Former UN Official Warns of Negative Global Impacts from Potential US Protectionist Policies
A former UN official warns that new US protectionist policies could harm global trade, disrupt supply chains, raise consumer prices, and increase global tensions, hindering efforts to address pressing global challenges such as climate change.
Former UN Official Warns of Negative Global Impacts from Potential US Protectionist Policies
A former UN official warns that new US protectionist policies could harm global trade, disrupt supply chains, raise consumer prices, and increase global tensions, hindering efforts to address pressing global challenges such as climate change.
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44% Bias Score
EU Remains Passive as UN Negotiates Global Supply Chain Law
The UN resumed negotiations for a global supply chain law in Geneva on Monday, aiming to prevent human rights abuses, while the EU, lacking a negotiation mandate, only observes. The agreement seeks to establish corporate due diligence and ensure access to justice for victims.
EU Remains Passive as UN Negotiates Global Supply Chain Law
The UN resumed negotiations for a global supply chain law in Geneva on Monday, aiming to prevent human rights abuses, while the EU, lacking a negotiation mandate, only observes. The agreement seeks to establish corporate due diligence and ensure access to justice for victims.
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36% Bias Score
Arabian Gulf Nations Invest in Critical Minerals to Diversify Economies and Challenge China
Arabian Gulf nations, led by Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, are making significant investments in critical minerals, aiming to diversify their economies and challenge China's dominance in the global supply chain for materials vital for sustainable technologies; this is evidenced by Qatar's $180 milli...
Arabian Gulf Nations Invest in Critical Minerals to Diversify Economies and Challenge China
Arabian Gulf nations, led by Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, are making significant investments in critical minerals, aiming to diversify their economies and challenge China's dominance in the global supply chain for materials vital for sustainable technologies; this is evidenced by Qatar's $180 milli...
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36% Bias Score
Chinese Firms Adapt to Global Trade Tensions with Localized Strategies
Faced with rising trade protectionism, Chinese companies are strengthening localized production and technological innovation to navigate global challenges, focusing on optimizing supply chains and building stronger brands in overseas markets.
Chinese Firms Adapt to Global Trade Tensions with Localized Strategies
Faced with rising trade protectionism, Chinese companies are strengthening localized production and technological innovation to navigate global challenges, focusing on optimizing supply chains and building stronger brands in overseas markets.
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40% Bias Score
UK Supermarkets Linked to Xinjiang Forced Labor
A BBC investigation alleges that tomato puree sold in four major UK supermarkets contains tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; this prompted calls for stronger legislation and more transparent labeling by a Labour MP.
UK Supermarkets Linked to Xinjiang Forced Labor
A BBC investigation alleges that tomato puree sold in four major UK supermarkets contains tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; this prompted calls for stronger legislation and more transparent labeling by a Labour MP.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Proposed Tariffs: Potential Economic Impacts on US and China
President-elect Trump's planned 60 percent tariff on Chinese imports is expected to cause significant US inflation and job losses, while potentially pushing some products out of the US market; however, China's diversified markets and proactive economic policies may lessen the negative impacts.
Trump's Proposed Tariffs: Potential Economic Impacts on US and China
President-elect Trump's planned 60 percent tariff on Chinese imports is expected to cause significant US inflation and job losses, while potentially pushing some products out of the US market; however, China's diversified markets and proactive economic policies may lessen the negative impacts.
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40% Bias Score
Shipping Giants Enable Amazon Deforestation Through Beef Trade
Between August 2021 and July 2023, major shipping companies transported over 500,000 tonnes of beef and leather from Brazilian abattoirs linked to the destruction of 4,600 square kilometers of Amazon rainforest, highlighting the role of global supply chains in deforestation.
Shipping Giants Enable Amazon Deforestation Through Beef Trade
Between August 2021 and July 2023, major shipping companies transported over 500,000 tonnes of beef and leather from Brazilian abattoirs linked to the destruction of 4,600 square kilometers of Amazon rainforest, highlighting the role of global supply chains in deforestation.
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44% Bias Score
China and Vietnam Deepen Cooperation, Strengthen Strategic Mutual Trust
During the 16th meeting of the China-Vietnam Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son agreed to enhance strategic mutual trust and cooperation across various sectors, i...
China and Vietnam Deepen Cooperation, Strengthen Strategic Mutual Trust
During the 16th meeting of the China-Vietnam Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son agreed to enhance strategic mutual trust and cooperation across various sectors, i...
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48% Bias Score
China Condemns U.S. Semiconductor Export Controls
The CCPIT spokesperson strongly condemned the U.S. expansion of semiconductor export controls, impacting 136 Chinese entities and potentially harming the global semiconductor industry and supply chain stability.
China Condemns U.S. Semiconductor Export Controls
The CCPIT spokesperson strongly condemned the U.S. expansion of semiconductor export controls, impacting 136 Chinese entities and potentially harming the global semiconductor industry and supply chain stability.
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60% Bias Score
Biden's Angola Visit: A Race Against China for African Influence
President Biden's visit to Angola seeks to establish a stronger U.S. presence in Africa, focusing on the Lobito Rail Corridor to access critical minerals and compete with China's established influence; however, China's head start in the market, control over supply chains, and existing investments pr...
Biden's Angola Visit: A Race Against China for African Influence
President Biden's visit to Angola seeks to establish a stronger U.S. presence in Africa, focusing on the Lobito Rail Corridor to access critical minerals and compete with China's established influence; however, China's head start in the market, control over supply chains, and existing investments pr...
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56% Bias Score