Beijing's Business Reforms Attract 1.92 Billion USD in Foreign R\&D Investment
Beijing's improved business environment, marked by over 1,500 reforms in seven years, attracted 13.77 billion yuan (1.92 billion USD) in foreign R\&D investment in the first eight months of 2024—a 29.9% year-on-year increase—demonstrating its success in attracting multinational companies and bolster...
Beijing's Business Reforms Attract 1.92 Billion USD in Foreign R\&D Investment
Beijing's improved business environment, marked by over 1,500 reforms in seven years, attracted 13.77 billion yuan (1.92 billion USD) in foreign R\&D investment in the first eight months of 2024—a 29.9% year-on-year increase—demonstrating its success in attracting multinational companies and bolster...
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French Political Tensions Trigger European Market Decline
European stock markets fell today amid concerns about a potential political crisis in France, triggered by far-right leader Marine Le Pen's budget dispute threats; the euro dropped 0.7% against the dollar, while French bonds saw yields rise significantly.
French Political Tensions Trigger European Market Decline
European stock markets fell today amid concerns about a potential political crisis in France, triggered by far-right leader Marine Le Pen's budget dispute threats; the euro dropped 0.7% against the dollar, while French bonds saw yields rise significantly.
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32% Bias Score
China and Spain Launch Joint Research Center to Enhance Educational and Cultural Exchange
On Sunday, the Renmin University of China and Complutense University of Madrid launched a joint research center in Madrid, Spain, to enhance educational collaboration, cultural exchange, and mutual learning between China and Spain, focusing on youth exchanges, academic visits, knowledge innovation, ...
China and Spain Launch Joint Research Center to Enhance Educational and Cultural Exchange
On Sunday, the Renmin University of China and Complutense University of Madrid launched a joint research center in Madrid, Spain, to enhance educational collaboration, cultural exchange, and mutual learning between China and Spain, focusing on youth exchanges, academic visits, knowledge innovation, ...
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China warns US over Taiwan VP's US transit
Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te's US transit stops during his South Pacific trip have prompted a warning from China, which accused the US of supporting Taiwan independence and increasing tensions in the Taiwan Strait following a recent $385 million arms sale to Taiwan.
China warns US over Taiwan VP's US transit
Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te's US transit stops during his South Pacific trip have prompted a warning from China, which accused the US of supporting Taiwan independence and increasing tensions in the Taiwan Strait following a recent $385 million arms sale to Taiwan.
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60% Bias Score
Lai's Pearl Harbor Visit Spurs China's Condemnation
Taiwanese President William Lai visited the Pearl Harbor memorial on December 1st, 2024, during a Pacific tour, stating that "war has no winners" and emphasizing peace; this transit through Hawaii has prompted a strong condemnation from China, who considers Taiwan part of its territory.
Lai's Pearl Harbor Visit Spurs China's Condemnation
Taiwanese President William Lai visited the Pearl Harbor memorial on December 1st, 2024, during a Pacific tour, stating that "war has no winners" and emphasizing peace; this transit through Hawaii has prompted a strong condemnation from China, who considers Taiwan part of its territory.
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40% Bias Score
Major Strikes Hit Volkswagen in Germany Amidst Layoff Threats
On Monday, tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers in Germany launched the largest strikes at the carmaker's domestic operations since 2018, protesting the company's refusal to rule out mass layoffs and plant closures amid declining profits and competition from China.
Major Strikes Hit Volkswagen in Germany Amidst Layoff Threats
On Monday, tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers in Germany launched the largest strikes at the carmaker's domestic operations since 2018, protesting the company's refusal to rule out mass layoffs and plant closures amid declining profits and competition from China.
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40% Bias Score
Chinese Researchers Develop Insect-Sized Robot with Untethered Movement
A team of researchers from Beihang University in Beijing have developed a 2-cm-long, 2-gram robotic insect, the BHMbot, capable of untethered movement, wireless control, and sound signal collection, achieved through biomimicry and a novel power system; promising applications include disaster relief ...
Chinese Researchers Develop Insect-Sized Robot with Untethered Movement
A team of researchers from Beihang University in Beijing have developed a 2-cm-long, 2-gram robotic insect, the BHMbot, capable of untethered movement, wireless control, and sound signal collection, achieved through biomimicry and a novel power system; promising applications include disaster relief ...
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China Deepens Ties with Central Asian Nations Amidst Growing Regional Influence
Following the fifth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers' meeting in Chengdu, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held separate meetings with his counterparts from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan on Sunday, focusing on deepening bilateral cooperation and strengthening strategic partnerships acro...
China Deepens Ties with Central Asian Nations Amidst Growing Regional Influence
Following the fifth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers' meeting in Chengdu, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held separate meetings with his counterparts from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan on Sunday, focusing on deepening bilateral cooperation and strengthening strategic partnerships acro...
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China Vows Retaliation After US Arms Sale to Taiwan, Lai's Hawaii Visit
The US approved a $385 million arms sale to Taiwan, prompting China to threaten "resolute countermeasures" after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's transit through Hawaii, where he was given an unprecedented welcome, further angering Beijing.
China Vows Retaliation After US Arms Sale to Taiwan, Lai's Hawaii Visit
The US approved a $385 million arms sale to Taiwan, prompting China to threaten "resolute countermeasures" after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's transit through Hawaii, where he was given an unprecedented welcome, further angering Beijing.
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Lai Ching-te's Hawaii stopover sparks China's outrage
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te made a stopover in Hawaii, sparking a strong protest from China, which considers Taiwan its territory; Lai emphasized preventing war through collaboration, initiating a new era of value-based diplomacy.
Lai Ching-te's Hawaii stopover sparks China's outrage
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te made a stopover in Hawaii, sparking a strong protest from China, which considers Taiwan its territory; Lai emphasized preventing war through collaboration, initiating a new era of value-based diplomacy.
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52% Bias Score
Biden's Angola Trip: A New US Approach to Africa
President Biden's three-day visit to Angola, the first by a US president in almost a decade, aims to strengthen US-Angola ties and promote the Lobito Corridor as a transparent alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative, focusing on infrastructure development and economic cooperation.
Biden's Angola Trip: A New US Approach to Africa
President Biden's three-day visit to Angola, the first by a US president in almost a decade, aims to strengthen US-Angola ties and promote the Lobito Corridor as a transparent alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative, focusing on infrastructure development and economic cooperation.
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Hungary Highlights Expanding Cooperation with China Amidst 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
Hungary's political director, Balazs Andras Orban, recently stated in Beijing that China's rise presents opportunities for global cooperation. This follows the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and highlights the success of the Budapest-Belgrade railway project as an...
Hungary Highlights Expanding Cooperation with China Amidst 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
Hungary's political director, Balazs Andras Orban, recently stated in Beijing that China's rise presents opportunities for global cooperation. This follows the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and highlights the success of the Budapest-Belgrade railway project as an...
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52% Bias Score