Greenland Seeks Stronger EU Ties Amidst Global Competition for Rare Earths
Greenland seeks stronger EU engagement regarding its rare earth resources vital for clean energy, amid concerns over China's dominance and increased interest from global powers like the US and Russia in the Arctic region.
Greenland Seeks Stronger EU Ties Amidst Global Competition for Rare Earths
Greenland seeks stronger EU engagement regarding its rare earth resources vital for clean energy, amid concerns over China's dominance and increased interest from global powers like the US and Russia in the Arctic region.
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48% Bias Score
China Opens Further to Foreign Investment
China is easing market access and improving its business environment to attract more foreign investment, with over 52,000 new foreign-invested companies established in the first eleven months of 2024, signaling a proactive approach amidst global uncertainties.
China Opens Further to Foreign Investment
China is easing market access and improving its business environment to attract more foreign investment, with over 52,000 new foreign-invested companies established in the first eleven months of 2024, signaling a proactive approach amidst global uncertainties.
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44% Bias Score
Unlikely Chinese Acquisition of VW Plant in Germany
Speculation of a Chinese automotive company acquiring a Volkswagen plant in Germany is highly unlikely due to a recent job guarantee agreement, opposition from VW's workforce and Lower Saxony state government, and concerns over China's human rights record.
Unlikely Chinese Acquisition of VW Plant in Germany
Speculation of a Chinese automotive company acquiring a Volkswagen plant in Germany is highly unlikely due to a recent job guarantee agreement, opposition from VW's workforce and Lower Saxony state government, and concerns over China's human rights record.
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48% Bias Score
China's UN Climate Reports Show Significant Progress in Emissions Reduction
China submitted two reports to the UN detailing its climate actions, including a 50.9% decrease in carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP from 2005 to 2021 and exceeding fossil fuel power generation capacity with renewable energy by the end of 2023; its renewable energy exports reduced carbon emis...
China's UN Climate Reports Show Significant Progress in Emissions Reduction
China submitted two reports to the UN detailing its climate actions, including a 50.9% decrease in carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP from 2005 to 2021 and exceeding fossil fuel power generation capacity with renewable energy by the end of 2023; its renewable energy exports reduced carbon emis...
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48% Bias Score
Shen Yun Faces Child Labor Investigation in Netherlands
The Shen Yun dance company, currently performing in the Netherlands, is under investigation for alleged child labor and exploitation, with former dancers reporting 12-hour workdays, minimal pay, and restricted freedoms, prompting inquiries by Dutch labor authorities.
Shen Yun Faces Child Labor Investigation in Netherlands
The Shen Yun dance company, currently performing in the Netherlands, is under investigation for alleged child labor and exploitation, with former dancers reporting 12-hour workdays, minimal pay, and restricted freedoms, prompting inquiries by Dutch labor authorities.
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48% Bias Score
Zhejiang to Cultivate 20 New 'Eagle Enterprises' by 2025
Zhejiang province in China plans to add 20 new 'Eagle Enterprises' by 2025, aiming to strengthen its private sector's leadership in manufacturing and boost its GDP growth to 5.5 percent, as announced during the provincial legislature and political advisory body sessions on January 16, 2025.
Zhejiang to Cultivate 20 New 'Eagle Enterprises' by 2025
Zhejiang province in China plans to add 20 new 'Eagle Enterprises' by 2025, aiming to strengthen its private sector's leadership in manufacturing and boost its GDP growth to 5.5 percent, as announced during the provincial legislature and political advisory body sessions on January 16, 2025.
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40% Bias Score
UK Delays Chagos Islands Handover Pending Trump Administration Consultation
The UK delayed the Chagos Islands handover to Mauritius due to concerns raised by US President-elect Trump's allies about national security, prioritizing UK interests and the protection of the Diego Garcia military base.
UK Delays Chagos Islands Handover Pending Trump Administration Consultation
The UK delayed the Chagos Islands handover to Mauritius due to concerns raised by US President-elect Trump's allies about national security, prioritizing UK interests and the protection of the Diego Garcia military base.
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40% Bias Score
Greenland Seeks Stronger EU Ties Amidst Rare Earth Demand and Independence Drive
Greenland's MP Aaja Chemnitz advocates for stronger EU engagement in Greenland's rare earth mining, highlighting the EU's reliance on China for these resources and the potential for increased cooperation. This comes amidst discussions of Greenland's increasing strategic importance and its pursuit of...
Greenland Seeks Stronger EU Ties Amidst Rare Earth Demand and Independence Drive
Greenland's MP Aaja Chemnitz advocates for stronger EU engagement in Greenland's rare earth mining, highlighting the EU's reliance on China for these resources and the potential for increased cooperation. This comes amidst discussions of Greenland's increasing strategic importance and its pursuit of...
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36% Bias Score
China Leads Global Nuclear Power Expansion
The IEA reports a global surge in nuclear power plant construction, led by China, with smaller modular reactors (SMRs) expected to become commercially available by 2030, while the West struggles with declining nuclear power and faces criticism for past decisions.
China Leads Global Nuclear Power Expansion
The IEA reports a global surge in nuclear power plant construction, led by China, with smaller modular reactors (SMRs) expected to become commercially available by 2030, while the West struggles with declining nuclear power and faces criticism for past decisions.
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48% Bias Score
China Launches Probe into US Semiconductor Exports
China's Commerce Ministry launched an investigation into US legacy semiconductor exports on January 16th, 2024, due to concerns about US government subsidies creating unfair competition and harming Chinese domestic chipmakers. The investigation will follow Chinese laws, WTO rules, and includes suppo...
China Launches Probe into US Semiconductor Exports
China's Commerce Ministry launched an investigation into US legacy semiconductor exports on January 16th, 2024, due to concerns about US government subsidies creating unfair competition and harming Chinese domestic chipmakers. The investigation will follow Chinese laws, WTO rules, and includes suppo...
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Economy Contracts for Second Consecutive Year Amidst Multiple Challenges
Germany's GDP contracted by 0.2% in 2023, following a previous decline; economists foresee weak recovery, while various factors—energy crisis, Chinese competition, and political uncertainty—contribute to the economic downturn, impacting consumer spending and industrial production.
Germany's Economy Contracts for Second Consecutive Year Amidst Multiple Challenges
Germany's GDP contracted by 0.2% in 2023, following a previous decline; economists foresee weak recovery, while various factors—energy crisis, Chinese competition, and political uncertainty—contribute to the economic downturn, impacting consumer spending and industrial production.
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52% Bias Score
TikTok Faces US Ban: Sale, Shutdown, or Trump Gambit?
Facing a Sunday US ban, TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, must decide whether to sell, shut down, or risk non-compliance, potentially relying on President-elect Trump's intervention; competing video apps are gaining popularity.
TikTok Faces US Ban: Sale, Shutdown, or Trump Gambit?
Facing a Sunday US ban, TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, must decide whether to sell, shut down, or risk non-compliance, potentially relying on President-elect Trump's intervention; competing video apps are gaining popularity.
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16% Bias Score