January 2025
February 2025
Xi: China-EU Partnership Based on Mutual Respect, No Fundamental Conflicts
Chinese President Xi Jinping and European Council President Antonio Costa discussed the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations during a phone call on Tuesday, emphasizing a shared commitment to partnership and cooperation despite global challenges.
Xi: China-EU Partnership Based on Mutual Respect, No Fundamental Conflicts
Chinese President Xi Jinping and European Council President Antonio Costa discussed the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations during a phone call on Tuesday, emphasizing a shared commitment to partnership and cooperation despite global challenges.
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36% Bias Score
Belgian Strike Paralyzes Nation Over Pension Reform
A nationwide strike in Belgium on Monday, involving an estimated 30,000 workers protesting proposed pension reforms, paralyzed transport, closed schools, and grounded nearly half of Brussels airport's flights, highlighting a major political deadlock.
Belgian Strike Paralyzes Nation Over Pension Reform
A nationwide strike in Belgium on Monday, involving an estimated 30,000 workers protesting proposed pension reforms, paralyzed transport, closed schools, and grounded nearly half of Brussels airport's flights, highlighting a major political deadlock.
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48% Bias Score
Dollar Rally Pauses Ahead of U.S. Inflation Report
The U.S. dollar's rally paused on Wednesday ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation report, with the euro and British pound also fluctuating due to economic concerns; the dollar was last at 109.23 against a basket of currencies, down from Monday's peak of 110.17.
Dollar Rally Pauses Ahead of U.S. Inflation Report
The U.S. dollar's rally paused on Wednesday ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation report, with the euro and British pound also fluctuating due to economic concerns; the dollar was last at 109.23 against a basket of currencies, down from Monday's peak of 110.17.
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36% Bias Score
Hong Kong Positions Itself as a Cross-Border Transition Finance Hub
Hong Kong aims to become a leading hub for cross-border transition finance by unifying China's carbon markets with international counterparts, leveraging its financial strengths and government initiatives like the Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme (HK$290 million disbursed) and a Fintech su...
Hong Kong Positions Itself as a Cross-Border Transition Finance Hub
Hong Kong aims to become a leading hub for cross-border transition finance by unifying China's carbon markets with international counterparts, leveraging its financial strengths and government initiatives like the Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme (HK$290 million disbursed) and a Fintech su...
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48% Bias Score
China and EU reaffirm commitment to partnership amid global uncertainty
On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and European Council President Antonio Costa held a phone conversation emphasizing the importance of their 50-year diplomatic relationship and cooperation to address global challenges, citing over \$523 billion in bilateral trade between January and August 20...
China and EU reaffirm commitment to partnership amid global uncertainty
On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and European Council President Antonio Costa held a phone conversation emphasizing the importance of their 50-year diplomatic relationship and cooperation to address global challenges, citing over \$523 billion in bilateral trade between January and August 20...
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40% Bias Score
China to Adjust Monetary Policy in 2025 to Boost Economic Growth
China's central bank plans to adjust monetary policy intensity and pace in 2025 to meet economic targets, including potential interest rate cuts and optimized stock market support tools, while managing bond market speculation; December 2024 saw a 7.3 percent year-on-year increase in broad money supp...
China to Adjust Monetary Policy in 2025 to Boost Economic Growth
China's central bank plans to adjust monetary policy intensity and pace in 2025 to meet economic targets, including potential interest rate cuts and optimized stock market support tools, while managing bond market speculation; December 2024 saw a 7.3 percent year-on-year increase in broad money supp...
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40% Bias Score
Reframing Aging: A Social Gerontologist's Call for Intergenerational Collaboration
Jeanette Leardi, a social gerontologist, introduces the concept of "aging sideways," challenging the negative perception of aging and advocating for intergenerational collaboration in the workplace to leverage the skills and experience of older adults.
Reframing Aging: A Social Gerontologist's Call for Intergenerational Collaboration
Jeanette Leardi, a social gerontologist, introduces the concept of "aging sideways," challenging the negative perception of aging and advocating for intergenerational collaboration in the workplace to leverage the skills and experience of older adults.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trump Presidency: Market Optimism and Trade War Concerns
With Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, financial markets anticipate policy impacts, showing optimism regarding tax cuts and deregulation but concern over potential tariffs and trade wars; Financials are currently outperforming due to deregulation expectations, while the U.S. economy remains resi...
Trump Presidency: Market Optimism and Trade War Concerns
With Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, financial markets anticipate policy impacts, showing optimism regarding tax cuts and deregulation but concern over potential tariffs and trade wars; Financials are currently outperforming due to deregulation expectations, while the U.S. economy remains resi...
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52% Bias Score
Hegseth's Controversial Nomination for Secretary of Defense Likely to Succeed
President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and Fox News host, faced intense Senate questioning Tuesday over sexual assault allegations and controversial views, but is likely to be confirmed despite Democratic opposition.
Hegseth's Controversial Nomination for Secretary of Defense Likely to Succeed
President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and Fox News host, faced intense Senate questioning Tuesday over sexual assault allegations and controversial views, but is likely to be confirmed despite Democratic opposition.
Progress
68% Bias Score
Telstra's \$700 Million AI Investment Signals Australian Tech Boom
Telstra will invest \$700 million in AI, partnering with Accenture to improve business processes and consolidate data providers; this follows Macquarie's \$8 billion data center investment, reflecting a surge in Australian AI adoption aimed at boosting productivity and economic growth, though potent...
Telstra's \$700 Million AI Investment Signals Australian Tech Boom
Telstra will invest \$700 million in AI, partnering with Accenture to improve business processes and consolidate data providers; this follows Macquarie's \$8 billion data center investment, reflecting a surge in Australian AI adoption aimed at boosting productivity and economic growth, though potent...
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40% Bias Score
CSRC Reforms Boost A-Share Market Rally
The China Securities Regulatory Commission's (CSRC) announcement of increased market oversight, collaboration with the central bank, and comprehensive market reforms spurred a significant rally in the A-share market on Tuesday, with major indices rising sharply and trading volume surging to 1.35 tri...
CSRC Reforms Boost A-Share Market Rally
The China Securities Regulatory Commission's (CSRC) announcement of increased market oversight, collaboration with the central bank, and comprehensive market reforms spurred a significant rally in the A-share market on Tuesday, with major indices rising sharply and trading volume surging to 1.35 tri...
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48% Bias Score
Trump 2.0, Sino-Indian Cooperation, and the Future of Global Geopolitics
Donald Trump's return to the US presidency presents both opportunities and uncertainties for global geopolitics, particularly concerning the potential for increased cooperation between China and India, focusing on electric vehicle technology, sustainable development, and economic growth.
Trump 2.0, Sino-Indian Cooperation, and the Future of Global Geopolitics
Donald Trump's return to the US presidency presents both opportunities and uncertainties for global geopolitics, particularly concerning the potential for increased cooperation between China and India, focusing on electric vehicle technology, sustainable development, and economic growth.
Progress
32% Bias Score