German Firms Deepen China Localization Amidst Rising Competition
A survey by the German Chamber of Commerce in China reveals that 40% of German companies operate more independently in China, a 12% increase from last year, driven by competition and price pressure; over 50% plan increased investment to maintain their competitiveness amid the rise of Chinese innovat...
German Firms Deepen China Localization Amidst Rising Competition
A survey by the German Chamber of Commerce in China reveals that 40% of German companies operate more independently in China, a 12% increase from last year, driven by competition and price pressure; over 50% plan increased investment to maintain their competitiveness amid the rise of Chinese innovat...
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44% Bias Score
Salt Typhoon Cyberattack Compromises US Telecoms, Exposing Sensitive Data
Chinese hackers, in the Salt Typhoon cyberattack, accessed call metadata, live calls of specific targets, and CALEA systems of US telecommunication companies like AT&T and Verizon, prompting US officials to recommend encrypted messaging apps.
Salt Typhoon Cyberattack Compromises US Telecoms, Exposing Sensitive Data
Chinese hackers, in the Salt Typhoon cyberattack, accessed call metadata, live calls of specific targets, and CALEA systems of US telecommunication companies like AT&T and Verizon, prompting US officials to recommend encrypted messaging apps.
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40% Bias Score
Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Aiding North Korea in Weapons Acquisition
A Chinese national living illegally in California pleaded guilty to helping North Korea obtain banned weapons and military technology for a planned attack on South Korea, receiving $2 million; authorities seized 50,000 rounds of ammunition, advanced chemical detection equipment, and anti-surveillanc...
Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Aiding North Korea in Weapons Acquisition
A Chinese national living illegally in California pleaded guilty to helping North Korea obtain banned weapons and military technology for a planned attack on South Korea, receiving $2 million; authorities seized 50,000 rounds of ammunition, advanced chemical detection equipment, and anti-surveillanc...
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44% Bias Score
US-China Trade War Risks Major Escalation
The US-China trade war, initiated in 2018, risks escalating further as President-elect Trump considers substantially higher tariffs on Chinese goods, potentially causing a 0.5-1.0 percentage point reduction in China's economic growth by 2025, and prompting China to retaliate using new sweeping laws ...
US-China Trade War Risks Major Escalation
The US-China trade war, initiated in 2018, risks escalating further as President-elect Trump considers substantially higher tariffs on Chinese goods, potentially causing a 0.5-1.0 percentage point reduction in China's economic growth by 2025, and prompting China to retaliate using new sweeping laws ...
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40% Bias Score
China Strengthens Cambodia Ties, Boosting Trade and Regional Influence
Chinese President Xi Jinping solidified China's commitment to a high-level partnership with Cambodia during Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen's visit, emphasizing mutual support and highlighting a 19.9% year-on-year increase in bilateral trade, reaching $11.81 billion in the first eig...
China Strengthens Cambodia Ties, Boosting Trade and Regional Influence
Chinese President Xi Jinping solidified China's commitment to a high-level partnership with Cambodia during Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen's visit, emphasizing mutual support and highlighting a 19.9% year-on-year increase in bilateral trade, reaching $11.81 billion in the first eig...
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52% Bias Score
China Imposes Export Controls on Dual-Use Items to the U.S.
On Tuesday, China's Ministry of Commerce announced export restrictions on dual-use items to the U.S., including gallium, germanium, and other materials vital for semiconductors and electronics, citing U.S. trade practices as justification.
China Imposes Export Controls on Dual-Use Items to the U.S.
On Tuesday, China's Ministry of Commerce announced export restrictions on dual-use items to the U.S., including gallium, germanium, and other materials vital for semiconductors and electronics, citing U.S. trade practices as justification.
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48% Bias Score
Widespread Norovirus Outbreak in China Prompts Strict Disinfection Guidelines
A nationwide norovirus outbreak in China, peaking between October and March, has infected multiple schools and care facilities, prompting the release of a government guideline emphasizing strict disinfection and hygiene protocols due to the virus's high contagiousness and resistance to common disinf...
Widespread Norovirus Outbreak in China Prompts Strict Disinfection Guidelines
A nationwide norovirus outbreak in China, peaking between October and March, has infected multiple schools and care facilities, prompting the release of a government guideline emphasizing strict disinfection and hygiene protocols due to the virus's high contagiousness and resistance to common disinf...
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12% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Accessed Private Communications of Americans
Federal authorities warned telecom companies about a Chinese hacking campaign, dubbed "Salt Typhoon," that accessed metadata and, in some cases, the content of calls and texts from numerous Americans, many in government or politics; collaboration with Five Eyes nations emphasizes the global reach of...
Chinese Hackers Accessed Private Communications of Americans
Federal authorities warned telecom companies about a Chinese hacking campaign, dubbed "Salt Typhoon," that accessed metadata and, in some cases, the content of calls and texts from numerous Americans, many in government or politics; collaboration with Five Eyes nations emphasizes the global reach of...
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32% Bias Score
China's Coast Guard Rammed Philippine Vessel in South China Sea
On Wednesday, Chinese coast guard and navy ships used water cannons and physically blocked and rammed a Philippine patrol vessel near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, escalating tensions in a region with overlapping territorial claims.
China's Coast Guard Rammed Philippine Vessel in South China Sea
On Wednesday, Chinese coast guard and navy ships used water cannons and physically blocked and rammed a Philippine patrol vessel near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, escalating tensions in a region with overlapping territorial claims.
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48% Bias Score
UK Supermarkets Linked to Xinjiang Forced Labor
A BBC investigation alleges that tomato puree sold in four major UK supermarkets contains tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; this prompted calls for stronger legislation and more transparent labeling by a Labour MP.
UK Supermarkets Linked to Xinjiang Forced Labor
A BBC investigation alleges that tomato puree sold in four major UK supermarkets contains tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; this prompted calls for stronger legislation and more transparent labeling by a Labour MP.
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56% Bias Score
China Vows to Strengthen Ties with Cambodia, Boosting Economic and Political Cooperation
During Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen's visit to Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated China's dedication to deepening ties with Cambodia, encompassing economic cooperation, strategic alignment, and support for Cambodia's international role; bilateral trade reached $11.81 billion from...
China Vows to Strengthen Ties with Cambodia, Boosting Economic and Political Cooperation
During Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen's visit to Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated China's dedication to deepening ties with Cambodia, encompassing economic cooperation, strategic alignment, and support for Cambodia's international role; bilateral trade reached $11.81 billion from...
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56% Bias Score
Baerbock's Beijing Visit Highlights Sino-German Cooperation and Ukraine Tensions
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock concluded a two-day visit to Beijing on Tuesday, holding talks with Chinese officials on Sino-German relations, EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, and the Ukraine conflict; China emphasized its commitment to a political settlement in Ukraine and called...
Baerbock's Beijing Visit Highlights Sino-German Cooperation and Ukraine Tensions
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock concluded a two-day visit to Beijing on Tuesday, holding talks with Chinese officials on Sino-German relations, EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, and the Ukraine conflict; China emphasized its commitment to a political settlement in Ukraine and called...
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56% Bias Score