China Prioritizes Domestic Demand Boost, Despite Yuan Depreciation Risks
Facing headwinds from potential US tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and interest rate differentials, China plans to prioritize monetary easing to boost domestic demand in 2025, aiming for long-term yuan stability despite potential short-term depreciation.
China Prioritizes Domestic Demand Boost, Despite Yuan Depreciation Risks
Facing headwinds from potential US tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and interest rate differentials, China plans to prioritize monetary easing to boost domestic demand in 2025, aiming for long-term yuan stability despite potential short-term depreciation.
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36% Bias Score
China Launches 11 Tech Innovation Centers to Boost Cultural Tourism
China launched eleven new technology innovation centers for its cultural and tourism sectors on November 12, 2024, investing over 100 million yuan (about $13.91 million) to boost R&D and commercialization, with a focus on smart tourism and virtual reality.
China Launches 11 Tech Innovation Centers to Boost Cultural Tourism
China launched eleven new technology innovation centers for its cultural and tourism sectors on November 12, 2024, investing over 100 million yuan (about $13.91 million) to boost R&D and commercialization, with a focus on smart tourism and virtual reality.
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44% Bias Score
Manipur Chief Minister Apologizes for Ethnic Violence, Seeks Reconciliation
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh apologized for ethnic violence since May 2023, causing over 60,000 displacements and 5,000 weapon thefts, appealing for peace and normalcy by 2025 amidst ongoing clashes between Meitei and Kuki communities despite federal government intervention.
Manipur Chief Minister Apologizes for Ethnic Violence, Seeks Reconciliation
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh apologized for ethnic violence since May 2023, causing over 60,000 displacements and 5,000 weapon thefts, appealing for peace and normalcy by 2025 amidst ongoing clashes between Meitei and Kuki communities despite federal government intervention.
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36% Bias Score
Beijing's Groundwater Recovers Thanks to Massive Water Diversion Project
Beijing's groundwater levels have risen significantly due to the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, which has delivered over 10.6 billion cubic meters of water since 2014, reversing decades of depletion caused by population growth and climate change, and reviving the Chaobai River into a touris...
Beijing's Groundwater Recovers Thanks to Massive Water Diversion Project
Beijing's groundwater levels have risen significantly due to the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, which has delivered over 10.6 billion cubic meters of water since 2014, reversing decades of depletion caused by population growth and climate change, and reviving the Chaobai River into a touris...
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44% Bias Score
Cross-Strait Integration: Economic and Cultural Ties Strengthen
Taiwanese entrepreneurs and academics are increasingly integrating into mainland China, boosting economic ties and fostering cultural connections through business ventures, ancestral visits, and youth exchange programs, reflecting a shared heritage and a strengthening relationship.
Cross-Strait Integration: Economic and Cultural Ties Strengthen
Taiwanese entrepreneurs and academics are increasingly integrating into mainland China, boosting economic ties and fostering cultural connections through business ventures, ancestral visits, and youth exchange programs, reflecting a shared heritage and a strengthening relationship.
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56% Bias Score
China Launches 11 Tech Centers to Boost Cultural Tourism
China launched eleven technology innovation centers in eight regions to support its cultural and tourism sectors, investing over 100 million yuan and employing nearly 1000 professionals, with early successes showing significant ticket sales and VR headset production.
China Launches 11 Tech Centers to Boost Cultural Tourism
China launched eleven technology innovation centers in eight regions to support its cultural and tourism sectors, investing over 100 million yuan and employing nearly 1000 professionals, with early successes showing significant ticket sales and VR headset production.
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36% Bias Score
China's Land-Sea Trade Corridor Surpasses 10,000 Train Journeys
The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, a key Chinese logistics network connecting western regions to global markets, notably ASEAN, surpassed 10,000 rail-sea intermodal train journeys in 2024, reflecting a 5.1 percent year-on-year increase and a 32 percent surge in trade with RCEP countries.
China's Land-Sea Trade Corridor Surpasses 10,000 Train Journeys
The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, a key Chinese logistics network connecting western regions to global markets, notably ASEAN, surpassed 10,000 rail-sea intermodal train journeys in 2024, reflecting a 5.1 percent year-on-year increase and a 32 percent surge in trade with RCEP countries.
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52% Bias Score
Chongqing Airport Cuts Carbon Emissions with Green Initiatives
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in China reduced its carbon emissions by 9,826 tonnes in 2022 and 2,974 tonnes in 2023 through green initiatives, including intelligent lighting, new energy vehicles (over 22 percent of ground vehicles by end of 2023), and a planned photovoltaic power generat...
Chongqing Airport Cuts Carbon Emissions with Green Initiatives
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in China reduced its carbon emissions by 9,826 tonnes in 2022 and 2,974 tonnes in 2023 through green initiatives, including intelligent lighting, new energy vehicles (over 22 percent of ground vehicles by end of 2023), and a planned photovoltaic power generat...
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44% Bias Score
DeepSeek's Low-Cost AI Model Signals Shift in China's AI Strategy
DeepSeek's new open-source AI model, V3, rivals top models in performance at a fraction of the cost, signaling a shift in China's AI strategy towards accessible and efficient solutions; this is complemented by other AI advancements in film, literature, entertainment, and e-commerce, though concerns ...
DeepSeek's Low-Cost AI Model Signals Shift in China's AI Strategy
DeepSeek's new open-source AI model, V3, rivals top models in performance at a fraction of the cost, signaling a shift in China's AI strategy towards accessible and efficient solutions; this is complemented by other AI advancements in film, literature, entertainment, and e-commerce, though concerns ...
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52% Bias Score
Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory Begins Trial Production, Underscoring U.S.-China Cooperation
Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory begins trial production of 10,000 Megapacks annually (40GWh), showcasing successful U.S.-China collaboration in new energy, with full mass production expected in Q1 2025, highlighting mutual economic benefits and countering decoupling narratives.
Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory Begins Trial Production, Underscoring U.S.-China Cooperation
Tesla's Shanghai Megafactory begins trial production of 10,000 Megapacks annually (40GWh), showcasing successful U.S.-China collaboration in new energy, with full mass production expected in Q1 2025, highlighting mutual economic benefits and countering decoupling narratives.
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52% Bias Score
US and Italy Win United Cup Quarterfinal Spots
The United States and Italy advanced to the United Cup quarterfinals after defeating Croatia and France respectively on December 31st in Sydney, Australia. Key victories included Taylor Fritz's win over Borna Coric (6-3, 6-2) and Coco Gauff's win over Donna Vekic (6-4, 6-2) for the U.S., and Flavio ...
US and Italy Win United Cup Quarterfinal Spots
The United States and Italy advanced to the United Cup quarterfinals after defeating Croatia and France respectively on December 31st in Sydney, Australia. Key victories included Taylor Fritz's win over Borna Coric (6-3, 6-2) and Coco Gauff's win over Donna Vekic (6-4, 6-2) for the U.S., and Flavio ...
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20% Bias Score
South Korea Mourns 177 Dead in Worst Air Disaster
On December 29, 2024, Jeju Air flight 7C2216 from Bangkok crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 177 of the 179 people on board due to a suspected bird strike causing landing gear failure, resulting in a belly landing and fire.
South Korea Mourns 177 Dead in Worst Air Disaster
On December 29, 2024, Jeju Air flight 7C2216 from Bangkok crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 177 of the 179 people on board due to a suspected bird strike causing landing gear failure, resulting in a belly landing and fire.
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44% Bias Score