February 2025
March 2025
Huawei Defies US Sanctions, Revenue Surges 22% in 2024
In 2024, Huawei's revenue jumped 22% to $118.27 billion, defying US technology restrictions since 2019; its consumer business rebounded strongly, and the car solutions business saw rapid development; Huawei's smartphone market share in mainland China surged, surpassing Apple.
Huawei Defies US Sanctions, Revenue Surges 22% in 2024
In 2024, Huawei's revenue jumped 22% to $118.27 billion, defying US technology restrictions since 2019; its consumer business rebounded strongly, and the car solutions business saw rapid development; Huawei's smartphone market share in mainland China surged, surpassing Apple.
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44% Bias Score
Dutton Promises No Frontline Public Servant Cuts
Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton pledged not to cut frontline public servants, contradicting the Coalition's plan to slash tens of thousands of bureaucrats and save billions, despite previously suggesting up to 36,000 job cuts, and promising pre-election costings.
Dutton Promises No Frontline Public Servant Cuts
Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton pledged not to cut frontline public servants, contradicting the Coalition's plan to slash tens of thousands of bureaucrats and save billions, despite previously suggesting up to 36,000 job cuts, and promising pre-election costings.
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44% Bias Score
Tesla Sales Plummet Amid Musk's Political Activities and Chinese Competition
Tesla's sales plummeted in Australia (down 33 percent) and Europe in January 2025 due to increased competition from Chinese brands and negative public perception of Elon Musk's political activities; polls indicate Musk's actions are deterring potential buyers.
Tesla Sales Plummet Amid Musk's Political Activities and Chinese Competition
Tesla's sales plummeted in Australia (down 33 percent) and Europe in January 2025 due to increased competition from Chinese brands and negative public perception of Elon Musk's political activities; polls indicate Musk's actions are deterring potential buyers.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs: Economic Risks Outweigh Benefits
President Trump imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese exports and a 25% tariff (paused) on Canadian and Mexican goods, despite existing trade agreements, aiming to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking; however, experts predict negative economic consequences due to the strong US dollar.
Trump's Tariffs: Economic Risks Outweigh Benefits
President Trump imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese exports and a 25% tariff (paused) on Canadian and Mexican goods, despite existing trade agreements, aiming to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking; however, experts predict negative economic consequences due to the strong US dollar.
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36% Bias Score
China's Green Electricity Certificates Surge 21-Fold in 2024
In 2024, China issued 4.955 billion green electricity certificates—a 21.42-fold increase—representing 553 billion kilowatt-hours of renewable energy, mostly purchased by manufacturing enterprises; this surge reflects growing corporate sustainability efforts and addresses global carbon emission conce...
China's Green Electricity Certificates Surge 21-Fold in 2024
In 2024, China issued 4.955 billion green electricity certificates—a 21.42-fold increase—representing 553 billion kilowatt-hours of renewable energy, mostly purchased by manufacturing enterprises; this surge reflects growing corporate sustainability efforts and addresses global carbon emission conce...
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44% Bias Score
China's Green Electricity Certificates Surge 21-Fold in 2024
In 2024, China issued 4.955 billion green electricity certificates, a 21.42-fold increase, facilitating green power transactions and addressing carbon emissions in global trade by tracing product carbon footprints, with 70 percent of purchases from manufacturing sectors.
China's Green Electricity Certificates Surge 21-Fold in 2024
In 2024, China issued 4.955 billion green electricity certificates, a 21.42-fold increase, facilitating green power transactions and addressing carbon emissions in global trade by tracing product carbon footprints, with 70 percent of purchases from manufacturing sectors.
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36% Bias Score
Guangdong to Prioritize AI and Robotics for Economic Growth
Guangdong province in South China plans to make artificial intelligence and robotics its leading industries by 2025, aiming to build a modern industrial system supported by advanced manufacturing and technological innovation, with companies like Huawei and Midea already contributing significantly.
Guangdong to Prioritize AI and Robotics for Economic Growth
Guangdong province in South China plans to make artificial intelligence and robotics its leading industries by 2025, aiming to build a modern industrial system supported by advanced manufacturing and technological innovation, with companies like Huawei and Midea already contributing significantly.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Exacerbate US Trade Deficit Risks
President Trump imposed additional tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, despite trade agreements, potentially harming the US economy by raising prices and reducing export competitiveness while failing to address the underlying issue of a strong US dollar.
Trump's Tariffs Exacerbate US Trade Deficit Risks
President Trump imposed additional tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, despite trade agreements, potentially harming the US economy by raising prices and reducing export competitiveness while failing to address the underlying issue of a strong US dollar.
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48% Bias Score
Chinese Tech Stocks Surge Despite US Tariffs
Chinese onshore technology shares jumped on the first trading day after the Spring Festival, with the STAR 50 Index rising 2.9 percent and the BSE 50 up 1.17 percent, driven by AI advancements and investor confidence despite new US tariffs.
Chinese Tech Stocks Surge Despite US Tariffs
Chinese onshore technology shares jumped on the first trading day after the Spring Festival, with the STAR 50 Index rising 2.9 percent and the BSE 50 up 1.17 percent, driven by AI advancements and investor confidence despite new US tariffs.
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44% Bias Score
EU Threatens US Tech Firms with Retaliation Over Potential Tariffs
The European Union threatens retaliatory measures against major US tech companies, including intellectual property restrictions and market access limitations, in response to potential US tariffs on EU goods, aiming for a quicker response than in 2018.
EU Threatens US Tech Firms with Retaliation Over Potential Tariffs
The European Union threatens retaliatory measures against major US tech companies, including intellectual property restrictions and market access limitations, in response to potential US tariffs on EU goods, aiming for a quicker response than in 2018.
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48% Bias Score
US Tariffs Indirectly Impact Southeast Asia's Export-Dependent Economy
The US imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, indirectly impacting Southeast Asia's export-dependent economy by potentially slowing global trade and reducing export revenues and investment. ASEAN nations are exploring diversification of trade partners to mitigate the effects.
US Tariffs Indirectly Impact Southeast Asia's Export-Dependent Economy
The US imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, indirectly impacting Southeast Asia's export-dependent economy by potentially slowing global trade and reducing export revenues and investment. ASEAN nations are exploring diversification of trade partners to mitigate the effects.
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36% Bias Score
China's Coordinated Push for Brain-Computer Interface Dominance
China's National Medical Products Administration is drafting standards for BCI medical devices, while Beijing and Shanghai aim to cultivate globally influential BCI tech leaders by 2030, reflecting a national push to transition BCI technology from exploration to implementation, with a market project...
China's Coordinated Push for Brain-Computer Interface Dominance
China's National Medical Products Administration is drafting standards for BCI medical devices, while Beijing and Shanghai aim to cultivate globally influential BCI tech leaders by 2030, reflecting a national push to transition BCI technology from exploration to implementation, with a market project...
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36% Bias Score