China Bans Key High-Tech Material Exports to U.S.
China banned exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the U.S., effective immediately, due to national security concerns, following Washington's latest restrictions on China's chip sector; this action includes stricter reviews for graphite.
China Bans Key High-Tech Material Exports to U.S.
China banned exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the U.S., effective immediately, due to national security concerns, following Washington's latest restrictions on China's chip sector; this action includes stricter reviews for graphite.
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40% Bias Score
Xi Jinping Advocates High-Quality Belt and Road Initiative Cooperation
At a December 2nd, 2024 Beijing symposium, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged high-quality Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation, emphasizing achievements like strengthened ties with 150+ countries and over $330 billion in Chinese investment creating 530,000 jobs abroad by late 2023, while also...
Xi Jinping Advocates High-Quality Belt and Road Initiative Cooperation
At a December 2nd, 2024 Beijing symposium, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged high-quality Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation, emphasizing achievements like strengthened ties with 150+ countries and over $330 billion in Chinese investment creating 530,000 jobs abroad by late 2023, while also...
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24% Bias Score
China's Expanded Visa-Free Policy Fuels Tourism Surge
China expanded its unilateral visa-free entry policy to 38 countries, resulting in a 78.6% year-on-year surge in visa-free entries to 4.9 million in Q3 2024, boosting tourism and economic growth while promoting global cooperation.
China's Expanded Visa-Free Policy Fuels Tourism Surge
China expanded its unilateral visa-free entry policy to 38 countries, resulting in a 78.6% year-on-year surge in visa-free entries to 4.9 million in Q3 2024, boosting tourism and economic growth while promoting global cooperation.
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52% Bias Score
China and Germany Emphasize Cooperation Amidst Trade Tensions
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock co-chaired the 7th China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security in Beijing on December 2, 2024, emphasizing cooperation despite trade disagreements over EU anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
China and Germany Emphasize Cooperation Amidst Trade Tensions
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock co-chaired the 7th China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security in Beijing on December 2, 2024, emphasizing cooperation despite trade disagreements over EU anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
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8% Bias Score
China Ejects Journalists During Baerbock's Criticism of Russia Support
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's Monday meeting in China with Wang Yi was cut short; German journalists were removed when the discussion turned to China's alleged military aid to Russia, which Baerbock stated harms European interests.
China Ejects Journalists During Baerbock's Criticism of Russia Support
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's Monday meeting in China with Wang Yi was cut short; German journalists were removed when the discussion turned to China's alleged military aid to Russia, which Baerbock stated harms European interests.
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44% Bias Score
Chinese Women Protest Substandard Sanitary Napkins, Exposing Product Quality and Gender Issues
Chinese women are protesting online against sanitary napkin manufacturers for producing smaller and lower-quality products than advertised, highlighting issues of consumer rights and gender inequality in a country with limited public discourse.
Chinese Women Protest Substandard Sanitary Napkins, Exposing Product Quality and Gender Issues
Chinese women are protesting online against sanitary napkin manufacturers for producing smaller and lower-quality products than advertised, highlighting issues of consumer rights and gender inequality in a country with limited public discourse.
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28% Bias Score
House Report: COVID-19 Likely Originated in Wuhan Lab; US Pandemic Preparedness Weaknesses Highlighted
A House Select Subcommittee report asserts COVID-19 likely originated in a Wuhan lab, criticizes the WHO's response, and highlights US pandemic preparedness weaknesses, recommending increased domestic manufacturing and state-level emergency stockpiles.
House Report: COVID-19 Likely Originated in Wuhan Lab; US Pandemic Preparedness Weaknesses Highlighted
A House Select Subcommittee report asserts COVID-19 likely originated in a Wuhan lab, criticizes the WHO's response, and highlights US pandemic preparedness weaknesses, recommending increased domestic manufacturing and state-level emergency stockpiles.
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64% Bias Score
China Condemns US Arms Sale to Taiwan, Vowing Military Response
China strongly condemned a $385 million US arms sale to Taiwan, deeming it a violation of the One China principle, harmful to bilateral relations, and a threat to regional peace; the spokesperson warned of a strong military response to any separatist moves.
China Condemns US Arms Sale to Taiwan, Vowing Military Response
China strongly condemned a $385 million US arms sale to Taiwan, deeming it a violation of the One China principle, harmful to bilateral relations, and a threat to regional peace; the spokesperson warned of a strong military response to any separatist moves.
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60% Bias Score
BBC Xinjiang Tomato Report: Unverified Claims Threaten Economy
The BBC report alleging forced labor in Xinjiang's tomato industry, based on unverifiable claims, contrasts with data showing high mechanization rates in the region's agriculture, potentially impacting global trade and Xinjiang's economy.
BBC Xinjiang Tomato Report: Unverified Claims Threaten Economy
The BBC report alleging forced labor in Xinjiang's tomato industry, based on unverifiable claims, contrasts with data showing high mechanization rates in the region's agriculture, potentially impacting global trade and Xinjiang's economy.
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56% Bias Score
Finland Cable Damage: 6000 Households Affected, Sabotage Suspected
Two internet cables connecting Sweden and Finland were damaged in Espoo and Vihti, Finland, disrupting service for 6000 households and 100 businesses; police suspect sabotage.
Finland Cable Damage: 6000 Households Affected, Sabotage Suspected
Two internet cables connecting Sweden and Finland were damaged in Espoo and Vihti, Finland, disrupting service for 6000 households and 100 businesses; police suspect sabotage.
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48% Bias Score
Biden's Angola Visit: Aid, Infrastructure, and Geopolitical Competition
President Biden's visit to Angola, his first, focused on a $1 billion aid package for drought-affected African nations and the ambitious Lobito Corridor railway project, aiming to counter China's influence in Africa while facing domestic controversies and an impending departure from office.
Biden's Angola Visit: Aid, Infrastructure, and Geopolitical Competition
President Biden's visit to Angola, his first, focused on a $1 billion aid package for drought-affected African nations and the ambitious Lobito Corridor railway project, aiming to counter China's influence in Africa while facing domestic controversies and an impending departure from office.
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48% Bias Score
Hong Kong Unveils Giant Panda Exhibition to Boost Tourism
Hong Kong launches its largest panda-themed exhibition, featuring 2,500 sculptures and six designs inspired by Ocean Park's pandas, including twin cubs born in August to the world's oldest first-time panda mother; the event aims to boost tourism and raise funds for panda conservation.
Hong Kong Unveils Giant Panda Exhibition to Boost Tourism
Hong Kong launches its largest panda-themed exhibition, featuring 2,500 sculptures and six designs inspired by Ocean Park's pandas, including twin cubs born in August to the world's oldest first-time panda mother; the event aims to boost tourism and raise funds for panda conservation.
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36% Bias Score