PBOC to Maintain Supportive Monetary Policy in 2025 Amidst Economic Growth and Tariff Risks
China's central bank will maintain a supportive monetary policy in 2025, focusing on boosting domestic demand and stabilizing economic growth through various policy tools, including potential interest rate cuts and bond purchases, while managing risks associated with potential US tariff increases.
PBOC to Maintain Supportive Monetary Policy in 2025 Amidst Economic Growth and Tariff Risks
China's central bank will maintain a supportive monetary policy in 2025, focusing on boosting domestic demand and stabilizing economic growth through various policy tools, including potential interest rate cuts and bond purchases, while managing risks associated with potential US tariff increases.
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36% Bias Score
China Imposes Export Controls on Dual-Use Items to U.S., Escalating Trade Tensions
China announced export restrictions on dual-use items, including gallium and germanium, to the U.S., citing national security concerns in response to similar U.S. actions, escalating trade tensions and potentially reshaping global supply chains.
China Imposes Export Controls on Dual-Use Items to U.S., Escalating Trade Tensions
China announced export restrictions on dual-use items, including gallium and germanium, to the U.S., citing national security concerns in response to similar U.S. actions, escalating trade tensions and potentially reshaping global supply chains.
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44% Bias Score
China Calls for Stronger Ties with Latin America to Reform Global Order
A senior Chinese official called for stronger China-Latin America cooperation to build a more equitable global order at a Beijing forum attended by almost 100 political party leaders from 30 Latin American and Caribbean countries, highlighting China as a key partner for infrastructure, technology, a...
China Calls for Stronger Ties with Latin America to Reform Global Order
A senior Chinese official called for stronger China-Latin America cooperation to build a more equitable global order at a Beijing forum attended by almost 100 political party leaders from 30 Latin American and Caribbean countries, highlighting China as a key partner for infrastructure, technology, a...
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32% Bias Score
Biden Announces $600 Million for Angola Rail Project to Counter China
President Biden announced a $600 million U.S. investment in the Lobito Corridor railway project in Angola, aiming to improve transport times for critical minerals, boost U.S. business interests, and counter China's influence in Africa, reducing transit times from 45 days to 40-50 hours.
Biden Announces $600 Million for Angola Rail Project to Counter China
President Biden announced a $600 million U.S. investment in the Lobito Corridor railway project in Angola, aiming to improve transport times for critical minerals, boost U.S. business interests, and counter China's influence in Africa, reducing transit times from 45 days to 40-50 hours.
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Invests $550 Million in Angolan Railway to Counter China's Influence
The U.S. is investing $550 million in a railway project in Angola to transport critical minerals from Congo and Zambia, aiming to counter China's influence and improve supply chains for green technologies; a second phase linking to Tanzania is planned for 2026.
U.S. Invests $550 Million in Angolan Railway to Counter China's Influence
The U.S. is investing $550 million in a railway project in Angola to transport critical minerals from Congo and Zambia, aiming to counter China's influence and improve supply chains for green technologies; a second phase linking to Tanzania is planned for 2026.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Faces "Severe Threat" to Cybersecurity and Infrastructure from Russia and China
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Germany's cybersecurity and infrastructure face a "severe threat" from Russia and China, citing recent incidents including damage to undersea fiber-optic cables in the Baltic Sea, an alleged attack on a German military helicopter by a Russian ship, and ongoi...
Germany Faces "Severe Threat" to Cybersecurity and Infrastructure from Russia and China
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Germany's cybersecurity and infrastructure face a "severe threat" from Russia and China, citing recent incidents including damage to undersea fiber-optic cables in the Baltic Sea, an alleged attack on a German military helicopter by a Russian ship, and ongoi...
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44% Bias Score
China Deepens Strategic Ties with Cambodia
President Xi Jinping's meeting with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen in Beijing solidified China's commitment to a high-level strategic partnership with Cambodia, marked by increased economic cooperation, infrastructure projects, and political support, with bilateral trade reaching $11.81 billion ...
China Deepens Strategic Ties with Cambodia
President Xi Jinping's meeting with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen in Beijing solidified China's commitment to a high-level strategic partnership with Cambodia, marked by increased economic cooperation, infrastructure projects, and political support, with bilateral trade reaching $11.81 billion ...
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52% Bias Score
China's Long March 3B Rocket Achieves 100th Successful Launch
China launched the Long March 3B rocket for the 100th time on Tuesday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, deploying the Communication Technology Demonstrator 13 satellite into orbit; this mission marks a significant milestone for China's space program and its ongoing advancements in satellite ...
China's Long March 3B Rocket Achieves 100th Successful Launch
China launched the Long March 3B rocket for the 100th time on Tuesday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, deploying the Communication Technology Demonstrator 13 satellite into orbit; this mission marks a significant milestone for China's space program and its ongoing advancements in satellite ...
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32% Bias Score
China to Implement Incremental Monetary Policies in 2025
China will implement incremental monetary policies in 2025 to stabilize economic growth and boost domestic demand, with the PBOC using a mix of tools to manage liquidity and reduce financing costs while changes to M1 calculations will improve economic activity interpretations.
China to Implement Incremental Monetary Policies in 2025
China will implement incremental monetary policies in 2025 to stabilize economic growth and boost domestic demand, with the PBOC using a mix of tools to manage liquidity and reduce financing costs while changes to M1 calculations will improve economic activity interpretations.
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32% Bias Score
Messe München Reports Record Revenue in 2024 Amidst Weak Economy
Messe München achieved record revenue in 2024, driven by strong international participation, especially from China where its Bauma China event was completely sold out; the company anticipates an even stronger 2025, but faces political hurdles regarding the IAA Mobility event locations.
Messe München Reports Record Revenue in 2024 Amidst Weak Economy
Messe München achieved record revenue in 2024, driven by strong international participation, especially from China where its Bauma China event was completely sold out; the company anticipates an even stronger 2025, but faces political hurdles regarding the IAA Mobility event locations.
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52% Bias Score
Philippine-China South China Sea Confrontation
Philippine and Chinese vessels clashed in the South China Sea on Wednesday, with China accusing the Philippines of intruding into its waters near Scarborough Shoal, while the Philippines alleges China used a water cannon and sideswiped its coast guard boat; this incident highlights the ongoing dispu...
Philippine-China South China Sea Confrontation
Philippine and Chinese vessels clashed in the South China Sea on Wednesday, with China accusing the Philippines of intruding into its waters near Scarborough Shoal, while the Philippines alleges China used a water cannon and sideswiped its coast guard boat; this incident highlights the ongoing dispu...
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32% Bias Score
Biden's Angola Trip: $4 Billion Lobito Corridor Investment Amidst Domestic and International Turmoil
President Biden's historic trip to Angola, the first by a US president, centered on a $4 billion investment in the Lobito Corridor railway project to transport critical minerals, aiming to counter China's influence and improve transport times; however, the trip was overshadowed by the pardon of his ...
Biden's Angola Trip: $4 Billion Lobito Corridor Investment Amidst Domestic and International Turmoil
President Biden's historic trip to Angola, the first by a US president, centered on a $4 billion investment in the Lobito Corridor railway project to transport critical minerals, aiming to counter China's influence and improve transport times; however, the trip was overshadowed by the pardon of his ...
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44% Bias Score