China's Nationwide Urban Renewal Plan to Boost Investment and Domestic Demand
China's 2025 urban renewal plan, expanding nationwide to 300 cities, aims to renovate 1 million housing units, upgrade infrastructure, and attract private investment totaling 500 billion yuan ($68.3 billion) by leveraging public funding and policy incentives.
China's Nationwide Urban Renewal Plan to Boost Investment and Domestic Demand
China's 2025 urban renewal plan, expanding nationwide to 300 cities, aims to renovate 1 million housing units, upgrade infrastructure, and attract private investment totaling 500 billion yuan ($68.3 billion) by leveraging public funding and policy incentives.
Progress
24% Bias Score
U.S. Labels Chinese Tech Firms as Military, Sparking Concerns
The U.S. government labeled several Chinese tech companies as military entities, prompting denials and accusations of unfair targeting, impacting companies like Tencent and CATL, as part of a broader effort to curb China's tech advancement, sparking concerns about economic repercussions and potentia...
U.S. Labels Chinese Tech Firms as Military, Sparking Concerns
The U.S. government labeled several Chinese tech companies as military entities, prompting denials and accusations of unfair targeting, impacting companies like Tencent and CATL, as part of a broader effort to curb China's tech advancement, sparking concerns about economic repercussions and potentia...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Syria's New Government Restores Key Services Amidst Infrastructure Challenges
On January 7, 2025, the new Syrian government resumed international flights at Damascus Airport, announced incoming power-generating vessels from Türkiye and Qatar to boost electricity, and reported ongoing maintenance at the Baniyas Refinery alongside a security operation targeting former governmen...
Syria's New Government Restores Key Services Amidst Infrastructure Challenges
On January 7, 2025, the new Syrian government resumed international flights at Damascus Airport, announced incoming power-generating vessels from Türkiye and Qatar to boost electricity, and reported ongoing maintenance at the Baniyas Refinery alongside a security operation targeting former governmen...
Progress
36% Bias Score
19 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Airstrikes; Infant Dies from Cold
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 19 Palestinians in Gaza on Monday, including eight in Gaza City and Jabalia, four in Bureij, and seven in Rafah; a 35-day-old infant also died from cold weather, highlighting a growing humanitarian crisis amidst ongoing conflict.
19 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Airstrikes; Infant Dies from Cold
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 19 Palestinians in Gaza on Monday, including eight in Gaza City and Jabalia, four in Bureij, and seven in Rafah; a 35-day-old infant also died from cold weather, highlighting a growing humanitarian crisis amidst ongoing conflict.
Progress
48% Bias Score
China's Chip Exports Surge Despite US Sanctions
Despite US sanctions, China's integrated circuit exports reached 1.03 trillion yuan ($141 billion) in the first 11 months of 2024, a 20.3 percent year-on-year increase, driven by government support and spurred innovation, while US sanctions cost its suppliers an estimated $130 billion.
China's Chip Exports Surge Despite US Sanctions
Despite US sanctions, China's integrated circuit exports reached 1.03 trillion yuan ($141 billion) in the first 11 months of 2024, a 20.3 percent year-on-year increase, driven by government support and spurred innovation, while US sanctions cost its suppliers an estimated $130 billion.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Ba Jin" Documentary Reaches 10.45 Million Households
CCTV-9's eight-episode documentary "Ba Jin," celebrating the 120th anniversary of the renowned Chinese author's birth, reached 10.45 million households and won a Golden Eagle Award, offering a comprehensive look at his life, from his upbringing to literary achievements, including lesser-known storie...
Ba Jin" Documentary Reaches 10.45 Million Households
CCTV-9's eight-episode documentary "Ba Jin," celebrating the 120th anniversary of the renowned Chinese author's birth, reached 10.45 million households and won a Golden Eagle Award, offering a comprehensive look at his life, from his upbringing to literary achievements, including lesser-known storie...
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36% Bias Score
China's Continued Focus on Africa: Deepening Economic and Developmental Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to four African countries from January 5-11, 2025, marks 35 years of China prioritizing Africa in its annual diplomatic agenda, signifying the deepening economic and developmental partnerships between China and Africa, particularly in agriculture, technology,...
China's Continued Focus on Africa: Deepening Economic and Developmental Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to four African countries from January 5-11, 2025, marks 35 years of China prioritizing Africa in its annual diplomatic agenda, signifying the deepening economic and developmental partnerships between China and Africa, particularly in agriculture, technology,...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Syria Reopens Airport, Boosts Power Generation Amid Post-Conflict Recovery
On January 7, 2025, Syria's new government reopened Damascus International Airport to Gulf flights, announced incoming power-generating vessels to boost electricity by 50 percent, and is performing maintenance on the Baniyas Refinery while addressing security concerns and medicine shortages.
Syria Reopens Airport, Boosts Power Generation Amid Post-Conflict Recovery
On January 7, 2025, Syria's new government reopened Damascus International Airport to Gulf flights, announced incoming power-generating vessels to boost electricity by 50 percent, and is performing maintenance on the Baniyas Refinery while addressing security concerns and medicine shortages.
Progress
36% Bias Score
17 Palestinians Killed in Renewed Israeli Airstrikes Amidst Gaza Ceasefire Talks
On January 4, 2025, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 17 Palestinians, amidst revived ceasefire negotiations in Doha involving a potential short-term truce and prisoner exchange; the intensified attacks follow a warning from Israel's defense minister.
17 Palestinians Killed in Renewed Israeli Airstrikes Amidst Gaza Ceasefire Talks
On January 4, 2025, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 17 Palestinians, amidst revived ceasefire negotiations in Doha involving a potential short-term truce and prisoner exchange; the intensified attacks follow a warning from Israel's defense minister.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Beijing to Enhance Central Axis as International Cultural Hub Following UNESCO Designation
Beijing is accelerating the preservation and public access to cultural relics along its newly designated UNESCO World Heritage site, the Beijing Central Axis, aiming to enhance its role as an international exchange center with new tourist routes and international events.
Beijing to Enhance Central Axis as International Cultural Hub Following UNESCO Designation
Beijing is accelerating the preservation and public access to cultural relics along its newly designated UNESCO World Heritage site, the Beijing Central Axis, aiming to enhance its role as an international exchange center with new tourist routes and international events.
Progress
44% Bias Score
High-Speed Rail Links Hong Kong to Xi'an and Wuhan
New high-speed train services launched on January 5th, 2025, linking Hong Kong with Xi'an and Wuhan, reducing travel times to under 11 hours from Xi'an and under 5 hours from Wuhan, boosting economic and cultural ties and building on Hong Kong's high-speed rail integration since 2018.
High-Speed Rail Links Hong Kong to Xi'an and Wuhan
New high-speed train services launched on January 5th, 2025, linking Hong Kong with Xi'an and Wuhan, reducing travel times to under 11 hours from Xi'an and under 5 hours from Wuhan, boosting economic and cultural ties and building on Hong Kong's high-speed rail integration since 2018.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Beijing to Enhance Central Axis as UNESCO Heritage Site
Beijing is accelerating the protection and utilization of cultural relics along its Central Axis, a UNESCO World Heritage site since July 2024, to boost international exchange and tourism, opening sites like the Altar of the God of Agriculture and Zhengyangmen Archery Tower.
Beijing to Enhance Central Axis as UNESCO Heritage Site
Beijing is accelerating the protection and utilization of cultural relics along its Central Axis, a UNESCO World Heritage site since July 2024, to boost international exchange and tourism, opening sites like the Altar of the God of Agriculture and Zhengyangmen Archery Tower.
Progress
40% Bias Score