January 2025
February 2025
China's IP Protection Fuels Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness
China's strengthening IP protection, evidenced by a 73.5% increase in domestic valid invention patents held by enterprises as of November 2024, is driving economic growth and international competitiveness through increased export revenue and protection against counterfeiting, as seen in the success ...
China's IP Protection Fuels Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness
China's strengthening IP protection, evidenced by a 73.5% increase in domestic valid invention patents held by enterprises as of November 2024, is driving economic growth and international competitiveness through increased export revenue and protection against counterfeiting, as seen in the success ...
Progress
40% Bias Score
China's Robust Economic Growth in 2024
China's economy grew significantly in 2024, contributing almost 30 percent to global growth, driven by government support, increased consumer spending, record foreign investment, and a recovering property market.
China's Robust Economic Growth in 2024
China's economy grew significantly in 2024, contributing almost 30 percent to global growth, driven by government support, increased consumer spending, record foreign investment, and a recovering property market.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Xi's New Year Message: China's Economic Progress and Global Role
In his New Year message, President Xi Jinping emphasized China's economic rebound, exceeding 10 million new energy vehicle production, and its commitment to global peace through multilateral cooperation, highlighting initiatives like the Belt and Road.
Xi's New Year Message: China's Economic Progress and Global Role
In his New Year message, President Xi Jinping emphasized China's economic rebound, exceeding 10 million new energy vehicle production, and its commitment to global peace through multilateral cooperation, highlighting initiatives like the Belt and Road.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Global South Forum Challenges Western Hegemony, Promotes Inclusive Development
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in November, gathered 350 representatives from over 70 countries to address global challenges and promote a more just and inclusive world order, echoing the Bandung Conference's spirit of unity.
Global South Forum Challenges Western Hegemony, Promotes Inclusive Development
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in November, gathered 350 representatives from over 70 countries to address global challenges and promote a more just and inclusive world order, echoing the Bandung Conference's spirit of unity.
Progress
56% Bias Score
China's Rising IP Power Fuels Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness
China's emphasis on intellectual property rights is boosting economic growth and international competitiveness, as seen in successful patent defenses, increased patent filings by enterprises, and government initiatives to support companies in managing international IP disputes.
China's Rising IP Power Fuels Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness
China's emphasis on intellectual property rights is boosting economic growth and international competitiveness, as seen in successful patent defenses, increased patent filings by enterprises, and government initiatives to support companies in managing international IP disputes.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Yazidi Woman Reunited With Children After ISIS Captivity
Ten years after ISIS's genocide against the Yazidi, a young Yazidi woman who was enslaved by ISIS was reunited with her two children in the Kurdistan region of Iraq with the help of former U.S. diplomat Peter Galbraith after spending five years in an ISIS camp to protect them from rejection by her c...
Yazidi Woman Reunited With Children After ISIS Captivity
Ten years after ISIS's genocide against the Yazidi, a young Yazidi woman who was enslaved by ISIS was reunited with her two children in the Kurdistan region of Iraq with the help of former U.S. diplomat Peter Galbraith after spending five years in an ISIS camp to protect them from rejection by her c...
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44% Bias Score
Global South Forum Promotes Inclusive Globalization
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in November, united 350 representatives from over 70 countries to advocate for a more just and equitable global order, emphasizing cooperation and mutual respect among civilizations, echoing the Bandung Conference's principles.
Global South Forum Promotes Inclusive Globalization
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in November, united 350 representatives from over 70 countries to advocate for a more just and equitable global order, emphasizing cooperation and mutual respect among civilizations, echoing the Bandung Conference's principles.
Progress
52% Bias Score
China's Outlet Mall Boom: \$31.5 Billion Market Driven by Value-Seeking Consumers
In 2023, China's outlet mall sector experienced a 9.5% year-on-year growth, reaching \$31.5 billion in sales, driven by middle-income consumers seeking value and quality brands; the market is projected to reach \$35.7 billion by 2025.
China's Outlet Mall Boom: \$31.5 Billion Market Driven by Value-Seeking Consumers
In 2023, China's outlet mall sector experienced a 9.5% year-on-year growth, reaching \$31.5 billion in sales, driven by middle-income consumers seeking value and quality brands; the market is projected to reach \$35.7 billion by 2025.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Zone
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen zone on January 1, 2024, ending a 13-year wait and eliminating border controls after Austria dropped its objections following a border protection agreement focusing on the Bulgarian-Turkish border.
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Zone
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen zone on January 1, 2024, ending a 13-year wait and eliminating border controls after Austria dropped its objections following a border protection agreement focusing on the Bulgarian-Turkish border.
Progress
32% Bias Score
China Increases Government Investment to Boost Domestic Demand
China's 2024 budget earmarks $95.9 billion for investment, a 2.94 percent increase from 2023, aiming to counter trade protectionism's impact by boosting domestic demand and addressing challenges in project quality, debt, and private investment.
China Increases Government Investment to Boost Domestic Demand
China's 2024 budget earmarks $95.9 billion for investment, a 2.94 percent increase from 2023, aiming to counter trade protectionism's impact by boosting domestic demand and addressing challenges in project quality, debt, and private investment.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Macron Admits Election Strategy Backfired, Proposes Referendums to End French Political Stalemate
French President Emmanuel Macron admitted his snap summer elections backfired, causing political chaos, and proposed referendums for 2025 to address the resulting divided parliament and unapproved budget, acknowledging increased instability.
Macron Admits Election Strategy Backfired, Proposes Referendums to End French Political Stalemate
French President Emmanuel Macron admitted his snap summer elections backfired, causing political chaos, and proposed referendums for 2025 to address the resulting divided parliament and unapproved budget, acknowledging increased instability.
Progress
36% Bias Score
House Speaker Election: Potential for Gridlock in 119th Congress
The 119th Congress begins on January 5th, 2024, with the election of the Speaker of the House as its first order of business; the House cannot function until a Speaker is elected, and Republican Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges due to internal divisions and a slim Republican majority.
House Speaker Election: Potential for Gridlock in 119th Congress
The 119th Congress begins on January 5th, 2024, with the election of the Speaker of the House as its first order of business; the House cannot function until a Speaker is elected, and Republican Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges due to internal divisions and a slim Republican majority.
Progress
52% Bias Score