China to Implement Proactive Fiscal Policy with Increased Deficit and Bond Issuance
China will significantly increase its fiscal spending in 2024, raising its deficit-to-GDP ratio potentially to 4 percent and issuing more government bonds to boost economic growth, specifically targeting infrastructure and affordable housing to counter domestic and global economic headwinds.
China to Implement Proactive Fiscal Policy with Increased Deficit and Bond Issuance
China will significantly increase its fiscal spending in 2024, raising its deficit-to-GDP ratio potentially to 4 percent and issuing more government bonds to boost economic growth, specifically targeting infrastructure and affordable housing to counter domestic and global economic headwinds.
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52% Bias Score
Xizang Earthquake: Swift Relief Focuses on Children's Mental Health
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County, Xizang, China on January 11, killing 126 and injuring hundreds; relief efforts swiftly established 224 relocation sites housing 47,500 people, and are focusing on the psychological recovery of children through play therapy and the construction of thre...
Xizang Earthquake: Swift Relief Focuses on Children's Mental Health
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County, Xizang, China on January 11, killing 126 and injuring hundreds; relief efforts swiftly established 224 relocation sites housing 47,500 people, and are focusing on the psychological recovery of children through play therapy and the construction of thre...
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20% Bias Score
Beijing Unveils 51 Measures for Strong 2025 Economic Start
Beijing announced six major initiatives and 51 measures to boost its economy in 2025, including streamlining business processes, enhancing public services, and launching a new trade-in policy for consumer goods, aiming for a strong start in the first quarter.
Beijing Unveils 51 Measures for Strong 2025 Economic Start
Beijing announced six major initiatives and 51 measures to boost its economy in 2025, including streamlining business processes, enhancing public services, and launching a new trade-in policy for consumer goods, aiming for a strong start in the first quarter.
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48% Bias Score
World-First Pig Liver Transplant Achieves Success in China
In a world-first, doctors in Xi'an, China successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a brain-dead patient at Xijing Hospital, achieving stable vital signs and liver function, highlighting a potential solution to China's critical liver shortage affecting nearly 400 million people...
World-First Pig Liver Transplant Achieves Success in China
In a world-first, doctors in Xi'an, China successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a brain-dead patient at Xijing Hospital, achieving stable vital signs and liver function, highlighting a potential solution to China's critical liver shortage affecting nearly 400 million people...
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Rule on TikTok Ban, Citing National Security
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Friday regarding a bipartisan-supported ban on TikTok, citing national security concerns due to its Chinese ownership and potential for data manipulation; a ruling against TikTok could lead to its sale or shutdown by January 19th.
Supreme Court to Rule on TikTok Ban, Citing National Security
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Friday regarding a bipartisan-supported ban on TikTok, citing national security concerns due to its Chinese ownership and potential for data manipulation; a ruling against TikTok could lead to its sale or shutdown by January 19th.
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in TikTok Ban Case
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Friday in TikTok v. Merrick Garland, deciding whether a law banning TikTok in the U.S. due to national security concerns is constitutional, impacting 170 million users and potentially setting a precedent for future tech regulations.
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in TikTok Ban Case
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Friday in TikTok v. Merrick Garland, deciding whether a law banning TikTok in the U.S. due to national security concerns is constitutional, impacting 170 million users and potentially setting a precedent for future tech regulations.
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16% Bias Score
UK Chancellor Defends Fiscal Rules Amid China Trip
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves visited China to secure economic deals amid market turmoil at home, reaffirming her commitment to fiscal rules while securing agreements worth £600 million over the next five years.
UK Chancellor Defends Fiscal Rules Amid China Trip
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves visited China to secure economic deals amid market turmoil at home, reaffirming her commitment to fiscal rules while securing agreements worth £600 million over the next five years.
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48% Bias Score
China-Africa Partnership Deepens with Strategic Partnership Declaration
For 35 years, Chinese foreign ministers have begun their annual overseas visits in Africa, showcasing a strong partnership marked by infrastructure development (10,000km of railways, 100,000km of highways, etc.), agricultural technology transfer (increasing crop yields by 30-60%), and China's suppor...
China-Africa Partnership Deepens with Strategic Partnership Declaration
For 35 years, Chinese foreign ministers have begun their annual overseas visits in Africa, showcasing a strong partnership marked by infrastructure development (10,000km of railways, 100,000km of highways, etc.), agricultural technology transfer (increasing crop yields by 30-60%), and China's suppor...
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44% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on TikTok Ban
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on Friday concerning a law banning TikTok in the US, pitting national security concerns against free speech rights, impacting 170 million American users.
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on TikTok Ban
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on Friday concerning a law banning TikTok in the US, pitting national security concerns against free speech rights, impacting 170 million American users.
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48% Bias Score
McCourt Group Bids to Acquire TikTok's US Assets Amidst Impending Ban
A group led by Frank McCourt submitted a formal bid to purchase TikTok's US assets from ByteDance on Thursday, a day before the Supreme Court hears arguments on a law that would ban TikTok in the US if not sold by January 19, 2025; ByteDance has repeatedly stated it is not selling TikTok.
McCourt Group Bids to Acquire TikTok's US Assets Amidst Impending Ban
A group led by Frank McCourt submitted a formal bid to purchase TikTok's US assets from ByteDance on Thursday, a day before the Supreme Court hears arguments on a law that would ban TikTok in the US if not sold by January 19, 2025; ByteDance has repeatedly stated it is not selling TikTok.
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52% Bias Score
US Loses WADA Voting Rights Over Unpaid Fees
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) revoked the United States' voting rights on its executive committee due to the non-payment of its 2024 membership fee, effective January 1st, 2024, highlighting a pattern of US non-compliance with anti-doping regulations and its attempts to exert political influen...
US Loses WADA Voting Rights Over Unpaid Fees
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) revoked the United States' voting rights on its executive committee due to the non-payment of its 2024 membership fee, effective January 1st, 2024, highlighting a pattern of US non-compliance with anti-doping regulations and its attempts to exert political influen...
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56% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Decide TikTok's Fate in US
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on Friday on a law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok due to national security concerns, with TikTok threatening to shut down if the law is upheld.
Supreme Court to Decide TikTok's Fate in US
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on Friday on a law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok due to national security concerns, with TikTok threatening to shut down if the law is upheld.
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36% Bias Score