China Expands Occupational Disease Coverage
China updated its occupational disease catalog on Monday, adding carpal tunnel syndrome for manufacturing workers and PTSD for emergency personnel, effective August 1, 2025, reflecting international standards and addressing evolving work conditions.
China Expands Occupational Disease Coverage
China updated its occupational disease catalog on Monday, adding carpal tunnel syndrome for manufacturing workers and PTSD for emergency personnel, effective August 1, 2025, reflecting international standards and addressing evolving work conditions.
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28% Bias Score
US Tariffs Spur Innovation in Malaysian Solar Industry
Increased U.S. tariffs (up to 21.31 percent) on Malaysian solar PV manufacturers will cause short-term market disruptions but ultimately drive diversification and innovation, impacting the global solar supply chain.
US Tariffs Spur Innovation in Malaysian Solar Industry
Increased U.S. tariffs (up to 21.31 percent) on Malaysian solar PV manufacturers will cause short-term market disruptions but ultimately drive diversification and innovation, impacting the global solar supply chain.
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40% Bias Score
SoftBank to Invest \"100 Billion USD\" in U.S. Projects, Creating \"100,000\" Jobs
SoftBank Group announced a planned \"100 billion USD\" investment in U.S. projects over four years, creating at least \"100,000\" jobs in AI and emerging technologies, reflecting CEO Masayoshi Son's increased confidence in the U.S. economy following President-elect Trump's victory.
SoftBank to Invest \"100 Billion USD\" in U.S. Projects, Creating \"100,000\" Jobs
SoftBank Group announced a planned \"100 billion USD\" investment in U.S. projects over four years, creating at least \"100,000\" jobs in AI and emerging technologies, reflecting CEO Masayoshi Son's increased confidence in the U.S. economy following President-elect Trump's victory.
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44% Bias Score
China's Active Role in International Maritime Dispute Settlement
A Beijing symposium on international maritime dispute settlement highlighted China's proactive role in peaceful resolutions, emphasizing adherence to international law, including UNCLOS, and promoting a "maritime community with a shared future".
China's Active Role in International Maritime Dispute Settlement
A Beijing symposium on international maritime dispute settlement highlighted China's proactive role in peaceful resolutions, emphasizing adherence to international law, including UNCLOS, and promoting a "maritime community with a shared future".
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44% Bias Score
China Expands Visa-Free Transit Policy, Boosting Inbound Tourism
China significantly expanded its visa-free transit policy, extending the allowed stay to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of 54 countries, adding 21 ports, and boosting inbound tourism as evidenced by an 87 percent increase in flight and hotel searches within one hour of the announcement.
China Expands Visa-Free Transit Policy, Boosting Inbound Tourism
China significantly expanded its visa-free transit policy, extending the allowed stay to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of 54 countries, adding 21 ports, and boosting inbound tourism as evidenced by an 87 percent increase in flight and hotel searches within one hour of the announcement.
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56% Bias Score
China to Broaden Market Access, Boost Global Trade in 2025
China plans to significantly expand its market access for global businesses and promote free trade agreements in 2025, aiming to boost economic growth, attract foreign investment, and strengthen its role in global trade, despite global protectionist trends; the country's foreign trade grew by 4.9 pe...
China to Broaden Market Access, Boost Global Trade in 2025
China plans to significantly expand its market access for global businesses and promote free trade agreements in 2025, aiming to boost economic growth, attract foreign investment, and strengthen its role in global trade, despite global protectionist trends; the country's foreign trade grew by 4.9 pe...
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40% Bias Score
Suzhou's Strategic Approach to Global Talent Attraction
Suzhou Industrial Park's commitment to international education is highlighted by the success of the Sino-French Institute, XJTLU, and a dedicated expat service center, which together have handled over 3,000 inquiries and 50,000 administrative tasks, showcasing the city's proactive approach to attrac...
Suzhou's Strategic Approach to Global Talent Attraction
Suzhou Industrial Park's commitment to international education is highlighted by the success of the Sino-French Institute, XJTLU, and a dedicated expat service center, which together have handled over 3,000 inquiries and 50,000 administrative tasks, showcasing the city's proactive approach to attrac...
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40% Bias Score
Escalating Conflict in Sudan: Intense Clashes and Heavy Civilian Casualties
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are escalating their conflict in Khartoum, central and western Sudan, with the SAF intensifying operations in Al-Mugran and Bahri, while the RSF continues to shell the Zamzam displacement camp in North Darfur, resulting in 73 civilia...
Escalating Conflict in Sudan: Intense Clashes and Heavy Civilian Casualties
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are escalating their conflict in Khartoum, central and western Sudan, with the SAF intensifying operations in Al-Mugran and Bahri, while the RSF continues to shell the Zamzam displacement camp in North Darfur, resulting in 73 civilia...
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44% Bias Score
Lebanon to Reopen Embassy in Damascus
Lebanon will reopen its embassy in Damascus, Syria, after years of closure due to security concerns; this decision follows a meeting between Prime Minister Mikati and Foreign Minister Bou Habib, signaling improved relations despite ongoing regional conflicts and displacement.
Lebanon to Reopen Embassy in Damascus
Lebanon will reopen its embassy in Damascus, Syria, after years of closure due to security concerns; this decision follows a meeting between Prime Minister Mikati and Foreign Minister Bou Habib, signaling improved relations despite ongoing regional conflicts and displacement.
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12% Bias Score
Stellantis and CATL to Build 4.1 Billion Euro Battery Plant in Spain
Stellantis and CATL announced a 4.1 billion euro battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain, expected to create up to 3,000 jobs by 2026, boosting Aragon's GDP by 1.5 percent and furthering Europe's electric vehicle transition.
Stellantis and CATL to Build 4.1 Billion Euro Battery Plant in Spain
Stellantis and CATL announced a 4.1 billion euro battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain, expected to create up to 3,000 jobs by 2026, boosting Aragon's GDP by 1.5 percent and furthering Europe's electric vehicle transition.
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44% Bias Score
China Eases Foreign Investment Rules to Boost A-Share Market
China's new rules, effective December 2nd, ease foreign strategic investment in listed firms by lowering asset requirements to \$50 million, allowing individual investors, and shortening lock-up periods to 12 months, aiming to improve market quality and attract foreign capital.
China Eases Foreign Investment Rules to Boost A-Share Market
China's new rules, effective December 2nd, ease foreign strategic investment in listed firms by lowering asset requirements to \$50 million, allowing individual investors, and shortening lock-up periods to 12 months, aiming to improve market quality and attract foreign capital.
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48% Bias Score
Heilongjiang's Record Grain Harvest Bolsters China's Food Security
Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China, known as the country's "grain barn," produced a record-breaking 80 billion kg of grain in 2023, exceeding expectations despite extreme weather challenges, and attributed to advancements in seed technology, modern farming techniques, and disaster relief.
Heilongjiang's Record Grain Harvest Bolsters China's Food Security
Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China, known as the country's "grain barn," produced a record-breaking 80 billion kg of grain in 2023, exceeding expectations despite extreme weather challenges, and attributed to advancements in seed technology, modern farming techniques, and disaster relief.
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48% Bias Score