Xi Reaffirms China's Economic Growth Commitment in Meeting with Global Leaders
On December 10, 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing with heads of major international economic organizations, reaffirming China's commitment to its economic growth target and its role as a global growth engine, while emphasizing continued opening-up and high-quality development; the le...
Xi Reaffirms China's Economic Growth Commitment in Meeting with Global Leaders
On December 10, 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing with heads of major international economic organizations, reaffirming China's commitment to its economic growth target and its role as a global growth engine, while emphasizing continued opening-up and high-quality development; the le...
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44% Bias Score
China's Export Bans Threaten US Electric Vehicle Leadership
China's new export bans on graphite and key rare minerals used in EV batteries and semiconductors pose a significant threat to US electric vehicle manufacturers, potentially shifting global EV leadership to China.
China's Export Bans Threaten US Electric Vehicle Leadership
China's new export bans on graphite and key rare minerals used in EV batteries and semiconductors pose a significant threat to US electric vehicle manufacturers, potentially shifting global EV leadership to China.
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48% Bias Score
"Cross-Strait CEO Summit Urges Closer Economic Ties Amidst Trade Growth"
"The 2024 Cross-Strait CEO Summit in Xiamen, China, concluded with over 700 business leaders from mainland China and Taiwan calling for stronger economic integration, citing a 9% year-on-year increase in bilateral trade reaching $212.44 billion in the first nine months of 2024 and 5,725 new Taiwan-i...
"Cross-Strait CEO Summit Urges Closer Economic Ties Amidst Trade Growth"
"The 2024 Cross-Strait CEO Summit in Xiamen, China, concluded with over 700 business leaders from mainland China and Taiwan calling for stronger economic integration, citing a 9% year-on-year increase in bilateral trade reaching $212.44 billion in the first nine months of 2024 and 5,725 new Taiwan-i...
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60% Bias Score
Macau's 25 Years: 'One Country, Two Systems' and National Security
Macau's stability and prosperity over the past 25 years are directly linked to the successful implementation of the 'One Country, Two Systems' policy, evident in legal reforms, national security legislation, and a judicial system that now predominantly comprises local judges, reflecting a blend of C...
Macau's 25 Years: 'One Country, Two Systems' and National Security
Macau's stability and prosperity over the past 25 years are directly linked to the successful implementation of the 'One Country, Two Systems' policy, evident in legal reforms, national security legislation, and a judicial system that now predominantly comprises local judges, reflecting a blend of C...
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44% Bias Score
"Allianz Invests in Chinese Pension Insurance Company, Highlighting China's Financial Opening"
"Allianz Global Investors GmbH invested \$39 million in Guomin Pension & Insurance Co., acquiring a 2% stake, reflecting China's growing financial openness and attracting further foreign investment into the pension insurance sector."
"Allianz Invests in Chinese Pension Insurance Company, Highlighting China's Financial Opening"
"Allianz Global Investors GmbH invested \$39 million in Guomin Pension & Insurance Co., acquiring a 2% stake, reflecting China's growing financial openness and attracting further foreign investment into the pension insurance sector."
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4% Bias Score
Oil Prices Steady Amid Easing Syrian Tensions and Chinese Stimulus
Global oil prices remained relatively stable on Tuesday despite the recent political upheaval in Syria, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and the prospect of increased Chinese demand driven by potential stimulus measures.
Oil Prices Steady Amid Easing Syrian Tensions and Chinese Stimulus
Global oil prices remained relatively stable on Tuesday despite the recent political upheaval in Syria, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and the prospect of increased Chinese demand driven by potential stimulus measures.
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32% Bias Score
TikTok Divest-or-Ban Bill: Data Security Jeopardized
The TikTok divest-or-ban bill, upheld last week, requires removal of TikTok's US data by January 19, 2024, potentially leading to massive fines for hosting companies and jeopardizing Oracle's partnership with TikTok, thus exposing user data.
TikTok Divest-or-Ban Bill: Data Security Jeopardized
The TikTok divest-or-ban bill, upheld last week, requires removal of TikTok's US data by January 19, 2024, potentially leading to massive fines for hosting companies and jeopardizing Oracle's partnership with TikTok, thus exposing user data.
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36% Bias Score
CATL and Stellantis to Build $4.3B Electric Vehicle Battery Factory in Spain
Chinese battery giant CATL and Stellantis will build a $4.3 billion electric vehicle battery factory in Zaragoza, Spain, starting production by late 2026 to meet growing European demand and address the EU's 2035 ban on internal combustion engines.
CATL and Stellantis to Build $4.3B Electric Vehicle Battery Factory in Spain
Chinese battery giant CATL and Stellantis will build a $4.3 billion electric vehicle battery factory in Zaragoza, Spain, starting production by late 2026 to meet growing European demand and address the EU's 2035 ban on internal combustion engines.
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44% Bias Score
"China Investigates Nvidia for Antitrust Violations, Stock Dips"
"China's market regulator launched an investigation into Nvidia for potential antitrust violations and reviewed its 2020 acquisition of Mellanox, imposing further restrictions; Nvidia's stock fell 2.4%, and the company has yet to respond."
"China Investigates Nvidia for Antitrust Violations, Stock Dips"
"China's market regulator launched an investigation into Nvidia for potential antitrust violations and reviewed its 2020 acquisition of Mellanox, imposing further restrictions; Nvidia's stock fell 2.4%, and the company has yet to respond."
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36% Bias Score
China Issues Detailed Guidelines to Strengthen Domestic Violence Warning System
Nine Chinese authorities released 24-article guidelines to improve their domestic violence warning system, specifying evidence standards (including witness statements, recordings, and medical reports) and clarifying warning procedures, with 98,000 warnings issued in 2023 under the Domestic Violence ...
China Issues Detailed Guidelines to Strengthen Domestic Violence Warning System
Nine Chinese authorities released 24-article guidelines to improve their domestic violence warning system, specifying evidence standards (including witness statements, recordings, and medical reports) and clarifying warning procedures, with 98,000 warnings issued in 2023 under the Domestic Violence ...
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40% Bias Score
Falling Copper Prices Signal Slowing Global Economic Growth
Copper prices are falling, currently at $4.18/lb, down 18% in seven months, signaling slowing global economic growth due to trade war concerns and underwhelming Chinese stimulus; investment banks predict further price drops to around $3.72/lb by next year.
Falling Copper Prices Signal Slowing Global Economic Growth
Copper prices are falling, currently at $4.18/lb, down 18% in seven months, signaling slowing global economic growth due to trade war concerns and underwhelming Chinese stimulus; investment banks predict further price drops to around $3.72/lb by next year.
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48% Bias Score
China Hosts Dialogue on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
The Hernán Santa Cruz Dialogue on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, held in Hangzhou on December 9, 2023, brought together nearly 50 countries and UN representatives to discuss China's role in advancing global human rights governance, focusing on initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative an...
China Hosts Dialogue on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
The Hernán Santa Cruz Dialogue on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, held in Hangzhou on December 9, 2023, brought together nearly 50 countries and UN representatives to discuss China's role in advancing global human rights governance, focusing on initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative an...
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44% Bias Score