Yiwu Market's 22% Growth Amidst Global Trade Uncertainty
Yiwu Market in Zhejiang, China, saw a 22% year-on-year transaction volume increase to 252.2 billion yuan in 2024, driven by its expansion into international markets through investments in overseas infrastructure, exhibitions, and a cross-border payment platform, "Yiwu Pay.
Yiwu Market's 22% Growth Amidst Global Trade Uncertainty
Yiwu Market in Zhejiang, China, saw a 22% year-on-year transaction volume increase to 252.2 billion yuan in 2024, driven by its expansion into international markets through investments in overseas infrastructure, exhibitions, and a cross-border payment platform, "Yiwu Pay.
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48% Bias Score
China's 2025 Space Program: Ambitious Missions and Technological Advancements
China plans major space missions in 2025, including the Tianwen 2 asteroid sample return, Shenzhou XX and XXI crewed missions, new Long March rockets (8A, 10, 9), Qingzhou cargo craft, and advanced satellites like SMILE and next-generation Beidou, enhancing deep-space exploration and commercial spac...
China's 2025 Space Program: Ambitious Missions and Technological Advancements
China plans major space missions in 2025, including the Tianwen 2 asteroid sample return, Shenzhou XX and XXI crewed missions, new Long March rockets (8A, 10, 9), Qingzhou cargo craft, and advanced satellites like SMILE and next-generation Beidou, enhancing deep-space exploration and commercial spac...
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44% Bias Score
Record FDI Surge in China Driven by High-Tech and Green Investments
Fueled by advancements in high-tech manufacturing, green energy, and consumer goods, foreign direct investment (FDI) into China saw a record 8.9 percent year-on-year growth (January-November 2023), with 52,379 new foreign-invested enterprises established, showcasing investor confidence despite globa...
Record FDI Surge in China Driven by High-Tech and Green Investments
Fueled by advancements in high-tech manufacturing, green energy, and consumer goods, foreign direct investment (FDI) into China saw a record 8.9 percent year-on-year growth (January-November 2023), with 52,379 new foreign-invested enterprises established, showcasing investor confidence despite globa...
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44% Bias Score
UK Government Urges Regulators to Boost Economic Growth After Disappointing GDP Figures
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urging regulators to boost economic growth after November's GDP unexpectedly rose by only 0.1%, prompting a government-wide initiative to address investment barriers and reform regulations.
UK Government Urges Regulators to Boost Economic Growth After Disappointing GDP Figures
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urging regulators to boost economic growth after November's GDP unexpectedly rose by only 0.1%, prompting a government-wide initiative to address investment barriers and reform regulations.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term: Increased Tensions Over Taiwan?
President-elect Trump's potential second-term Taiwan policy could involve significant economic demands, pressure to shift semiconductor production, increased defense spending, and heightened deterrence against China, potentially exacerbating tensions.
Trump's Second Term: Increased Tensions Over Taiwan?
President-elect Trump's potential second-term Taiwan policy could involve significant economic demands, pressure to shift semiconductor production, increased defense spending, and heightened deterrence against China, potentially exacerbating tensions.
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56% Bias Score
China and EU reaffirm commitment to partnership amid global uncertainty
On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and European Council President Antonio Costa held a phone conversation emphasizing the importance of their 50-year diplomatic relationship and cooperation to address global challenges, citing over \$523 billion in bilateral trade between January and August 20...
China and EU reaffirm commitment to partnership amid global uncertainty
On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and European Council President Antonio Costa held a phone conversation emphasizing the importance of their 50-year diplomatic relationship and cooperation to address global challenges, citing over \$523 billion in bilateral trade between January and August 20...
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40% Bias Score
Nanning Initiatives Launched to Strengthen China-ASEAN Economic Ties
Mayors from China and eight ASEAN countries launched the Nanning Initiatives at the Global Mayors Dialogue in Nanning, China, aiming to boost economic ties and connectivity through city-level cooperation, resulting in 14 signed projects worth over $450 million.
Nanning Initiatives Launched to Strengthen China-ASEAN Economic Ties
Mayors from China and eight ASEAN countries launched the Nanning Initiatives at the Global Mayors Dialogue in Nanning, China, aiming to boost economic ties and connectivity through city-level cooperation, resulting in 14 signed projects worth over $450 million.
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48% Bias Score
China's Active Diplomacy Strengthens Global Ties
China began 2024 with strengthened diplomatic ties, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to four African nations, meetings with leaders from Grenada, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, focusing on economic cooperation and development strategies; a Global Times survey indicates nearly 70% of 51,000 respon...
China's Active Diplomacy Strengthens Global Ties
China began 2024 with strengthened diplomatic ties, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to four African nations, meetings with leaders from Grenada, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, focusing on economic cooperation and development strategies; a Global Times survey indicates nearly 70% of 51,000 respon...
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48% Bias Score
Guangdong Township Surpasses 100 Billion Yuan GDP
Chang'an township in Dongguan, Guangdong, exceeded 100 billion yuan GDP in 2024, driven by its dominant electronic information industry (over 200 billion yuan output value) including smartphone production (1/8 of global shipments), alongside thriving hardware and mold industries (50 billion yuan), a...
Guangdong Township Surpasses 100 Billion Yuan GDP
Chang'an township in Dongguan, Guangdong, exceeded 100 billion yuan GDP in 2024, driven by its dominant electronic information industry (over 200 billion yuan output value) including smartphone production (1/8 of global shipments), alongside thriving hardware and mold industries (50 billion yuan), a...
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36% Bias Score
Ecuador-China Relations: 45 Years of Growth and Collaboration
Ecuador and China celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations marked by a strengthened strategic partnership, the Belt and Road Initiative participation, and a new Free Trade Agreement boosting trade and investment, while focusing on youth development and cultural exchange.
Ecuador-China Relations: 45 Years of Growth and Collaboration
Ecuador and China celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations marked by a strengthened strategic partnership, the Belt and Road Initiative participation, and a new Free Trade Agreement boosting trade and investment, while focusing on youth development and cultural exchange.
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60% Bias Score
US Tightens China Tech Sanctions, Shifting Focus to Industrial Policy
The US added 140 Chinese semiconductor firms to its export control list, escalating trade tensions with China and highlighting the shift in major-power competition toward industrial policy, driven by concerns over technological advancement and global industrial dominance.
US Tightens China Tech Sanctions, Shifting Focus to Industrial Policy
The US added 140 Chinese semiconductor firms to its export control list, escalating trade tensions with China and highlighting the shift in major-power competition toward industrial policy, driven by concerns over technological advancement and global industrial dominance.
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40% Bias Score
China to Adjust Monetary Policy in 2025 to Boost Economic Growth
China's central bank plans to adjust monetary policy intensity and pace in 2025 to meet economic targets, including potential interest rate cuts and optimized stock market support tools, while managing bond market speculation; December 2024 saw a 7.3 percent year-on-year increase in broad money supp...
China to Adjust Monetary Policy in 2025 to Boost Economic Growth
China's central bank plans to adjust monetary policy intensity and pace in 2025 to meet economic targets, including potential interest rate cuts and optimized stock market support tools, while managing bond market speculation; December 2024 saw a 7.3 percent year-on-year increase in broad money supp...
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40% Bias Score