February 2025
March 2025
VSU Suffers Heavy Losses on Kherson Front Amidst Russian Training Exercises
Between January 27 and February 2, 2025, Ukrainian forces lost over 300 personnel and 26 vehicles on the Kherson front due to Russian strikes targeting three brigades. Simultaneously, Russian marines conducted training exercises near the special military operation zone.
VSU Suffers Heavy Losses on Kherson Front Amidst Russian Training Exercises
Between January 27 and February 2, 2025, Ukrainian forces lost over 300 personnel and 26 vehicles on the Kherson front due to Russian strikes targeting three brigades. Simultaneously, Russian marines conducted training exercises near the special military operation zone.
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56% Bias Score
Australia-China Relations Show Signs of Improvement
During a Melbourne Chinese New Year event, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton expressed optimism about improving Australia-China relations, highlighting economic benefits and people-to-people connections; the event, hosted by the Asian Business Association ...
Australia-China Relations Show Signs of Improvement
During a Melbourne Chinese New Year event, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton expressed optimism about improving Australia-China relations, highlighting economic benefits and people-to-people connections; the event, hosted by the Asian Business Association ...
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44% Bias Score
China's Services Trade Surpasses \$1 Trillion in 2024
China's 2024 services trade topped \$1 trillion, a 14.4 percent rise year-on-year, driven by tourism fueled by relaxed visa policies and the global popularity of Chinese digital content, exceeding expectations and setting a new record.
China's Services Trade Surpasses \$1 Trillion in 2024
China's 2024 services trade topped \$1 trillion, a 14.4 percent rise year-on-year, driven by tourism fueled by relaxed visa policies and the global popularity of Chinese digital content, exceeding expectations and setting a new record.
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48% Bias Score
Commemoration Honors WWII Canadian Surgeon Norman Bethune's Legacy in China
People from home and abroad recently commemorated the 85th death anniversary of Norman Bethune, a Canadian surgeon who served in China during WWII, treating thousands of soldiers and inspiring international cooperation, as highlighted in a ceremony at the North China Military Martyrs Cemetery.
Commemoration Honors WWII Canadian Surgeon Norman Bethune's Legacy in China
People from home and abroad recently commemorated the 85th death anniversary of Norman Bethune, a Canadian surgeon who served in China during WWII, treating thousands of soldiers and inspiring international cooperation, as highlighted in a ceremony at the North China Military Martyrs Cemetery.
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40% Bias Score
Optiscan's Gen2 Endomicroscope Launches Pre-Clinical Trial in Germany
Optiscan Imaging, an ASX-listed medtech company, launched a pre-clinical study in Germany for its second-generation flexible endomicroscope, aiming to improve gastrointestinal disease diagnosis and treatment using real-time cellular-level imaging; this collaboration with the University Medical Cente...
Optiscan's Gen2 Endomicroscope Launches Pre-Clinical Trial in Germany
Optiscan Imaging, an ASX-listed medtech company, launched a pre-clinical study in Germany for its second-generation flexible endomicroscope, aiming to improve gastrointestinal disease diagnosis and treatment using real-time cellular-level imaging; this collaboration with the University Medical Cente...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Threaten Australian Exports
President Trump's re-imposition of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods has sent the Australian sharemarket down almost 2 per cent and the Australian dollar to a five-year low, prompting the Australian government to lobby for exemptions for Australian exports, despite past successes.
Trump Tariffs Threaten Australian Exports
President Trump's re-imposition of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods has sent the Australian sharemarket down almost 2 per cent and the Australian dollar to a five-year low, prompting the Australian government to lobby for exemptions for Australian exports, despite past successes.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs on Canada: A Trade War Amidst Election
President Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, citing fentanyl trafficking, despite minimal Canadian involvement, creating a trade dispute and prompting retaliatory actions from Canada during a pre-election period.
Trump's Tariffs on Canada: A Trade War Amidst Election
President Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, citing fentanyl trafficking, despite minimal Canadian involvement, creating a trade dispute and prompting retaliatory actions from Canada during a pre-election period.
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40% Bias Score
Australia-China Relations: Leaders Express Optimism for Future Ties
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton celebrated Chinese New Year in Melbourne, emphasizing the importance of Australia-China relations and expressing optimism for the future of bilateral ties, highlighting the significant economic and people-to-people connect...
Australia-China Relations: Leaders Express Optimism for Future Ties
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton celebrated Chinese New Year in Melbourne, emphasizing the importance of Australia-China relations and expressing optimism for the future of bilateral ties, highlighting the significant economic and people-to-people connect...
Progress
48% Bias Score
China's Services Trade Surpasses \$1 Trillion in 2024
China's 2024 services trade exceeded \$1 trillion for the first time, growing 14.4 percent year-on-year to 7.5 trillion yuan (\$1.05 trillion), driven by tourism boosted by relaxed visa policies and the global success of Chinese digital content, indicating significant potential for further growth an...
China's Services Trade Surpasses \$1 Trillion in 2024
China's 2024 services trade exceeded \$1 trillion for the first time, growing 14.4 percent year-on-year to 7.5 trillion yuan (\$1.05 trillion), driven by tourism boosted by relaxed visa policies and the global success of Chinese digital content, indicating significant potential for further growth an...
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52% Bias Score
South Korea's High Household Debt Forces Central Bank Tightrope Walk
South Korea's Bank of Korea grapples with high household debt (91% of GDP in Q2 2024, exceeding other advanced economies and Asian nations), impacting economic growth and forcing careful monetary policy decisions to avoid inflation and potential economic catastrophe due to factors like the unique 'j...
South Korea's High Household Debt Forces Central Bank Tightrope Walk
South Korea's Bank of Korea grapples with high household debt (91% of GDP in Q2 2024, exceeding other advanced economies and Asian nations), impacting economic growth and forcing careful monetary policy decisions to avoid inflation and potential economic catastrophe due to factors like the unique 'j...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Climate Rollbacks Present $80 Billion Opportunity for Australia
President Trump's climate rollbacks create an $80 billion market opportunity for clean energy technologies, benefiting Australia due to existing trade agreements and investments; however, competition and policy implementation are critical factors for success.
Trump's Climate Rollbacks Present $80 Billion Opportunity for Australia
President Trump's climate rollbacks create an $80 billion market opportunity for clean energy technologies, benefiting Australia due to existing trade agreements and investments; however, competition and policy implementation are critical factors for success.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Australia-China Relations Show Signs of Improvement
At a Melbourne Chinese New Year celebration, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton both expressed optimism about improving Australia-China relations, citing increased trade and the importance of people-to-people ties, while Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian noted a...
Australia-China Relations Show Signs of Improvement
At a Melbourne Chinese New Year celebration, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton both expressed optimism about improving Australia-China relations, citing increased trade and the importance of people-to-people ties, while Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian noted a...
Progress
40% Bias Score