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's Senate Confirmation Hearing Highlights Hardline Stance on Foreign Policy
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of State, expressed concerns about China's influence on the Panama Canal, labeled Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations, criticized the Biden administration's handling of Venezuela, and advocated for ...
Rubio's Senate Confirmation Hearing Highlights Hardline Stance on Foreign Policy
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of State, expressed concerns about China's influence on the Panama Canal, labeled Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations, criticized the Biden administration's handling of Venezuela, and advocated for ...
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56% Bias Score
China and Sri Lanka Strengthen Economic Ties
China and Sri Lanka signed multiple agreements on Wednesday, including one to increase Sri Lankan agricultural exports to China, during Sri Lankan President Dissanayake's visit to Beijing, furthering their Belt and Road cooperation and bilateral ties.
China and Sri Lanka Strengthen Economic Ties
China and Sri Lanka signed multiple agreements on Wednesday, including one to increase Sri Lankan agricultural exports to China, during Sri Lankan President Dissanayake's visit to Beijing, furthering their Belt and Road cooperation and bilateral ties.
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44% 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
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
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
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
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
Ecuador-China Relations: 45 Years of Growth and Collaboration
Ecuador and China celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations marked by a strengthened strategic partnership, the Belt and Road Initiative participation, and a new Free Trade Agreement boosting trade and investment, while focusing on youth development and cultural exchange.
Ecuador-China Relations: 45 Years of Growth and Collaboration
Ecuador and China celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations marked by a strengthened strategic partnership, the Belt and Road Initiative participation, and a new Free Trade Agreement boosting trade and investment, while focusing on youth development and cultural exchange.
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60% 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
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
Beijing's Economy Grows 5.2 Percent in 2024
In 2024, Beijing's GDP increased by 5.2 percent year-on-year, driven by growth in high-tech manufacturing, real estate market stabilization, and a surge in tourism; pharmaceutical and healthcare revenue surpassed $139 billion.
Beijing's Economy Grows 5.2 Percent in 2024
In 2024, Beijing's GDP increased by 5.2 percent year-on-year, driven by growth in high-tech manufacturing, real estate market stabilization, and a surge in tourism; pharmaceutical and healthcare revenue surpassed $139 billion.
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52% Bias Score