeys in 2024, reflecting a 5.1 percent year-on-year increase and a 32 percent surge in trade with RCEP countries.
China's Land-Sea Trade Corridor Surpasses 10,000 Train Journeys
The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, a key Chinese logistics network connecting western regions to global markets, notably ASEAN, surpassed 10,000 rail-sea intermodal train journeys in 2024, reflecting a 5.1 percent year-on-year increase and a 32 percent surge in trade with RCEP countries.
Progress
52% Bias Score
China Launches 11 Tech Innovation Centers to Boost Cultural Tourism
China launched eleven new technology innovation centers for its cultural and tourism sectors on November 12, 2024, investing over 100 million yuan (about $13.91 million) to boost R&D and commercialization, with a focus on smart tourism and virtual reality.
China Launches 11 Tech Innovation Centers to Boost Cultural Tourism
China launched eleven new technology innovation centers for its cultural and tourism sectors on November 12, 2024, investing over 100 million yuan (about $13.91 million) to boost R&D and commercialization, with a focus on smart tourism and virtual reality.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Shanghai Port Achieves Record 50 Million TEUs, Secures Top Spot for 15th Year
Shanghai Port became the world's first to surpass 50 million annual container throughput on December 22, 2024, solidifying its 15-year reign as the busiest container port; this achievement enhances its standing as a global shipping hub and boosts China's trade capabilities.
Shanghai Port Achieves Record 50 Million TEUs, Secures Top Spot for 15th Year
Shanghai Port became the world's first to surpass 50 million annual container throughput on December 22, 2024, solidifying its 15-year reign as the busiest container port; this achievement enhances its standing as a global shipping hub and boosts China's trade capabilities.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Jimmy Carter's Legacy: A Reflection on US-China Relations
The passing of former US President Jimmy Carter highlights the end of an era of pragmatic US-China collaboration, contrasting sharply with current strained relations; the author, a US documentary filmmaker, reflects on their experiences during a period of significant cooperation and mutual benefit, ...
Jimmy Carter's Legacy: A Reflection on US-China Relations
The passing of former US President Jimmy Carter highlights the end of an era of pragmatic US-China collaboration, contrasting sharply with current strained relations; the author, a US documentary filmmaker, reflects on their experiences during a period of significant cooperation and mutual benefit, ...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Bitcoin Dips Below $91,500 Amidst Bull Market, Analysts Weigh In
Bitcoin's price fell below $91,500 on December 30, 2024, its lowest since late November, after reaching a high of over $108,000 on December 17, 2024; however, analysts cite a broader upward trend, institutional demand, and potential use as a strategic reserve asset as factors that could propel price...
Bitcoin Dips Below $91,500 Amidst Bull Market, Analysts Weigh In
Bitcoin's price fell below $91,500 on December 30, 2024, its lowest since late November, after reaching a high of over $108,000 on December 17, 2024; however, analysts cite a broader upward trend, institutional demand, and potential use as a strategic reserve asset as factors that could propel price...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Record Migrant Channel Crossings Prompt UK Government Action
In 2024, a record 36,525 migrants illegally crossed the English Channel to the UK, resulting in at least 77 deaths; the UK government will implement new solutions in 2025 to curb this, despite a recent 20 percent increase in crossings.
Record Migrant Channel Crossings Prompt UK Government Action
In 2024, a record 36,525 migrants illegally crossed the English Channel to the UK, resulting in at least 77 deaths; the UK government will implement new solutions in 2025 to curb this, despite a recent 20 percent increase in crossings.
Progress
64% Bias Score
World's Longest Highway Tunnel Opens in Xinjiang, China
The 22.13-kilometer Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest highway tunnel, opened on Monday in China's Xinjiang region, connecting Urumqi and Yuli and reducing travel time from seven hours to just over three once the highway fully opens in 2025, overcoming extreme weather, geological challenges, and en...
World's Longest Highway Tunnel Opens in Xinjiang, China
The 22.13-kilometer Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest highway tunnel, opened on Monday in China's Xinjiang region, connecting Urumqi and Yuli and reducing travel time from seven hours to just over three once the highway fully opens in 2025, overcoming extreme weather, geological challenges, and en...
Progress
52% Bias Score
IDF Kills Dozens of Hamas Fighters in Jabalya Despite Prior Claims of Area Clearance
Following IDF announcements of clearing Hamas from Jabalya, dozens of Hamas fighters were killed in recent operations, raising questions about the accuracy of military intelligence; simultaneously, an Israeli commando raid on an Iranian missile facility in Syria was confirmed.
IDF Kills Dozens of Hamas Fighters in Jabalya Despite Prior Claims of Area Clearance
Following IDF announcements of clearing Hamas from Jabalya, dozens of Hamas fighters were killed in recent operations, raising questions about the accuracy of military intelligence; simultaneously, an Israeli commando raid on an Iranian missile facility in Syria was confirmed.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Inner Mongolia's Renewable Energy Capacity Surpasses Thermal Power
Inner Mongolia's installed new energy capacity (wind and solar) has surpassed 120 million kilowatts, exceeding its thermal power capacity for the first time, one year ahead of schedule, generating 270 billion kw hours annually and significantly reducing carbon emissions.
Inner Mongolia's Renewable Energy Capacity Surpasses Thermal Power
Inner Mongolia's installed new energy capacity (wind and solar) has surpassed 120 million kilowatts, exceeding its thermal power capacity for the first time, one year ahead of schedule, generating 270 billion kw hours annually and significantly reducing carbon emissions.
Progress
40% Bias Score
China's Integrated Border Ecological Governance: A New Global Cooperation Model
China's border regions, particularly Xinjiang, utilize integrated ecological governance—combining ecological security, economic development, and national security—demonstrated by the 3,046-kilometer Taklimakan Desert Green Belt and the Kekeya Afforestation Project, fostering South-South cooperation ...
China's Integrated Border Ecological Governance: A New Global Cooperation Model
China's border regions, particularly Xinjiang, utilize integrated ecological governance—combining ecological security, economic development, and national security—demonstrated by the 3,046-kilometer Taklimakan Desert Green Belt and the Kekeya Afforestation Project, fostering South-South cooperation ...
Progress
56% Bias Score
China's 4.5 Million 5G Base Station Plan and Push for Next-Generation Technologies
China plans to build over 4.5 million 5G base stations in 2024, alongside trials for 10-gigabit optical networks and support for emerging technologies like quantum computing and bio-manufacturing, aiming for global technological leadership.
China's 4.5 Million 5G Base Station Plan and Push for Next-Generation Technologies
China plans to build over 4.5 million 5G base stations in 2024, alongside trials for 10-gigabit optical networks and support for emerging technologies like quantum computing and bio-manufacturing, aiming for global technological leadership.
Progress
40% Bias Score
China Completes World's Longest Expressway Tunnel in Xinjiang
China completed the 22.13-kilometer Tianshan Shengli Tunnel in Xinjiang on Monday, reducing travel time through the Tianshan Mountains from three hours to 20 minutes and boosting connectivity between northern and southern Xinjiang by 2025.
China Completes World's Longest Expressway Tunnel in Xinjiang
China completed the 22.13-kilometer Tianshan Shengli Tunnel in Xinjiang on Monday, reducing travel time through the Tianshan Mountains from three hours to 20 minutes and boosting connectivity between northern and southern Xinjiang by 2025.
Progress
48% Bias Score