U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Reached in Gaza Conflict
U.S. President Joe Biden announced a deal between Israel and Hamas for a 42-day ceasefire in Gaza, involving a phased release of hostages held by Hamas (including Americans) in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, with negotiations for a permanent ceasefire to follow.
U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Reached in Gaza Conflict
U.S. President Joe Biden announced a deal between Israel and Hamas for a 42-day ceasefire in Gaza, involving a phased release of hostages held by Hamas (including Americans) in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, with negotiations for a permanent ceasefire to follow.
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40% Bias Score
Xiaohongshu's US Surge Sends Linked Stocks Soaring
Fueled by a surge in US downloads exceeding 200 percent year-on-year, over 10 companies linked to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu hit their daily stock limits on Wednesday, reflecting investor confidence and highlighting the platform's growing international influence amid potential TikTok b...
Xiaohongshu's US Surge Sends Linked Stocks Soaring
Fueled by a surge in US downloads exceeding 200 percent year-on-year, over 10 companies linked to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu hit their daily stock limits on Wednesday, reflecting investor confidence and highlighting the platform's growing international influence amid potential TikTok b...
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40% Bias Score
China's Surge in Overseas IP Applications Highlights Growing Global Competitiveness
In 2023, Chinese enterprises significantly boosted their overseas patent and trademark applications, leading globally in Hague Agreement design applications (4,868) and Madrid System registrations (7,039), reflecting enhanced innovation and a strategic shift towards stronger global IP protection.
China's Surge in Overseas IP Applications Highlights Growing Global Competitiveness
In 2023, Chinese enterprises significantly boosted their overseas patent and trademark applications, leading globally in Hague Agreement design applications (4,868) and Madrid System registrations (7,039), reflecting enhanced innovation and a strategic shift towards stronger global IP protection.
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32% Bias Score
China Launches Probe into US Semiconductor Exports
China's Commerce Ministry launched an investigation into US legacy semiconductor exports on January 16th, 2024, due to concerns about US government subsidies creating unfair competition and harming Chinese domestic chipmakers. The investigation will follow Chinese laws, WTO rules, and includes suppo...
China Launches Probe into US Semiconductor Exports
China's Commerce Ministry launched an investigation into US legacy semiconductor exports on January 16th, 2024, due to concerns about US government subsidies creating unfair competition and harming Chinese domestic chipmakers. The investigation will follow Chinese laws, WTO rules, and includes suppo...
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Zhejiang to Cultivate 20 New 'Eagle Enterprises' by 2025
Zhejiang province in China plans to add 20 new 'Eagle Enterprises' by 2025, aiming to strengthen its private sector's leadership in manufacturing and boost its GDP growth to 5.5 percent, as announced during the provincial legislature and political advisory body sessions on January 16, 2025.
Zhejiang to Cultivate 20 New 'Eagle Enterprises' by 2025
Zhejiang province in China plans to add 20 new 'Eagle Enterprises' by 2025, aiming to strengthen its private sector's leadership in manufacturing and boost its GDP growth to 5.5 percent, as announced during the provincial legislature and political advisory body sessions on January 16, 2025.
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40% Bias Score
China Sanctions Seven U.S. Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales
China added seven U.S. companies to its unreliable entity list on Tuesday for selling arms to Taiwan, imposing sanctions that include restrictions on business activities and travel.
China Sanctions Seven U.S. Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales
China added seven U.S. companies to its unreliable entity list on Tuesday for selling arms to Taiwan, imposing sanctions that include restrictions on business activities and travel.
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South Africa Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, Calls for Just Peace in Gaza
South Africa welcomes the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement as a crucial first step to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for a just and lasting peace that protects the human rights of both Palestinians and Israelis, and emphasizes immediate humanitarian aid and adherence to the Internation...
South Africa Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, Calls for Just Peace in Gaza
South Africa welcomes the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement as a crucial first step to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for a just and lasting peace that protects the human rights of both Palestinians and Israelis, and emphasizes immediate humanitarian aid and adherence to the Internation...
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China and Japan Resume High-Level Political Dialogue
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with a delegation from Japan's ruling coalition in Beijing on January 15, 2025, marking the resumption of high-level political exchanges after a seven-year pause, focusing on enhancing mutual trust, deepening cooperation, and promoting the sound development of bilateral ...
China and Japan Resume High-Level Political Dialogue
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with a delegation from Japan's ruling coalition in Beijing on January 15, 2025, marking the resumption of high-level political exchanges after a seven-year pause, focusing on enhancing mutual trust, deepening cooperation, and promoting the sound development of bilateral ...
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China's UN Climate Reports Show Significant Progress in Emissions Reduction
China submitted two reports to the UN detailing its climate actions, including a 50.9% decrease in carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP from 2005 to 2021 and exceeding fossil fuel power generation capacity with renewable energy by the end of 2023; its renewable energy exports reduced carbon emis...
China's UN Climate Reports Show Significant Progress in Emissions Reduction
China submitted two reports to the UN detailing its climate actions, including a 50.9% decrease in carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP from 2005 to 2021 and exceeding fossil fuel power generation capacity with renewable energy by the end of 2023; its renewable energy exports reduced carbon emis...
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48% Bias Score
Cote d'Ivoire's Baleine Field Production Exceeds Expectations
Cote d'Ivoire's oil and gas production is set to surge to 75,000-85,000 barrels per day following the successful start of phase 2 of the Baleine field by ENI and PETROCI on December 28, 2023, exceeding initial projections, and boosting the nation's energy sector.
Cote d'Ivoire's Baleine Field Production Exceeds Expectations
Cote d'Ivoire's oil and gas production is set to surge to 75,000-85,000 barrels per day following the successful start of phase 2 of the Baleine field by ENI and PETROCI on December 28, 2023, exceeding initial projections, and boosting the nation's energy sector.
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52% Bias Score
Shanghai Hosts World's First Digital Exhibition on Niya Ruins
A digital exhibition on the Niya ruins in Xinjiang's Hotan prefecture opens in Shanghai on January 25th, running until July 25th, offering an immersive experience featuring over 100 artifacts and VR technology, including a nationally treasured brocade arm protector unearthed in 1995.
Shanghai Hosts World's First Digital Exhibition on Niya Ruins
A digital exhibition on the Niya ruins in Xinjiang's Hotan prefecture opens in Shanghai on January 25th, running until July 25th, offering an immersive experience featuring over 100 artifacts and VR technology, including a nationally treasured brocade arm protector unearthed in 1995.
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40% Bias Score
Xi: China-EU Partnership Based on Mutual Respect, No Fundamental Conflicts
Chinese President Xi Jinping and European Council President Antonio Costa discussed the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations during a phone call on Tuesday, emphasizing a shared commitment to partnership and cooperation despite global challenges.
Xi: China-EU Partnership Based on Mutual Respect, No Fundamental Conflicts
Chinese President Xi Jinping and European Council President Antonio Costa discussed the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations during a phone call on Tuesday, emphasizing a shared commitment to partnership and cooperation despite global challenges.
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36% Bias Score