January 2025
February 2025
FOCAC's Infrastructure Investment Transforms African Connectivity
The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has overseen the construction and upgrade of extensive infrastructure in Africa over the past two decades, including over 10,000 km of railways and 100,000 km of roads, significantly improving connectivity, trade, and economic growth.
FOCAC's Infrastructure Investment Transforms African Connectivity
The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has overseen the construction and upgrade of extensive infrastructure in Africa over the past two decades, including over 10,000 km of railways and 100,000 km of roads, significantly improving connectivity, trade, and economic growth.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Chaotic Palisades Wildfire Causes Mass Evacuation in Los Angeles
A fast-moving wildfire erupted in the Palisades area of Los Angeles on Tuesday, fueled by strong winds, causing a chaotic evacuation with at least 50 damaged cars and numerous homes and properties destroyed. The lack of alternative evacuation routes and communication issues exacerbated the situation...
Chaotic Palisades Wildfire Causes Mass Evacuation in Los Angeles
A fast-moving wildfire erupted in the Palisades area of Los Angeles on Tuesday, fueled by strong winds, causing a chaotic evacuation with at least 50 damaged cars and numerous homes and properties destroyed. The lack of alternative evacuation routes and communication issues exacerbated the situation...
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48% Bias Score
Chinese EVs Drive African Market Expansion
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are rapidly expanding into Africa, establishing flagship stores and assembly plants due to rising fuel costs and market potential; companies like Moja EV and Basi Go are leading this expansion, with plans to increase EV taxi fleets and introduce electric buses ...
Chinese EVs Drive African Market Expansion
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are rapidly expanding into Africa, establishing flagship stores and assembly plants due to rising fuel costs and market potential; companies like Moja EV and Basi Go are leading this expansion, with plans to increase EV taxi fleets and introduce electric buses ...
Progress
40% Bias Score
China and Congo Set Three-Year Roadmap to Boost China-Africa Cooperation
China and the Republic of Congo, co-chairs of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), have launched a three-year roadmap to strengthen cooperation, focusing on infrastructure, trade, and green development, with specific goals like completing 1,000 livelihood projects and expanding clean energ...
China and Congo Set Three-Year Roadmap to Boost China-Africa Cooperation
China and the Republic of Congo, co-chairs of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), have launched a three-year roadmap to strengthen cooperation, focusing on infrastructure, trade, and green development, with specific goals like completing 1,000 livelihood projects and expanding clean energ...
Progress
48% Bias Score
ILA, USMX Reach Tentative Six-Year Contract, Averting Strike
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative six-year contract on January 15, 2025, averting a strike, with key compromises on automation and technology implementation while preserving jobs, pending ratification votes.
ILA, USMX Reach Tentative Six-Year Contract, Averting Strike
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative six-year contract on January 15, 2025, averting a strike, with key compromises on automation and technology implementation while preserving jobs, pending ratification votes.
Progress
48% Bias Score
China Inflation Slows, Australia Trade Surplus Rises, Fed Cautious on Inflation
China's consumer price inflation fell to 0.1% in December, raising deflation worries, while Australia's trade surplus hit a 10-month high in November. The Fed expressed concern about the Trump administration's policies on inflation, and Hyundai announced a $16.65 billion investment in South Korea.
China Inflation Slows, Australia Trade Surplus Rises, Fed Cautious on Inflation
China's consumer price inflation fell to 0.1% in December, raising deflation worries, while Australia's trade surplus hit a 10-month high in November. The Fed expressed concern about the Trump administration's policies on inflation, and Hyundai announced a $16.65 billion investment in South Korea.
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0% Bias Score
Dockworker Agreement Averts Potential East Coast and Gulf Coast Strike
East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers averted a potential strike by reaching a tentative agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance on Tuesday, addressing concerns over automation and preventing a larger economic impact compared to the three-day strike in October 2024.
Dockworker Agreement Averts Potential East Coast and Gulf Coast Strike
East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers averted a potential strike by reaching a tentative agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance on Tuesday, addressing concerns over automation and preventing a larger economic impact compared to the three-day strike in October 2024.
Progress
40% Bias Score
China Doubles Funding for Economic Stimulus Program
To counter economic headwinds, China is significantly expanding its equipment upgrade and consumer goods trade-in program in 2025, allocating 300 billion yuan (double the 2024 amount) to boost domestic demand and support its modernization goals.
China Doubles Funding for Economic Stimulus Program
To counter economic headwinds, China is significantly expanding its equipment upgrade and consumer goods trade-in program in 2025, allocating 300 billion yuan (double the 2024 amount) to boost domestic demand and support its modernization goals.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Morocco-China Partnership Boosted by Xi's Visit, Renewed Flights
The strategic partnership between Morocco and China, marked by Xi Jinping's visit to Casablanca in November 2024 and the resumption of direct flights, signifies increased economic ties, tourism, and cooperation extending to Africa.
Morocco-China Partnership Boosted by Xi's Visit, Renewed Flights
The strategic partnership between Morocco and China, marked by Xi Jinping's visit to Casablanca in November 2024 and the resumption of direct flights, signifies increased economic ties, tourism, and cooperation extending to Africa.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Alito Confirms Trump Call Before Supreme Court Filing
On Tuesday, Justice Samuel Alito spoke with Donald Trump, who the next day asked the Supreme Court to halt his hush-money case sentencing. Alito said they did not discuss the case, but their conversation regarding a government position raises ethical questions given the timing.
Alito Confirms Trump Call Before Supreme Court Filing
On Tuesday, Justice Samuel Alito spoke with Donald Trump, who the next day asked the Supreme Court to halt his hush-money case sentencing. Alito said they did not discuss the case, but their conversation regarding a government position raises ethical questions given the timing.
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36% Bias Score
China Strengthens Africa Ties Amidst Western Efforts to Create Division
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's ongoing visit to four African nations—Namibia, Congo, Chad, and Nigeria—aims to bolster cooperation under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), focusing on economic development and a shared future, despite Western efforts to sow discord.
China Strengthens Africa Ties Amidst Western Efforts to Create Division
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's ongoing visit to four African nations—Namibia, Congo, Chad, and Nigeria—aims to bolster cooperation under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), focusing on economic development and a shared future, despite Western efforts to sow discord.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Online Abuse Campaign Against UK Politician Highlights Grooming Gang Debate
UK politician Jess Phillips faced a large-scale online abuse campaign after opposing a government-led inquiry into grooming gangs in Oldham, sparking a political debate and raising concerns about victim support and online safety.
Online Abuse Campaign Against UK Politician Highlights Grooming Gang Debate
UK politician Jess Phillips faced a large-scale online abuse campaign after opposing a government-led inquiry into grooming gangs in Oldham, sparking a political debate and raising concerns about victim support and online safety.
Progress
60% Bias Score