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Arrest Warrant to be Executed for Impeached South Korean President

South Korean authorities are set to arrest impeached President Yun Suk-yeol on Thursday following a court warrant for charges of plotting a brief martial law declaration and abuse of power; this is historically unprecedented and escalates political tensions.

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
spanish.china.org.cn
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China Cuts Import Tariffs, Expands Free Trade

China reduced import tariffs on 935 products and launched a free trade agreement with the Maldives on Wednesday, furthering its high-quality development and high-standard opening strategy, while also implementing its first energy law and new data security regulations.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
spanish.china.org.cn
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China Sends Emergency Aid to Earthquake-Stricken Vanuatu

China sent emergency aid supplies, including tents, beds, and medical equipment, from Shenzhen to Port Vila, Vanuatu, on January 1, 2025, in response to a 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck on December 17, 2024, also providing $1 million in aid and four engineering experts.

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Russia's Gas Transit Through Ukraine Halts, Affecting European Energy Supply

On January 1st, 2024, Russia's natural gas supply through Ukraine to Europe stopped because Ukraine refused to renew a transit agreement with Gazprom, impacting European economies and potentially Russia's war funding; several countries face energy shortages.

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36% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
spanish.china.org.cn
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Guangdong Launches First Provincial Low-Altitude Economy Standardization Committee

Guangdong province launched China's first provincial-level technical standardization committee for its low-altitude economy on Monday, aiming to accelerate the formulation of national and local standards and boost the sector's growth, which exceeded \$68.5 billion USD in 2023.

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Europe, Asia Markets Open 2025 with Mixed Results Amidst Energy and Political Uncertainty

European markets opened 2025 with mixed results; Germany's employment hit a record high in 2024, while natural gas prices surged due to halted Russian supply via Ukraine; Asian markets mostly declined, with China's manufacturing PMI below expectations.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
spanish.china.org.cn
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China Concludes 2024 with Strong Economic Growth and Technological Advancements

In 2024, China's economy grew to over 130 trillion yuan, marked by progress in AI, space exploration, and social welfare, bolstering national pride and international standing.

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64% Bias Score

No Poverty
china.org.cn
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Chinese Anime Industry Disrupted: Cai Gongming's Integrated IP Strategy

Cai Gongming's Road Pictures and GuGuGuGu are transforming China's anime market through integrated IP management, demonstrated by the successful launch of a Makoto Shinkai cafe, a Detective Conan exhibition, and various marketing events, capitalizing on a ¥120 billion market.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
spanish.china.org.cn
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Tesla's Shanghai Megapack Factory Begins Test Production

Tesla's Shanghai Megapack factory began test production in December 2024, aiming for mass production in early 2025; this facility, built in seven months, will produce 10,000 Megapack units annually, contributing to Tesla's growing energy storage business, which saw a 52.4% year-over-year revenue inc...

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40% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
spanish.china.org.cn
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Alibaba slashes Qwen-VL AI model price by 85%, fueling China's tech price war

Alibaba Cloud announced an 85% price cut for its visual language model Qwen-VL on December 26, 2024, its third price reduction since May 2024, reflecting intense competition in China's burgeoning AI market; prices now start at 0.0015 yuan/1000 tokens (Qwen-VL-Plus) and 0.003 yuan/1000 tokens (Qwen-V...

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
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Montenegro Shooting: Twelve Dead, Gun Control Debate Reignited

A mass shooting in Cetinje, Montenegro, on August 12, 2024, resulted in twelve deaths, including two children, and several injuries. The 45-year-old perpetrator, who used illegal weapons, died from self-inflicted injuries. Three days of national mourning have been declared.

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
cnbc.com
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Eurozone Faces Economic Uncertainty as Germany and France Lack 2025 Budgets

Germany and France's lack of 2025 budgets due to political infighting and economic challenges raises concerns about the Eurozone's future, with economists warning of potential decline and loss of standing in a world marked by superpower rivalry.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth