China and Russia Strengthen Ties Amidst Evolving Global Landscape
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings, reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors and multilateral platforms, with bilateral trade reaching \$222.775 billion in the first eleven months of 2024.
China and Russia Strengthen Ties Amidst Evolving Global Landscape
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings, reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors and multilateral platforms, with bilateral trade reaching \$222.775 billion in the first eleven months of 2024.
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52% Bias Score
China and Russia Strengthen Ties Amidst Record Trade Growth
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings, highlighting the significant growth in bilateral trade to \$222.775 billion in 2024 and emphasizing their commitment to deepening cooperation across various sectors, including energy, trade, technology, a...
China and Russia Strengthen Ties Amidst Record Trade Growth
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings, highlighting the significant growth in bilateral trade to \$222.775 billion in 2024 and emphasizing their commitment to deepening cooperation across various sectors, including energy, trade, technology, a...
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56% Bias Score
China's Swift Justice After Deadly Attacks Amidst Growing Social Unrest
Two men in China received extremely harsh sentences for recent violent attacks that killed and injured dozens; authorities are trying to deter further violence amid economic woes and rising social unrest.
China's Swift Justice After Deadly Attacks Amidst Growing Social Unrest
Two men in China received extremely harsh sentences for recent violent attacks that killed and injured dozens; authorities are trying to deter further violence amid economic woes and rising social unrest.
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48% Bias Score
Xi's 2025 New Year Message: Economic Progress, Challenges, and Global Vision
In his 2025 New Year message, President Xi Jinping reported China's economic growth exceeding 130 trillion yuan GDP and over 10 million new energy vehicles produced, while acknowledging economic challenges and emphasizing confidence, people's well-being, and global cooperation.
Xi's 2025 New Year Message: Economic Progress, Challenges, and Global Vision
In his 2025 New Year message, President Xi Jinping reported China's economic growth exceeding 130 trillion yuan GDP and over 10 million new energy vehicles produced, while acknowledging economic challenges and emphasizing confidence, people's well-being, and global cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
US and China Extend Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement
The US and China renewed their 45-year-old science and technology cooperation agreement for five years, signifying continued collaboration despite political tensions, and widely welcomed internationally.
US and China Extend Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement
The US and China renewed their 45-year-old science and technology cooperation agreement for five years, signifying continued collaboration despite political tensions, and widely welcomed internationally.
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52% Bias Score
Slow EV Adoption in 2025 Amidst Hybrid Dominance and Chinese Competition
In 2025, hybrid vehicles continue to dominate sales, while electric vehicle adoption slows despite discounts and 0% financing deals. The rise of Chinese EV manufacturers and potential policy shifts under President-elect Trump add uncertainty to the market.
Slow EV Adoption in 2025 Amidst Hybrid Dominance and Chinese Competition
In 2025, hybrid vehicles continue to dominate sales, while electric vehicle adoption slows despite discounts and 0% financing deals. The rise of Chinese EV manufacturers and potential policy shifts under President-elect Trump add uncertainty to the market.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1.3 Billion in Creator Revenue
A potential TikTok ban in the U.S. this month threatens to eliminate \$1.3 billion in creator revenue, impacting 84 percent of influencers who are women, and forcing many to seek alternative income streams as they prepare for the loss of a primary income source.
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1.3 Billion in Creator Revenue
A potential TikTok ban in the U.S. this month threatens to eliminate \$1.3 billion in creator revenue, impacting 84 percent of influencers who are women, and forcing many to seek alternative income streams as they prepare for the loss of a primary income source.
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48% Bias Score
BMW, Yamaha Invest in US Rare Earths Startup to Challenge China
BMW and Yamaha invested in Phoenix Tailings, a U.S. rare earth processing startup, to diversify rare earth supplies and reduce dependence on China; the $43 million Series B funding will build a New Hampshire facility producing 200 metric tons annually by June 2025, using a low-emission process.
BMW, Yamaha Invest in US Rare Earths Startup to Challenge China
BMW and Yamaha invested in Phoenix Tailings, a U.S. rare earth processing startup, to diversify rare earth supplies and reduce dependence on China; the $43 million Series B funding will build a New Hampshire facility producing 200 metric tons annually by June 2025, using a low-emission process.
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36% Bias Score
China Prioritizes Consumption-Driven Growth in 2025
In 2025, China will prioritize boosting domestic demand and consumption through expansionary fiscal and monetary policies, including increased deficits, special bonds, and rate cuts, aiming to leverage the 43.1 percentage point increase in final consumption expenditure's contribution to 2023's econo...
China Prioritizes Consumption-Driven Growth in 2025
In 2025, China will prioritize boosting domestic demand and consumption through expansionary fiscal and monetary policies, including increased deficits, special bonds, and rate cuts, aiming to leverage the 43.1 percentage point increase in final consumption expenditure's contribution to 2023's econo...
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40% Bias Score
Xi's 2025 New Year Message: Economic Growth, Social Progress, and Global Vision
President Xi Jinping's 2025 New Year message highlighted China's economic growth exceeding 130 trillion yuan GDP and over 10 million new energy vehicles produced, while acknowledging challenges and emphasizing proactive policies to improve people's livelihoods and global cooperation.
Xi's 2025 New Year Message: Economic Growth, Social Progress, and Global Vision
President Xi Jinping's 2025 New Year message highlighted China's economic growth exceeding 130 trillion yuan GDP and over 10 million new energy vehicles produced, while acknowledging challenges and emphasizing proactive policies to improve people's livelihoods and global cooperation.
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44% Bias Score
Noto Earthquake: One Year Later, Slow Recovery Continues
A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Noto Peninsula on January 1, 2024, causing at least 500 deaths and leaving 21,000 residents displaced as of late December; recovery efforts are ongoing but slow.
Noto Earthquake: One Year Later, Slow Recovery Continues
A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Noto Peninsula on January 1, 2024, causing at least 500 deaths and leaving 21,000 residents displaced as of late December; recovery efforts are ongoing but slow.
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12% Bias Score
China Expands Medical Insurance, Cutting Drug Prices by 63%
China's National Healthcare Security Administration added 91 drugs to its medical insurance scheme in 2024, reducing patient costs by an estimated 7 billion USD and expanding coverage for various diseases, including tumors, diabetes, and rare diseases.
China Expands Medical Insurance, Cutting Drug Prices by 63%
China's National Healthcare Security Administration added 91 drugs to its medical insurance scheme in 2024, reducing patient costs by an estimated 7 billion USD and expanding coverage for various diseases, including tumors, diabetes, and rare diseases.
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40% Bias Score