March 2025
April 2025
Xiaomi's R&D Investment Fuels Global Leadership and NEV Success
Xiaomi Corp, led by CEO Lei Jun, surpassed its 100 billion yuan R&D investment goal, resulting in global leadership in smartphones for 18 consecutive quarters, the world's largest consumer IoT platform, and rapid success in the NEV sector with 135,000 vehicles sold in nine months, showcasing China's...
Xiaomi's R&D Investment Fuels Global Leadership and NEV Success
Xiaomi Corp, led by CEO Lei Jun, surpassed its 100 billion yuan R&D investment goal, resulting in global leadership in smartphones for 18 consecutive quarters, the world's largest consumer IoT platform, and rapid success in the NEV sector with 135,000 vehicles sold in nine months, showcasing China's...
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52% Bias Score
China's Record Deficit to Counter Economic Slowdown and US Tariffs
China announced a record budget deficit of 5.66 trillion yuan ($1.24 trillion) to boost its slowing economy and counter US tariffs, aiming for 5% GDP growth and prioritizing high-tech development; Premier Li Qiang also dropped the 'peaceful reunification' reference for Taiwan.
China's Record Deficit to Counter Economic Slowdown and US Tariffs
China announced a record budget deficit of 5.66 trillion yuan ($1.24 trillion) to boost its slowing economy and counter US tariffs, aiming for 5% GDP growth and prioritizing high-tech development; Premier Li Qiang also dropped the 'peaceful reunification' reference for Taiwan.
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40% Bias Score
China Targets 5% GDP Growth in 2025 with Increased Government Spending
China set a 5 percent GDP growth target for 2025, planning increased government spending (11.86 trillion yuan in new debt), special treasury bonds (1.3 trillion yuan), and a 4 percent deficit-to-GDP ratio to stimulate domestic demand and create over 12 million urban jobs while aiming for a 2 percent...
China Targets 5% GDP Growth in 2025 with Increased Government Spending
China set a 5 percent GDP growth target for 2025, planning increased government spending (11.86 trillion yuan in new debt), special treasury bonds (1.3 trillion yuan), and a 4 percent deficit-to-GDP ratio to stimulate domestic demand and create over 12 million urban jobs while aiming for a 2 percent...
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24% Bias Score
Supreme Court Hears Mexico's Lawsuit Against U.S. Gun Manufacturers
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by Mexico against U.S. gun manufacturers for $10 billion, alleging that they knowingly contribute to the flow of weapons to Mexican cartels; the gun manufacturers claim immunity under a 2005 law.
Supreme Court Hears Mexico's Lawsuit Against U.S. Gun Manufacturers
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by Mexico against U.S. gun manufacturers for $10 billion, alleging that they knowingly contribute to the flow of weapons to Mexican cartels; the gun manufacturers claim immunity under a 2005 law.
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48% Bias Score
Rep. Green Ejected from Trump's Address After Protest
During President Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday, Rep. Al Green of Texas disrupted the speech protesting Trump's claim of winning the 2024 election, leading to his removal from the House chamber by Sergeant at Arms. Other Democrats staged smaller protests, including wearing pink, holding sign...
Rep. Green Ejected from Trump's Address After Protest
During President Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday, Rep. Al Green of Texas disrupted the speech protesting Trump's claim of winning the 2024 election, leading to his removal from the House chamber by Sergeant at Arms. Other Democrats staged smaller protests, including wearing pink, holding sign...
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40% Bias Score
US Tariff Increases Trigger Market Downturn, Raising Global Economic Concerns
Increased US tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico caused a market downturn on Tuesday, wiping out post-election gains in the S&P 500 and prompting retaliatory actions, raising concerns of a global economic slowdown; the S&P 500 fell 1.2%, the Dow 1.6%.
US Tariff Increases Trigger Market Downturn, Raising Global Economic Concerns
Increased US tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico caused a market downturn on Tuesday, wiping out post-election gains in the S&P 500 and prompting retaliatory actions, raising concerns of a global economic slowdown; the S&P 500 fell 1.2%, the Dow 1.6%.
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52% Bias Score
Cyclone Alfred Threatens Lismore
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is set to hit Lismore, Australia, early Friday morning, bringing 120km/h winds, eight-meter waves, and the threat of flooding, prompting widespread closures and evacuations amid heightened anxiety among residents still recovering from the 2022 floods.
Cyclone Alfred Threatens Lismore
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is set to hit Lismore, Australia, early Friday morning, bringing 120km/h winds, eight-meter waves, and the threat of flooding, prompting widespread closures and evacuations amid heightened anxiety among residents still recovering from the 2022 floods.
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40% Bias Score
UN Chief Warns of US Policy Shift, Tech Oligarchs' Power, and Rising Global Conflicts
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk voiced alarm over a "fundamental shift in direction" in US policies, citing divisive rhetoric, dismantling of diversity programs, and cuts to foreign aid, while also warning of the unchecked power of tech oligarchs and rising global conflicts.
UN Chief Warns of US Policy Shift, Tech Oligarchs' Power, and Rising Global Conflicts
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk voiced alarm over a "fundamental shift in direction" in US policies, citing divisive rhetoric, dismantling of diversity programs, and cuts to foreign aid, while also warning of the unchecked power of tech oligarchs and rising global conflicts.
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36% Bias Score
China Sets 5 Percent GDP Growth Target for 2025
China set its 2025 GDP growth target at around 5 percent, increasing its deficit-to-GDP ratio to 4 percent and issuing 11.86 trillion yuan in new government debt to stimulate domestic demand and counter economic headwinds, while aiming for around 2 percent inflation.
China Sets 5 Percent GDP Growth Target for 2025
China set its 2025 GDP growth target at around 5 percent, increasing its deficit-to-GDP ratio to 4 percent and issuing 11.86 trillion yuan in new government debt to stimulate domestic demand and counter economic headwinds, while aiming for around 2 percent inflation.
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28% Bias Score
Trump Defends Tariffs, Spars with Democrats in Congress
President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday defended his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, attacked "wokeness," and was met with protests from Democrats who criticized his policies and heckled him.
Trump Defends Tariffs, Spars with Democrats in Congress
President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday defended his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, attacked "wokeness," and was met with protests from Democrats who criticized his policies and heckled him.
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76% Bias Score
Democratic Protests Mark Trump's Contentious Congress Address
During President Trump's speech to Congress, House Democrats staged various protests, including holding signs, walking out, and Rep. Al Green's verbal disruption leading to his removal, contrasting sharply with Republicans' enthusiastic reception, highlighting the deep political divisions.
Democratic Protests Mark Trump's Contentious Congress Address
During President Trump's speech to Congress, House Democrats staged various protests, including holding signs, walking out, and Rep. Al Green's verbal disruption leading to his removal, contrasting sharply with Republicans' enthusiastic reception, highlighting the deep political divisions.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Declares 'Wokeness is Gone,' Pushes for Federal Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
During a joint address to Congress, President Trump declared "wokeness is gone," citing his administration's efforts to ban gender-affirming care for minors via a recently signed executive order; this has already led to some hospitals halting such procedures.
Trump Declares 'Wokeness is Gone,' Pushes for Federal Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
During a joint address to Congress, President Trump declared "wokeness is gone," citing his administration's efforts to ban gender-affirming care for minors via a recently signed executive order; this has already led to some hospitals halting such procedures.
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76% Bias Score