Chinese Export Orders Projected to Increase Significantly in 2024
A survey of 233 Chinese companies reveals that 17.03% expect export orders to increase by more than 20% year-on-year in 2024, while 31.88% project an increase of up to 20%; major export destinations include Europe, the US, and Southeast Asia; electronics and mechanical equipment sectors show the str...
Chinese Export Orders Projected to Increase Significantly in 2024
A survey of 233 Chinese companies reveals that 17.03% expect export orders to increase by more than 20% year-on-year in 2024, while 31.88% project an increase of up to 20%; major export destinations include Europe, the US, and Southeast Asia; electronics and mechanical equipment sectors show the str...
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UK's Slow Growth Spurs China Economic Overtures
The UK's slow economic growth (0.1% in Q3, below expectations) and 2.6% inflation have negatively affected Labour's early success, prompting the government to prioritize repairing economic ties with China, despite previous political tensions, with Chancellor Reeves visiting China next month to reinv...
UK's Slow Growth Spurs China Economic Overtures
The UK's slow economic growth (0.1% in Q3, below expectations) and 2.6% inflation have negatively affected Labour's early success, prompting the government to prioritize repairing economic ties with China, despite previous political tensions, with Chancellor Reeves visiting China next month to reinv...
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52% Bias Score
Shanghai Port First to Surpass 50 Million TEU in Annual Container Throughput
On December 22, 2024, Shanghai Port became the first globally to surpass 50 million TEU in annual container throughput, driven by increased exports, international transhipments, and ship-to-ship transfers, reflecting China's strong industrial system and global trade influence.
Shanghai Port First to Surpass 50 Million TEU in Annual Container Throughput
On December 22, 2024, Shanghai Port became the first globally to surpass 50 million TEU in annual container throughput, driven by increased exports, international transhipments, and ship-to-ship transfers, reflecting China's strong industrial system and global trade influence.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Rejection of WTO: Potential for Global Economic Disruption
Incoming US President Trump's rejection of multilateral organizations like the WTO prioritizes bilateral deals, potentially harming smaller nations and causing a global economic downturn, impacting the EU and particularly China, according to experts.
Trump's Rejection of WTO: Potential for Global Economic Disruption
Incoming US President Trump's rejection of multilateral organizations like the WTO prioritizes bilateral deals, potentially harming smaller nations and causing a global economic downturn, impacting the EU and particularly China, according to experts.
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48% Bias Score
French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Over Beef Imports
French farmers are protesting the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, fearing increased competition from 99,000 tons of beef imports (1.6% of EU production) and impacts on poultry and sugar, with concerns echoed by Ireland, Poland, Austria, and potentially Italy, threatening ratification.
French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Over Beef Imports
French farmers are protesting the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, fearing increased competition from 99,000 tons of beef imports (1.6% of EU production) and impacts on poultry and sugar, with concerns echoed by Ireland, Poland, Austria, and potentially Italy, threatening ratification.
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44% Bias Score
Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed as WTO Director-General
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the WTO Director-General, was reappointed on November 29th, ahead of schedule at the request of African countries to prepare for the 2026 ministerial conference in Cameroon, showcasing her impactful leadership and the rising influence of African nations.
Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed as WTO Director-General
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the WTO Director-General, was reappointed on November 29th, ahead of schedule at the request of African countries to prepare for the 2026 ministerial conference in Cameroon, showcasing her impactful leadership and the rising influence of African nations.
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44% Bias Score
Shanghai Port Achieves 50 Million TEU Milestone
Shanghai Port became the first worldwide to surpass 50 million TEU in annual container traffic on December 22, 2024, driven by increased exports, international transhipments, and ship-to-ship transfers, showcasing China's industrial strength and global trade facilitation.
Shanghai Port Achieves 50 Million TEU Milestone
Shanghai Port became the first worldwide to surpass 50 million TEU in annual container traffic on December 22, 2024, driven by increased exports, international transhipments, and ship-to-ship transfers, showcasing China's industrial strength and global trade facilitation.
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44% 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
Trump Threatens to Retake Panama Canal
Donald Trump's threat to reimpose U.S. control over the Panama Canal, a vital 82-km waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, has sparked outrage from Latin American leaders; the canal was transferred to Panama in 1999 after U.S. construction and decades of Panamanian protests.
Trump Threatens to Retake Panama Canal
Donald Trump's threat to reimpose U.S. control over the Panama Canal, a vital 82-km waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, has sparked outrage from Latin American leaders; the canal was transferred to Panama in 1999 after U.S. construction and decades of Panamanian protests.
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Turkey Conducts Over 4,500 Ship Inspections in 2024
Turkey conducted 4,579 ship inspections in 2024, including 2,977 foreign-flagged vessels and 1,191 Turkish vessels on international voyages, to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection, aligning with IMO procedures and preventing ship detentions abroad.
Turkey Conducts Over 4,500 Ship Inspections in 2024
Turkey conducted 4,579 ship inspections in 2024, including 2,977 foreign-flagged vessels and 1,191 Turkish vessels on international voyages, to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection, aligning with IMO procedures and preventing ship detentions abroad.
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France Threatens to Block EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
A massive trade deal between the EU and four South American countries is facing major opposition in France, due to concerns that it will harm the French farming sector, potentially leading to a blockage of the deal unless at least three other EU countries representing at least 35% of the EU populati...
France Threatens to Block EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
A massive trade deal between the EU and four South American countries is facing major opposition in France, due to concerns that it will harm the French farming sector, potentially leading to a blockage of the deal unless at least three other EU countries representing at least 35% of the EU populati...
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60% Bias Score
China to Raise Budget Deficit to Record High Amid US Tariff Concerns
China will raise its budget deficit to 4 percent of GDP in 2024, a record high, to counteract the expected increase in US tariffs under a Trump administration, while maintaining a 5 percent GDP growth target for 2024 and 2025.
China to Raise Budget Deficit to Record High Amid US Tariff Concerns
China will raise its budget deficit to 4 percent of GDP in 2024, a record high, to counteract the expected increase in US tariffs under a Trump administration, while maintaining a 5 percent GDP growth target for 2024 and 2025.
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40% Bias Score