China's Open Market Fuels Foreign Investment Amidst Global Headwinds
Amidst global economic uncertainty, China's persistent market opening—demonstrated by record FDI and outbound investment, along with initiatives like the China International Import Expo and free trade zones—provides significant opportunities for foreign companies, boosting global economic stability ...
China's Open Market Fuels Foreign Investment Amidst Global Headwinds
Amidst global economic uncertainty, China's persistent market opening—demonstrated by record FDI and outbound investment, along with initiatives like the China International Import Expo and free trade zones—provides significant opportunities for foreign companies, boosting global economic stability ...
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China Eases Foreign Investment Rules to Boost A-Share Market
China's new rules, effective December 2nd, ease foreign strategic investment in listed firms by lowering asset requirements to \$50 million, allowing individual investors, and shortening lock-up periods to 12 months, aiming to improve market quality and attract foreign capital.
China Eases Foreign Investment Rules to Boost A-Share Market
China's new rules, effective December 2nd, ease foreign strategic investment in listed firms by lowering asset requirements to \$50 million, allowing individual investors, and shortening lock-up periods to 12 months, aiming to improve market quality and attract foreign capital.
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48% Bias Score
Heilongjiang's Record Grain Harvest Bolsters China's Food Security
Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China, known as the country's "grain barn," produced a record-breaking 80 billion kg of grain in 2023, exceeding expectations despite extreme weather challenges, and attributed to advancements in seed technology, modern farming techniques, and disaster relief.
Heilongjiang's Record Grain Harvest Bolsters China's Food Security
Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China, known as the country's "grain barn," produced a record-breaking 80 billion kg of grain in 2023, exceeding expectations despite extreme weather challenges, and attributed to advancements in seed technology, modern farming techniques, and disaster relief.
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48% Bias Score
China to Increase Spending, Ease Monetary Policy Amid Slower Growth
Chinese leaders met this week to outline economic policies for next year, including plans to increase government spending and ease monetary policy to encourage more investment and consumption, as the country's economy grew slower than expected this year.
China to Increase Spending, Ease Monetary Policy Amid Slower Growth
Chinese leaders met this week to outline economic policies for next year, including plans to increase government spending and ease monetary policy to encourage more investment and consumption, as the country's economy grew slower than expected this year.
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36% Bias Score
China's Industrial Output Rises, But Weak Retail Sales Raise Concerns
China's industrial output grew by 5.4% in November, exceeding expectations, but retail sales slowed to a three-month low of 3%, raising concerns about the sustainability of economic recovery amidst potential increases in US tariffs under a second Trump administration.
China's Industrial Output Rises, But Weak Retail Sales Raise Concerns
China's industrial output grew by 5.4% in November, exceeding expectations, but retail sales slowed to a three-month low of 3%, raising concerns about the sustainability of economic recovery amidst potential increases in US tariffs under a second Trump administration.
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44% Bias Score
China's Fixed Asset Investment Rises 3.3% in First 11 Months of 2024
China's fixed asset investment increased by 3.3% year-on-year to 46,583.9 billion yuan in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by government policies and increased domestic demand, while real estate investment fell by 10.4%.
China's Fixed Asset Investment Rises 3.3% in First 11 Months of 2024
China's fixed asset investment increased by 3.3% year-on-year to 46,583.9 billion yuan in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by government policies and increased domestic demand, while real estate investment fell by 10.4%.
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40% Bias Score
UK Joins CPTPP Trade Bloc Amid US-China Tensions
The UK became the first new member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on July 1, 2024, aiming to strengthen its trade ties in the Indo-Pacific amid rising US-China trade tensions and global trade fragmentation, despite projected modest short-term eco...
UK Joins CPTPP Trade Bloc Amid US-China Tensions
The UK became the first new member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on July 1, 2024, aiming to strengthen its trade ties in the Indo-Pacific amid rising US-China trade tensions and global trade fragmentation, despite projected modest short-term eco...
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44% Bias Score
China to Broaden Market Access, Boost Global Trade in 2025
China plans to significantly expand its market access for global businesses and promote free trade agreements in 2025, aiming to boost economic growth, attract foreign investment, and strengthen its role in global trade, despite global protectionist trends; the country's foreign trade grew by 4.9 pe...
China to Broaden Market Access, Boost Global Trade in 2025
China plans to significantly expand its market access for global businesses and promote free trade agreements in 2025, aiming to boost economic growth, attract foreign investment, and strengthen its role in global trade, despite global protectionist trends; the country's foreign trade grew by 4.9 pe...
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40% Bias Score
Macao's Economic Boom: 25 Years of Growth and Diversification
Since 1999, Macao's GDP has soared from MOP 51.9 billion to nearly MOP 379.5 billion, driven by central government support, integration with the mainland, and economic diversification beyond casinos, exemplified by the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone and booming tourism (32.5 million visit...
Macao's Economic Boom: 25 Years of Growth and Diversification
Since 1999, Macao's GDP has soared from MOP 51.9 billion to nearly MOP 379.5 billion, driven by central government support, integration with the mainland, and economic diversification beyond casinos, exemplified by the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone and booming tourism (32.5 million visit...
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64% Bias Score
Xi Jinping Calls for Increased Discipline Amidst Persistent Corruption Within Chinese Communist Party
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for increased discipline within the Communist Party to address internal divisions and corruption; in 2023, over 610,000 party officials faced punishment for violating party discipline, including high-ranking military officials.
Xi Jinping Calls for Increased Discipline Amidst Persistent Corruption Within Chinese Communist Party
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for increased discipline within the Communist Party to address internal divisions and corruption; in 2023, over 610,000 party officials faced punishment for violating party discipline, including high-ranking military officials.
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40% Bias Score
Global Central Banks Set Interest Rates Amidst Mixed Economic Indicators
This week, major central banks will set interest rates, while PMIs for key economies show varied performances. The US Fed is expected to cut rates, whereas the BoJ might increase its rates, and the BoE will likely maintain its policy rate.
Global Central Banks Set Interest Rates Amidst Mixed Economic Indicators
This week, major central banks will set interest rates, while PMIs for key economies show varied performances. The US Fed is expected to cut rates, whereas the BoJ might increase its rates, and the BoE will likely maintain its policy rate.
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44% Bias Score
Macao's Economic Boom: Diversification and Integration Fuel Growth
Since 1999, Macao's economy has boomed, with GDP increasing from \$6.23 billion to nearly \$47 billion in 2023, driven by diversification beyond casinos and integration with mainland China, exemplified by the Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone.
Macao's Economic Boom: Diversification and Integration Fuel Growth
Since 1999, Macao's economy has boomed, with GDP increasing from \$6.23 billion to nearly \$47 billion in 2023, driven by diversification beyond casinos and integration with mainland China, exemplified by the Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone.
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56% Bias Score