Rutte Warns of Looming NATO Security Crisis, Urges Increased Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte delivered a stark warning about the alliance's unpreparedness for future security threats, particularly highlighting Russia's rapid arms production and China's growing nuclear arsenal, and urging increased defense spending and industry reform.
Rutte Warns of Looming NATO Security Crisis, Urges Increased Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte delivered a stark warning about the alliance's unpreparedness for future security threats, particularly highlighting Russia's rapid arms production and China's growing nuclear arsenal, and urging increased defense spending and industry reform.
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48% Bias Score
US Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Apple and Google Face Deadline
On January 19, 2025, Apple and Google must remove TikTok from their app stores due to a US law aimed at countering potential Chinese government influence, unless a court intervenes; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
US Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Apple and Google Face Deadline
On January 19, 2025, Apple and Google must remove TikTok from their app stores due to a US law aimed at countering potential Chinese government influence, unless a court intervenes; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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44% Bias Score
Chinese National Arrested for Drone Flight Over Vandenberg Space Force Base
A Chinese national, Yinpiao Zhou, was arrested for flying a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on November 30th, taking photos, while unexplained large drone sightings persist in New Jersey, prompting a federal investigation.
Chinese National Arrested for Drone Flight Over Vandenberg Space Force Base
A Chinese national, Yinpiao Zhou, was arrested for flying a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on November 30th, taking photos, while unexplained large drone sightings persist in New Jersey, prompting a federal investigation.
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52% Bias Score
"China Unveils 2025 Economic Plan: Proactive Policies, Tech Focus, and Risk Management"
"China's Central Economic Work Conference concluded with Xi Jinping outlining 2025 economic priorities: proactive fiscal and monetary policies to boost domestic demand, especially consumption, through increased government spending, special bond issuance, potential interest rate cuts, and technologic...
"China Unveils 2025 Economic Plan: Proactive Policies, Tech Focus, and Risk Management"
"China's Central Economic Work Conference concluded with Xi Jinping outlining 2025 economic priorities: proactive fiscal and monetary policies to boost domestic demand, especially consumption, through increased government spending, special bond issuance, potential interest rate cuts, and technologic...
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32% Bias Score
China Seeks to Boost Low University Patent Commercialization Rate
China's 4 million patents in 2023 contrast with a low university patent commercialization rate (3.9 percent); government initiatives focus on quality improvement, industry-academia partnerships, and optimized internal processes to boost economic returns from innovation.
China Seeks to Boost Low University Patent Commercialization Rate
China's 4 million patents in 2023 contrast with a low university patent commercialization rate (3.9 percent); government initiatives focus on quality improvement, industry-academia partnerships, and optimized internal processes to boost economic returns from innovation.
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16% Bias Score
South-North Water Diversion Project: A Decade of Impact
Over the past decade, the South-North Water Diversion Project has diverted 76.7 billion cubic meters of water from the Yangtze River to northern China, benefiting 185 million people and contributing to over 16 trillion yuan in GDP growth, while also restoring rivers like the Yongding.
South-North Water Diversion Project: A Decade of Impact
Over the past decade, the South-North Water Diversion Project has diverted 76.7 billion cubic meters of water from the Yangtze River to northern China, benefiting 185 million people and contributing to over 16 trillion yuan in GDP growth, while also restoring rivers like the Yongding.
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52% Bias Score
Assad's Fall: Syria Celebrates, but Future Uncertain
The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, following decades of authoritarian rule marked by brutal crackdowns and economic mismanagement, has led to widespread celebrations but also concerns about potential instability and a power vacuum.
Assad's Fall: Syria Celebrates, but Future Uncertain
The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, following decades of authoritarian rule marked by brutal crackdowns and economic mismanagement, has led to widespread celebrations but also concerns about potential instability and a power vacuum.
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56% Bias Score
China to Increase Budget Deficit to Counter Economic Slowdown and US Trade Tensions
Facing a slowing economy and renewed US trade tensions under President Trump, China announced plans to increase its budget deficit, borrow more, and loosen monetary policy to maintain stable economic growth, according to the Central Economic Work Conference held December 11-12.
China to Increase Budget Deficit to Counter Economic Slowdown and US Trade Tensions
Facing a slowing economy and renewed US trade tensions under President Trump, China announced plans to increase its budget deficit, borrow more, and loosen monetary policy to maintain stable economic growth, according to the Central Economic Work Conference held December 11-12.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Unconventional Inauguration Guest List Signals New Diplomatic Era
President-elect Trump is personally inviting numerous foreign leaders, including those from countries with strained US relations, to his inauguration, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic strategy and posing significant security challenges.
Trump's Unconventional Inauguration Guest List Signals New Diplomatic Era
President-elect Trump is personally inviting numerous foreign leaders, including those from countries with strained US relations, to his inauguration, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic strategy and posing significant security challenges.
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36% Bias Score
Documentary Showcases China's First Esports Asian Games Gold Medal
"More Than a Game", a documentary released December 6th, 2024, chronicles the journey of six young Chinese esports players who won gold at the 2023 Asian Games in the first Arena of Valor Asian Games Version, showcasing their dedication and challenging stereotypes surrounding gamers.
Documentary Showcases China's First Esports Asian Games Gold Medal
"More Than a Game", a documentary released December 6th, 2024, chronicles the journey of six young Chinese esports players who won gold at the 2023 Asian Games in the first Arena of Valor Asian Games Version, showcasing their dedication and challenging stereotypes surrounding gamers.
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12% Bias Score
China-UK Clean Energy Forum Yields 2025 Action Plan
The 2024 China-UK Clean Energy Forum in Manchester, attended by 120 officials and investors, resulted in a new action plan between Wuhan and Manchester for 2025, focusing on clean energy and hydrogen cooperation, showcasing continued collaboration despite broader political tensions.
China-UK Clean Energy Forum Yields 2025 Action Plan
The 2024 China-UK Clean Energy Forum in Manchester, attended by 120 officials and investors, resulted in a new action plan between Wuhan and Manchester for 2025, focusing on clean energy and hydrogen cooperation, showcasing continued collaboration despite broader political tensions.
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32% Bias Score
Xi's Letter Highlights China's Commitment to Multilateralism at Madrid Forum
President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 10th Imperial Springs International Forum in Madrid, emphasizing China's commitment to multilateralism, win-win cooperation, and sustainable global development; the forum, attended by over 130 participants from 40 countries, focused on global ...
Xi's Letter Highlights China's Commitment to Multilateralism at Madrid Forum
President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 10th Imperial Springs International Forum in Madrid, emphasizing China's commitment to multilateralism, win-win cooperation, and sustainable global development; the forum, attended by over 130 participants from 40 countries, focused on global ...
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48% Bias Score