Chinese Spring Festival Movie Pre-Sales Hit Record High
Pre-sales for Spring Festival movies in China exceeded $23.2 million within 12 hours, setting a new record fueled by a government-backed campaign and online promotions, building on already strong consumer spending growth.
Chinese Spring Festival Movie Pre-Sales Hit Record High
Pre-sales for Spring Festival movies in China exceeded $23.2 million within 12 hours, setting a new record fueled by a government-backed campaign and online promotions, building on already strong consumer spending growth.
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36% Bias Score
Xi and Trump agree to strengthen communication and cooperation after phone call.
On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President-elect Donald Trump held a phone conversation where they discussed strengthening US-China relations, emphasizing cooperation while acknowledging differences, particularly on Taiwan. They agreed to maintain open communication channels.
Xi and Trump agree to strengthen communication and cooperation after phone call.
On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President-elect Donald Trump held a phone conversation where they discussed strengthening US-China relations, emphasizing cooperation while acknowledging differences, particularly on Taiwan. They agreed to maintain open communication channels.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Drives 700,000 US Users to Chinese Social Media Platform RedNote
Over 700,000 American TikTok users have migrated to the Chinese platform RedNote (Xiaohongshu) due to the impending January 19th TikTok ban, resulting in unexpected cross-cultural exchange and challenges for RedNote in content moderation and translation.
TikTok Ban Drives 700,000 US Users to Chinese Social Media Platform RedNote
Over 700,000 American TikTok users have migrated to the Chinese platform RedNote (Xiaohongshu) due to the impending January 19th TikTok ban, resulting in unexpected cross-cultural exchange and challenges for RedNote in content moderation and translation.
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36% Bias Score
China Investigates US Semiconductor Exports Over Subsidy Concerns
China launched an investigation into US semiconductor exports due to concerns about US government subsidies providing unfair advantages to American companies, leading to low-priced chip exports that harm the Chinese domestic industry.
China Investigates US Semiconductor Exports Over Subsidy Concerns
China launched an investigation into US semiconductor exports due to concerns about US government subsidies providing unfair advantages to American companies, leading to low-priced chip exports that harm the Chinese domestic industry.
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40% Bias Score
Guangdong's GDP Surpasses 14 Trillion Yuan, Leading China's Economy for 36 Years
Guangdong province's 2024 GDP exceeded 14 trillion yuan ($1.91 trillion), marking a new milestone as the first Chinese province to surpass this level, driven by robust industrial growth, technological advancements, and strong performance in high-tech sectors, maintaining its position as China's top ...
Guangdong's GDP Surpasses 14 Trillion Yuan, Leading China's Economy for 36 Years
Guangdong province's 2024 GDP exceeded 14 trillion yuan ($1.91 trillion), marking a new milestone as the first Chinese province to surpass this level, driven by robust industrial growth, technological advancements, and strong performance in high-tech sectors, maintaining its position as China's top ...
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48% Bias Score
EU Air and Noise Pollution: 250,000 Annual Deaths, Insufficient Measures
A European Court of Auditors report reveals that air and noise pollution in the EU cause 250,000 deaths annually, with insufficient measures in place; while some cities show progress, 10 member states exceed NO2 limits, and noise pollution reduction targets are unlikely to be met.
EU Air and Noise Pollution: 250,000 Annual Deaths, Insufficient Measures
A European Court of Auditors report reveals that air and noise pollution in the EU cause 250,000 deaths annually, with insufficient measures in place; while some cities show progress, 10 member states exceed NO2 limits, and noise pollution reduction targets are unlikely to be met.
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24% Bias Score
Xizang Sets Ambitious 2025 Development Goals"
Xizang's 2025 plan prioritizes economic growth (7-8 percent target), infrastructure (200 billion yuan investment), ecological conservation (pollution control, afforestation), and post-earthquake reconstruction (5,152 prefabricated houses) following a January 7th quake that killed 126.
Xizang Sets Ambitious 2025 Development Goals"
Xizang's 2025 plan prioritizes economic growth (7-8 percent target), infrastructure (200 billion yuan investment), ecological conservation (pollution control, afforestation), and post-earthquake reconstruction (5,152 prefabricated houses) following a January 7th quake that killed 126.
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36% Bias Score
China's Climate Reports Highlight Significant Emission Reductions and Renewable Energy Growth
China reaffirmed its commitment to ecological development and low-carbon transition, submitting two reports to the UNFCCC detailing a 50.9% reduction in CO2 emissions per unit of GDP (2005-2021) and exceeding fossil fuel energy capacity with renewable energy by end of 2023.
China's Climate Reports Highlight Significant Emission Reductions and Renewable Energy Growth
China reaffirmed its commitment to ecological development and low-carbon transition, submitting two reports to the UNFCCC detailing a 50.9% reduction in CO2 emissions per unit of GDP (2005-2021) and exceeding fossil fuel energy capacity with renewable energy by end of 2023.
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36% Bias Score
China's Land-Sea Trade Corridor Expands, Boosting West China Exports
The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, based in Chongqing, China, has expanded to 555 ports in 127 countries, facilitating over 251,800 TEUs of goods worth $6.4 billion in 2024, a significant increase compared to previous years, boosting West China's exports.
China's Land-Sea Trade Corridor Expands, Boosting West China Exports
The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, based in Chongqing, China, has expanded to 555 ports in 127 countries, facilitating over 251,800 TEUs of goods worth $6.4 billion in 2024, a significant increase compared to previous years, boosting West China's exports.
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48% Bias Score
China's High-Speed Rail Sees Record 3.3 Billion Passenger Trips in 2024
In 2024, China's high-speed railways handled almost 3.3 billion passenger trips—a 12.9% year-on-year increase, comprising 75.9% of total rail passenger travel—fueled by 850.6 billion yuan ($118.3 billion USD) in infrastructure investment and 3,113.4 kilometers of new track, reaching a total of 48,00...
China's High-Speed Rail Sees Record 3.3 Billion Passenger Trips in 2024
In 2024, China's high-speed railways handled almost 3.3 billion passenger trips—a 12.9% year-on-year increase, comprising 75.9% of total rail passenger travel—fueled by 850.6 billion yuan ($118.3 billion USD) in infrastructure investment and 3,113.4 kilometers of new track, reaching a total of 48,00...
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40% Bias Score
China and EU Leaders Chart Course for Stronger Bilateral Ties
China and the EU held a phone conversation on January 15th, 2024, initiated by the EU, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and contributing to global peace and prosperity; the call marks the first interaction between China's top leader and the new EU leadership.
China and EU Leaders Chart Course for Stronger Bilateral Ties
China and the EU held a phone conversation on January 15th, 2024, initiated by the EU, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and contributing to global peace and prosperity; the call marks the first interaction between China's top leader and the new EU leadership.
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36% Bias Score
Unique Lunar Crystal Growth Challenges Existing Theories
Chinese researchers studying Chang'e-5 lunar samples found chromite nanocrystals growing from olivine like 'mushrooms after rain', a pattern challenging existing crystal growth theories and impacting our understanding of extraterrestrial processes, published in American Mineralogist.
Unique Lunar Crystal Growth Challenges Existing Theories
Chinese researchers studying Chang'e-5 lunar samples found chromite nanocrystals growing from olivine like 'mushrooms after rain', a pattern challenging existing crystal growth theories and impacting our understanding of extraterrestrial processes, published in American Mineralogist.
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20% Bias Score