Inconsistent Policies Mark Prabowo's First 100 Days as Indonesian President
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's first 100 days in office were marked by policy inconsistencies, including a last-minute VAT reversal and ambiguous stances on the South China Sea, despite an 80.9% approval rating driven by his popular free meal program.
Inconsistent Policies Mark Prabowo's First 100 Days as Indonesian President
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's first 100 days in office were marked by policy inconsistencies, including a last-minute VAT reversal and ambiguous stances on the South China Sea, despite an 80.9% approval rating driven by his popular free meal program.
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52% Bias Score
ASEAN-China Trade Flourishes Despite Geopolitical Tensions
Despite geopolitical challenges, ASEAN-China trade thrived in 2024, reaching $638 billion in eight months—a 10% increase year-on-year—thanks to the successful implementation and upgrade of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA).
ASEAN-China Trade Flourishes Despite Geopolitical Tensions
Despite geopolitical challenges, ASEAN-China trade thrived in 2024, reaching $638 billion in eight months—a 10% increase year-on-year—thanks to the successful implementation and upgrade of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA).
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56% Bias Score
Philippines Launches Comic Book to Counter China's South China Sea Disinformation
The Philippines launched a 40-page comic book, "The Stories of Teacher Jun," on Friday to counter China's disinformation campaign in the South China Sea, depicting China's actions as bullying and highlighting the Philippine position; about 11,000 copies have been distributed, with plans for more.
Philippines Launches Comic Book to Counter China's South China Sea Disinformation
The Philippines launched a 40-page comic book, "The Stories of Teacher Jun," on Friday to counter China's disinformation campaign in the South China Sea, depicting China's actions as bullying and highlighting the Philippine position; about 11,000 copies have been distributed, with plans for more.
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48% Bias Score
Japan, Philippines Urge Trump to Maintain U.S. Commitment to South China Sea Stability
Japan and the Philippines will press President-elect Trump to uphold U.S. commitment to regional stability amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea, following recent aggressive Chinese coast guard patrols near the Philippines, prompting Manila to consider all options, including new law...
Japan, Philippines Urge Trump to Maintain U.S. Commitment to South China Sea Stability
Japan and the Philippines will press President-elect Trump to uphold U.S. commitment to regional stability amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea, following recent aggressive Chinese coast guard patrols near the Philippines, prompting Manila to consider all options, including new law...
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48% Bias Score
China's Coast Guard Ship Triggers New Philippine Warning in South China Sea
A large Chinese coast guard ship entered the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, prompting officials to warn of potential new international lawsuits against China due to its growing aggression in the South China Sea; this follows a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated China's expansive claims ...
China's Coast Guard Ship Triggers New Philippine Warning in South China Sea
A large Chinese coast guard ship entered the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, prompting officials to warn of potential new international lawsuits against China due to its growing aggression in the South China Sea; this follows a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated China's expansive claims ...
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48% Bias Score
ASEAN's Non-Aligned Stance Amidst Sino-US Rivalry
ASEAN's non-aligned stance, rooted in the 1971 ZOPFAN Declaration, prioritizes regional peace and cooperation despite the Sino-US rivalry, as demonstrated by successful economic initiatives like the RCEP and various dialogue platforms addressing security concerns.
ASEAN's Non-Aligned Stance Amidst Sino-US Rivalry
ASEAN's non-aligned stance, rooted in the 1971 ZOPFAN Declaration, prioritizes regional peace and cooperation despite the Sino-US rivalry, as demonstrated by successful economic initiatives like the RCEP and various dialogue platforms addressing security concerns.
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56% Bias Score
Booming ASEAN-China Trade Defies Geopolitical Challenges
ASEAN-China trade hit \$638 billion in 8 months of 2024, a 10% rise year-on-year, showcasing strong economic ties despite geopolitical tensions, driven by the upgraded ASEAN-China Free Trade Area and BRI projects like the China-Laos Railway.
Booming ASEAN-China Trade Defies Geopolitical Challenges
ASEAN-China trade hit \$638 billion in 8 months of 2024, a 10% rise year-on-year, showcasing strong economic ties despite geopolitical tensions, driven by the upgraded ASEAN-China Free Trade Area and BRI projects like the China-Laos Railway.
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56% Bias Score
China Harasses Philippine Vessels in South China Sea
Chinese coast guard ships and a navy helicopter harassed Philippine scientific survey vessels near Sandy Cay in the Spratly Islands on Friday, forcing the operation's cancellation; this incident highlights escalating tensions in the South China Sea and tests the US commitment to the region.
China Harasses Philippine Vessels in South China Sea
Chinese coast guard ships and a navy helicopter harassed Philippine scientific survey vessels near Sandy Cay in the Spratly Islands on Friday, forcing the operation's cancellation; this incident highlights escalating tensions in the South China Sea and tests the US commitment to the region.
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48% Bias Score
China, Vietnam Celebrate 75 Years of Diplomatic Ties, Emphasizing Shared Future and Regional Stability
China and Vietnam marked 75 years of diplomatic relations, emphasizing their commitment to a shared future, comprehensive cooperation across various sectors, and joint efforts to maintain peace in the South China Sea, despite external pressures.
China, Vietnam Celebrate 75 Years of Diplomatic Ties, Emphasizing Shared Future and Regional Stability
China and Vietnam marked 75 years of diplomatic relations, emphasizing their commitment to a shared future, comprehensive cooperation across various sectors, and joint efforts to maintain peace in the South China Sea, despite external pressures.
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52% Bias Score
China Builds Structure in Disputed Waters, Breaching Agreement with South Korea
China has constructed a large floating structure (approximately 50 meters by 50 meters) in waters it disputes with South Korea, violating a 2001 agreement and raising concerns of broader territorial ambitions, mirroring similar actions in the South China Sea.
China Builds Structure in Disputed Waters, Breaching Agreement with South Korea
China has constructed a large floating structure (approximately 50 meters by 50 meters) in waters it disputes with South Korea, violating a 2001 agreement and raising concerns of broader territorial ambitions, mirroring similar actions in the South China Sea.
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52% Bias Score
Japan, Indonesia Deepen Ties Amid China Concerns
Japan and Indonesia pledged deeper economic and defense ties on Saturday, including a $573 million Japanese loan for Indonesian infrastructure and discussions on joint naval ship development, amid concerns about China's assertiveness in the South China Sea and a potential reduction of the U.S. prese...
Japan, Indonesia Deepen Ties Amid China Concerns
Japan and Indonesia pledged deeper economic and defense ties on Saturday, including a $573 million Japanese loan for Indonesian infrastructure and discussions on joint naval ship development, amid concerns about China's assertiveness in the South China Sea and a potential reduction of the U.S. prese...
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48% Bias Score
ASEAN's Non-Aligned Stance Amidst Sino-US Rivalry
ASEAN's non-aligned approach, rooted in the 1971 ZOPFAN Declaration, prioritizes regional peace and cooperation despite the Sino-US rivalry; its economic initiatives like RCEP and diplomatic efforts show its centrality but face criticism for inaction on South China Sea disputes.
ASEAN's Non-Aligned Stance Amidst Sino-US Rivalry
ASEAN's non-aligned approach, rooted in the 1971 ZOPFAN Declaration, prioritizes regional peace and cooperation despite the Sino-US rivalry; its economic initiatives like RCEP and diplomatic efforts show its centrality but face criticism for inaction on South China Sea disputes.
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52% Bias Score