Macau's Gambling Revenue Surpasses Las Vegas
Macau's 2024 gambling revenue is projected at \$27 billion, exceeding Las Vegas, and is integral to the Macau government's finances, despite China's anti-gambling stance; the city aims to diversify its economy while retaining gambling as a major revenue source.
Macau's Gambling Revenue Surpasses Las Vegas
Macau's 2024 gambling revenue is projected at \$27 billion, exceeding Las Vegas, and is integral to the Macau government's finances, despite China's anti-gambling stance; the city aims to diversify its economy while retaining gambling as a major revenue source.
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32% Bias Score
Denmark Increases Arctic Security Spending Amidst Trump's Greenland Interest
Following Trump's expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, Denmark is increasing its Arctic security investments, while Trump Jr.'s visit to Greenland, potentially involving paid appearances by marginalized individuals, raises questions about the reality of the purported popular support.
Denmark Increases Arctic Security Spending Amidst Trump's Greenland Interest
Following Trump's expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, Denmark is increasing its Arctic security investments, while Trump Jr.'s visit to Greenland, potentially involving paid appearances by marginalized individuals, raises questions about the reality of the purported popular support.
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40% Bias Score
China to Implement Highly Proactive Fiscal Policy in 2025
China's 2025 fiscal policy will significantly increase the fiscal deficit to boost economic recovery through increased government spending, focusing on affordable housing, employment, and consumption, with a projected 17 percent month-on-month and 18 percent year-on-year increase in new commercial h...
China to Implement Highly Proactive Fiscal Policy in 2025
China's 2025 fiscal policy will significantly increase the fiscal deficit to boost economic recovery through increased government spending, focusing on affordable housing, employment, and consumption, with a projected 17 percent month-on-month and 18 percent year-on-year increase in new commercial h...
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40% Bias Score
UN Projects 2.8% Global Economic Growth in 2025
The UN projects 2.8% global economic growth in 2025, driven by strong performances in China, the US, India, and Indonesia, despite challenges including China's slowing growth due to weak consumption and property sectors, and the need to address its shrinking population and rising trade tensions to e...
UN Projects 2.8% Global Economic Growth in 2025
The UN projects 2.8% global economic growth in 2025, driven by strong performances in China, the US, India, and Indonesia, despite challenges including China's slowing growth due to weak consumption and property sectors, and the need to address its shrinking population and rising trade tensions to e...
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24% Bias Score
China and Nigeria Upgrade Relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced the elevation of China-Nigeria relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership during a visit to Abuja on Thursday, highlighting increased collaboration in areas such as clean energy and green minerals, building on 50 years of cooperation.
China and Nigeria Upgrade Relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced the elevation of China-Nigeria relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership during a visit to Abuja on Thursday, highlighting increased collaboration in areas such as clean energy and green minerals, building on 50 years of cooperation.
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56% Bias Score
China and Nigeria Upgrade Diplomatic Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced the elevation of China-Nigeria relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership during a visit to Abuja on January 10, 2024, signifying enhanced cooperation in various sectors and setting a benchmark for South-South collaboration.
China and Nigeria Upgrade Diplomatic Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced the elevation of China-Nigeria relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership during a visit to Abuja on January 10, 2024, signifying enhanced cooperation in various sectors and setting a benchmark for South-South collaboration.
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44% Bias Score
China's 2025 Africa Initiative: Economic and Security Partnerships
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's early 2025 tour of Namibia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria signals China's sustained commitment to Africa, contrasting with Western approaches and leveraging economic and security partnerships to expand its influence.
China's 2025 Africa Initiative: Economic and Security Partnerships
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's early 2025 tour of Namibia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria signals China's sustained commitment to Africa, contrasting with Western approaches and leveraging economic and security partnerships to expand its influence.
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40% Bias Score
Brazilian Authorities Rescue 163 Chinese Workers From BYD Factory
Brazilian labor authorities rescued 163 Chinese workers from "slave-like" conditions at BYD's Camacari factory construction site on December 23rd, resulting in the factory's closure and a debate about the balance between attracting Chinese investment and upholding labor standards.
Brazilian Authorities Rescue 163 Chinese Workers From BYD Factory
Brazilian labor authorities rescued 163 Chinese workers from "slave-like" conditions at BYD's Camacari factory construction site on December 23rd, resulting in the factory's closure and a debate about the balance between attracting Chinese investment and upholding labor standards.
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48% Bias Score
Potential TikTok Ban Threatens $1 Billion in US Small Business Revenue
A US law could ban TikTok by January 19th, potentially costing 7 million US small businesses $1 billion and 2 million creators $300 million in one month, impacting a creator economy estimated at $480 billion by 2027.
Potential TikTok Ban Threatens $1 Billion in US Small Business Revenue
A US law could ban TikTok by January 19th, potentially costing 7 million US small businesses $1 billion and 2 million creators $300 million in one month, impacting a creator economy estimated at $480 billion by 2027.
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44% Bias Score
PBOC Halts Bond Purchases to Counter Yuan Weakness
China's central bank halted government bond purchases on Friday to counter a weakening yuan and record-low bond yields, driven by a widening yield gap with U.S. bonds and expectations of future stimulus. The move aims to stabilize the currency and increase yields.
PBOC Halts Bond Purchases to Counter Yuan Weakness
China's central bank halted government bond purchases on Friday to counter a weakening yuan and record-low bond yields, driven by a widening yield gap with U.S. bonds and expectations of future stimulus. The move aims to stabilize the currency and increase yields.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Military Action to Acquire Greenland
Donald Trump is threatening to acquire Greenland, driven by its strategic Arctic location, valuable natural resources (oil, uranium, rare-earth minerals), and geopolitical importance amid competition with China and Russia; his previous attempt failed in 2019.
Trump Threatens Military Action to Acquire Greenland
Donald Trump is threatening to acquire Greenland, driven by its strategic Arctic location, valuable natural resources (oil, uranium, rare-earth minerals), and geopolitical importance amid competition with China and Russia; his previous attempt failed in 2019.
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40% Bias Score
Japan, Malaysia Strengthen Ties Amid China's Growing Influence
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed to strengthen security and economic ties during a summit in Malaysia, upgrading their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" to counter China's growing influence and cooperate on regional issues...
Japan, Malaysia Strengthen Ties Amid China's Growing Influence
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed to strengthen security and economic ties during a summit in Malaysia, upgrading their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" to counter China's growing influence and cooperate on regional issues...
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44% Bias Score