D-8 Summit Addresses Israeli Conflict, Promotes Economic Cooperation
The 11th D-8 summit in Cairo, attended by leaders from Egypt, Türkiye, Iran, and other nations, focused on addressing the Israeli conflict in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, promoting economic cooperation through youth empowerment and SMEs, and welcoming Azerbaijan as a new member.
D-8 Summit Addresses Israeli Conflict, Promotes Economic Cooperation
The 11th D-8 summit in Cairo, attended by leaders from Egypt, Türkiye, Iran, and other nations, focused on addressing the Israeli conflict in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, promoting economic cooperation through youth empowerment and SMEs, and welcoming Azerbaijan as a new member.
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56% Bias Score
China Extends Visa-Free Transit to 240 Hours, Boosting Inbound Tourism
China announced a significant expansion of its visa-free transit policy on Tuesday, extending the permitted stay for eligible travelers from 54 countries to 240 hours (10 days) at 60 ports, resulting in an immediate 87 percent surge in online searches for hotels and flights.
China Extends Visa-Free Transit to 240 Hours, Boosting Inbound Tourism
China announced a significant expansion of its visa-free transit policy on Tuesday, extending the permitted stay for eligible travelers from 54 countries to 240 hours (10 days) at 60 ports, resulting in an immediate 87 percent surge in online searches for hotels and flights.
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40% Bias Score
China Urges Calm, Political Solution for Syria Amidst Crisis
China's deputy UN representative, Geng Shuang, urged calm and restraint in Syria, calling for protection of civilians and a Syrian-led political settlement while expressing concern over Israel's actions and the humanitarian crisis, and urging the lifting of unilateral sanctions.
China Urges Calm, Political Solution for Syria Amidst Crisis
China's deputy UN representative, Geng Shuang, urged calm and restraint in Syria, calling for protection of civilians and a Syrian-led political settlement while expressing concern over Israel's actions and the humanitarian crisis, and urging the lifting of unilateral sanctions.
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Xi Urges Accelerated Hainan Free Trade Port Development
During a December 17th visit to Sanya, Hainan, Xi Jinping urged the island province to fully implement the 20th CPC National Congress's guiding principles and accelerate Hainan Free Trade Port construction, focusing on reform, opening up, ecological conservation, and tourism, with specific plans for...
Xi Urges Accelerated Hainan Free Trade Port Development
During a December 17th visit to Sanya, Hainan, Xi Jinping urged the island province to fully implement the 20th CPC National Congress's guiding principles and accelerate Hainan Free Trade Port construction, focusing on reform, opening up, ecological conservation, and tourism, with specific plans for...
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36% Bias Score
Macao's 25th Anniversary Highlights Economic Prowess and Cultural Vibrancy
Macao, celebrating 25 years since its return to China, boasts the world's second-highest per capita GDP (\$134,140), 22 five-star hotels, 16 Michelin-starred restaurants, top-tier sporting events, thriving cultural scene, and top-performing students.
Macao's 25th Anniversary Highlights Economic Prowess and Cultural Vibrancy
Macao, celebrating 25 years since its return to China, boasts the world's second-highest per capita GDP (\$134,140), 22 five-star hotels, 16 Michelin-starred restaurants, top-tier sporting events, thriving cultural scene, and top-performing students.
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48% Bias Score
Macao's Economic Boom Under 'One Country, Two Systems'
Since its return to China in 1999, Macao has thrived under the 'one country, two systems' policy, experiencing dramatic GDP growth from \$6.23 billion to \$379.5 billion in 2023, driven by strategic planning and integration into the Greater Bay Area, as highlighted by President Xi Jinping's consiste...
Macao's Economic Boom Under 'One Country, Two Systems'
Since its return to China in 1999, Macao has thrived under the 'one country, two systems' policy, experiencing dramatic GDP growth from \$6.23 billion to \$379.5 billion in 2023, driven by strategic planning and integration into the Greater Bay Area, as highlighted by President Xi Jinping's consiste...
