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TikTok Ban Fuels Xiaohongshu's Growth, Posing Censorship Challenges
Driven by a looming TikTok ban, a surge of US users are joining the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, creating challenges for content moderators due to China's strict censorship rules that extend beyond typical restrictions and affect posts deemed politically sensitive or culturally inappro...
TikTok Ban Fuels Xiaohongshu's Growth, Posing Censorship Challenges
Driven by a looming TikTok ban, a surge of US users are joining the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, creating challenges for content moderators due to China's strict censorship rules that extend beyond typical restrictions and affect posts deemed politically sensitive or culturally inappro...
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44% Bias Score
British Royals' Soft Power Could Ease UK-US Tensions Under Trump
Prince Edward's US visit following President Carter's death highlights the enduring role of the British royal family in UK-US relations; President-elect Trump's positive views on the royals may ease tensions with the UK government, leveraging their "soft power" to maintain strong ties despite politi...
British Royals' Soft Power Could Ease UK-US Tensions Under Trump
Prince Edward's US visit following President Carter's death highlights the enduring role of the British royal family in UK-US relations; President-elect Trump's positive views on the royals may ease tensions with the UK government, leveraging their "soft power" to maintain strong ties despite politi...
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52% Bias Score
Zagreb's Confucius Institute: A Bridge Between Croatia and China
The Confucius Institute in Zagreb, under director Kresimir Jurak since 2012, has taught thousands of Croatian students Chinese through 45 teaching locations in eight cities, fostering cultural exchange and bilateral relations with China.
Zagreb's Confucius Institute: A Bridge Between Croatia and China
The Confucius Institute in Zagreb, under director Kresimir Jurak since 2012, has taught thousands of Croatian students Chinese through 45 teaching locations in eight cities, fostering cultural exchange and bilateral relations with China.
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40% Bias Score
China's Satellite TV Project in Africa: A Mixed Bag of Soft Power
China's StarTimes project, funded by a Chinese government aid program, installed satellite dishes in over 9,600 African villages, providing digital TV access; however, post-free trial subscription costs and limited appeal of Chinese content challenge its long-term success as a soft power initiative.
China's Satellite TV Project in Africa: A Mixed Bag of Soft Power
China's StarTimes project, funded by a Chinese government aid program, installed satellite dishes in over 9,600 African villages, providing digital TV access; however, post-free trial subscription costs and limited appeal of Chinese content challenge its long-term success as a soft power initiative.
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36% Bias Score
Australia funds PNG's NRL entry, signs security pact
Australia will provide Papua New Guinea \$382 million over 10 years to support its entry into the National Rugby League in 2028, alongside a confidential security pact to counter growing Chinese influence in the Pacific, announced Thursday in Sydney by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and ...
Australia funds PNG's NRL entry, signs security pact
Australia will provide Papua New Guinea \$382 million over 10 years to support its entry into the National Rugby League in 2028, alongside a confidential security pact to counter growing Chinese influence in the Pacific, announced Thursday in Sydney by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and ...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's 'Soft Power' Strategy: A Geopolitical Gamble in Central Asia
Turkey's Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is aggressively pursuing a 'Century of Turkey' agenda, including a unified media platform, potentially funded by Western entities, while simultaneously supporting Syrian militants, raising concerns about regional stability and an anti-Russia coalition.
Turkey's 'Soft Power' Strategy: A Geopolitical Gamble in Central Asia
Turkey's Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is aggressively pursuing a 'Century of Turkey' agenda, including a unified media platform, potentially funded by Western entities, while simultaneously supporting Syrian militants, raising concerns about regional stability and an anti-Russia coalition.
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60% Bias Score
UK Launches Soft Power Council to Boost Global Influence and Economy
The UK government established a soft power council, chaired by Lisa Nandy and David Lammy, to leverage cultural figures and the royal family to boost Britain's global influence and economy by strategically using cultural and sporting events.
UK Launches Soft Power Council to Boost Global Influence and Economy
The UK government established a soft power council, chaired by Lisa Nandy and David Lammy, to leverage cultural figures and the royal family to boost Britain's global influence and economy by strategically using cultural and sporting events.
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52% Bias Score
British Royals Leverage Soft Power Amid Strained UK-US Relations
The British royal family's soft power is being used to improve relations between the UK and the incoming Trump administration, despite policy disagreements, as exemplified by Prince Edward's recent US visit and President-elect Trump's positive comments about the royals.
British Royals Leverage Soft Power Amid Strained UK-US Relations
The British royal family's soft power is being used to improve relations between the UK and the incoming Trump administration, despite policy disagreements, as exemplified by Prince Edward's recent US visit and President-elect Trump's positive comments about the royals.
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44% Bias Score
Russia's Billions in Tajikistan: Education Investment and its Effectiveness
Russia's substantial investments in Tajikistan's education system, totaling billions of rubles in recent years, aim to counter negative perceptions but face criticism over their effectiveness, as evidenced by recent diplomatic disputes and historical precedent.
Russia's Billions in Tajikistan: Education Investment and its Effectiveness
Russia's substantial investments in Tajikistan's education system, totaling billions of rubles in recent years, aim to counter negative perceptions but face criticism over their effectiveness, as evidenced by recent diplomatic disputes and historical precedent.
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52% Bias Score
China's Brand Powerhouse: From "Made in China" to "Created in China
China's brand value in the Brand Finance Global 500 surged from $62 billion with 13 brands in 2008 to $1.3 trillion with 72 brands in 2024, driven by a strategic shift from manufacturing to creating globally recognized brands, government support, and improved international standards.
China's Brand Powerhouse: From "Made in China" to "Created in China
China's brand value in the Brand Finance Global 500 surged from $62 billion with 13 brands in 2008 to $1.3 trillion with 72 brands in 2024, driven by a strategic shift from manufacturing to creating globally recognized brands, government support, and improved international standards.
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44% Bias Score
Australia funds PNG NRL team in \$600 million Pacific security play
Australia will invest \$600 million over 10 years to establish a Papua New Guinean team in the NRL in 2028, framed as a security initiative to counter China's influence in the Pacific, with a confidential security agreement alongside.
Australia funds PNG NRL team in \$600 million Pacific security play
Australia will invest \$600 million over 10 years to establish a Papua New Guinean team in the NRL in 2028, framed as a security initiative to counter China's influence in the Pacific, with a confidential security agreement alongside.
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52% Bias Score
Hong Kong Unveils Giant Panda Exhibition to Boost Tourism
Hong Kong launches its largest panda-themed exhibition, featuring 2,500 sculptures and six designs inspired by Ocean Park's pandas, including twin cubs born in August to the world's oldest first-time panda mother; the event aims to boost tourism and raise funds for panda conservation.
Hong Kong Unveils Giant Panda Exhibition to Boost Tourism
Hong Kong launches its largest panda-themed exhibition, featuring 2,500 sculptures and six designs inspired by Ocean Park's pandas, including twin cubs born in August to the world's oldest first-time panda mother; the event aims to boost tourism and raise funds for panda conservation.
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36% Bias Score
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