China Sends Top Official to Trump Inauguration Amidst Strained US-China Relations
China dispatched Vice President Han Zheng to President-elect Trump's inauguration, a significant diplomatic gesture aiming to reset strained US-China relations amid economic friction and differing geopolitical priorities, despite Xi Jinping's absence and Trump's hardline campaign rhetoric.
China Sends Top Official to Trump Inauguration Amidst Strained US-China Relations
China dispatched Vice President Han Zheng to President-elect Trump's inauguration, a significant diplomatic gesture aiming to reset strained US-China relations amid economic friction and differing geopolitical priorities, despite Xi Jinping's absence and Trump's hardline campaign rhetoric.
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40% Bias Score
UK Prioritizes Economic Ties with China Amidst Global Uncertainty
British Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first visit to China since 2019 secured trade deals worth approximately £600 million, signaling a strategic shift toward economic pragmatism over ideology in UK-China relations amidst global uncertainties.
UK Prioritizes Economic Ties with China Amidst Global Uncertainty
British Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first visit to China since 2019 secured trade deals worth approximately £600 million, signaling a strategic shift toward economic pragmatism over ideology in UK-China relations amidst global uncertainties.
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56% Bias Score
Labour MPs Urge UK Chancellor to Secure Release of Jailed Activist During China Visit
Nine Labour MPs urged UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to demand the release of Jimmy Lai, a jailed British pro-democracy activist, during her official visit to China this weekend, aiming to balance economic cooperation with human rights concerns amid broader tensions.
Labour MPs Urge UK Chancellor to Secure Release of Jailed Activist During China Visit
Nine Labour MPs urged UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to demand the release of Jimmy Lai, a jailed British pro-democracy activist, during her official visit to China this weekend, aiming to balance economic cooperation with human rights concerns amid broader tensions.
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44% Bias Score
UK Business Lobby Urges Stronger China Ties Despite US Concerns
The chair of the UK's Confederation of British Industry urges the government to prioritize closer economic ties with China, despite potential US opposition; Chancellor Reeves' visit to Beijing aims to boost investment, reflecting a renewed focus on the relationship.
UK Business Lobby Urges Stronger China Ties Despite US Concerns
The chair of the UK's Confederation of British Industry urges the government to prioritize closer economic ties with China, despite potential US opposition; Chancellor Reeves' visit to Beijing aims to boost investment, reflecting a renewed focus on the relationship.
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48% Bias Score
"Xi Seeks Trade Cooperation with Trump Amid Looming Trade War Risks"
"President Xi Jinping publicly expressed China's willingness to cooperate with the incoming Trump administration to resolve trade disputes, amid fears of a trade war, signaling a commitment to dialogue and market openness despite Trump's threats of imposing substantial tariffs on Chinese goods."
"Xi Seeks Trade Cooperation with Trump Amid Looming Trade War Risks"
"President Xi Jinping publicly expressed China's willingness to cooperate with the incoming Trump administration to resolve trade disputes, amid fears of a trade war, signaling a commitment to dialogue and market openness despite Trump's threats of imposing substantial tariffs on Chinese goods."
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40% Bias Score
UK Seeks to Reset Strained Relations with China Amidst Security Concerns
UK Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden recently labelled China Britain's greatest economic security threat, marking a significant shift from the 'golden era' declared in 2015, highlighting concerns over espionage and interference, prompting renewed efforts towards pragmatic economic engagement.
UK Seeks to Reset Strained Relations with China Amidst Security Concerns
UK Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden recently labelled China Britain's greatest economic security threat, marking a significant shift from the 'golden era' declared in 2015, highlighting concerns over espionage and interference, prompting renewed efforts towards pragmatic economic engagement.
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44% Bias Score
Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Resigns; Replacement Appointed
Greek Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kostas Fragogiannis resigned today for personal reasons after 5.5 years of service, with Tasos Hadjivasileiou appointed as his replacement, effective Monday.
Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Resigns; Replacement Appointed
Greek Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kostas Fragogiannis resigned today for personal reasons after 5.5 years of service, with Tasos Hadjivasileiou appointed as his replacement, effective Monday.
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China, Britain Restart Economic Talks After Six-Year Hiatus
Britain and China restarted economic talks after a six-year break, aiming to boost trade and investment despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and security concerns.
China, Britain Restart Economic Talks After Six-Year Hiatus
Britain and China restarted economic talks after a six-year break, aiming to boost trade and investment despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and security concerns.
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36% Bias Score
Morocco's Financial Sector Booms Amidst World Cup Preparations and Pan-African Expansion
Driven by infrastructure projects for the 2030 World Cup and acquisitions of major financial institutions like Société Générale Maroc, Morocco's financial sector is experiencing rapid expansion, with credit production expected to surge by 6-7% annually in 2025-2026.
Morocco's Financial Sector Booms Amidst World Cup Preparations and Pan-African Expansion
Driven by infrastructure projects for the 2030 World Cup and acquisitions of major financial institutions like Société Générale Maroc, Morocco's financial sector is experiencing rapid expansion, with credit production expected to surge by 6-7% annually in 2025-2026.
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60% Bias Score
Tinubu Seeks French Investment in Nigeria Amidst Economic Challenges
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's two-day state visit to France, starting Thursday, aims to attract French investment to tackle poverty affecting 129 million Nigerians, strengthen economic ties, and diversify France's African partnerships amidst recent instability in other nations.
Tinubu Seeks French Investment in Nigeria Amidst Economic Challenges
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's two-day state visit to France, starting Thursday, aims to attract French investment to tackle poverty affecting 129 million Nigerians, strengthen economic ties, and diversify France's African partnerships amidst recent instability in other nations.
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36% Bias Score