TikTok Faces US Shutdown; Musk's Role Uncertain
Facing a US shutdown on Sunday, TikTok's future hangs in the balance as a bipartisan law requires its sale or closure, prompting speculation about Elon Musk's potential role as buyer or broker amidst national security concerns.
TikTok Faces US Shutdown; Musk's Role Uncertain
Facing a US shutdown on Sunday, TikTok's future hangs in the balance as a bipartisan law requires its sale or closure, prompting speculation about Elon Musk's potential role as buyer or broker amidst national security concerns.
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52% Bias Score
China Considers Allowing Musk's X to Acquire TikTok's US Assets
Amidst a looming US ban, China is reportedly considering allowing Elon Musk's X to acquire TikTok's US operations for an estimated $40-50 billion, marking a significant reversal in its stance and potentially providing leverage in future US-China negotiations.
China Considers Allowing Musk's X to Acquire TikTok's US Assets
Amidst a looming US ban, China is reportedly considering allowing Elon Musk's X to acquire TikTok's US operations for an estimated $40-50 billion, marking a significant reversal in its stance and potentially providing leverage in future US-China negotiations.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Drives Millions of US Users to Chinese Social Media App
Amid a potential TikTok ban in the US, millions of users are switching to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu (RedNote), resulting in a massive increase in downloads and a top ranking in app stores; this migration highlights concerns about data privacy and censorship.
TikTok Ban Drives Millions of US Users to Chinese Social Media App
Amid a potential TikTok ban in the US, millions of users are switching to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu (RedNote), resulting in a massive increase in downloads and a top ranking in app stores; this migration highlights concerns about data privacy and censorship.
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44% Bias Score
Trump 2.0, Sino-Indian Cooperation, and the Future of Global Geopolitics
Donald Trump's return to the US presidency presents both opportunities and uncertainties for global geopolitics, particularly concerning the potential for increased cooperation between China and India, focusing on electric vehicle technology, sustainable development, and economic growth.
Trump 2.0, Sino-Indian Cooperation, and the Future of Global Geopolitics
Donald Trump's return to the US presidency presents both opportunities and uncertainties for global geopolitics, particularly concerning the potential for increased cooperation between China and India, focusing on electric vehicle technology, sustainable development, and economic growth.
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32% Bias Score
China and EU reaffirm commitment to partnership amid global uncertainty
On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and European Council President Antonio Costa held a phone conversation emphasizing the importance of their 50-year diplomatic relationship and cooperation to address global challenges, citing over \$523 billion in bilateral trade between January and August 20...
China and EU reaffirm commitment to partnership amid global uncertainty
On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and European Council President Antonio Costa held a phone conversation emphasizing the importance of their 50-year diplomatic relationship and cooperation to address global challenges, citing over \$523 billion in bilateral trade between January and August 20...
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Fuels RedNote's US App Store Surge
Facing a potential US ban, TikTok creators are migrating to the Chinese social media app RedNote, which has risen to the top of Apple's US App Store, highlighting concerns about censorship and the growing influence of alternative platforms.
TikTok Ban Fuels RedNote's US App Store Surge
Facing a potential US ban, TikTok creators are migrating to the Chinese social media app RedNote, which has risen to the top of Apple's US App Store, highlighting concerns about censorship and the growing influence of alternative platforms.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term: Increased Tensions Over Taiwan?
President-elect Trump's potential second-term Taiwan policy could involve significant economic demands, pressure to shift semiconductor production, increased defense spending, and heightened deterrence against China, potentially exacerbating tensions.
Trump's Second Term: Increased Tensions Over Taiwan?
President-elect Trump's potential second-term Taiwan policy could involve significant economic demands, pressure to shift semiconductor production, increased defense spending, and heightened deterrence against China, potentially exacerbating tensions.
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56% Bias Score
China Considers Allowing Musk to Acquire TikTok
Amidst a looming US ban, ByteDance may sell TikTok's US operations to Elon Musk's X, marking a shift in China's stance and raising concerns about data privacy, free speech, and the future of the platform.
China Considers Allowing Musk to Acquire TikTok
Amidst a looming US ban, ByteDance may sell TikTok's US operations to Elon Musk's X, marking a shift in China's stance and raising concerns about data privacy, free speech, and the future of the platform.
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40% Bias Score
China to Adjust Monetary Policy in 2025 to Boost Economic Growth
China's central bank plans to adjust monetary policy intensity and pace in 2025 to meet economic targets, including potential interest rate cuts and optimized stock market support tools, while managing bond market speculation; December 2024 saw a 7.3 percent year-on-year increase in broad money supp...
China to Adjust Monetary Policy in 2025 to Boost Economic Growth
China's central bank plans to adjust monetary policy intensity and pace in 2025 to meet economic targets, including potential interest rate cuts and optimized stock market support tools, while managing bond market speculation; December 2024 saw a 7.3 percent year-on-year increase in broad money supp...
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40% Bias Score
CSRC Reforms Boost A-Share Market Rally
The China Securities Regulatory Commission's (CSRC) announcement of increased market oversight, collaboration with the central bank, and comprehensive market reforms spurred a significant rally in the A-share market on Tuesday, with major indices rising sharply and trading volume surging to 1.35 tri...
CSRC Reforms Boost A-Share Market Rally
The China Securities Regulatory Commission's (CSRC) announcement of increased market oversight, collaboration with the central bank, and comprehensive market reforms spurred a significant rally in the A-share market on Tuesday, with major indices rising sharply and trading volume surging to 1.35 tri...
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48% Bias Score
Hong Kong Positions Itself as a Cross-Border Transition Finance Hub
Hong Kong aims to become a leading hub for cross-border transition finance by unifying China's carbon markets with international counterparts, leveraging its financial strengths and government initiatives like the Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme (HK$290 million disbursed) and a Fintech su...
Hong Kong Positions Itself as a Cross-Border Transition Finance Hub
Hong Kong aims to become a leading hub for cross-border transition finance by unifying China's carbon markets with international counterparts, leveraging its financial strengths and government initiatives like the Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme (HK$290 million disbursed) and a Fintech su...
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48% Bias Score
Xi: China-EU Partnership Based on Mutual Respect, No Fundamental Conflicts
Chinese President Xi Jinping and European Council President Antonio Costa discussed the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations during a phone call on Tuesday, emphasizing a shared commitment to partnership and cooperation despite global challenges.
Xi: China-EU Partnership Based on Mutual Respect, No Fundamental Conflicts
Chinese President Xi Jinping and European Council President Antonio Costa discussed the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations during a phone call on Tuesday, emphasizing a shared commitment to partnership and cooperation despite global challenges.
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36% Bias Score