CES 2025: Flying Cars, Smart Cockpits, and the Future of Automotive Technology
At CES 2025, Chinese automakers like Xpeng (flying car with 3,000 orders), Great Wall Motors (Coffee Pilot Ultra), and Geely's Zeekr (robotaxi with Waymo) and international companies like BMW (Panoramic iDrive) and Hyundai (holographic windshield) showcased advanced automotive technologies, highligh...
CES 2025: Flying Cars, Smart Cockpits, and the Future of Automotive Technology
At CES 2025, Chinese automakers like Xpeng (flying car with 3,000 orders), Great Wall Motors (Coffee Pilot Ultra), and Geely's Zeekr (robotaxi with Waymo) and international companies like BMW (Panoramic iDrive) and Hyundai (holographic windshield) showcased advanced automotive technologies, highligh...
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28% Bias Score
Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle Projects $1.2 Trillion GDP by 2024
The Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle's regional GDP is expected to reach 8.6 trillion yuan ($1.2 trillion) by 2024, up from less than 6.3 trillion yuan five years ago, driven by collaborative industrial development and infrastructure improvements.
Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle Projects $1.2 Trillion GDP by 2024
The Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle's regional GDP is expected to reach 8.6 trillion yuan ($1.2 trillion) by 2024, up from less than 6.3 trillion yuan five years ago, driven by collaborative industrial development and infrastructure improvements.
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40% Bias Score
Starbucks China Pivots to Digital-First Strategy Amidst Declining Sales
Starbucks China's declining sales (7% year-on-year revenue decline, 14% comparable store sales decline in Q4 2024) prompted a strategic shift from its traditional 'third place' model to a digital-first approach under new chief growth officer Yang Zhen, marked by viral marketing campaigns and digital...
Starbucks China Pivots to Digital-First Strategy Amidst Declining Sales
Starbucks China's declining sales (7% year-on-year revenue decline, 14% comparable store sales decline in Q4 2024) prompted a strategic shift from its traditional 'third place' model to a digital-first approach under new chief growth officer Yang Zhen, marked by viral marketing campaigns and digital...
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32% Bias Score
2025: WWII, UN Anniversary Underscores Fragile Global Peace
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of WWII's end and the UN's creation, prompting reflection on peace, global governance, and the challenges of nuclear proliferation, AI weaponization, inequality, and resurgent nationalism.
2025: WWII, UN Anniversary Underscores Fragile Global Peace
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of WWII's end and the UN's creation, prompting reflection on peace, global governance, and the challenges of nuclear proliferation, AI weaponization, inequality, and resurgent nationalism.
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44% Bias Score
China Unveils Plan for Digitally Resilient Cities by 2030
China launched a national guideline to enhance urban resilience by 2030 using digital technologies and smart infrastructure, addressing risks from rapid urbanization and climate change, aiming for safer and more efficient cities.
China Unveils Plan for Digitally Resilient Cities by 2030
China launched a national guideline to enhance urban resilience by 2030 using digital technologies and smart infrastructure, addressing risks from rapid urbanization and climate change, aiming for safer and more efficient cities.
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24% Bias Score
China's Consistent Africa Visits Highlight Growing Ties Amidst Global Uncertainty
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi began his 35th consecutive new year's trip to Africa on January 6th, visiting four nations to strengthen ties and advance economic cooperation, contrasting with global political uncertainty.
China's Consistent Africa Visits Highlight Growing Ties Amidst Global Uncertainty
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi began his 35th consecutive new year's trip to Africa on January 6th, visiting four nations to strengthen ties and advance economic cooperation, contrasting with global political uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score
Japan Seeks Closer Ties with China Amidst US Trade Tensions
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba aims to visit China soon, as a high-level delegation from Japan's ruling coalition meets with Chinese officials this week for the first time in seven years, signaling warming relations amidst US trade protectionism.
Japan Seeks Closer Ties with China Amidst US Trade Tensions
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba aims to visit China soon, as a high-level delegation from Japan's ruling coalition meets with Chinese officials this week for the first time in seven years, signaling warming relations amidst US trade protectionism.
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44% Bias Score
Europe Condemns Trump's Greenland Military Threat
President-elect Donald Trump's Tuesday statement suggesting potential military action to seize Greenland prompted swift and unified opposition from European leaders, emphasizing the importance of respecting sovereignty and international law, while Greenland's leaders firmly rejected any suggestion o...
Europe Condemns Trump's Greenland Military Threat
President-elect Donald Trump's Tuesday statement suggesting potential military action to seize Greenland prompted swift and unified opposition from European leaders, emphasizing the importance of respecting sovereignty and international law, while Greenland's leaders firmly rejected any suggestion o...
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48% Bias Score
Partial Hostage Release Proposed Amid Ongoing Gaza Violence
Amid ongoing Gaza cease-fire talks, a list of 100 Israeli hostages was published, with reports indicating a potential partial release of 34 hostages, while 68 remain in captivity. Continued violence in Gaza and the West Bank, including Israeli attacks resulting in at least 28 deaths and Palestinian ...
Partial Hostage Release Proposed Amid Ongoing Gaza Violence
Amid ongoing Gaza cease-fire talks, a list of 100 Israeli hostages was published, with reports indicating a potential partial release of 34 hostages, while 68 remain in captivity. Continued violence in Gaza and the West Bank, including Israeli attacks resulting in at least 28 deaths and Palestinian ...
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48% Bias Score
China, US Agree to Maintain Economic Dialogue Amidst Presidential Transition
On Tuesday, during a video call, Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen agreed to maintain communication and stabilize economic ties despite the upcoming US presidential transition; however, concerns remain about the future of this cooperation under a potential Trump a...
China, US Agree to Maintain Economic Dialogue Amidst Presidential Transition
On Tuesday, during a video call, Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen agreed to maintain communication and stabilize economic ties despite the upcoming US presidential transition; however, concerns remain about the future of this cooperation under a potential Trump a...
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40% Bias Score
China Prioritizes Technological Self-Reliance in 2024
China's designation of "high-level technological self-reliance and self-improvement" as its top science and technology buzzword for 2024 reflects a national push for technological innovation, supported by advancements such as the Chang'e 6 lunar mission, the launch of HarmonyOS Next, and a rise in t...
China Prioritizes Technological Self-Reliance in 2024
China's designation of "high-level technological self-reliance and self-improvement" as its top science and technology buzzword for 2024 reflects a national push for technological innovation, supported by advancements such as the Chang'e 6 lunar mission, the launch of HarmonyOS Next, and a rise in t...
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32% Bias Score
Yuan Expected to Rebound Despite Short-Term Pressures
Despite short-term pressure from US tariffs and a strong dollar, the Chinese yuan, currently at 7.3231 against the dollar, is expected to rebound due to high labor productivity, $3.2024 trillion in foreign exchange reserves, and government policy support.
Yuan Expected to Rebound Despite Short-Term Pressures
Despite short-term pressure from US tariffs and a strong dollar, the Chinese yuan, currently at 7.3231 against the dollar, is expected to rebound due to high labor productivity, $3.2024 trillion in foreign exchange reserves, and government policy support.
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44% Bias Score