Cathay Pacific Removes Family Guy Episode Over Tiananmen Square Scene
Cathay Pacific removed a Family Guy episode from its inflight entertainment system following a social media complaint that a seven-second scene depicting Tiananmen Square violated Hong Kong's national security laws; the airline apologized and stated the content did not reflect its views.
Cathay Pacific Removes Family Guy Episode Over Tiananmen Square Scene
Cathay Pacific removed a Family Guy episode from its inflight entertainment system following a social media complaint that a seven-second scene depicting Tiananmen Square violated Hong Kong's national security laws; the airline apologized and stated the content did not reflect its views.
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40% Bias Score
Astellas to Launch Innovative Cancer Treatments in China Amidst Growing Market
Astellas, a multinational pharmaceutical company, is bringing two innovative cancer treatments to China, capitalizing on the country's massive consumer base, strengthened IP protection, and improved innovation climate; China's elderly population exceeded 20% in 2022.
Astellas to Launch Innovative Cancer Treatments in China Amidst Growing Market
Astellas, a multinational pharmaceutical company, is bringing two innovative cancer treatments to China, capitalizing on the country's massive consumer base, strengthened IP protection, and improved innovation climate; China's elderly population exceeded 20% in 2022.
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36% Bias Score
GM Writes Down $5 Billion in China Amidst Falling Sales
General Motors announced a $5 billion write-down of its China operations due to declining sales and increased competition from local Chinese automakers like BYD, resulting in a $350 million loss during the first three quarters of 2023; the company plans to restructure and reduce costs.
GM Writes Down $5 Billion in China Amidst Falling Sales
General Motors announced a $5 billion write-down of its China operations due to declining sales and increased competition from local Chinese automakers like BYD, resulting in a $350 million loss during the first three quarters of 2023; the company plans to restructure and reduce costs.
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32% Bias Score
House Report: COVID-19 Likely Originated in Wuhan Lab; US Pandemic Preparedness Weaknesses Highlighted
A House Select Subcommittee report asserts COVID-19 likely originated in a Wuhan lab, criticizes the WHO's response, and highlights US pandemic preparedness weaknesses, recommending increased domestic manufacturing and state-level emergency stockpiles.
House Report: COVID-19 Likely Originated in Wuhan Lab; US Pandemic Preparedness Weaknesses Highlighted
A House Select Subcommittee report asserts COVID-19 likely originated in a Wuhan lab, criticizes the WHO's response, and highlights US pandemic preparedness weaknesses, recommending increased domestic manufacturing and state-level emergency stockpiles.
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64% Bias Score
China Condemns US Arms Sale to Taiwan, Vowing Military Response
China strongly condemned a $385 million US arms sale to Taiwan, deeming it a violation of the One China principle, harmful to bilateral relations, and a threat to regional peace; the spokesperson warned of a strong military response to any separatist moves.
China Condemns US Arms Sale to Taiwan, Vowing Military Response
China strongly condemned a $385 million US arms sale to Taiwan, deeming it a violation of the One China principle, harmful to bilateral relations, and a threat to regional peace; the spokesperson warned of a strong military response to any separatist moves.
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60% Bias Score
BBC Xinjiang Tomato Report: Unverified Claims Threaten Economy
The BBC report alleging forced labor in Xinjiang's tomato industry, based on unverifiable claims, contrasts with data showing high mechanization rates in the region's agriculture, potentially impacting global trade and Xinjiang's economy.
BBC Xinjiang Tomato Report: Unverified Claims Threaten Economy
The BBC report alleging forced labor in Xinjiang's tomato industry, based on unverifiable claims, contrasts with data showing high mechanization rates in the region's agriculture, potentially impacting global trade and Xinjiang's economy.
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56% Bias Score
China-Laos Railway: Three Years of Lao Workforce Development
Celebrating its third anniversary, the 1,035km China-Laos Railway showcases a successful collaboration between Chinese and Lao professionals, resulting in 992 Lao employees operating the line and the establishment of Laos's first railway vocational college.
China-Laos Railway: Three Years of Lao Workforce Development
Celebrating its third anniversary, the 1,035km China-Laos Railway showcases a successful collaboration between Chinese and Lao professionals, resulting in 992 Lao employees operating the line and the establishment of Laos's first railway vocational college.
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40% Bias Score
Cathay Pacific Apologizes for Family Guy Tiananmen Square Reference
Cathay Pacific apologized and removed a Family Guy episode containing a Tiananmen Square reference from its in-flight entertainment after a customer complaint, highlighting the sensitivity surrounding the event in Hong Kong and the impact of China's national security law.
Cathay Pacific Apologizes for Family Guy Tiananmen Square Reference
Cathay Pacific apologized and removed a Family Guy episode containing a Tiananmen Square reference from its in-flight entertainment after a customer complaint, highlighting the sensitivity surrounding the event in Hong Kong and the impact of China's national security law.
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40% Bias Score
China Bans Key High-Tech Material Exports to U.S.
China banned exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the U.S., effective immediately, due to national security concerns, following Washington's latest restrictions on China's chip sector; this action includes stricter reviews for graphite.
China Bans Key High-Tech Material Exports to U.S.
China banned exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the U.S., effective immediately, due to national security concerns, following Washington's latest restrictions on China's chip sector; this action includes stricter reviews for graphite.
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40% Bias Score
Xi Jinping Advocates High-Quality Belt and Road Initiative Cooperation
At a December 2nd, 2024 Beijing symposium, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged high-quality Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation, emphasizing achievements like strengthened ties with 150+ countries and over $330 billion in Chinese investment creating 530,000 jobs abroad by late 2023, while also...
Xi Jinping Advocates High-Quality Belt and Road Initiative Cooperation
At a December 2nd, 2024 Beijing symposium, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged high-quality Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation, emphasizing achievements like strengthened ties with 150+ countries and over $330 billion in Chinese investment creating 530,000 jobs abroad by late 2023, while also...
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24% Bias Score
China's Expanded Visa-Free Policy Fuels Tourism Surge
China expanded its unilateral visa-free entry policy to 38 countries, resulting in a 78.6% year-on-year surge in visa-free entries to 4.9 million in Q3 2024, boosting tourism and economic growth while promoting global cooperation.
China's Expanded Visa-Free Policy Fuels Tourism Surge
China expanded its unilateral visa-free entry policy to 38 countries, resulting in a 78.6% year-on-year surge in visa-free entries to 4.9 million in Q3 2024, boosting tourism and economic growth while promoting global cooperation.
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52% Bias Score
China and Germany Emphasize Cooperation Amidst Trade Tensions
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock co-chaired the 7th China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security in Beijing on December 2, 2024, emphasizing cooperation despite trade disagreements over EU anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
China and Germany Emphasize Cooperation Amidst Trade Tensions
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock co-chaired the 7th China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security in Beijing on December 2, 2024, emphasizing cooperation despite trade disagreements over EU anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
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8% Bias Score