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48% Bias Score
Walmart China and Meituan Partner to Boost Real-Time Retail in China
Walmart China partnered with Meituan to enhance real-time retail, integrating its stores into Meituan's delivery platform; this aims to improve product diversity, efficiency, and customer engagement, reflecting China's booming real-time retail sector (504.3 billion yuan in 2022, expected to triple b...
Walmart China and Meituan Partner to Boost Real-Time Retail in China
Walmart China partnered with Meituan to enhance real-time retail, integrating its stores into Meituan's delivery platform; this aims to improve product diversity, efficiency, and customer engagement, reflecting China's booming real-time retail sector (504.3 billion yuan in 2022, expected to triple b...
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44% Bias Score
China, U.S. Financial Working Group Concludes Seventh Meeting
The seventh meeting of the China-U.S. Financial Working Group, held in Nanjing on December 3rd and 4th, 2023, involved high-level officials discussing macroeconomic and financial issues, resulting in an updated memorandum of understanding on insurance sector cooperation and reaffirming commitment to...
China, U.S. Financial Working Group Concludes Seventh Meeting
The seventh meeting of the China-U.S. Financial Working Group, held in Nanjing on December 3rd and 4th, 2023, involved high-level officials discussing macroeconomic and financial issues, resulting in an updated memorandum of understanding on insurance sector cooperation and reaffirming commitment to...
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Shandong Carrier Completes Final 2024 Exercises, Highlighting China's Growing Naval Power
China's domestically built aircraft carrier, Shandong, completed its final 2024 maritime training exercise in Sanya, Hainan, showcasing its enhanced capabilities five years after entering service alongside the Liaoning, and further bolstered by the commissioning of the catapult-equipped Fujian.
Shandong Carrier Completes Final 2024 Exercises, Highlighting China's Growing Naval Power
China's domestically built aircraft carrier, Shandong, completed its final 2024 maritime training exercise in Sanya, Hainan, showcasing its enhanced capabilities five years after entering service alongside the Liaoning, and further bolstered by the commissioning of the catapult-equipped Fujian.
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56% Bias Score
Limited Syrian Refugee Return Despite Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Assad's regime on December 8th, only 7,621 Syrian refugees voluntarily returned to Syria between December 9th and 13th, while Türkiye continues to host approximately 2.95 million Syrian nationals, many facing economic hardship and uncertainty.
Limited Syrian Refugee Return Despite Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Assad's regime on December 8th, only 7,621 Syrian refugees voluntarily returned to Syria between December 9th and 13th, while Türkiye continues to host approximately 2.95 million Syrian nationals, many facing economic hardship and uncertainty.
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44% Bias Score
Hong Kong's Corporate Confidence Reaches Record Highs
Hong Kong's corporate confidence surged in 2024, with startups reaching a record 4,694 and companies with overseas or mainland parents hitting 9,960, driven by its unique economic advantages and government policies.
Hong Kong's Corporate Confidence Reaches Record Highs
Hong Kong's corporate confidence surged in 2024, with startups reaching a record 4,694 and companies with overseas or mainland parents hitting 9,960, driven by its unique economic advantages and government policies.
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48% Bias Score
Chinese New Year Holiday Spurs Travel Bookings Surge
China's extended 8-day Chinese New Year holiday (January 28-February 4) is causing a surge in travel bookings, with flight and hotel reservations reaching record highs and popular domestic destinations including Beijing, Shanghai, and Sanya, while international travel to Japan is also expected to in...
Chinese New Year Holiday Spurs Travel Bookings Surge
China's extended 8-day Chinese New Year holiday (January 28-February 4) is causing a surge in travel bookings, with flight and hotel reservations reaching record highs and popular domestic destinations including Beijing, Shanghai, and Sanya, while international travel to Japan is also expected to in...
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20% Bias Score