March 2025
April 2025
China's 5% Growth Target on Track, Driven by AI Innovation
China's economy is on track to meet its 5% growth target in 2025, fueled by domestic consumption, government-led innovation in AI, and a $138 billion venture capital fund aimed at boosting emerging industries, creating significant business opportunities.
China's 5% Growth Target on Track, Driven by AI Innovation
China's economy is on track to meet its 5% growth target in 2025, fueled by domestic consumption, government-led innovation in AI, and a $138 billion venture capital fund aimed at boosting emerging industries, creating significant business opportunities.
Progress
40% Bias Score
China's 300 Billion Yuan Plan to Boost Domestic Demand
China launched a 300 billion yuan ($41.3 billion) consumer goods trade-in program and large-scale equipment upgrade policy to boost domestic demand and the circular economy, following the Government Work Report which emphasized revitalizing consumption; in 2024, the trade-in policy drove sales of ov...
China's 300 Billion Yuan Plan to Boost Domestic Demand
China launched a 300 billion yuan ($41.3 billion) consumer goods trade-in program and large-scale equipment upgrade policy to boost domestic demand and the circular economy, following the Government Work Report which emphasized revitalizing consumption; in 2024, the trade-in policy drove sales of ov...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Geneva Meeting Highlights Progress and Challenges in Global Women's Rights
Chinese and international NGOs met in Geneva to discuss advancing women's rights, highlighting progress in some areas but noting persistent patriarchal structures and challenges such as underrepresentation in corporate leadership and the impact of sanctions.
Geneva Meeting Highlights Progress and Challenges in Global Women's Rights
Chinese and international NGOs met in Geneva to discuss advancing women's rights, highlighting progress in some areas but noting persistent patriarchal structures and challenges such as underrepresentation in corporate leadership and the impact of sanctions.
Progress
24% Bias Score
China Develops Century-Long Carbon-14 Nuclear Battery
Chinese researchers unveiled "Zhulong," a silicon-carbide semiconductor-based carbon-14 nuclear battery with a century-long lifespan, achieving 8% energy conversion efficiency and powering a Bluetooth chip for months; a second-generation prototype is under development.
China Develops Century-Long Carbon-14 Nuclear Battery
Chinese researchers unveiled "Zhulong," a silicon-carbide semiconductor-based carbon-14 nuclear battery with a century-long lifespan, achieving 8% energy conversion efficiency and powering a Bluetooth chip for months; a second-generation prototype is under development.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Shin Bet Chief Rebukes Predecessor Amidst Public Dispute with Netanyahu
Following threats by former Shin Bet head Nadav Argaman to reveal sensitive information about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, current Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar issued a public rebuke, prompting a police complaint from Netanyahu and accusations of blackmail against Argaman.
Shin Bet Chief Rebukes Predecessor Amidst Public Dispute with Netanyahu
Following threats by former Shin Bet head Nadav Argaman to reveal sensitive information about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, current Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar issued a public rebuke, prompting a police complaint from Netanyahu and accusations of blackmail against Argaman.
Progress
44% Bias Score
VVD Shifts Climate Priorities, Prioritizing Energy Independence Over 2030 Targets
The Dutch VVD party is downplaying climate policy, aligning with coalition partners against stricter measures to meet 2030 emission targets, despite warnings about lagging progress and a broader European trend of weakening climate action due to economic pressures.
VVD Shifts Climate Priorities, Prioritizing Energy Independence Over 2030 Targets
The Dutch VVD party is downplaying climate policy, aligning with coalition partners against stricter measures to meet 2030 emission targets, despite warnings about lagging progress and a broader European trend of weakening climate action due to economic pressures.
Progress
48% Bias Score
China's Machine Tool Dominance Amidst US Tariff Challenges
A German industry expert highlights China's leading role in the machine tool industry, projecting continued growth despite US tariff challenges, citing China's $29 billion production volume in 2024 and significant global presence at industry events.
China's Machine Tool Dominance Amidst US Tariff Challenges
A German industry expert highlights China's leading role in the machine tool industry, projecting continued growth despite US tariff challenges, citing China's $29 billion production volume in 2024 and significant global presence at industry events.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Senate Democrats avert shutdown, sparking party infighting
A last-minute deal averted a US government shutdown, but exposed deep divisions within the Democratic Party after Senate Democrats backed a Republican spending bill including $485 million for migrant deportations and $136 million for immigration prisons, despite opposition from House Democrats and p...
Senate Democrats avert shutdown, sparking party infighting
A last-minute deal averted a US government shutdown, but exposed deep divisions within the Democratic Party after Senate Democrats backed a Republican spending bill including $485 million for migrant deportations and $136 million for immigration prisons, despite opposition from House Democrats and p...
Progress
52% Bias Score
China's 5% Growth Target on Track, Driven by AI Innovation
China's economy is on track to achieve its 5 percent growth target in 2025, fueled by domestic consumption and government-backed innovation in AI, creating significant business opportunities for both domestic and international companies, according to economists and business leaders at a China Daily ...
China's 5% Growth Target on Track, Driven by AI Innovation
China's economy is on track to achieve its 5 percent growth target in 2025, fueled by domestic consumption and government-backed innovation in AI, creating significant business opportunities for both domestic and international companies, according to economists and business leaders at a China Daily ...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Israel's Antisemitism Conference Includes Far-Right European Parties
Israel is hosting an antisemitism conference featuring far-right European politicians, marking a policy shift driven by Minister Chikli's belief in a shared fight against Muslim influence, despite criticism from Jewish groups and the absence of far-right figures from Austria and Germany.
Israel's Antisemitism Conference Includes Far-Right European Parties
Israel is hosting an antisemitism conference featuring far-right European politicians, marking a policy shift driven by Minister Chikli's belief in a shared fight against Muslim influence, despite criticism from Jewish groups and the absence of far-right figures from Austria and Germany.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Donbas Activist's Kidnapping and Humanitarian Work
Irina Poltoratskaya, a teacher in Torez, became a key figure in the 2014 Donbas conflict, organizing the independence referendum. Subsequently kidnapped, tortured, and held captive for three months by the SBU, she was later exchanged and continues humanitarian work aiding civilians and soldiers.
Donbas Activist's Kidnapping and Humanitarian Work
Irina Poltoratskaya, a teacher in Torez, became a key figure in the 2014 Donbas conflict, organizing the independence referendum. Subsequently kidnapped, tortured, and held captive for three months by the SBU, she was later exchanged and continues humanitarian work aiding civilians and soldiers.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trump Condemns DOJ Officials, Vows Retribution in Unprecedented Speech
President Donald Trump delivered a campaign-style speech at the Justice Department on Friday, condemning officials who investigated him, praising his lawyers and a judge who ruled in his favor, and vowing retribution against his perceived enemies; his actions are unprecedented and challenge the norm...
Trump Condemns DOJ Officials, Vows Retribution in Unprecedented Speech
President Donald Trump delivered a campaign-style speech at the Justice Department on Friday, condemning officials who investigated him, praising his lawyers and a judge who ruled in his favor, and vowing retribution against his perceived enemies; his actions are unprecedented and challenge the norm...
Progress
64% Bias Score