China Prioritizes Sci-Tech Innovation to Drive High-Quality Economic Growth
China's Central Economic Work Conference emphasized boosting sci-tech innovation to develop new productive forces, upgrade industries, and enhance global competitiveness, as experts highlight the need for increased investment in R&D and support for innovative companies.
China Prioritizes Sci-Tech Innovation to Drive High-Quality Economic Growth
China's Central Economic Work Conference emphasized boosting sci-tech innovation to develop new productive forces, upgrade industries, and enhance global competitiveness, as experts highlight the need for increased investment in R&D and support for innovative companies.
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40% Bias Score
South Korea's Political Crisis: Impeachment of President Yoon and Regional Implications
South Korea faces political turmoil after President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law declaration and subsequent impeachment proceedings, raising concerns about regional stability and the future of key alliances.
South Korea's Political Crisis: Impeachment of President Yoon and Regional Implications
South Korea faces political turmoil after President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law declaration and subsequent impeachment proceedings, raising concerns about regional stability and the future of key alliances.
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52% Bias Score
China's November Economic Data Shows Continued Growth
China's November economic data reveals continued growth, driven by a 8.2% surge in high-tech production investment and a 10.2% increase in high-tech services investment, suggesting the country is on track to meet its annual growth target of around 5%.
China's November Economic Data Shows Continued Growth
China's November economic data reveals continued growth, driven by a 8.2% surge in high-tech production investment and a 10.2% increase in high-tech services investment, suggesting the country is on track to meet its annual growth target of around 5%.
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52% Bias Score
FBI Warns of HiatusRAT Spy Campaign Targeting Weak Passwords and Vulnerabilities
The FBI warned of the HiatusRAT Chinese spy campaign targeting U.S. government and private devices, exploiting vulnerabilities (CVE-2017-7921, CVE-2018-9995, CVE-2020-25078, CVE-2021-33044, CVE-2021-36260) and weak passwords in Xiongmai and Hikvision web cameras and DVRs since July 2022, using tools...
FBI Warns of HiatusRAT Spy Campaign Targeting Weak Passwords and Vulnerabilities
The FBI warned of the HiatusRAT Chinese spy campaign targeting U.S. government and private devices, exploiting vulnerabilities (CVE-2017-7921, CVE-2018-9995, CVE-2020-25078, CVE-2021-33044, CVE-2021-36260) and weak passwords in Xiongmai and Hikvision web cameras and DVRs since July 2022, using tools...
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40% Bias Score
China Expands Visa-Free Transit Policy, Boosting Inbound Tourism
China significantly expanded its visa-free transit policy, extending the allowed stay to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of 54 countries, adding 21 ports, and boosting inbound tourism as evidenced by an 87 percent increase in flight and hotel searches within one hour of the announcement.
China Expands Visa-Free Transit Policy, Boosting Inbound Tourism
China significantly expanded its visa-free transit policy, extending the allowed stay to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of 54 countries, adding 21 ports, and boosting inbound tourism as evidenced by an 87 percent increase in flight and hotel searches within one hour of the announcement.
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56% Bias Score
California Man Sentenced for "Birth Tourism" Business
A California man, Michael Liu, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for running "USA Happy Baby," a business that helped hundreds of Chinese women travel to the U.S. to give birth, gaining U.S. citizenship for their children between 2012 and 2015, deceiving U.S. authorities about their intentions.
California Man Sentenced for "Birth Tourism" Business
A California man, Michael Liu, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for running "USA Happy Baby," a business that helped hundreds of Chinese women travel to the U.S. to give birth, gaining U.S. citizenship for their children between 2012 and 2015, deceiving U.S. authorities about their intentions.
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52% Bias Score
China to Raise Budget Deficit to Record High Amid US Tariff Concerns
China will raise its budget deficit to 4 percent of GDP in 2024, a record high, to counteract the expected increase in US tariffs under a Trump administration, while maintaining a 5 percent GDP growth target for 2024 and 2025.
China to Raise Budget Deficit to Record High Amid US Tariff Concerns
China will raise its budget deficit to 4 percent of GDP in 2024, a record high, to counteract the expected increase in US tariffs under a Trump administration, while maintaining a 5 percent GDP growth target for 2024 and 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Record Chinese Tourism Surge Expected in Australia This Summer
Australia anticipates a record number of Chinese tourists this summer due to eight new Chinese air routes, increased flight capacity reaching 104% of pre-pandemic levels, and eased diplomatic relations, potentially leading to economic benefits but also logistical challenges during an already busy tr...
Record Chinese Tourism Surge Expected in Australia This Summer
Australia anticipates a record number of Chinese tourists this summer due to eight new Chinese air routes, increased flight capacity reaching 104% of pre-pandemic levels, and eased diplomatic relations, potentially leading to economic benefits but also logistical challenges during an already busy tr...
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36% Bias Score
China's Export Controls Escalate Tech War with US, Impacting East Asian Allies
China imposed export restrictions on gallium, germanium, graphite, and antimony, vital for semiconductor and battery production, in retaliation for US semiconductor import restrictions, impacting its AI development and creating vulnerabilities for US allies Japan and South Korea, heavily reliant on ...
China's Export Controls Escalate Tech War with US, Impacting East Asian Allies
China imposed export restrictions on gallium, germanium, graphite, and antimony, vital for semiconductor and battery production, in retaliation for US semiconductor import restrictions, impacting its AI development and creating vulnerabilities for US allies Japan and South Korea, heavily reliant on ...
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44% Bias Score
China's Active Role in International Maritime Dispute Settlement
A Beijing symposium on international maritime dispute settlement highlighted China's proactive role in peaceful resolutions, emphasizing adherence to international law, including UNCLOS, and promoting a "maritime community with a shared future".
China's Active Role in International Maritime Dispute Settlement
A Beijing symposium on international maritime dispute settlement highlighted China's proactive role in peaceful resolutions, emphasizing adherence to international law, including UNCLOS, and promoting a "maritime community with a shared future".
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44% Bias Score
Former Tory MP: UK's China policy a 'massive mistake'
Former Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith criticizes David Cameron and George Osborne's China policy (2010-2016) as a "massive mistake" that compromised national security, citing the Yang Tengbo spying case and delayed implementation of a foreign influence registration scheme as evidence.
Former Tory MP: UK's China policy a 'massive mistake'
Former Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith criticizes David Cameron and George Osborne's China policy (2010-2016) as a "massive mistake" that compromised national security, citing the Yang Tengbo spying case and delayed implementation of a foreign influence registration scheme as evidence.
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52% Bias Score
Decline in China's Graduate School Applications Reflects Shifting Job Market Priorities
China's graduate school applications have fallen by 860,000 in two years due to a more diverse job market, increased competition from government jobs (3.4 million passed the 2025 national civil servant exam qualification review), rising education costs, and more difficult entrance exams.
Decline in China's Graduate School Applications Reflects Shifting Job Market Priorities
China's graduate school applications have fallen by 860,000 in two years due to a more diverse job market, increased competition from government jobs (3.4 million passed the 2025 national civil servant exam qualification review), rising education costs, and more difficult entrance exams.
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32% Bias Score