China Demands U.S. Leave Guantanamo Bay
China demands the U.S. immediately end its occupation of Guantanamo Bay, close the detention facility, and return the territory to Cuba, citing the unlawful occupation of Cuban territory for over 120 years and violations of international law, while 29 detainees remain at the facility despite repeate...
China Demands U.S. Leave Guantanamo Bay
China demands the U.S. immediately end its occupation of Guantanamo Bay, close the detention facility, and return the territory to Cuba, citing the unlawful occupation of Cuban territory for over 120 years and violations of international law, while 29 detainees remain at the facility despite repeate...
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64% Bias Score
Li Qiang Emphasizes Innovation and High-Quality Development in Zhejiang Inspection Tour
Chinese Premier Li Qiang completed a three-day inspection tour of Zhejiang province from December 18-20, 2024, emphasizing the implementation of the Central Economic Work Conference guidelines to promote technological innovation, develop new infrastructure, attract foreign investment, and foster hig...
Li Qiang Emphasizes Innovation and High-Quality Development in Zhejiang Inspection Tour
Chinese Premier Li Qiang completed a three-day inspection tour of Zhejiang province from December 18-20, 2024, emphasizing the implementation of the Central Economic Work Conference guidelines to promote technological innovation, develop new infrastructure, attract foreign investment, and foster hig...
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36% Bias Score
DRC Battles Deadly Illness Outbreak, 37 Dead
A deadly illness of unknown origin has caused 37 deaths and 592 cases in the DRC's Kwango province since October, prompting a high alert and investigations suggesting a combination of influenza, rhinovirus, SARS-CoV-2, malaria, and malnutrition as potential factors.
DRC Battles Deadly Illness Outbreak, 37 Dead
A deadly illness of unknown origin has caused 37 deaths and 592 cases in the DRC's Kwango province since October, prompting a high alert and investigations suggesting a combination of influenza, rhinovirus, SARS-CoV-2, malaria, and malnutrition as potential factors.
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36% Bias Score
Xi Celebrates Macao's 25th Anniversary, Praising "One Country, Two Systems" Success
On December 20, 2024, China celebrated Macao's 25th anniversary of its return, with President Xi Jinping praising the success of the "one country, two systems" policy, citing Macao's sevenfold GDP increase since 1999 and its high per capita GDP; Sam Hou Fai was sworn in as the new chief executive.
Xi Celebrates Macao's 25th Anniversary, Praising "One Country, Two Systems" Success
On December 20, 2024, China celebrated Macao's 25th anniversary of its return, with President Xi Jinping praising the success of the "one country, two systems" policy, citing Macao's sevenfold GDP increase since 1999 and its high per capita GDP; Sam Hou Fai was sworn in as the new chief executive.
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52% Bias Score
China Urges Dialogue, De-escalation on Korean Peninsula
At a UN Security Council meeting, China urged all parties to prioritize dialogue and de-escalation to resolve the complex and sensitive situation on the Korean Peninsula, rejecting attempts to link it to the Ukraine conflict and emphasizing the need for a transition from armistice to peace.
China Urges Dialogue, De-escalation on Korean Peninsula
At a UN Security Council meeting, China urged all parties to prioritize dialogue and de-escalation to resolve the complex and sensitive situation on the Korean Peninsula, rejecting attempts to link it to the Ukraine conflict and emphasizing the need for a transition from armistice to peace.
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44% Bias Score
Xi Jinping Praises Hengqin Cooperation Zone's Role in Macao's Economic Diversification
During a Thursday visit celebrating Macao's 25th anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin for boosting Macao's economic diversification, urging better connectivity and market integration within the Greater Bay Area.
Xi Jinping Praises Hengqin Cooperation Zone's Role in Macao's Economic Diversification
During a Thursday visit celebrating Macao's 25th anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin for boosting Macao's economic diversification, urging better connectivity and market integration within the Greater Bay Area.
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48% Bias Score
China's 2024 Buzzwords: Domestic Growth and Global Uncertainty
Multiple Chinese organizations released the top ten domestic and global buzzwords of 2024, revealing trends such as China's technological advancements, economic growth, and rising international tourism (up 86.2 percent year on year to nearly 29.22 million visitors), alongside global concerns like wa...
China's 2024 Buzzwords: Domestic Growth and Global Uncertainty
Multiple Chinese organizations released the top ten domestic and global buzzwords of 2024, revealing trends such as China's technological advancements, economic growth, and rising international tourism (up 86.2 percent year on year to nearly 29.22 million visitors), alongside global concerns like wa...
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12% Bias Score
Lebanon Grapples with Triple Crisis Amidst Ceasefire and Impending Presidential Election
Lebanon faces multiple crises in 2024: a devastating Hezbollah-Israel conflict (Oct. 8, 2023-Dec. 2024) resulting in over 4,000 deaths and \$8.5 billion in damages; a prolonged financial collapse since 2019 with 44 percent of the population in poverty; and an ongoing presidential vacuum since Octobe...
Lebanon Grapples with Triple Crisis Amidst Ceasefire and Impending Presidential Election
Lebanon faces multiple crises in 2024: a devastating Hezbollah-Israel conflict (Oct. 8, 2023-Dec. 2024) resulting in over 4,000 deaths and \$8.5 billion in damages; a prolonged financial collapse since 2019 with 44 percent of the population in poverty; and an ongoing presidential vacuum since Octobe...
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48% Bias Score
PFAS Contamination at Yokota Air Base Prompts Joint US-Japan Inspection
Japanese authorities inspected Yokota Air Base on December 20 to investigate a leak of approximately 48,000 liters of PFAS-contaminated water from a firefighting training area in August, prompting concerns about environmental and health impacts.
PFAS Contamination at Yokota Air Base Prompts Joint US-Japan Inspection
Japanese authorities inspected Yokota Air Base on December 20 to investigate a leak of approximately 48,000 liters of PFAS-contaminated water from a firefighting training area in August, prompting concerns about environmental and health impacts.
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24% Bias Score
China Condemns U.S. Occupation of Guantanamo Bay
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson demands the U.S. immediately end its 120-year illegal occupation of Guantanamo Bay, close the detention facility holding 29 detainees, and remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, citing violations of international law and Cuban sovereignty.
China Condemns U.S. Occupation of Guantanamo Bay
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson demands the U.S. immediately end its 120-year illegal occupation of Guantanamo Bay, close the detention facility holding 29 detainees, and remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, citing violations of international law and Cuban sovereignty.
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Stocks Mixed Amid Conflicting Economic Data
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday, with the Dow eking out a small gain while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell slightly, reflecting conflicting economic data and the Federal Reserve's less dovish stance; the 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 4.5 percent.
U.S. Stocks Mixed Amid Conflicting Economic Data
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday, with the Dow eking out a small gain while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell slightly, reflecting conflicting economic data and the Federal Reserve's less dovish stance; the 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 4.5 percent.
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36% Bias Score
China's Robust Economic Growth in 2024 Fuels Optimism for 2025
China's economy grew 4.8 percent in the first three quarters of 2024, driven by government policies promoting domestic demand and technological innovation, with experts expressing optimism for continued growth in 2025.
China's Robust Economic Growth in 2024 Fuels Optimism for 2025
China's economy grew 4.8 percent in the first three quarters of 2024, driven by government policies promoting domestic demand and technological innovation, with experts expressing optimism for continued growth in 2025.
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44% Bias Score