March 2025
April 2025
China Unveils Spending Plan to Counter US Tariffs
China launched a domestic spending plan to counter US tariffs, including income boosts, childcare subsidies, and an expanded "cash-for-clunkers" program; January-February retail sales rose 4%, exceeding expectations, but deflation and low consumer confidence remain challenges.
China Unveils Spending Plan to Counter US Tariffs
China launched a domestic spending plan to counter US tariffs, including income boosts, childcare subsidies, and an expanded "cash-for-clunkers" program; January-February retail sales rose 4%, exceeding expectations, but deflation and low consumer confidence remain challenges.
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36% Bias Score
Carney's European Trip Amidst US Trade War
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is traveling to Paris and London to strengthen alliances amid President Trump's trade war and threats to Canadian sovereignty, prioritizing partnerships with France and the UK due to over 75% of Canadian exports going to the US.
Carney's European Trip Amidst US Trade War
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is traveling to Paris and London to strengthen alliances amid President Trump's trade war and threats to Canadian sovereignty, prioritizing partnerships with France and the UK due to over 75% of Canadian exports going to the US.
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52% Bias Score
Spain's Defense Spending Debate Amidst Political Division and Shifting Geopolitics
Spain's parliament debates increasing defense spending amid political divisions over support for Ukraine and concerns about US reliability, reflecting broader European anxieties about Russia and the need for stronger self-reliance in security.
Spain's Defense Spending Debate Amidst Political Division and Shifting Geopolitics
Spain's parliament debates increasing defense spending amid political divisions over support for Ukraine and concerns about US reliability, reflecting broader European anxieties about Russia and the need for stronger self-reliance in security.
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44% Bias Score
Record-Breaking Tourist Arrival in Shanghai Cruise Terminal
Shanghai's Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal welcomed a record 4,800 foreign tourists on Sunday from AIDAstella and Spectrum of the Seas, marking the highest single-day international arrival since its 2011 opening, boosting Shanghai's cruise tourism.
Record-Breaking Tourist Arrival in Shanghai Cruise Terminal
Shanghai's Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal welcomed a record 4,800 foreign tourists on Sunday from AIDAstella and Spectrum of the Seas, marking the highest single-day international arrival since its 2011 opening, boosting Shanghai's cruise tourism.
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36% Bias Score
Chinese Universities Achieve Top Global Rankings in 2025 QS Subject Rankings
The 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject show Chinese universities, led by Peking and Tsinghua Universities, securing top global positions in various disciplines, ranking third overall with 1230 subjects listed, driven by increased academic and employer reputation, and rese...
Chinese Universities Achieve Top Global Rankings in 2025 QS Subject Rankings
The 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject show Chinese universities, led by Peking and Tsinghua Universities, securing top global positions in various disciplines, ranking third overall with 1230 subjects listed, driven by increased academic and employer reputation, and rese...
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48% Bias Score
China Develops Carbon-14 Nuclear Battery with Century-Plus Lifespan
Chinese researchers unveiled "Zhulong," the nation's first carbon-14 nuclear battery, generating 433 nanowatts with 8% efficiency, boasting a century-plus lifespan and applications ranging from medical implants to space exploration.
China Develops Carbon-14 Nuclear Battery with Century-Plus Lifespan
Chinese researchers unveiled "Zhulong," the nation's first carbon-14 nuclear battery, generating 433 nanowatts with 8% efficiency, boasting a century-plus lifespan and applications ranging from medical implants to space exploration.
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48% Bias Score
Carney's European Trip Signals Shift in Canada's Foreign Policy
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney began a European trip two days after his swearing-in, meeting with French and British leaders to bolster security and trade ties, while also announcing the end of the consumer carbon levy and a review of Canada's F-35 jet order amid strained U.S. relations.
Carney's European Trip Signals Shift in Canada's Foreign Policy
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney began a European trip two days after his swearing-in, meeting with French and British leaders to bolster security and trade ties, while also announcing the end of the consumer carbon levy and a review of Canada's F-35 jet order amid strained U.S. relations.
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40% Bias Score
New Spanish Prosecutor Position Sparks Concerns Amidst Corruption Investigations
Spain's Ministry of Justice announced four new top prosecutor positions on March 5th, 2025, including a controversial coordinator for crimes against public administration, raising concerns about potential government interference in corruption investigations due to its timing and creation method.
New Spanish Prosecutor Position Sparks Concerns Amidst Corruption Investigations
Spain's Ministry of Justice announced four new top prosecutor positions on March 5th, 2025, including a controversial coordinator for crimes against public administration, raising concerns about potential government interference in corruption investigations due to its timing and creation method.
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56% Bias Score
Hohhot Offers Generous Childcare Subsidies to Boost Birth Rate
Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, is providing substantial childcare subsidies—10,000 yuan for a first child, 10,000 yuan annually until age five for a second, and 10,000 yuan annually until age ten for a third—to boost its declining birth rate, reflecting a broader national effort to address demographic chal...
Hohhot Offers Generous Childcare Subsidies to Boost Birth Rate
Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, is providing substantial childcare subsidies—10,000 yuan for a first child, 10,000 yuan annually until age five for a second, and 10,000 yuan annually until age ten for a third—to boost its declining birth rate, reflecting a broader national effort to address demographic chal...
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52% Bias Score
China's Anti-Secession Law: 20th Anniversary Symposium Underscores Firm Stance Against Taiwanese Independence
A Beijing symposium marking the 20th anniversary of China's Anti-Secession Law emphasized opposing Taiwanese independence and punishing separatists, prompting significant coverage and analysis in Taiwan's media outlets, which highlighted both the potential for punishment and cooperation.
China's Anti-Secession Law: 20th Anniversary Symposium Underscores Firm Stance Against Taiwanese Independence
A Beijing symposium marking the 20th anniversary of China's Anti-Secession Law emphasized opposing Taiwanese independence and punishing separatists, prompting significant coverage and analysis in Taiwan's media outlets, which highlighted both the potential for punishment and cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
China Unveils Plan to Boost Domestic Consumption
China released a plan today to boost domestic consumption by increasing incomes, reducing financial burdens, improving the consumption environment, and promoting new technologies, aiming to make it the primary engine of economic growth.
China Unveils Plan to Boost Domestic Consumption
China released a plan today to boost domestic consumption by increasing incomes, reducing financial burdens, improving the consumption environment, and promoting new technologies, aiming to make it the primary engine of economic growth.
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16% Bias Score
Nullarbor Renewable Energy Project Sparks Heritage Concerns
A proposed $100 billion renewable energy project on Western Australia's Nullarbor Plain faces criticism for excluding World and National Heritage impact assessments from its environmental review, despite the region's unique ecological and cultural significance, prompting a petition with over 22,000 ...
Nullarbor Renewable Energy Project Sparks Heritage Concerns
A proposed $100 billion renewable energy project on Western Australia's Nullarbor Plain faces criticism for excluding World and National Heritage impact assessments from its environmental review, despite the region's unique ecological and cultural significance, prompting a petition with over 22,000 ...
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52% Bias Score