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smh.com.au
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Melbourne Pro-Palestine Protests to Go Monthly After 71 Weeks

Following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Melbourne's weekly pro-Palestine protests, which have taken place every Sunday for 18 months, will transition to monthly events starting this weekend, although organizers may increase protest frequency if the ceasefire breaks down.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Transition to Innovation-Driven Economic Growth

China's economy, once driven by low-cost manufacturing, is transitioning to innovation-driven growth, particularly in high-tech sectors like electric vehicles, facing challenges from an aging population and global trade uncertainties. This transition requires effective government policies, a dynamic...

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32% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
usa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Economic Transition: From Low-Cost Manufacturing to Innovation-Driven Growth

China's economic transformation from a low-cost manufacturing base to a high-tech, innovation-driven economy faces challenges from an aging population and geopolitical shifts, requiring strategic government intervention and private sector dynamism to achieve sustainable growth.

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32% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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OLA Law Firm Sues Veterans Amidst Allegations of Overcharging and Unethical Practices

RSL NSW president Mick Bainbridge and Paul James's law firm, Operational Legal Australia (OLA), is suing at least 13 veterans for unpaid legal fees, despite many disputing the invoices and allegations of overcharging and incompetent service, prompting Senator Jacqui Lambie to submit further complain...

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory: Rapid Construction Shows China's Growing Green Economy

Tesla's new Shanghai Megafactory, operational in nine months, produces 10,000 Megapack battery systems annually, reflecting China's growing green economy and attracting further foreign investment; the plant's rapid construction highlights improved business environment.

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40% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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China-Europe Rail Freight Surges, Boosting Eurasia Connectivity

China-Europe freight rail services surged in 2024, with 19,000 train trips (a 10% increase) transporting over 2 million TEUs of cargo (a 9% rise), driven by increased China-EU trade ($762 billion) despite economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainties; new routes and infrastructure projects are u...

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56% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
cnbc.com
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Trump's Presidency to Boost Investment Bank Stocks to $316 Billion by 2025

Australian investor Kingsley Jones predicts a surge in investment bank profits under President Trump's second term, citing deregulation and increased deal-making activity, with data suggesting a $316 billion income for investment banks by 2025 and $27.6 billion in M&A fees.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
usa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Foreign Trade Hits Record High Amidst Global Challenges

Despite global trade challenges, China's foreign trade reached a record high of 43.85 trillion yuan in 2024, with a 5 percent year-on-year increase driven by high-value exports and market diversification, as companies expanded into new markets and invested in R&D to counter protectionism and geopoli...

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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European Natural Gas Prices Soar to Two-Year High Amidst Supply Crisis

Unusually cold weather and limited supply due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict have driven European natural gas prices to a two-year high of 1.68 euros per therm, impacting electricity generation and leaving the EU scrambling for solutions.

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24% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Fortescue Slams Australia's "Dodgy" Carbon Offsets, Calls for Stricter Regulations

Fortescue Metals Group accuses the Australian government's Safeguard Mechanism of misleading companies into believing that low-quality carbon offsets will achieve net-zero emissions, while its rising emissions and reliance on ineffective offsets undermine its climate goals, prompting calls for stric...

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60% Bias Score

Climate Action
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Acemoglu: US Protectionism Undermines Global Order, Threatening Prosperity

In a Financial Times op-ed, Nobel economist Daron Acemoglu blames America's protectionist policies and institutional failures for undermining its own economic strength and global standing, warning of a self-reinforcing cycle of instability.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Transition to Innovation-Driven Economy

China's economic growth model is shifting from low-cost manufacturing to innovation-driven development, facing challenges from an aging population and global trade tensions, but also possessing strengths in technological advancement and a vast talent pool.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth