January 2025
February 2025
China's Nationwide Urban Renewal Plan to Boost Investment and Domestic Demand
China's 2025 urban renewal plan, expanding nationwide to 300 cities, aims to renovate 1 million housing units, upgrade infrastructure, and attract private investment totaling 500 billion yuan ($68.3 billion) by leveraging public funding and policy incentives.
China's Nationwide Urban Renewal Plan to Boost Investment and Domestic Demand
China's 2025 urban renewal plan, expanding nationwide to 300 cities, aims to renovate 1 million housing units, upgrade infrastructure, and attract private investment totaling 500 billion yuan ($68.3 billion) by leveraging public funding and policy incentives.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Heavy Ukrainian Losses Reported in Kursk Region Offensive
The Russian "Sever" group's offensive in Kursk Oblast resulted in heavy Ukrainian losses; approximately 49,830 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed, and numerous armored vehicles and artillery systems destroyed. The fighting involved nine Ukrainian brigades, including former convicts in one unit, wit...
Heavy Ukrainian Losses Reported in Kursk Region Offensive
The Russian "Sever" group's offensive in Kursk Oblast resulted in heavy Ukrainian losses; approximately 49,830 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed, and numerous armored vehicles and artillery systems destroyed. The fighting involved nine Ukrainian brigades, including former convicts in one unit, wit...
Progress
64% Bias Score
India Investment Boom Expected Amidst US-China Trade Tensions
GIB Asset Management's Kunal Desai recommends India as an attractive investment destination due to its geopolitical advantages amidst potential US-China trade conflicts, highlighting the cables sector and the "Make in India" initiative while also suggesting that a Chinese consumer rebound could bene...
India Investment Boom Expected Amidst US-China Trade Tensions
GIB Asset Management's Kunal Desai recommends India as an attractive investment destination due to its geopolitical advantages amidst potential US-China trade conflicts, highlighting the cables sector and the "Make in India" initiative while also suggesting that a Chinese consumer rebound could bene...
Progress
48% Bias Score
RMB Depreciation Primarily Driven by Strong US Dollar
The Chinese renminbi's recent slight depreciation is primarily attributed to a strengthening US dollar, impacting global currencies, not due to changes in China's economic policy or fundamentals; however, the market remains concerned about potential US tariffs and China's economic growth.
RMB Depreciation Primarily Driven by Strong US Dollar
The Chinese renminbi's recent slight depreciation is primarily attributed to a strengthening US dollar, impacting global currencies, not due to changes in China's economic policy or fundamentals; however, the market remains concerned about potential US tariffs and China's economic growth.
Progress
36% Bias Score
China's Consistent Africa Visits Highlight Growing Ties Amidst Global Uncertainty
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi began his 35th consecutive new year's trip to Africa on January 6th, visiting four nations to strengthen ties and advance economic cooperation, contrasting with global political uncertainty.
China's Consistent Africa Visits Highlight Growing Ties Amidst Global Uncertainty
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi began his 35th consecutive new year's trip to Africa on January 6th, visiting four nations to strengthen ties and advance economic cooperation, contrasting with global political uncertainty.
Progress
48% Bias Score
China, US Agree to Maintain Economic Dialogue Despite US Transition
On Tuesday, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng held a video call, agreeing to maintain communication and stabilize economic ties despite the upcoming US presidential transition; seven meetings each have been held by the two recently launched economic and financial ...
China, US Agree to Maintain Economic Dialogue Despite US Transition
On Tuesday, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng held a video call, agreeing to maintain communication and stabilize economic ties despite the upcoming US presidential transition; seven meetings each have been held by the two recently launched economic and financial ...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Obama's Foreign Policy: Unintended Consequences and Regional Instability
Obama's foreign policy, characterized by a "lead from behind" approach, yielded unintended negative consequences such as the Syrian Civil War (resulting in over 500,000 deaths and 13 million displaced), the Libyan intervention's creation of a failed state, and the Iran nuclear deal's failure to curb...
Obama's Foreign Policy: Unintended Consequences and Regional Instability
Obama's foreign policy, characterized by a "lead from behind" approach, yielded unintended negative consequences such as the Syrian Civil War (resulting in over 500,000 deaths and 13 million displaced), the Libyan intervention's creation of a failed state, and the Iran nuclear deal's failure to curb...
Progress
60% Bias Score
Sheba Medical Center: Leading Global Health Innovation Amidst Crisis
Since October 7, 2023, Sheba Medical Center in Israel has provided critical care to civilians and soldiers, while also focusing on post-conflict plans to improve global health through medical innovation, humanitarian outreach, research, education, and diplomacy.
Sheba Medical Center: Leading Global Health Innovation Amidst Crisis
Since October 7, 2023, Sheba Medical Center in Israel has provided critical care to civilians and soldiers, while also focusing on post-conflict plans to improve global health through medical innovation, humanitarian outreach, research, education, and diplomacy.
Progress
48% Bias Score
China Unveils Plan for Unified National Market
China's top economic regulator unveiled trial guidelines on Tuesday for building a unified national market to promote efficient resource allocation, safeguard fair competition, and attract global resources and investors, involving a unified market access system and encouraging fair competition.
China Unveils Plan for Unified National Market
China's top economic regulator unveiled trial guidelines on Tuesday for building a unified national market to promote efficient resource allocation, safeguard fair competition, and attract global resources and investors, involving a unified market access system and encouraging fair competition.
Progress
12% Bias Score
China Unveils Plan for Digitally Resilient Cities by 2030
China launched a national guideline to enhance urban resilience by 2030 using digital technologies and smart infrastructure, addressing risks from rapid urbanization and climate change, aiming for safer and more efficient cities.
China Unveils Plan for Digitally Resilient Cities by 2030
China launched a national guideline to enhance urban resilience by 2030 using digital technologies and smart infrastructure, addressing risks from rapid urbanization and climate change, aiming for safer and more efficient cities.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Australia's CPI Rises, Exceeding Expectations
Australia's November annualized CPI increased to 2.3%, exceeding forecasts, driven by higher food and beverage prices, while trimmed mean inflation slowed to 3.2%.
Australia's CPI Rises, Exceeding Expectations
Australia's November annualized CPI increased to 2.3%, exceeding forecasts, driven by higher food and beverage prices, while trimmed mean inflation slowed to 3.2%.
Progress
24% Bias Score
China, US Agree to Maintain Economic Dialogue Amidst Presidential Transition
On Tuesday, during a video call, Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen agreed to maintain communication and stabilize economic ties despite the upcoming US presidential transition; however, concerns remain about the future of this cooperation under a potential Trump a...
China, US Agree to Maintain Economic Dialogue Amidst Presidential Transition
On Tuesday, during a video call, Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen agreed to maintain communication and stabilize economic ties despite the upcoming US presidential transition; however, concerns remain about the future of this cooperation under a potential Trump a...
Progress
40% Bias Score