RCEP: Lowering Trade Costs Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), effective January 1, 2022, is the world's largest free trade agreement, comprising 15 Asia-Pacific nations, significantly lowering trade costs by eliminating tariffs on over 90% of goods and reducing non-tariff barriers, despite criticisms of i...
RCEP: Lowering Trade Costs Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), effective January 1, 2022, is the world's largest free trade agreement, comprising 15 Asia-Pacific nations, significantly lowering trade costs by eliminating tariffs on over 90% of goods and reducing non-tariff barriers, despite criticisms of i...
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36% Bias Score
China's Steel Demand to Remain Highest Globally in 2025 Despite Dip
Despite a projected slight dip in overall steel demand, China is expected to remain the world's top steel producer and consumer in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality special steel from sectors such as new energy vehicles, household appliances, and shipbuilding, according to the China Iro...
China's Steel Demand to Remain Highest Globally in 2025 Despite Dip
Despite a projected slight dip in overall steel demand, China is expected to remain the world's top steel producer and consumer in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality special steel from sectors such as new energy vehicles, household appliances, and shipbuilding, according to the China Iro...
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28% Bias Score
Extreme Wealth Inequality: Richest 1 Percent Own 45 Percent of Global Wealth
Oxfam reports that the world's richest 1 percent own 45 percent of global wealth, while 44 percent live on under $6.85 a day, a disparity worsened by the pandemic and the Ukraine conflict, leading to calls for increased taxation on the super-rich.
Extreme Wealth Inequality: Richest 1 Percent Own 45 Percent of Global Wealth
Oxfam reports that the world's richest 1 percent own 45 percent of global wealth, while 44 percent live on under $6.85 a day, a disparity worsened by the pandemic and the Ukraine conflict, leading to calls for increased taxation on the super-rich.
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68% Bias Score
China Prioritizes Yellow River Basin's Ecological Protection and Sustainable Development
The Communist Party of China's top leadership, led by Xi Jinping, convened a meeting on Monday to prioritize ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, emphasizing the implementation of the recently enacted Yellow River Protection Law and the need for a regionally ...
China Prioritizes Yellow River Basin's Ecological Protection and Sustainable Development
The Communist Party of China's top leadership, led by Xi Jinping, convened a meeting on Monday to prioritize ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, emphasizing the implementation of the recently enacted Yellow River Protection Law and the need for a regionally ...
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48% Bias Score
Xiong'an Streamlines Business Licensing with Cross-Regional Online System
Xiong'an New Area successfully piloted a cross-regional online business licensing system, enabling Starbucks to obtain permits remotely, significantly reducing time and costs compared to previous in-person application processes; this initiative, part of broader efforts to optimize government service...
Xiong'an Streamlines Business Licensing with Cross-Regional Online System
Xiong'an New Area successfully piloted a cross-regional online business licensing system, enabling Starbucks to obtain permits remotely, significantly reducing time and costs compared to previous in-person application processes; this initiative, part of broader efforts to optimize government service...
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40% Bias Score
AI's Energy Consumption: A \$1 Trillion Infrastructure Challenge
The escalating energy demands of AI, projected to consume over \$1 trillion in infrastructure and potentially double data center energy consumption by 2026, necessitate global policy interventions and technological innovations to mitigate its environmental impact, while balancing its potential benef...
AI's Energy Consumption: A \$1 Trillion Infrastructure Challenge
The escalating energy demands of AI, projected to consume over \$1 trillion in infrastructure and potentially double data center energy consumption by 2026, necessitate global policy interventions and technological innovations to mitigate its environmental impact, while balancing its potential benef...
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40% Bias Score
Chelsea Beats Wolves, Returns to Top Four
Chelsea beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League's top four; Robert Sanchez's error allowed Wolves to equalize, but second-half goals from Cucurella and Madueke secured the victory.
Chelsea Beats Wolves, Returns to Top Four
Chelsea beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League's top four; Robert Sanchez's error allowed Wolves to equalize, but second-half goals from Cucurella and Madueke secured the victory.
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36% Bias Score
Shanghai Seeks to Boost Inbound Tourism with Multilingual Services and Digital Upgrades
Shanghai political advisors proposed boosting inbound tourism by improving multilingual services, digital offerings, and aligning with international standards, aiming to make Shanghai a top global tourist destination, as evidenced by a recent 180 percent increase in South Korean tourists.
Shanghai Seeks to Boost Inbound Tourism with Multilingual Services and Digital Upgrades
Shanghai political advisors proposed boosting inbound tourism by improving multilingual services, digital offerings, and aligning with international standards, aiming to make Shanghai a top global tourist destination, as evidenced by a recent 180 percent increase in South Korean tourists.
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32% Bias Score
China's Supersonic Airliner Prototype Set for 2026 Test Flight
Lingkong Tianxing Technology in China is developing a supersonic aircraft prototype, Cuantianhou, aiming for a 2026 test flight and a commercial version, Dasheng, by 2030, which would use a ramrotor detonation engine to achieve Mach 4.2 speeds, potentially revolutionizing intercontinental air travel...
China's Supersonic Airliner Prototype Set for 2026 Test Flight
Lingkong Tianxing Technology in China is developing a supersonic aircraft prototype, Cuantianhou, aiming for a 2026 test flight and a commercial version, Dasheng, by 2030, which would use a ramrotor detonation engine to achieve Mach 4.2 speeds, potentially revolutionizing intercontinental air travel...
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52% Bias Score
China Recommits to Stable US Relationship Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng met with US officials and business leaders in Washington D.C. on January 19, 2017, reiterating China's commitment to a stable relationship with the US, focusing on economic cooperation and mutual benefit, following a phone call between Presidents Xi and Trump.
China Recommits to Stable US Relationship Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng met with US officials and business leaders in Washington D.C. on January 19, 2017, reiterating China's commitment to a stable relationship with the US, focusing on economic cooperation and mutual benefit, following a phone call between Presidents Xi and Trump.
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44% Bias Score
Shanxi Outlines Economic Reform and Modernization Plans
The 14th Shanxi Provincial People's Congress concluded its five-day session in Taiyuan on Tuesday, with Party Secretary Tang Dengjie outlining plans for an energy revolution, economic reform, and improved living standards by 2025, the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan.
Shanxi Outlines Economic Reform and Modernization Plans
The 14th Shanxi Provincial People's Congress concluded its five-day session in Taiyuan on Tuesday, with Party Secretary Tang Dengjie outlining plans for an energy revolution, economic reform, and improved living standards by 2025, the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan.
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44% Bias Score
Delayed Gaza Cease-fire Begins Amidst Continued Violence
A cease-fire in the Gaza Strip began at 11:15 am on Sunday after a delay caused by Hamas's late provision of Israeli hostages' names, resulting in continued Israeli strikes that killed at least 13 Palestinians. The deal involves a three-stage release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners...
Delayed Gaza Cease-fire Begins Amidst Continued Violence
A cease-fire in the Gaza Strip began at 11:15 am on Sunday after a delay caused by Hamas's late provision of Israeli hostages' names, resulting in continued Israeli strikes that killed at least 13 Palestinians. The deal involves a three-stage release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners...
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44% Bias Score