Trump's Softened Stance on China: A Temporary Truce?
President Trump's second term shows early signs of improved US-China relations, marked by a pause on new tariffs and diplomatic overtures from China, despite potential future conflicts over trade and technology.
Trump's Softened Stance on China: A Temporary Truce?
President Trump's second term shows early signs of improved US-China relations, marked by a pause on new tariffs and diplomatic overtures from China, despite potential future conflicts over trade and technology.
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44% Bias Score
US Tariffs on China: Inflationary Risks and China's Response
Economists predict that the US's planned massive tariffs on Chinese goods will increase inflation and slow US economic growth, while China plans measured policy responses to boost domestic demand and maintain its 5% GDP growth target in 2025.
US Tariffs on China: Inflationary Risks and China's Response
Economists predict that the US's planned massive tariffs on Chinese goods will increase inflation and slow US economic growth, while China plans measured policy responses to boost domestic demand and maintain its 5% GDP growth target in 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Chinese Spring Festival Movie Pre-Sales Shatter Records
Pre-sales for Spring Festival movies in China exceeded 169.8 million yuan ($23.2 million) within 12 hours, breaking records multiple times, boosted by a government campaign and online promotions from major platforms such as Taobao and JD.com.
Chinese Spring Festival Movie Pre-Sales Shatter Records
Pre-sales for Spring Festival movies in China exceeded 169.8 million yuan ($23.2 million) within 12 hours, breaking records multiple times, boosted by a government campaign and online promotions from major platforms such as Taobao and JD.com.
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48% Bias Score
Yuan Depreciation Amidst US-China Monetary Divergence
The Chinese yuan is weakening against a strengthening U.S. dollar due to diverging monetary policies and China's economic challenges, prompting the PBOC to prioritize exchange rate stability over further monetary easing to prevent a sharp currency fall.
Yuan Depreciation Amidst US-China Monetary Divergence
The Chinese yuan is weakening against a strengthening U.S. dollar due to diverging monetary policies and China's economic challenges, prompting the PBOC to prioritize exchange rate stability over further monetary easing to prevent a sharp currency fall.
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52% Bias Score
Mining Sector Poised for M&A Surge Amidst Slowing Chinese Demand
Slowing Chinese economic growth and the increasing demand for copper are driving predictions of a surge in mergers and acquisitions within the mining sector in 2025, following failed merger talks between Rio Tinto and Glencore and BHP's failed bid for Anglo American.
Mining Sector Poised for M&A Surge Amidst Slowing Chinese Demand
Slowing Chinese economic growth and the increasing demand for copper are driving predictions of a surge in mergers and acquisitions within the mining sector in 2025, following failed merger talks between Rio Tinto and Glencore and BHP's failed bid for Anglo American.
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52% Bias Score
China's 5% Growth Slowdown Impacts Asian Markets
China's economy grew 5% in 2024, meeting its target but slowing from the previous year, impacting Asian markets which saw mostly lower shares amid concerns about future economic deceleration and US-China trade tensions.
China's 5% Growth Slowdown Impacts Asian Markets
China's economy grew 5% in 2024, meeting its target but slowing from the previous year, impacting Asian markets which saw mostly lower shares amid concerns about future economic deceleration and US-China trade tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Chinese Manufacturers Diversify Amid Potential US Tariff Hikes
Facing potential US tariff increases, Chinese manufacturers are actively diversifying their export markets, focusing on emerging economies and product innovation, as evidenced by a record \$205.2 billion trade value with Vietnam in 2024 and companies expanding into Southeast Asia and Africa.
Chinese Manufacturers Diversify Amid Potential US Tariff Hikes
Facing potential US tariff increases, Chinese manufacturers are actively diversifying their export markets, focusing on emerging economies and product innovation, as evidenced by a record \$205.2 billion trade value with Vietnam in 2024 and companies expanding into Southeast Asia and Africa.
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44% Bias Score
Mixed Asian Equities: Hong Kong Growth Stocks Surge on Improved US-China Relations
Overnight, Asian equities showed mixed performance; Hong Kong growth stocks surged after a positive US-China phone call and subsequent meetings, while India underperformed; the Renminbi appreciated against the US dollar, suggesting improved sentiment.
Mixed Asian Equities: Hong Kong Growth Stocks Surge on Improved US-China Relations
Overnight, Asian equities showed mixed performance; Hong Kong growth stocks surged after a positive US-China phone call and subsequent meetings, while India underperformed; the Renminbi appreciated against the US dollar, suggesting improved sentiment.
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48% Bias Score
China Urges US Businesses to Invest Amidst Han Zheng-Musk Meeting
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Elon Musk in the US on Sunday, urging American businesses to seize opportunities in China's growing economy; Musk pledged Tesla's continued investment and cooperation.
China Urges US Businesses to Invest Amidst Han Zheng-Musk Meeting
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Elon Musk in the US on Sunday, urging American businesses to seize opportunities in China's growing economy; Musk pledged Tesla's continued investment and cooperation.
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48% Bias Score
China's Economic Growth Slows to 5%, Facing Multiple Headwinds
China's economy grew by 5% in 2024, its slowest rate in decades, due to reduced exports from US, Canadian, and EU tariffs; decreased consumer spending from a property crisis and high unemployment; and reduced foreign investment from economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions; over 900 protests o...
China's Economic Growth Slows to 5%, Facing Multiple Headwinds
China's economy grew by 5% in 2024, its slowest rate in decades, due to reduced exports from US, Canadian, and EU tariffs; decreased consumer spending from a property crisis and high unemployment; and reduced foreign investment from economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions; over 900 protests o...
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48% Bias Score
China Launches 11 Billion Euro Stimulus Plan Amid Economic Slowdown
In response to sluggish consumer spending, the Chinese government launched an 81 billion yuan (almost 11 billion euro) plan to exchange old for new appliances at discounted prices, alongside significant discounts on electric vehicles and other consumer goods, amid concerns about economic growth, hig...
China Launches 11 Billion Euro Stimulus Plan Amid Economic Slowdown
In response to sluggish consumer spending, the Chinese government launched an 81 billion yuan (almost 11 billion euro) plan to exchange old for new appliances at discounted prices, alongside significant discounts on electric vehicles and other consumer goods, amid concerns about economic growth, hig...
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40% Bias Score
China Faces Economic Headwinds Amidst Real Estate Crisis and Looming Trade War
China's 2023 economic growth met its target, but 2024 forecasts are dim due to weak domestic consumption fueled by a real estate crisis and the looming threat of renewed US trade tariffs under a Trump presidency; German businesses in China are pessimistic.
China Faces Economic Headwinds Amidst Real Estate Crisis and Looming Trade War
China's 2023 economic growth met its target, but 2024 forecasts are dim due to weak domestic consumption fueled by a real estate crisis and the looming threat of renewed US trade tariffs under a Trump presidency; German businesses in China are pessimistic.
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52% Bias Score