January 2025
February 2025
Yiwu Market's 22% Growth Amidst Global Trade Uncertainty
Yiwu Market in Zhejiang, China, saw a 22% year-on-year transaction volume increase to 252.2 billion yuan in 2024, driven by its expansion into international markets through investments in overseas infrastructure, exhibitions, and a cross-border payment platform, "Yiwu Pay.
Yiwu Market's 22% Growth Amidst Global Trade Uncertainty
Yiwu Market in Zhejiang, China, saw a 22% year-on-year transaction volume increase to 252.2 billion yuan in 2024, driven by its expansion into international markets through investments in overseas infrastructure, exhibitions, and a cross-border payment platform, "Yiwu Pay.
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48% Bias Score
China to Investigate US Chip Imports Over Subsidy Concerns
China's Semiconductor Industry Association is supporting anti-dumping investigations against US semiconductor imports due to subsidies provided by the US CHIPS and Science Act, which the association claims creates unfair competition and harms Chinese companies.
China to Investigate US Chip Imports Over Subsidy Concerns
China's Semiconductor Industry Association is supporting anti-dumping investigations against US semiconductor imports due to subsidies provided by the US CHIPS and Science Act, which the association claims creates unfair competition and harms Chinese companies.
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40% Bias Score
China Surpasses US in High-Level Technology Talent
A report by Dongbi Data reveals a significant shift in global high-level technology talent from 2020 to 2024, with China's numbers increasing from 18,805 to 32,511, while the US experienced a decline from 36,599 to 31,781, altering their global shares.
China Surpasses US in High-Level Technology Talent
A report by Dongbi Data reveals a significant shift in global high-level technology talent from 2020 to 2024, with China's numbers increasing from 18,805 to 32,511, while the US experienced a decline from 36,599 to 31,781, altering their global shares.
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52% Bias Score
China's Economy Exceeds Expectations in 2024, but Challenges Remain
China's economy grew by approximately 5 percent in 2024, exceeding expectations and reaching a GDP of over 130 trillion yuan, driven by growth in new industries and increased foreign investment; however, challenges remain and require proactive fiscal and monetary policies to maintain the positive tr...
China's Economy Exceeds Expectations in 2024, but Challenges Remain
China's economy grew by approximately 5 percent in 2024, exceeding expectations and reaching a GDP of over 130 trillion yuan, driven by growth in new industries and increased foreign investment; however, challenges remain and require proactive fiscal and monetary policies to maintain the positive tr...
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52% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Fuels Chinese Social Media's Global Expansion
Amid a potential TikTok ban, US users are migrating to Xiaohongshu, propelling the Chinese lifestyle app to the top of Apple's US App Store; this surge presents a significant opportunity for Chinese social media platforms to expand globally, prompting them to optimize localized operations and conten...
TikTok Ban Fuels Chinese Social Media's Global Expansion
Amid a potential TikTok ban, US users are migrating to Xiaohongshu, propelling the Chinese lifestyle app to the top of Apple's US App Store; this surge presents a significant opportunity for Chinese social media platforms to expand globally, prompting them to optimize localized operations and conten...
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40% Bias Score
S&P 500 Snaps Winning Streak Amid Apple's China Sales Slump
On Thursday, the S&P 500 fell 0.21%, ending a three-day winning streak, primarily due to a 4% drop in Apple's stock price following a report showing it fell to third in Chinese smartphone sales; the U.K. also announced weaker-than-expected economic growth.
S&P 500 Snaps Winning Streak Amid Apple's China Sales Slump
On Thursday, the S&P 500 fell 0.21%, ending a three-day winning streak, primarily due to a 4% drop in Apple's stock price following a report showing it fell to third in Chinese smartphone sales; the U.K. also announced weaker-than-expected economic growth.
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32% Bias Score
Yiwu Market's 22% Growth Amidst Global Supply Chain Challenges
Yiwu's Yiwu Market thrived in 2024, achieving a 22% year-on-year transaction volume increase to 252.2 billion yuan, driven by a 1 billion yuan investment in global expansion, 210 overseas warehouses, and the successful "Yiwu Pay" platform processing over $4 billion in cross-border transactions. Dail...
Yiwu Market's 22% Growth Amidst Global Supply Chain Challenges
Yiwu's Yiwu Market thrived in 2024, achieving a 22% year-on-year transaction volume increase to 252.2 billion yuan, driven by a 1 billion yuan investment in global expansion, 210 overseas warehouses, and the successful "Yiwu Pay" platform processing over $4 billion in cross-border transactions. Dail...
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40% Bias Score
Poland Pushes for Increased EU Security Amidst US Policy Uncertainty
Poland, holding the EU presidency, urged increased European security responsibility, citing potential shifts in US policy under President Trump and Russia's regional influence; Poland already spends 4.12 percent of GDP on defense and anticipates reaching 4.7 percent by 2025.
Poland Pushes for Increased EU Security Amidst US Policy Uncertainty
Poland, holding the EU presidency, urged increased European security responsibility, citing potential shifts in US policy under President Trump and Russia's regional influence; Poland already spends 4.12 percent of GDP on defense and anticipates reaching 4.7 percent by 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Xizang Earthquake: 6,135 Emergency Houses Delivered, Comprehensive Inspections Underway
In response to a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Xizang, authorities have delivered 6,135 of 13,000 prefabricated houses, distributed extensive relief supplies including electric stoves and blankets, and launched comprehensive inspections of infrastructure to ensure safety and well-being of residents.
Xizang Earthquake: 6,135 Emergency Houses Delivered, Comprehensive Inspections Underway
In response to a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Xizang, authorities have delivered 6,135 of 13,000 prefabricated houses, distributed extensive relief supplies including electric stoves and blankets, and launched comprehensive inspections of infrastructure to ensure safety and well-being of residents.
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24% Bias Score
China's Active Diplomacy Strengthens Global Ties
China began 2024 with strengthened diplomatic ties, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to four African nations, meetings with leaders from Grenada, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, focusing on economic cooperation and development strategies; a Global Times survey indicates nearly 70% of 51,000 respon...
China's Active Diplomacy Strengthens Global Ties
China began 2024 with strengthened diplomatic ties, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to four African nations, meetings with leaders from Grenada, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, focusing on economic cooperation and development strategies; a Global Times survey indicates nearly 70% of 51,000 respon...
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48% Bias Score
Nanning Initiatives Launched to Strengthen China-ASEAN Economic Ties
Mayors from China and eight ASEAN countries launched the Nanning Initiatives at the Global Mayors Dialogue in Nanning, China, aiming to boost economic ties and connectivity through city-level cooperation, resulting in 14 signed projects worth over $450 million.
Nanning Initiatives Launched to Strengthen China-ASEAN Economic Ties
Mayors from China and eight ASEAN countries launched the Nanning Initiatives at the Global Mayors Dialogue in Nanning, China, aiming to boost economic ties and connectivity through city-level cooperation, resulting in 14 signed projects worth over $450 million.
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48% Bias Score
China Surpasses US in High-Level Technology Talent
A report by Dongbi Data reveals a significant shift in global high-level technology talent, with China's numbers rising from 18,805 experts in 2020 to 32,511 in 2024, surpassing the US whose numbers fell from 36,599 to 31,781 during the same period, highlighting a change in global innovation leaders...
China Surpasses US in High-Level Technology Talent
A report by Dongbi Data reveals a significant shift in global high-level technology talent, with China's numbers rising from 18,805 experts in 2020 to 32,511 in 2024, surpassing the US whose numbers fell from 36,599 to 31,781 during the same period, highlighting a change in global innovation leaders...
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52% Bias Score