China's 2024 Travel Boom: Record Rail and Air Passenger Numbers Signal Economic Strength
In 2024, China saw record-breaking rail (4.08 billion trips, +10.8%) and air (730 million trips, +18%) travel fueled by strong economic activity and increased consumer spending, particularly in domestic tourism (4.24 billion trips, +15.3%).
China's 2024 Travel Boom: Record Rail and Air Passenger Numbers Signal Economic Strength
In 2024, China saw record-breaking rail (4.08 billion trips, +10.8%) and air (730 million trips, +18%) travel fueled by strong economic activity and increased consumer spending, particularly in domestic tourism (4.24 billion trips, +15.3%).
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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.
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China Accelerates Urban Renewal to Enhance Livability and Stimulate Demand
China's State Council is accelerating urban renewal projects to improve urban infrastructure, living conditions, and boost domestic demand by 2025, addressing issues from rapid urbanization.
China Accelerates Urban Renewal to Enhance Livability and Stimulate Demand
China's State Council is accelerating urban renewal projects to improve urban infrastructure, living conditions, and boost domestic demand by 2025, addressing issues from rapid urbanization.
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Former UN Official Warns of Negative Global Impacts from Potential US Protectionist Policies
A former UN official warns that new US protectionist policies could harm global trade, disrupt supply chains, raise consumer prices, and increase global tensions, hindering efforts to address pressing global challenges such as climate change.
Former UN Official Warns of Negative Global Impacts from Potential US Protectionist Policies
A former UN official warns that new US protectionist policies could harm global trade, disrupt supply chains, raise consumer prices, and increase global tensions, hindering efforts to address pressing global challenges such as climate change.
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44% Bias Score
China's Plan to Become a Pharmaceutical Powerhouse by 2035
China's State Council issued a guideline to transform its pharmaceutical industry into a global powerhouse by 2035, outlining 24 reform measures to enhance innovation, improve regulatory efficiency, and strengthen safety and quality controls, with 2024 showing 48 innovative drugs and 65 medical devi...
China's Plan to Become a Pharmaceutical Powerhouse by 2035
China's State Council issued a guideline to transform its pharmaceutical industry into a global powerhouse by 2035, outlining 24 reform measures to enhance innovation, improve regulatory efficiency, and strengthen safety and quality controls, with 2024 showing 48 innovative drugs and 65 medical devi...
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44% Bias Score
China Sends $1.1 Million and 35 Tons of Aid to Earthquake-Stricken Vanuatu
China provided 35 tons of emergency relief supplies and $1.1 million in aid to Vanuatu following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake on December 17, 2024, which killed at least 14 people and injured more than 200, showcasing China's growing role in Pacific Island disaster relief.
China Sends $1.1 Million and 35 Tons of Aid to Earthquake-Stricken Vanuatu
China provided 35 tons of emergency relief supplies and $1.1 million in aid to Vanuatu following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake on December 17, 2024, which killed at least 14 people and injured more than 200, showcasing China's growing role in Pacific Island disaster relief.
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40% 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.
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36% Bias Score
Xi Jinping Calls for Resolute Battle Against Corruption in China
Xi Jinping urged a resolute and sustained battle against corruption within the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) during the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) on January 6th in Beijing, emphasizing the threat it poses to the Party's integrity and t...
Xi Jinping Calls for Resolute Battle Against Corruption in China
Xi Jinping urged a resolute and sustained battle against corruption within the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) during the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) on January 6th in Beijing, emphasizing the threat it poses to the Party's integrity and t...
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China Launches Largest Solar-Hydrogen Farm
China's 400-megawatt Rudong offshore photovoltaic-hydrogen energy storage project, located in Jiangsu Province's Rudong County, began operations on December 31, 2024, integrating solar power, hydrogen production, and energy storage to significantly reduce carbon emissions and improve grid stability.
China Launches Largest Solar-Hydrogen Farm
China's 400-megawatt Rudong offshore photovoltaic-hydrogen energy storage project, located in Jiangsu Province's Rudong County, began operations on December 31, 2024, integrating solar power, hydrogen production, and energy storage to significantly reduce carbon emissions and improve grid stability.
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Israel Blocks UN Aid, Orders Further Evacuations in Gaza Amidst Growing Humanitarian Crisis
Israel ordered new evacuations in North Gaza on January 2, 2025, amid retaliatory attacks, while simultaneously blocking UN aid delivery attempts, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza where 12,000 patients await evacuation and the Israeli government plans to ban UNRWA operations within four ...
Israel Blocks UN Aid, Orders Further Evacuations in Gaza Amidst Growing Humanitarian Crisis
Israel ordered new evacuations in North Gaza on January 2, 2025, amid retaliatory attacks, while simultaneously blocking UN aid delivery attempts, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza where 12,000 patients await evacuation and the Israeli government plans to ban UNRWA operations within four ...
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China-Ethiopia Brightness Journey: Over 80 Cataract Surgeries Conducted
A Chinese medical team launched a free cataract surgery campaign in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on January 2nd, 2025, aiming to treat over 500 patients; 80 surgeries were successfully completed by January 5th, 2025, marking a significant step in bilateral healthcare cooperation.
China-Ethiopia Brightness Journey: Over 80 Cataract Surgeries Conducted
A Chinese medical team launched a free cataract surgery campaign in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on January 2nd, 2025, aiming to treat over 500 patients; 80 surgeries were successfully completed by January 5th, 2025, marking a significant step in bilateral healthcare cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
China's 2024 High-Quality Development: Innovation, Growth, and Global Engagement
In 2024, China's high-quality development strategy yielded notable results: it reached 11th place in the Global Innovation Index, boosted high-tech manufacturing, implemented coordinated regional development, advanced its green transition, and expanded international cooperation, all contributing to ...
China's 2024 High-Quality Development: Innovation, Growth, and Global Engagement
In 2024, China's high-quality development strategy yielded notable results: it reached 11th place in the Global Innovation Index, boosted high-tech manufacturing, implemented coordinated regional development, advanced its green transition, and expanded international cooperation, all contributing to ...
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48% Bias Score