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RCEP Bolsters Asia-Pacific Growth, Counters Protectionism
The RCEP trade agreement, covering 30 percent of global economic output and population, is boosting Asia-Pacific economic growth and countering protectionism, with its expansion expected to further stabilize world trade and create new market opportunities; last year, trade among members reached $5.7...
RCEP Bolsters Asia-Pacific Growth, Counters Protectionism
The RCEP trade agreement, covering 30 percent of global economic output and population, is boosting Asia-Pacific economic growth and countering protectionism, with its expansion expected to further stabilize world trade and create new market opportunities; last year, trade among members reached $5.7...
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48% Bias Score
US Tariffs Create Significant Trade Uncertainty in Asia-Pacific
The US imposed sweeping tariffs on April 2, impacting 57 countries, including many in the Asia-Pacific, causing significant trade uncertainty and potentially reducing GDP in several countries by 1-11 percent depending on their level of direct and indirect exposure to these tariffs.
US Tariffs Create Significant Trade Uncertainty in Asia-Pacific
The US imposed sweeping tariffs on April 2, impacting 57 countries, including many in the Asia-Pacific, causing significant trade uncertainty and potentially reducing GDP in several countries by 1-11 percent depending on their level of direct and indirect exposure to these tariffs.
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32% Bias Score
NATO's Japan Visit Fuels Asia-Pacific Tensions with China
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's visit to Japan, amidst rising tensions with China, highlights Japan's strengthened military stance and closer ties with NATO, including increased defense spending and deployment of long-range missiles, prompting China's condemnation of NATO's growing presence in t...
NATO's Japan Visit Fuels Asia-Pacific Tensions with China
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's visit to Japan, amidst rising tensions with China, highlights Japan's strengthened military stance and closer ties with NATO, including increased defense spending and deployment of long-range missiles, prompting China's condemnation of NATO's growing presence in t...
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64% Bias Score
China's Digital Economy Drives Asia-Pacific Integration
China's burgeoning digital economy, spearheaded by advancements in 5G, AI, and cross-border payment systems, is accelerating Asia-Pacific integration, despite challenges in achieving full digital connectivity; two-way trade between China and ASEAN reached $962 billion in 2024.
China's Digital Economy Drives Asia-Pacific Integration
China's burgeoning digital economy, spearheaded by advancements in 5G, AI, and cross-border payment systems, is accelerating Asia-Pacific integration, despite challenges in achieving full digital connectivity; two-way trade between China and ASEAN reached $962 billion in 2024.
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44% Bias Score
China's Digital Economy Drives Asia-Pacific Integration
China's burgeoning digital economy, particularly in 5G, AI, and cross-border payments, is significantly boosting Asia-Pacific integration, although challenges like uneven infrastructure and data flow barriers persist; two-way trade between China and ASEAN reached $962 billion last year.
China's Digital Economy Drives Asia-Pacific Integration
China's burgeoning digital economy, particularly in 5G, AI, and cross-border payments, is significantly boosting Asia-Pacific integration, although challenges like uneven infrastructure and data flow barriers persist; two-way trade between China and ASEAN reached $962 billion last year.
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40% Bias Score
Kyiv Drone Strike Kills Two, China Weighs Peacekeeping Role
A Russian drone attack on Kyiv resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries, causing fires and evacuations; concurrently, the EU reports that China is considering participating in a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.
Kyiv Drone Strike Kills Two, China Weighs Peacekeeping Role
A Russian drone attack on Kyiv resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries, causing fires and evacuations; concurrently, the EU reports that China is considering participating in a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
RCEP Expansion to Boost Asia-Pacific Growth, Counter Protectionism
The RCEP trade agreement, covering 30% of global economic output and population, is expanding to bolster economic growth in the Asia-Pacific and counter global protectionism; 2024 trade among members reached \$5.7 trillion.
RCEP Expansion to Boost Asia-Pacific Growth, Counter Protectionism
The RCEP trade agreement, covering 30% of global economic output and population, is expanding to bolster economic growth in the Asia-Pacific and counter global protectionism; 2024 trade among members reached \$5.7 trillion.
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44% Bias Score
China Backs Hong Kong as Asia-Pacific Digital Hub
China pledged full support for Hong Kong's deeper integration into the global digital economy at the World Internet Conference's first Asia-Pacific summit, leveraging the city's strengths in finance, trade, and AI to become a leading Asia-Pacific digital hub, focusing on infrastructure development a...
China Backs Hong Kong as Asia-Pacific Digital Hub
China pledged full support for Hong Kong's deeper integration into the global digital economy at the World Internet Conference's first Asia-Pacific summit, leveraging the city's strengths in finance, trade, and AI to become a leading Asia-Pacific digital hub, focusing on infrastructure development a...
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52% Bias Score
US Tariffs Trigger Sharp Decline in Asia-Pacific Stock Markets
The US's "reciprocal tariffs" announcement caused a sharp decline in Asia-Pacific stock markets on Monday, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 10.7 percent, Japan's Nikkei index dropping 8.42 percent, and South Korea's KOSPI losing 4.2 percent, reflecting investor concerns about escalating trad...
US Tariffs Trigger Sharp Decline in Asia-Pacific Stock Markets
The US's "reciprocal tariffs" announcement caused a sharp decline in Asia-Pacific stock markets on Monday, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 10.7 percent, Japan's Nikkei index dropping 8.42 percent, and South Korea's KOSPI losing 4.2 percent, reflecting investor concerns about escalating trad...
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China's Consumer Expo 2024: Record Participation Reflects Economic Confidence
The fifth China International Consumer Products Expo, held in Haikou from April 13 to 18, expects 1,700+ companies and 4,100+ brands from 71 countries and regions, exceeding previous years and reflecting China's focus on boosting consumption, with the UK as the guest of honor.
China's Consumer Expo 2024: Record Participation Reflects Economic Confidence
The fifth China International Consumer Products Expo, held in Haikou from April 13 to 18, expects 1,700+ companies and 4,100+ brands from 71 countries and regions, exceeding previous years and reflecting China's focus on boosting consumption, with the UK as the guest of honor.
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44% Bias Score
Widespread Gender-Based Violence in Asia-Pacific Parliaments
A new report by the Inter-Parliamentary Union reveals that 76% of female MPs and 63% of staff across 33 Asia-Pacific countries experienced psychological gender-based violence, with one in four reporting sexual violence, often on parliamentary premises and perpetrated by male colleagues.
Widespread Gender-Based Violence in Asia-Pacific Parliaments
A new report by the Inter-Parliamentary Union reveals that 76% of female MPs and 63% of staff across 33 Asia-Pacific countries experienced psychological gender-based violence, with one in four reporting sexual violence, often on parliamentary premises and perpetrated by male colleagues.
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24% Bias Score
Russia Worried Over Growing NATO Presence in Asia-Pacific Amidst Continued Ukraine Attacks
Russia voiced worry about rising NATO exercises in the Asia-Pacific, involving more countries and diverse scenarios, even as Ukraine reported shooting down 100 of 179 Russian drones in overnight attacks targeting energy facilities, despite a ceasefire call. Japan and the EU condemn the use of force ...
Russia Worried Over Growing NATO Presence in Asia-Pacific Amidst Continued Ukraine Attacks
Russia voiced worry about rising NATO exercises in the Asia-Pacific, involving more countries and diverse scenarios, even as Ukraine reported shooting down 100 of 179 Russian drones in overnight attacks targeting energy facilities, despite a ceasefire call. Japan and the EU condemn the use of force ...
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36% Bias Score
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