China's Lithium Discovery Reshapes Global Landscape
China's lithium reserves increased to 16.5 percent globally (second place), thanks to a nationwide exploration effort yielding over 30 million metric tons of new lithium ore, significantly boosting its new energy vehicle sector and reducing import reliance.
China's Lithium Discovery Reshapes Global Landscape
China's lithium reserves increased to 16.5 percent globally (second place), thanks to a nationwide exploration effort yielding over 30 million metric tons of new lithium ore, significantly boosting its new energy vehicle sector and reducing import reliance.
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36% Bias Score
China Strengthens Africa Ties Amidst Western Efforts to Create Division
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's ongoing visit to four African nations—Namibia, Congo, Chad, and Nigeria—aims to bolster cooperation under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), focusing on economic development and a shared future, despite Western efforts to sow discord.
China Strengthens Africa Ties Amidst Western Efforts to Create Division
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's ongoing visit to four African nations—Namibia, Congo, Chad, and Nigeria—aims to bolster cooperation under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), focusing on economic development and a shared future, despite Western efforts to sow discord.
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56% Bias Score
Morocco-China Partnership Boosted by Xi's Visit, Renewed Flights
The strategic partnership between Morocco and China, marked by Xi Jinping's visit to Casablanca in November 2024 and the resumption of direct flights, signifies increased economic ties, tourism, and cooperation extending to Africa.
Morocco-China Partnership Boosted by Xi's Visit, Renewed Flights
The strategic partnership between Morocco and China, marked by Xi Jinping's visit to Casablanca in November 2024 and the resumption of direct flights, signifies increased economic ties, tourism, and cooperation extending to Africa.
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64% Bias Score
Attack on Presidential Palace in Chad Following Foreign Policy Shifts
Armed men attacked the presidential palace in N'Djamena, Chad, on January 8, 2024, prompting a government response that the situation was under control; the incident followed a visit from the Chinese foreign minister and Chad's recent termination of its military agreement with France.
Attack on Presidential Palace in Chad Following Foreign Policy Shifts
Armed men attacked the presidential palace in N'Djamena, Chad, on January 8, 2024, prompting a government response that the situation was under control; the incident followed a visit from the Chinese foreign minister and Chad's recent termination of its military agreement with France.
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52% Bias Score
China Accelerates Green Finance Push with 13 Billion Yuan in New Contracts
China's central bank and Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced a major push for green finance on Wednesday, signing over 13 billion yuan in contracts for projects like sewage treatment and renewable energy, aiming to support the country's "Building a Beautiful China" initiative and its green...
China Accelerates Green Finance Push with 13 Billion Yuan in New Contracts
China's central bank and Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced a major push for green finance on Wednesday, signing over 13 billion yuan in contracts for projects like sewage treatment and renewable energy, aiming to support the country's "Building a Beautiful China" initiative and its green...
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52% Bias Score
China's Inflation Slowdown Fuels Deflation Concerns
China's consumer price inflation fell to 0.1% year-on-year in December, fueling deflation fears despite government stimulus efforts; factory activity shows expansion, but weak consumer spending and a struggling property sector pose major challenges.
China's Inflation Slowdown Fuels Deflation Concerns
China's consumer price inflation fell to 0.1% year-on-year in December, fueling deflation fears despite government stimulus efforts; factory activity shows expansion, but weak consumer spending and a struggling property sector pose major challenges.
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48% Bias Score
EU Firms Isolate China Operations Amid US-China Trade War Uncertainty
Facing US-China trade war uncertainty, European firms in China increasingly isolate their local operations to meet Chinese demands and mitigate geopolitical risks, potentially impacting global competitiveness despite short-term gains.
EU Firms Isolate China Operations Amid US-China Trade War Uncertainty
Facing US-China trade war uncertainty, European firms in China increasingly isolate their local operations to meet Chinese demands and mitigate geopolitical risks, potentially impacting global competitiveness despite short-term gains.
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40% Bias Score
China and Congo Set Three-Year Roadmap to Boost China-Africa Cooperation
China and the Republic of Congo, co-chairs of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), have launched a three-year roadmap to strengthen cooperation, focusing on infrastructure, trade, and green development, with specific goals like completing 1,000 livelihood projects and expanding clean energ...
China and Congo Set Three-Year Roadmap to Boost China-Africa Cooperation
China and the Republic of Congo, co-chairs of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), have launched a three-year roadmap to strengthen cooperation, focusing on infrastructure, trade, and green development, with specific goals like completing 1,000 livelihood projects and expanding clean energ...
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48% Bias Score
ASEAN's Non-Aligned Stance Amidst Sino-US Rivalry
ASEAN's non-aligned approach, rooted in the 1971 ZOPFAN Declaration, prioritizes regional peace and cooperation despite the Sino-US rivalry; its economic initiatives like RCEP and diplomatic efforts show its centrality but face criticism for inaction on South China Sea disputes.
ASEAN's Non-Aligned Stance Amidst Sino-US Rivalry
ASEAN's non-aligned approach, rooted in the 1971 ZOPFAN Declaration, prioritizes regional peace and cooperation despite the Sino-US rivalry; its economic initiatives like RCEP and diplomatic efforts show its centrality but face criticism for inaction on South China Sea disputes.
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52% Bias Score
China Prepares for Record-Breaking Spring Festival Travel Rush
China expects a record 9 billion inter-regional trips during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush (Jan 14-Feb 22), with 80 percent being self-driving trips, prompting massive infrastructure upgrades and contingency plans for adverse weather.
China Prepares for Record-Breaking Spring Festival Travel Rush
China expects a record 9 billion inter-regional trips during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush (Jan 14-Feb 22), with 80 percent being self-driving trips, prompting massive infrastructure upgrades and contingency plans for adverse weather.
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36% Bias Score
China's $2 Trillion Data Infrastructure Plan to Boost Digital Economy
China will invest approximately $54.6 billion annually in data infrastructure over five years, aiming to complete core infrastructure by 2029 to improve data circulation, utilization, and the digital economy; this includes upgrading 5G networks and promoting 6G research.
China's $2 Trillion Data Infrastructure Plan to Boost Digital Economy
China will invest approximately $54.6 billion annually in data infrastructure over five years, aiming to complete core infrastructure by 2029 to improve data circulation, utilization, and the digital economy; this includes upgrading 5G networks and promoting 6G research.
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44% Bias Score
China Intensifies Anti-Corruption Campaign Targeting Key Sectors
China's top anti-graft watchdog has launched a new campaign focusing on ten key sectors to combat corruption, including finance, State-owned enterprises, and energy, following the death sentence of a high-ranking tobacco official for bribery.
China Intensifies Anti-Corruption Campaign Targeting Key Sectors
China's top anti-graft watchdog has launched a new campaign focusing on ten key sectors to combat corruption, including finance, State-owned enterprises, and energy, following the death sentence of a high-ranking tobacco official for bribery.
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44% Bias Score