Volkswagen and Xpeng to Build Massive Ultrafast Charging Network in China
Volkswagen Group China and Xpeng announced a joint venture to build a 20,000+ terminal ultrafast charging network across 420 Chinese cities, leveraging their technological advantages and aiming to improve the nation's NEV charging experience by increasing interoperability and accessibility.
Volkswagen and Xpeng to Build Massive Ultrafast Charging Network in China
Volkswagen Group China and Xpeng announced a joint venture to build a 20,000+ terminal ultrafast charging network across 420 Chinese cities, leveraging their technological advantages and aiming to improve the nation's NEV charging experience by increasing interoperability and accessibility.
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20% Bias Score
China Doubles Funding for Economic Stimulus Plan
China launched a large-scale economic stimulus plan in 2025, doubling funding for consumer goods trade-ins to 300 billion yuan and expanding equipment upgrades, aiming to boost domestic demand and offset potential external shocks, building on the success of 11 million new energy vehicle sales and ov...
China Doubles Funding for Economic Stimulus Plan
China launched a large-scale economic stimulus plan in 2025, doubling funding for consumer goods trade-ins to 300 billion yuan and expanding equipment upgrades, aiming to boost domestic demand and offset potential external shocks, building on the success of 11 million new energy vehicle sales and ov...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Renewed Greenland Pursuit Spurs International Concern
President-elect Trump's renewed push to acquire Greenland from Denmark, citing national security concerns, has prompted worried responses from Denmark and other allies, highlighting increased geopolitical tensions in the Arctic amid growing Chinese-Russian military cooperation and Greenland's potent...
Trump's Renewed Greenland Pursuit Spurs International Concern
President-elect Trump's renewed push to acquire Greenland from Denmark, citing national security concerns, has prompted worried responses from Denmark and other allies, highlighting increased geopolitical tensions in the Arctic amid growing Chinese-Russian military cooperation and Greenland's potent...
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40% Bias Score
China Accuses EU of Unfair Trade Practices in Anti-Subsidy Investigations
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce accuses the EU of using unfair trade practices in its anti-subsidy investigations against Chinese companies, citing significant economic losses, including approximately $1.06 billion in abandoned bids, and violating WTO principles. The six-month investigation was pro...
China Accuses EU of Unfair Trade Practices in Anti-Subsidy Investigations
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce accuses the EU of using unfair trade practices in its anti-subsidy investigations against Chinese companies, citing significant economic losses, including approximately $1.06 billion in abandoned bids, and violating WTO principles. The six-month investigation was pro...
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56% Bias Score
Lammy Rejects Trump's Greenland Threat, Highlights UK-US Policy Differences
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy rejected Donald Trump's threat to seize Greenland, stating it would not happen, while expressing the UK's intention to increase defense spending beyond 2% of GDP. He also detailed efforts to share intelligence with China regarding dual-use technology and rejected the...
Lammy Rejects Trump's Greenland Threat, Highlights UK-US Policy Differences
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy rejected Donald Trump's threat to seize Greenland, stating it would not happen, while expressing the UK's intention to increase defense spending beyond 2% of GDP. He also detailed efforts to share intelligence with China regarding dual-use technology and rejected the...
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52% Bias Score
Taiwan Conducts Naval Drills to Counter China
Taiwan conducted naval drills on Thursday, deploying six modern ships, including two Tuo Chiang-class corvettes, to simulate repelling Chinese incursions near Kaohsiung; this follows heightened tensions since President William Lai's inauguration.
Taiwan Conducts Naval Drills to Counter China
Taiwan conducted naval drills on Thursday, deploying six modern ships, including two Tuo Chiang-class corvettes, to simulate repelling Chinese incursions near Kaohsiung; this follows heightened tensions since President William Lai's inauguration.
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40% Bias Score
China's sustained diplomatic engagement in Africa
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's four-nation African tour, his first diplomatic trip of the year, underscores China's long-standing commitment to the continent, contrasting with Western approaches, and involves significant economic and security implications.
China's sustained diplomatic engagement in Africa
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's four-nation African tour, his first diplomatic trip of the year, underscores China's long-standing commitment to the continent, contrasting with Western approaches, and involves significant economic and security implications.
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48% Bias Score
Chinese Actor Rescued from Human Trafficking Ring in Thailand
Chinese actor Wang Xing, who went missing on January 3rd near the Thai-Myanmar border, was rescued by Thai police after falling victim to a telecom scam; this incident, along with 174 other cases, highlights the urgent need for stronger regional cooperation to combat human trafficking linked to tele...
Chinese Actor Rescued from Human Trafficking Ring in Thailand
Chinese actor Wang Xing, who went missing on January 3rd near the Thai-Myanmar border, was rescued by Thai police after falling victim to a telecom scam; this incident, along with 174 other cases, highlights the urgent need for stronger regional cooperation to combat human trafficking linked to tele...
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36% Bias Score
Arctic Power Play: Russia, China, and the Fight for Greenland
Russia and China's growing influence in the resource-rich Arctic, coupled with Trump's stated interest in Greenland for US national security, is reshaping geopolitical dynamics in the region, raising questions about future alliances and power balances.
Arctic Power Play: Russia, China, and the Fight for Greenland
Russia and China's growing influence in the resource-rich Arctic, coupled with Trump's stated interest in Greenland for US national security, is reshaping geopolitical dynamics in the region, raising questions about future alliances and power balances.
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52% Bias Score
China's 81 Billion Yuan Plan to Boost Consumption by 2025
China unveiled a plan to boost consumption by 2025, allocating 81 billion yuan ($11.9 billion USD) for industrial equipment upgrades and expanding trade-in programs for appliances and vehicles, aiming for over 1 trillion yuan in increased spending.
China's 81 Billion Yuan Plan to Boost Consumption by 2025
China unveiled a plan to boost consumption by 2025, allocating 81 billion yuan ($11.9 billion USD) for industrial equipment upgrades and expanding trade-in programs for appliances and vehicles, aiming for over 1 trillion yuan in increased spending.
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48% Bias Score
Global Economic Growth Slows Amidst Rising Trade Protectionism
The IMF projects 3.2% global economic growth in 2025, but a potential Trump presidency and its threatened tariffs on key trading partners like China and Mexico pose significant risks to global economic stability, potentially disrupting supply chains and increasing inflation, as analysts warn.
Global Economic Growth Slows Amidst Rising Trade Protectionism
The IMF projects 3.2% global economic growth in 2025, but a potential Trump presidency and its threatened tariffs on key trading partners like China and Mexico pose significant risks to global economic stability, potentially disrupting supply chains and increasing inflation, as analysts warn.
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52% Bias Score
Germany indicts three for spying for China
Three individuals were indicted in Germany on Thursday for allegedly spying for China's Ministry of State Security, gathering intelligence on German military technology from 2017-2024, including data on boat engines and military drones, highlighting concerns about Chinese espionage.
Germany indicts three for spying for China
Three individuals were indicted in Germany on Thursday for allegedly spying for China's Ministry of State Security, gathering intelligence on German military technology from 2017-2024, including data on boat engines and military drones, highlighting concerns about Chinese espionage.
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40% Bias Score