Global Trade War Looms Amidst EU-China Electric Vehicle Dispute
The EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, and subsequent Chinese retaliation, threaten a global trade war, potentially disrupting supply chains and raising prices like during the pandemic; tensions with the US under Trump further complicate the situation.
Global Trade War Looms Amidst EU-China Electric Vehicle Dispute
The EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, and subsequent Chinese retaliation, threaten a global trade war, potentially disrupting supply chains and raising prices like during the pandemic; tensions with the US under Trump further complicate the situation.
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36% Bias Score
EU Car Registrations Edge Up Despite Market Volatility
Despite a slight overall increase of 0.8% in 2024 EU new car registrations to 10.6 million units, driven by Spain's 7.1% growth, Germany (-1%), France (-3.2%), and Italy (-0.5%) saw declines due to supply chain issues and consumer preferences.
EU Car Registrations Edge Up Despite Market Volatility
Despite a slight overall increase of 0.8% in 2024 EU new car registrations to 10.6 million units, driven by Spain's 7.1% growth, Germany (-1%), France (-3.2%), and Italy (-0.5%) saw declines due to supply chain issues and consumer preferences.
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40% Bias Score
Shein's Low Prices: Ethical Concerns Amidst Global Success
Shein, a Chinese fast-fashion company with $36.9 billion in global revenue last year, faces criticism for labor violations, including 75-hour workweeks uncovered by a BBC investigation, yet maintains immense popularity due to its low prices.
Shein's Low Prices: Ethical Concerns Amidst Global Success
Shein, a Chinese fast-fashion company with $36.9 billion in global revenue last year, faces criticism for labor violations, including 75-hour workweeks uncovered by a BBC investigation, yet maintains immense popularity due to its low prices.
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52% Bias Score
Climate Change: $3.6 Trillion in Damages, Urgent Business Risks, and the AI Solution
Climate-related disasters cost $3.6 trillion since 2000; 2024 hurricanes alone caused ~$500 billion in damage, highlighting urgent business risks and the need for AI-driven solutions.
Climate Change: $3.6 Trillion in Damages, Urgent Business Risks, and the AI Solution
Climate-related disasters cost $3.6 trillion since 2000; 2024 hurricanes alone caused ~$500 billion in damage, highlighting urgent business risks and the need for AI-driven solutions.
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44% Bias Score
China's PV Capacity to Surge 10 Percent, Reaching 260-280 GW
UBS forecasts a 10 percent increase in China's photovoltaic installed capacity this year (260-280 GW), driven by State-owned enterprises' efforts to meet 2025 targets, eased by government policies aimed at resolving supply-demand imbalances and preventing hyper-competition.
China's PV Capacity to Surge 10 Percent, Reaching 260-280 GW
UBS forecasts a 10 percent increase in China's photovoltaic installed capacity this year (260-280 GW), driven by State-owned enterprises' efforts to meet 2025 targets, eased by government policies aimed at resolving supply-demand imbalances and preventing hyper-competition.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs: Reshaping Startup Strategies
The Trump administration's tariffs significantly impacted startups by increasing costs for imported goods, prompting supply chain adjustments and creating both challenges and opportunities in various sectors, mirroring the effects of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act.
Trump Tariffs: Reshaping Startup Strategies
The Trump administration's tariffs significantly impacted startups by increasing costs for imported goods, prompting supply chain adjustments and creating both challenges and opportunities in various sectors, mirroring the effects of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threat Shakes Up US-Canada-Mexico Trade
President Trump's administration threatens 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods starting February 1st, impacting various sectors, including the chemical industry, which saw over $53 billion in bilateral trade in 2023 between the U.S. and Canada alone, potentially causing inflation and supply ch...
Trump's Tariff Threat Shakes Up US-Canada-Mexico Trade
President Trump's administration threatens 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods starting February 1st, impacting various sectors, including the chemical industry, which saw over $53 billion in bilateral trade in 2023 between the U.S. and Canada alone, potentially causing inflation and supply ch...
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48% Bias Score
China Discovers Major Rare Earth Deposit in Yunnan
China announced the discovery of a major rare earth deposit in Yunnan province, containing 1.15 million metric tons of potential resources, including over 470,000 tons of critical rare earths vital for electric vehicles and renewable energy, further strengthening its global dominance in this sector.
China Discovers Major Rare Earth Deposit in Yunnan
China announced the discovery of a major rare earth deposit in Yunnan province, containing 1.15 million metric tons of potential resources, including over 470,000 tons of critical rare earths vital for electric vehicles and renewable energy, further strengthening its global dominance in this sector.
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32% Bias Score
China's Solar Power Capacity Set for 10% Growth Amidst Government Intervention
UBS forecasts a 10 percent increase in China's photovoltaic installed capacity this year, reaching 260-280 gigawatts, driven by State-owned enterprises' efforts to meet 2025 targets and government policies aimed at resolving supply-demand imbalances and promoting sustainable industry growth.
China's Solar Power Capacity Set for 10% Growth Amidst Government Intervention
UBS forecasts a 10 percent increase in China's photovoltaic installed capacity this year, reaching 260-280 gigawatts, driven by State-owned enterprises' efforts to meet 2025 targets and government policies aimed at resolving supply-demand imbalances and promoting sustainable industry growth.
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32% Bias Score
China's PV Capacity Projected to Surge 10 Percent in 2025
UBS forecasts a 10 percent increase in China's photovoltaic installed capacity in 2025, reaching 260-280 gigawatts, driven by State-owned enterprises' efforts to meet targets and government policies aiming to curb hyper-competition and improve supply-demand balance.
China's PV Capacity Projected to Surge 10 Percent in 2025
UBS forecasts a 10 percent increase in China's photovoltaic installed capacity in 2025, reaching 260-280 gigawatts, driven by State-owned enterprises' efforts to meet targets and government policies aiming to curb hyper-competition and improve supply-demand balance.
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44% Bias Score
Shein's Profits Double Amidst Ethical Concerns
Shein, a Chinese fast-fashion giant, reported a doubling of UK profits to over £24 million in 2023 despite facing scrutiny over its labor practices, including a BBC investigation revealing 75-hour workweeks for some employees, violating Chinese labor laws; however, millions of consumers continue to ...
Shein's Profits Double Amidst Ethical Concerns
Shein, a Chinese fast-fashion giant, reported a doubling of UK profits to over £24 million in 2023 despite facing scrutiny over its labor practices, including a BBC investigation revealing 75-hour workweeks for some employees, violating Chinese labor laws; however, millions of consumers continue to ...
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60% Bias Score
Yiwu Market's 22% Growth Amidst Global Trade Uncertainty
Yiwu Market in Zhejiang, China, saw a 22% year-on-year transaction volume increase to 252.2 billion yuan in 2024, driven by its expansion into international markets through investments in overseas infrastructure, exhibitions, and a cross-border payment platform, "Yiwu Pay.
Yiwu Market's 22% Growth Amidst Global Trade Uncertainty
Yiwu Market in Zhejiang, China, saw a 22% year-on-year transaction volume increase to 252.2 billion yuan in 2024, driven by its expansion into international markets through investments in overseas infrastructure, exhibitions, and a cross-border payment platform, "Yiwu Pay.
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48% Bias Score