China, ASEAN to Jointly Combat Online Fraud, Human Trafficking
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are jointly combating online gambling and telecom fraud originating from the Myanmar-Thailand border, aiming to rescue victims and dismantle criminal networks through strengthened law enforcement cooperation.
China, ASEAN to Jointly Combat Online Fraud, Human Trafficking
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are jointly combating online gambling and telecom fraud originating from the Myanmar-Thailand border, aiming to rescue victims and dismantle criminal networks through strengthened law enforcement cooperation.
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44% Bias Score
China's Land-Sea Trade Corridor Expands, Boosting West China Exports
The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, based in Chongqing, China, has expanded to 555 ports in 127 countries, facilitating over 251,800 TEUs of goods worth $6.4 billion in 2024, a significant increase compared to previous years, boosting West China's exports.
China's Land-Sea Trade Corridor Expands, Boosting West China Exports
The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, based in Chongqing, China, has expanded to 555 ports in 127 countries, facilitating over 251,800 TEUs of goods worth $6.4 billion in 2024, a significant increase compared to previous years, boosting West China's exports.
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48% Bias Score
China's Active Diplomacy Strengthens Global Ties
China began 2024 with strengthened diplomatic ties, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to four African nations, meetings with leaders from Grenada, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, focusing on economic cooperation and development strategies; a Global Times survey indicates nearly 70% of 51,000 respon...
China's Active Diplomacy Strengthens Global Ties
China began 2024 with strengthened diplomatic ties, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to four African nations, meetings with leaders from Grenada, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, focusing on economic cooperation and development strategies; a Global Times survey indicates nearly 70% of 51,000 respon...
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48% Bias Score
China's High-Speed Rail Sees Record 3.3 Billion Passenger Trips in 2024
In 2024, China's high-speed railways handled almost 3.3 billion passenger trips—a 12.9% year-on-year increase, comprising 75.9% of total rail passenger travel—fueled by 850.6 billion yuan ($118.3 billion USD) in infrastructure investment and 3,113.4 kilometers of new track, reaching a total of 48,00...
China's High-Speed Rail Sees Record 3.3 Billion Passenger Trips in 2024
In 2024, China's high-speed railways handled almost 3.3 billion passenger trips—a 12.9% year-on-year increase, comprising 75.9% of total rail passenger travel—fueled by 850.6 billion yuan ($118.3 billion USD) in infrastructure investment and 3,113.4 kilometers of new track, reaching a total of 48,00...
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40% Bias Score
Guangdong Township Joins '100 Billion Yuan' Club, Driven by Smartphone Production
Chang'an township in Dongguan, Guangdong, surpassed 100 billion yuan ($13.64 billion) GDP in 2024, driven by its dominant role in global smartphone production (one-eighth of total shipments) and thriving supporting industries, highlighting successful rural development and strengthening Dongguan's ec...
Guangdong Township Joins '100 Billion Yuan' Club, Driven by Smartphone Production
Chang'an township in Dongguan, Guangdong, surpassed 100 billion yuan ($13.64 billion) GDP in 2024, driven by its dominant role in global smartphone production (one-eighth of total shipments) and thriving supporting industries, highlighting successful rural development and strengthening Dongguan's ec...
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36% Bias Score
Rubio's Senate Hearing Highlights China Threat, Ukraine Strategy, and NATO Alliances
Five days before Donald Trump's inauguration, his designated Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, faced a Senate confirmation hearing, focusing on China as the most dangerous US adversary, advocating for bold diplomacy in Ukraine, and emphasizing the need for competent NATO allies.
Rubio's Senate Hearing Highlights China Threat, Ukraine Strategy, and NATO Alliances
Five days before Donald Trump's inauguration, his designated Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, faced a Senate confirmation hearing, focusing on China as the most dangerous US adversary, advocating for bold diplomacy in Ukraine, and emphasizing the need for competent NATO allies.
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56% Bias Score
China Meets 5% Growth Target Despite Economic Headwinds
China's economy expanded by 5% in 2024, meeting its official target, despite a property crisis and weak consumer spending; stimulus measures, including interest rate cuts and a $1.4 trillion debt-swap program, boosted industrial production and Q4 GDP growth to 5.4%.
China Meets 5% Growth Target Despite Economic Headwinds
China's economy expanded by 5% in 2024, meeting its official target, despite a property crisis and weak consumer spending; stimulus measures, including interest rate cuts and a $1.4 trillion debt-swap program, boosted industrial production and Q4 GDP growth to 5.4%.
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40% Bias Score
China Reports 5% Economic Growth Amidst Population Decline
During the 40-day Chunyun travel period in China, the country announced 5% economic growth in 2024, driven by exports, while also reporting a slight increase in births but a continued population decline for the third consecutive year, totaling a decrease of 1.39 million people.
China Reports 5% Economic Growth Amidst Population Decline
During the 40-day Chunyun travel period in China, the country announced 5% economic growth in 2024, driven by exports, while also reporting a slight increase in births but a continued population decline for the third consecutive year, totaling a decrease of 1.39 million people.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Fuels Chinese Social Media's Global Expansion
Amid a potential TikTok ban, US users are migrating to Xiaohongshu, propelling the Chinese lifestyle app to the top of Apple's US App Store; this surge presents a significant opportunity for Chinese social media platforms to expand globally, prompting them to optimize localized operations and conten...
TikTok Ban Fuels Chinese Social Media's Global Expansion
Amid a potential TikTok ban, US users are migrating to Xiaohongshu, propelling the Chinese lifestyle app to the top of Apple's US App Store; this surge presents a significant opportunity for Chinese social media platforms to expand globally, prompting them to optimize localized operations and conten...
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40% Bias Score
Hainan Boosts International Medical Tourism with New Products
Hainan's Boao Lecheng launched eight international medical tourism products on December 23rd, attracting Indonesia's first tourist group and representatives from Southeast Asia, aiming to boost the island's medical tourism sector, leveraging its free trade port advantages and unique medical zone pol...
Hainan Boosts International Medical Tourism with New Products
Hainan's Boao Lecheng launched eight international medical tourism products on December 23rd, attracting Indonesia's first tourist group and representatives from Southeast Asia, aiming to boost the island's medical tourism sector, leveraging its free trade port advantages and unique medical zone pol...
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48% Bias Score
Guangdong Township Surpasses 100 Billion Yuan GDP
Chang'an township in Dongguan, Guangdong, exceeded 100 billion yuan GDP in 2024, driven by its dominant electronic information industry (over 200 billion yuan output value) including smartphone production (1/8 of global shipments), alongside thriving hardware and mold industries (50 billion yuan), a...
Guangdong Township Surpasses 100 Billion Yuan GDP
Chang'an township in Dongguan, Guangdong, exceeded 100 billion yuan GDP in 2024, driven by its dominant electronic information industry (over 200 billion yuan output value) including smartphone production (1/8 of global shipments), alongside thriving hardware and mold industries (50 billion yuan), a...
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36% Bias Score
US Supreme Court to Rule on TikTok Ban Before Trump Inauguration
The US Supreme Court will decide before January 19th whether to ban TikTok in the US, following a 2024 law (PAFACA) requiring its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell it or face a ban, impacting over 170 million US users.
US Supreme Court to Rule on TikTok Ban Before Trump Inauguration
The US Supreme Court will decide before January 19th whether to ban TikTok in the US, following a 2024 law (PAFACA) requiring its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell it or face a ban, impacting over 170 million US users.
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52% Bias Score