China's Record Trade Surplus Fuels Global Competition Concerns
China's record 2024 trade surplus, fueled by a 7% export increase and exceeding domestic demand, threatens global competitors and prompts concerns of deindustrialization in Europe and elsewhere; potential US tariffs may accelerate China's trade expansion in the Global South.
China's Record Trade Surplus Fuels Global Competition Concerns
China's record 2024 trade surplus, fueled by a 7% export increase and exceeding domestic demand, threatens global competitors and prompts concerns of deindustrialization in Europe and elsewhere; potential US tariffs may accelerate China's trade expansion in the Global South.
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52% Bias Score
Europe's Slow Progress Towards Pharmaceutical Sovereignty
Europe's pharmaceutical supply chain is vulnerable due to reliance on distant countries for raw materials and production; this has led to shortages of essential medicines, prompting calls for higher drug prices and increased domestic production.
Europe's Slow Progress Towards Pharmaceutical Sovereignty
Europe's pharmaceutical supply chain is vulnerable due to reliance on distant countries for raw materials and production; this has led to shortages of essential medicines, prompting calls for higher drug prices and increased domestic production.
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40% Bias Score
South Korea Faces Economic Slowdown Amidst Political Crisis
South Korea's political crisis, marked by the president's arrest and martial law proclamation, coincides with a slowing economy, declining growth projections (1.8% for 2025), and challenges to its export-driven model, particularly in the face of Chinese competition.
South Korea Faces Economic Slowdown Amidst Political Crisis
South Korea's political crisis, marked by the president's arrest and martial law proclamation, coincides with a slowing economy, declining growth projections (1.8% for 2025), and challenges to its export-driven model, particularly in the face of Chinese competition.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Canadian, Mexican Goods
President Trump announced potential 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods starting February 1st, prompting concerns about economic disruption across North America due to integrated supply chains; investigations into various trade issues are also underway, with reports due by April 1st.
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Canadian, Mexican Goods
President Trump announced potential 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods starting February 1st, prompting concerns about economic disruption across North America due to integrated supply chains; investigations into various trade issues are also underway, with reports due by April 1st.
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16% Bias Score
Predatory Capitalism: Europe's Challenge
French economist Arnaud Orain's new book, "Le monde confisqué," analyzes the shift from liberal to predatory capitalism, drawing parallels between the current geopolitical climate and historical periods of intense resource competition, such as the era of the Dutch East India Company, arguing that Eu...
Predatory Capitalism: Europe's Challenge
French economist Arnaud Orain's new book, "Le monde confisqué," analyzes the shift from liberal to predatory capitalism, drawing parallels between the current geopolitical climate and historical periods of intense resource competition, such as the era of the Dutch East India Company, arguing that Eu...
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52% Bias Score
China's NEV Charging Network Fuels Record Spring Festival Travel
During China's 2025 Spring Festival, the expansion of NEV charging infrastructure, including supercharging stations and mobile charging options, is supporting the 9 billion expected inter-regional trips, driven by the 31.4 million NEVs registered in China by the end of 2024, a 51.49% increase from 2...
China's NEV Charging Network Fuels Record Spring Festival Travel
During China's 2025 Spring Festival, the expansion of NEV charging infrastructure, including supercharging stations and mobile charging options, is supporting the 9 billion expected inter-regional trips, driven by the 31.4 million NEVs registered in China by the end of 2024, a 51.49% increase from 2...
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48% Bias Score
German Long-Term Care Insurance Faces 1.55 Billion Euro Deficit, Warns of Crisis
Germany's long-term care insurance system projects a 1.55 billion euro deficit in 2024, despite a recent contribution increase, prompting warnings of a potential crisis unless the new federal government acts swiftly to stabilize its finances.
German Long-Term Care Insurance Faces 1.55 Billion Euro Deficit, Warns of Crisis
Germany's long-term care insurance system projects a 1.55 billion euro deficit in 2024, despite a recent contribution increase, prompting warnings of a potential crisis unless the new federal government acts swiftly to stabilize its finances.
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60% Bias Score
China's New Energy Storage Capacity Surges 130% in 2024
China's new energy storage installed capacity reached 73.76 million kilowatts by the end of 2024, a 130 percent increase from 2023, driven by renewable energy growth and supported by government investment exceeding 200 billion yuan since 2021.
China's New Energy Storage Capacity Surges 130% in 2024
China's new energy storage installed capacity reached 73.76 million kilowatts by the end of 2024, a 130 percent increase from 2023, driven by renewable energy growth and supported by government investment exceeding 200 billion yuan since 2021.
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44% Bias Score
China's New Energy Storage Capacity Surges 130% in 2024
By the end of 2024, China's installed new energy storage capacity reached 73.76 million kilowatts, a 130 percent increase from 2023, driven by renewable energy integration and government support for its dual-carbon goals; the top five regions are Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Shandong, Jiangsu, and Ning...
China's New Energy Storage Capacity Surges 130% in 2024
By the end of 2024, China's installed new energy storage capacity reached 73.76 million kilowatts, a 130 percent increase from 2023, driven by renewable energy integration and government support for its dual-carbon goals; the top five regions are Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Shandong, Jiangsu, and Ning...
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44% Bias Score
UK Seizes "£5.2 Billion in Bitcoin, Offering Budget Relief
The UK government seized "£5.2 billion worth of Bitcoin from criminals, potentially offsetting budget cuts; this followed a money-laundering probe into a Chinese fraud.
UK Seizes "£5.2 Billion in Bitcoin, Offering Budget Relief
The UK government seized "£5.2 billion worth of Bitcoin from criminals, potentially offsetting budget cuts; this followed a money-laundering probe into a Chinese fraud.
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64% Bias Score
Armed Conflicts and Economic Tensions Top Global Business Risks, WEF Report Finds
A World Economic Forum report reveals that armed conflicts and economic tensions are business' top concerns, with nearly 25% of 11,000 surveyed leaders ranking conflict as the biggest risk for the next two years, up from fifth place in 2024, due to a complex geopolitical environment and increased pr...
Armed Conflicts and Economic Tensions Top Global Business Risks, WEF Report Finds
A World Economic Forum report reveals that armed conflicts and economic tensions are business' top concerns, with nearly 25% of 11,000 surveyed leaders ranking conflict as the biggest risk for the next two years, up from fifth place in 2024, due to a complex geopolitical environment and increased pr...
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40% Bias Score
Chinese Stocks Rise on Stimulus Hopes, Strong Earnings
Despite ongoing trade tensions with the US, Chinese stocks are rising due to government stimulus efforts and strong earnings growth from select companies like Espressif Systems, SICC, and Zijin Mining, which are expected to increase earnings per share by at least 40% in 2025.
Chinese Stocks Rise on Stimulus Hopes, Strong Earnings
Despite ongoing trade tensions with the US, Chinese stocks are rising due to government stimulus efforts and strong earnings growth from select companies like Espressif Systems, SICC, and Zijin Mining, which are expected to increase earnings per share by at least 40% in 2025.
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36% Bias Score