February 2025
March 2025
China's Innovation Surge Boosts Economic Growth and Investor Confidence
The rise of AI startup DeepSeek, animated film Ne Zha 2, and supermarket chain Pangdonglai in China signifies a surge in innovation across technology, culture, and business models, boosting domestic demand and potentially driving 5 percent GDP growth, while government policies aim to further strengt...
China's Innovation Surge Boosts Economic Growth and Investor Confidence
The rise of AI startup DeepSeek, animated film Ne Zha 2, and supermarket chain Pangdonglai in China signifies a surge in innovation across technology, culture, and business models, boosting domestic demand and potentially driving 5 percent GDP growth, while government policies aim to further strengt...
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52% Bias Score
EU Warns US Against Tariffs, Threatens Firm Response
European Union Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned the US on Wednesday against imposing tariffs on EU goods, threatening a firm response while also expressing openness to discuss tariff reductions on industrial products. The warning comes amid rising trade tensions between the two economic powe...
EU Warns US Against Tariffs, Threatens Firm Response
European Union Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned the US on Wednesday against imposing tariffs on EU goods, threatening a firm response while also expressing openness to discuss tariff reductions on industrial products. The warning comes amid rising trade tensions between the two economic powe...
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44% Bias Score
G20 Fails to Reach Consensus Amidst US-led Divisions and Global Challenges
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's absence from the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, due to diplomatic tensions over South Africa's land restitution law, highlighted the deep divisions among G20 members regarding the Ukraine crisis and the need for international institutional reform,...
G20 Fails to Reach Consensus Amidst US-led Divisions and Global Challenges
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's absence from the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, due to diplomatic tensions over South Africa's land restitution law, highlighted the deep divisions among G20 members regarding the Ukraine crisis and the need for international institutional reform,...
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44% Bias Score
China's Petrochemical Industry Poised for Growth in 2025
China's petrochemical industry revenue reached 16.28 trillion yuan ($2.24 trillion) in 2022, a 2.1% increase year-on-year, driven by rising domestic demand, recovering global oil prices, government support, and a strategic shift toward high-value specialty chemicals.
China's Petrochemical Industry Poised for Growth in 2025
China's petrochemical industry revenue reached 16.28 trillion yuan ($2.24 trillion) in 2022, a 2.1% increase year-on-year, driven by rising domestic demand, recovering global oil prices, government support, and a strategic shift toward high-value specialty chemicals.
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48% Bias Score
Africa Courts Chinese Investment in Energy Sector
To attract Chinese investment in its energy sector, Africa will host an investor forum in Shanghai on March 13, highlighting opportunities in oil, gas, mining, and renewable energy, and aiming to build stronger ties with China, whose firms are already heavily involved in African projects.
Africa Courts Chinese Investment in Energy Sector
To attract Chinese investment in its energy sector, Africa will host an investor forum in Shanghai on March 13, highlighting opportunities in oil, gas, mining, and renewable energy, and aiming to build stronger ties with China, whose firms are already heavily involved in African projects.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Election: AfD's Rise Challenges Postwar Consensus
Germany holds a snap election on Sunday amid economic challenges and rising support for the far-right AfD, which polls suggest could become the country's second-strongest party, potentially impacting the country's domestic and foreign policies.
Germany's Election: AfD's Rise Challenges Postwar Consensus
Germany holds a snap election on Sunday amid economic challenges and rising support for the far-right AfD, which polls suggest could become the country's second-strongest party, potentially impacting the country's domestic and foreign policies.
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40% Bias Score
Mbappé's Hat-Trick Propels Real Madrid into Champions League Round of 16
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick, leading Real Madrid to a 3-1 victory over Manchester City on Wednesday, securing a 6-3 aggregate win and a spot in the Champions League round of 16, keeping their hopes of a record 16th European title alive.
Mbappé's Hat-Trick Propels Real Madrid into Champions League Round of 16
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick, leading Real Madrid to a 3-1 victory over Manchester City on Wednesday, securing a 6-3 aggregate win and a spot in the Champions League round of 16, keeping their hopes of a record 16th European title alive.
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28% Bias Score
Ferrari's First Electric Vehicle Unveiling Planned for October 2025
Ferrari plans to reveal its first electric vehicle, potentially a five-door SUV, in October 2025, marking a significant shift for the supercar maker and reflecting broader industry trends toward electrification.
Ferrari's First Electric Vehicle Unveiling Planned for October 2025
Ferrari plans to reveal its first electric vehicle, potentially a five-door SUV, in October 2025, marking a significant shift for the supercar maker and reflecting broader industry trends toward electrification.
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40% Bias Score
China's Automotive Dominance Reshapes Global Industry
In 2024, China became the world's largest automotive market, selling over 31.4 million units (34.7% of global sales) and exporting 6.41 million, surpassing all others due to its EV leadership and government support for domestic brands, forcing foreign OEMs to form strategic partnerships with Chinese...
China's Automotive Dominance Reshapes Global Industry
In 2024, China became the world's largest automotive market, selling over 31.4 million units (34.7% of global sales) and exporting 6.41 million, surpassing all others due to its EV leadership and government support for domestic brands, forcing foreign OEMs to form strategic partnerships with Chinese...
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40% Bias Score
Xi Reaffirms Support for China's Private Sector, Boosting Confidence and Economic Growth
President Xi Jinping's Monday symposium in Beijing with leading Chinese private business executives reinforced the government's commitment to bolstering the private sector, focusing on legal protections, resource access, and tailored policies for high-quality development and global competitiveness.
Xi Reaffirms Support for China's Private Sector, Boosting Confidence and Economic Growth
President Xi Jinping's Monday symposium in Beijing with leading Chinese private business executives reinforced the government's commitment to bolstering the private sector, focusing on legal protections, resource access, and tailored policies for high-quality development and global competitiveness.
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48% Bias Score
China's Petrochemical Industry Poised for Profit Growth in 2025
China's petrochemical industry revenue surged to $2.24 trillion in 2022, up 2.1 percent year-on-year, driven by rising oil prices, increased domestic demand, and government support; the industry is pivoting to high-end chemicals to capture higher profit margins and expand into global markets.
China's Petrochemical Industry Poised for Profit Growth in 2025
China's petrochemical industry revenue surged to $2.24 trillion in 2022, up 2.1 percent year-on-year, driven by rising oil prices, increased domestic demand, and government support; the industry is pivoting to high-end chemicals to capture higher profit margins and expand into global markets.
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44% Bias Score
Mice Exhibit Altruistic "First-Aid" Behaviors Towards Unconscious Cage Mates
Researchers found that mice perform "first-aid" on unconscious cage mates, including sniffing, grooming, and tongue pulling, which speeds up anesthetic recovery; these actions, linked to oxytocin neurons, appear to be driven by an altruistic impulse rather than simple curiosity.
Mice Exhibit Altruistic "First-Aid" Behaviors Towards Unconscious Cage Mates
Researchers found that mice perform "first-aid" on unconscious cage mates, including sniffing, grooming, and tongue pulling, which speeds up anesthetic recovery; these actions, linked to oxytocin neurons, appear to be driven by an altruistic impulse rather than simple curiosity.
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40% Bias Score