"Child Labor Fuels Nigeria's Lithium Boom"
"Illegal lithium mining in Nigeria's Nasarawa state has led to the exploitation of children as young as 5, who work in dangerous conditions for minimal pay; a Chinese company purchased lithium without questioning its source or how it was obtained."
"Child Labor Fuels Nigeria's Lithium Boom"
"Illegal lithium mining in Nigeria's Nasarawa state has led to the exploitation of children as young as 5, who work in dangerous conditions for minimal pay; a Chinese company purchased lithium without questioning its source or how it was obtained."
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24% Bias Score
China's Manufacturing Boom: NEV Production Surpasses 10 Million Units
China's manufacturing sector is booming, with NEV production exceeding 10 million units in 2024, driven by government policies prioritizing innovation and a shift towards high-quality development, despite challenges in balancing innovation investment with operational needs.
China's Manufacturing Boom: NEV Production Surpasses 10 Million Units
China's manufacturing sector is booming, with NEV production exceeding 10 million units in 2024, driven by government policies prioritizing innovation and a shift towards high-quality development, despite challenges in balancing innovation investment with operational needs.
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48% Bias Score
GBA Attracts Foreign Investment, Poised to Become Global Business Hub
Foreign investment is surging in China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) due to improved market access, infrastructure upgrades, and supportive government policies, positioning it as a global business hub; AmCham China's 2024 survey and numerous foreign banks' presence underscore th...
GBA Attracts Foreign Investment, Poised to Become Global Business Hub
Foreign investment is surging in China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) due to improved market access, infrastructure upgrades, and supportive government policies, positioning it as a global business hub; AmCham China's 2024 survey and numerous foreign banks' presence underscore th...
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52% Bias Score
Pahor Urges China-West Dialogue for Global Peace
Former Slovenian President Borut Pahor, during a recent visit to China, lauded its economic progress and advocated for increased dialogue and cooperation between China and the West to address global conflicts and promote international peace and security, emphasizing the need for modernized internati...
Pahor Urges China-West Dialogue for Global Peace
Former Slovenian President Borut Pahor, during a recent visit to China, lauded its economic progress and advocated for increased dialogue and cooperation between China and the West to address global conflicts and promote international peace and security, emphasizing the need for modernized internati...
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40% Bias Score
"China's Double 12 Leverages Government Subsidies to Boost Winter Sales"
"China's Double 12 shopping event, starting November 12th, features government subsidies of up to 2000 yuan on energy-efficient appliances from major e-commerce sites like Tmall and JD.com, aiming to stimulate consumer spending during the winter season, building on the success of Double 11."
"China's Double 12 Leverages Government Subsidies to Boost Winter Sales"
"China's Double 12 shopping event, starting November 12th, features government subsidies of up to 2000 yuan on energy-efficient appliances from major e-commerce sites like Tmall and JD.com, aiming to stimulate consumer spending during the winter season, building on the success of Double 11."
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36% Bias Score
Hong Kong Judge Convicts Seven of Rioting in 2019 Yuen Long Attack
A Hong Kong judge convicted seven people, including pro-democracy former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting, of rioting during July 2019 mob violence at Yuen Long MTR station, where 100 men in white shirts attacked protesters and bystanders, injuring dozens; the judge rejected self-defense claims and stated La...
Hong Kong Judge Convicts Seven of Rioting in 2019 Yuen Long Attack
A Hong Kong judge convicted seven people, including pro-democracy former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting, of rioting during July 2019 mob violence at Yuen Long MTR station, where 100 men in white shirts attacked protesters and bystanders, injuring dozens; the judge rejected self-defense claims and stated La...
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40% Bias Score
Australia funds PNG's NRL entry, signs security pact
Australia will provide Papua New Guinea \$382 million over 10 years to support its entry into the National Rugby League in 2028, alongside a confidential security pact to counter growing Chinese influence in the Pacific, announced Thursday in Sydney by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and ...
Australia funds PNG's NRL entry, signs security pact
Australia will provide Papua New Guinea \$382 million over 10 years to support its entry into the National Rugby League in 2028, alongside a confidential security pact to counter growing Chinese influence in the Pacific, announced Thursday in Sydney by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and ...
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48% Bias Score
China's Economy Exceeds Expectations, Defying Western Narratives of Decline
China's economy grew 4.8 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2023, exceeding expectations and on track to meet its 5 percent annual target, fueled by a $1.7 trillion debt package and targeted pro-growth measures.
China's Economy Exceeds Expectations, Defying Western Narratives of Decline
China's economy grew 4.8 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2023, exceeding expectations and on track to meet its 5 percent annual target, fueled by a $1.7 trillion debt package and targeted pro-growth measures.
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56% Bias Score
ADB Lowers Asia Growth Forecast Amidst US Uncertainty, China's Economic Strength Remains
The Asian Development Bank lowered its growth forecast for developing Asia to 4.9% in 2024 and 4.8% in 2025 due to uncertainty about US policy changes, contrasting with China's stable growth forecast and positive assessment by international organizations.
ADB Lowers Asia Growth Forecast Amidst US Uncertainty, China's Economic Strength Remains
The Asian Development Bank lowered its growth forecast for developing Asia to 4.9% in 2024 and 4.8% in 2025 due to uncertainty about US policy changes, contrasting with China's stable growth forecast and positive assessment by international organizations.
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52% Bias Score
Crecimiento estable en Asia a pesar de la incertidumbre política en EE.UU.
El Banco Asiático de Desarrollo redujo sus previsiones de crecimiento para Asia, citando incertidumbre por cambios políticos en EE.UU., mientras que China, elogiada por líderes económicos mundiales, se mantiene como un motor de crecimiento estable gracias a su mercado interno y apertura.
Crecimiento estable en Asia a pesar de la incertidumbre política en EE.UU.
El Banco Asiático de Desarrollo redujo sus previsiones de crecimiento para Asia, citando incertidumbre por cambios políticos en EE.UU., mientras que China, elogiada por líderes económicos mundiales, se mantiene como un motor de crecimiento estable gracias a su mercado interno y apertura.
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56% Bias Score
Macao's Incoming Chief Executive Outlines Economic Diversification and Improved Governance
Sam Hou Fai, elected as Macao's next chief executive on October 13th with 394 votes, plans to diversify Macao's economy, improve residents' lives, and strengthen its role in regional and international cooperation, all while upholding national security.
Macao's Incoming Chief Executive Outlines Economic Diversification and Improved Governance
Sam Hou Fai, elected as Macao's next chief executive on October 13th with 394 votes, plans to diversify Macao's economy, improve residents' lives, and strengthen its role in regional and international cooperation, all while upholding national security.
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56% Bias Score
Nuclear Powers Meet Secretly in Dubai to Discuss Doctrines
Representatives from Russia, the US, China, the UK, and France held a secret meeting in Dubai to discuss their nuclear doctrines, aiming to prevent misunderstandings and miscalculations, a week after the Chinese foreign ministry confirmed the event.
Nuclear Powers Meet Secretly in Dubai to Discuss Doctrines
Representatives from Russia, the US, China, the UK, and France held a secret meeting in Dubai to discuss their nuclear doctrines, aiming to prevent misunderstandings and miscalculations, a week after the Chinese foreign ministry confirmed the event.
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44% Bias Score