TikTok Ban Fuels Chinese Competitor Xiaohongshu's Explosive Growth
Due to an imminent US ban starting January 19th, TikTok users are migrating to the Chinese competitor Xiaohongshu, which has secured $917 million in funding and boasts over 300 million monthly users, capitalizing on a strategic marketing campaign on TikTok itself.
TikTok Ban Fuels Chinese Competitor Xiaohongshu's Explosive Growth
Due to an imminent US ban starting January 19th, TikTok users are migrating to the Chinese competitor Xiaohongshu, which has secured $917 million in funding and boasts over 300 million monthly users, capitalizing on a strategic marketing campaign on TikTok itself.
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36% Bias Score
China's Invention Patent Industrialization Rate Reaches 53.3% in 2024
Chinese enterprises achieved a 53.3% industrialization rate for invention patents in 2024, a 2% rise from 2023, with SMEs and high-tech sectors leading the growth, indicating strong economic vitality and a commitment to green technology.
China's Invention Patent Industrialization Rate Reaches 53.3% in 2024
Chinese enterprises achieved a 53.3% industrialization rate for invention patents in 2024, a 2% rise from 2023, with SMEs and high-tech sectors leading the growth, indicating strong economic vitality and a commitment to green technology.
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40% Bias Score
Ratcliffe Vows Political Neutrality at CIA Confirmation Hearing
John Ratcliffe, nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the CIA, promised senators he would not impose political litmus tests on agency employees or prioritize loyalty to Trump over country, addressing concerns about potential politicization of the agency.
Ratcliffe Vows Political Neutrality at CIA Confirmation Hearing
John Ratcliffe, nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the CIA, promised senators he would not impose political litmus tests on agency employees or prioritize loyalty to Trump over country, addressing concerns about potential politicization of the agency.
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36% Bias Score
US Recognition of Somaliland: Hope and Fears in the Horn of Africa
Influential US Republicans are pushing for recognition of Somaliland, a self-declared republic in Somalia, prompting hope in Somaliland but fierce opposition from Somalia and concerns about regional stability and the potential for separatist movements.
US Recognition of Somaliland: Hope and Fears in the Horn of Africa
Influential US Republicans are pushing for recognition of Somaliland, a self-declared republic in Somalia, prompting hope in Somaliland but fierce opposition from Somalia and concerns about regional stability and the potential for separatist movements.
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56% Bias Score
CISA's Election Security Role Faces Political Opposition
Jen Easterly, outgoing head of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), voiced concern over the agency's future election security role amid Republican calls to reduce or eliminate its responsibilities, highlighting successful collaborations and the increasing threat of forei...
CISA's Election Security Role Faces Political Opposition
Jen Easterly, outgoing head of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), voiced concern over the agency's future election security role amid Republican calls to reduce or eliminate its responsibilities, highlighting successful collaborations and the increasing threat of forei...
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36% Bias Score
Volkswagen Sales Drop 2.3 Percent in 2024 Amidst Market Challenges
In 2024, Volkswagen Group's global car sales fell by 2.3 percent to over 9 million units due to decreased European demand, Chinese competition, rising costs, and potential US tariffs; the VW brand alone saw a 1.4 percent sales drop and a 37 percent profit decrease, leading to 35,000 job cuts in Germ...
Volkswagen Sales Drop 2.3 Percent in 2024 Amidst Market Challenges
In 2024, Volkswagen Group's global car sales fell by 2.3 percent to over 9 million units due to decreased European demand, Chinese competition, rising costs, and potential US tariffs; the VW brand alone saw a 1.4 percent sales drop and a 37 percent profit decrease, leading to 35,000 job cuts in Germ...
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56% Bias Score
Record Foreign Investment in China Amidst Global Uncertainty
In the face of rising global protectionism, China attracted a record number of 52,000 newly established foreign-invested enterprises in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by its market size, manufacturing capabilities, and ongoing efforts to improve its business environment.
Record Foreign Investment in China Amidst Global Uncertainty
In the face of rising global protectionism, China attracted a record number of 52,000 newly established foreign-invested enterprises in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by its market size, manufacturing capabilities, and ongoing efforts to improve its business environment.
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44% Bias Score
Trump May Issue Executive Order to Temporarily Halt TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump may issue an executive order temporarily suspending a TikTok ban scheduled for Sunday, preventing enforcement for 60-90 days, despite Congressional passage of the law and Supreme Court approval, potentially leading to TikTok shutting down its US operations unless overtur...
Trump May Issue Executive Order to Temporarily Halt TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump may issue an executive order temporarily suspending a TikTok ban scheduled for Sunday, preventing enforcement for 60-90 days, despite Congressional passage of the law and Supreme Court approval, potentially leading to TikTok shutting down its US operations unless overtur...
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48% Bias Score
Rubio Raises Concerns Over China's Influence on Panama Canal
U.S. Senate nominee Marco Rubio raised concerns over China's control of ports at either end of the Panama Canal, suggesting potential violations of the 1979 treaty that transferred control from the U.S. to Panama, highlighting the risk to U.S. national security and the need for a re-evaluation of th...
Rubio Raises Concerns Over China's Influence on Panama Canal
U.S. Senate nominee Marco Rubio raised concerns over China's control of ports at either end of the Panama Canal, suggesting potential violations of the 1979 treaty that transferred control from the U.S. to Panama, highlighting the risk to U.S. national security and the need for a re-evaluation of th...
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48% Bias Score
China's ID Card Offer to Taiwanese Sparks Controversy
A viral video shows a Chinese businessman encouraging Taiwanese to obtain Chinese ID cards, offering economic incentives in exchange, violating Taiwanese law and raising concerns about China's influence operations.
China's ID Card Offer to Taiwanese Sparks Controversy
A viral video shows a Chinese businessman encouraging Taiwanese to obtain Chinese ID cards, offering economic incentives in exchange, violating Taiwanese law and raising concerns about China's influence operations.
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36% Bias Score
China's Invention Patent Industrialization Rate Reaches Record High
In 2024, Chinese enterprises achieved a 53.3 percent industrialization rate for invention patents, a 2 percent increase from 2023, with SMEs and high-tech sectors significantly contributing to this growth, indicating economic vitality and technological progress.
China's Invention Patent Industrialization Rate Reaches Record High
In 2024, Chinese enterprises achieved a 53.3 percent industrialization rate for invention patents, a 2 percent increase from 2023, with SMEs and high-tech sectors significantly contributing to this growth, indicating economic vitality and technological progress.
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44% Bias Score
China and Vietnam Strengthen Ties, Launch Year of People-to-People Exchanges
President Xi Jinping and Vietnam's General Secretary To Lam spoke on Wednesday, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations, and expanding cooperation across various sectors, including trade (exceeding $227.8 billion in 2022) and people-to-people exchanges,...
China and Vietnam Strengthen Ties, Launch Year of People-to-People Exchanges
President Xi Jinping and Vietnam's General Secretary To Lam spoke on Wednesday, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations, and expanding cooperation across various sectors, including trade (exceeding $227.8 billion in 2022) and people-to-people exchanges,...
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16% Bias Score