China's Booming Exports to Curb Inflation and Drive Green Transformation in 2025
China's foreign trade grew 4.9 percent year-on-year to $5.43 trillion in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by robust exports of mechanical and electrical products and resilient supply chains; this is expected to curb global inflation and drive green transformation, despite growing external risks.
China's Booming Exports to Curb Inflation and Drive Green Transformation in 2025
China's foreign trade grew 4.9 percent year-on-year to $5.43 trillion in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by robust exports of mechanical and electrical products and resilient supply chains; this is expected to curb global inflation and drive green transformation, despite growing external risks.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Announces Record 2024 Export Figures Amidst Global Uncertainty
Turkey announced record-high export figures for December 2024, reaching $23.5 billion (a 2.2% increase) and $262.5 billion for the year (a 2.5% increase), despite global economic uncertainties and geopolitical instability; the government projects 4% growth for 2025.
Turkey Announces Record 2024 Export Figures Amidst Global Uncertainty
Turkey announced record-high export figures for December 2024, reaching $23.5 billion (a 2.2% increase) and $262.5 billion for the year (a 2.5% increase), despite global economic uncertainties and geopolitical instability; the government projects 4% growth for 2025.
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52% Bias Score
Sudan Relocates Industries to Counter RSF Attacks
Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Jaber announced in Port Sudan a government strategy to relocate Sudanese industries outside the conflict zones to support exports and counter the impact of RSF attacks on the nation's industrial capacity during the first Sudanese Economic Future Forum.
Sudan Relocates Industries to Counter RSF Attacks
Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Jaber announced in Port Sudan a government strategy to relocate Sudanese industries outside the conflict zones to support exports and counter the impact of RSF attacks on the nation's industrial capacity during the first Sudanese Economic Future Forum.
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36% Bias Score
Yiwu Christmas Exports Surge on High Demand and Innovation
Yiwu, a major Chinese manufacturing hub, reports a significant surge in Christmas product exports this year, exceeding expectations with a 10-15% year-on-year growth for some businesses, driven by high-quality goods, innovation, and strong demand from emerging markets.
Yiwu Christmas Exports Surge on High Demand and Innovation
Yiwu, a major Chinese manufacturing hub, reports a significant surge in Christmas product exports this year, exceeding expectations with a 10-15% year-on-year growth for some businesses, driven by high-quality goods, innovation, and strong demand from emerging markets.
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44% Bias Score
"China's Semiconductor Exports Surge 20.3% Despite US Sanctions"
"Despite US efforts to curb China's technological rise, China's semiconductor exports surged 20.3% to $142.17 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, exceeding automobile and mobile phone exports, driven by domestic innovation and global demand for Chinese-made smart devices."
"China's Semiconductor Exports Surge 20.3% Despite US Sanctions"
"Despite US efforts to curb China's technological rise, China's semiconductor exports surged 20.3% to $142.17 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, exceeding automobile and mobile phone exports, driven by domestic innovation and global demand for Chinese-made smart devices."
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44% Bias Score
China's Foreign Trade Defies Expectations, Surges 4.9%
China's foreign trade surged 4.9 percent year-on-year to $5.5 trillion in January-November, exceeding seasonal trends due to robust global demand, policy adjustments, and strategic diversification into emerging markets.
China's Foreign Trade Defies Expectations, Surges 4.9%
China's foreign trade surged 4.9 percent year-on-year to $5.5 trillion in January-November, exceeding seasonal trends due to robust global demand, policy adjustments, and strategic diversification into emerging markets.
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40% Bias Score
Australian Dollar Falls to US62¢ Amidst China Slowdown and US Interest Rate Outlook
The Australian dollar has fallen to US62¢, its lowest since the early 2010s, due to reduced demand from China and the US Federal Reserve signaling fewer interest rate cuts, impacting importers and benefiting exporters.
Australian Dollar Falls to US62¢ Amidst China Slowdown and US Interest Rate Outlook
The Australian dollar has fallen to US62¢, its lowest since the early 2010s, due to reduced demand from China and the US Federal Reserve signaling fewer interest rate cuts, impacting importers and benefiting exporters.
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36% Bias Score
South Korea's Record \$683.76 Billion Export Revenue in 2024 Driven by Tech Demand
South Korea's 2024 export revenue reached a record \$683.76 billion, exceeding 2022's record, driven by strong demand for semiconductors and other tech products, resulting in a \$51.77 billion trade surplus, reversing the 2023 deficit.
South Korea's Record \$683.76 Billion Export Revenue in 2024 Driven by Tech Demand
South Korea's 2024 export revenue reached a record \$683.76 billion, exceeding 2022's record, driven by strong demand for semiconductors and other tech products, resulting in a \$51.77 billion trade surplus, reversing the 2023 deficit.
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36% Bias Score
Ethiopian Coffee Exports Surge, Generating \$1.43 Billion in Revenue
Ethiopia's coffee exports reached 298,000 tons in 2023, generating \$1.43 billion in revenue—a 72 percent volume increase and 55 percent revenue increase compared to the previous year—due to government reforms and initiatives like the Green Legacy Initiative that improved production and streamlined ...
Ethiopian Coffee Exports Surge, Generating \$1.43 Billion in Revenue
Ethiopia's coffee exports reached 298,000 tons in 2023, generating \$1.43 billion in revenue—a 72 percent volume increase and 55 percent revenue increase compared to the previous year—due to government reforms and initiatives like the Green Legacy Initiative that improved production and streamlined ...
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40% Bias Score
Bundesbank drastically cuts German growth forecasts
Germany's central bank, the Bundesbank, slashed its economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 0.2% and 0.8%, respectively, citing persistent economic headwinds, structural problems, and a sharp decline in October exports (down 2.8% from September).
Bundesbank drastically cuts German growth forecasts
Germany's central bank, the Bundesbank, slashed its economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 0.2% and 0.8%, respectively, citing persistent economic headwinds, structural problems, and a sharp decline in October exports (down 2.8% from September).
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40% Bias Score
China's Foreign Trade Soars Amidst Global Demand
China's foreign trade surged 4.9 percent year-on-year to $5.5 trillion in January-November 2023, exceeding seasonal trends due to robust global demand, policy adjustments, and private sector innovation in high-tech exports; exports to the US and BRI economies grew by 4.2 percent and 6 percent respec...
China's Foreign Trade Soars Amidst Global Demand
China's foreign trade surged 4.9 percent year-on-year to $5.5 trillion in January-November 2023, exceeding seasonal trends due to robust global demand, policy adjustments, and private sector innovation in high-tech exports; exports to the US and BRI economies grew by 4.2 percent and 6 percent respec...
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36% Bias Score
China's Foreign Trade Grows 4.9% in First 11 Months of 2024
China's total goods imports and exports increased by 4.9 percent year-on-year to 39.79 trillion yuan (5.6 trillion USD) in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by robust export growth in key sectors and diversified trade partnerships. Private enterprises led the growth, and government policies aim to...
China's Foreign Trade Grows 4.9% in First 11 Months of 2024
China's total goods imports and exports increased by 4.9 percent year-on-year to 39.79 trillion yuan (5.6 trillion USD) in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by robust export growth in key sectors and diversified trade partnerships. Private enterprises led the growth, and government policies aim to...
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48% Bias Score