"China Deploys Largest Naval Fleet Near Taiwan in 30 Years"
"Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported China's deployment of 47 aircraft and 12 warships near the island, the largest such deployment in almost 30 years, exceeding even the 2022 drills following Nancy Pelosi's visit; this follows Taiwanese President Lai's recent US trip, further escalating tensions."
"China Deploys Largest Naval Fleet Near Taiwan in 30 Years"
"Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported China's deployment of 47 aircraft and 12 warships near the island, the largest such deployment in almost 30 years, exceeding even the 2022 drills following Nancy Pelosi's visit; this follows Taiwanese President Lai's recent US trip, further escalating tensions."
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40% Bias Score
China Deploys Record Number of Warships Around Taiwan
China deployed almost 90 warships around Taiwan, the most since 1996, following President Lai Ching-te's US transit, escalating tensions despite low international attention; experts warn of a 'salami-slicing' tactic.
China Deploys Record Number of Warships Around Taiwan
China deployed almost 90 warships around Taiwan, the most since 1996, following President Lai Ching-te's US transit, escalating tensions despite low international attention; experts warn of a 'salami-slicing' tactic.
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48% Bias Score
False Claim of Expulsion: Tensions Remain High in Sino-German Relations
A social media video falsely depicts German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's expulsion from a Beijing press conference; Euroverify proved the footage was from April 2023, showing no expulsion. Despite this, significant tensions remain over China's alleged support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
False Claim of Expulsion: Tensions Remain High in Sino-German Relations
A social media video falsely depicts German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's expulsion from a Beijing press conference; Euroverify proved the footage was from April 2023, showing no expulsion. Despite this, significant tensions remain over China's alleged support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Iran Launches Simorgh Rocket Amidst Regional Tensions
Iran successfully launched a Simorgh rocket carrying a 300-kilogram payload into a 400-kilometer orbit on Friday from the Imam Khomeini Spaceport, despite Western concerns that the program improves its ballistic missile capabilities; this is the first launch under President Masoud Pezeshkian's admin...
Iran Launches Simorgh Rocket Amidst Regional Tensions
Iran successfully launched a Simorgh rocket carrying a 300-kilogram payload into a 400-kilometer orbit on Friday from the Imam Khomeini Spaceport, despite Western concerns that the program improves its ballistic missile capabilities; this is the first launch under President Masoud Pezeshkian's admin...
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56% Bias Score
China Condemns Taiwanese President's Hawaii Stopover Amid Rising Tensions
China strongly condemned Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's Hawaii stopover and phone call with Nancy Pelosi on December 2nd, 2023, escalating tensions amid a US arms sale to Taiwan and Lai's Pacific tour promoting a "new democratic era."
China Condemns Taiwanese President's Hawaii Stopover Amid Rising Tensions
China strongly condemned Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's Hawaii stopover and phone call with Nancy Pelosi on December 2nd, 2023, escalating tensions amid a US arms sale to Taiwan and Lai's Pacific tour promoting a "new democratic era."
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44% Bias Score
China warns US over Taiwan VP's US transit
Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te's US transit stops during his South Pacific trip have prompted a warning from China, which accused the US of supporting Taiwan independence and increasing tensions in the Taiwan Strait following a recent $385 million arms sale to Taiwan.
China warns US over Taiwan VP's US transit
Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te's US transit stops during his South Pacific trip have prompted a warning from China, which accused the US of supporting Taiwan independence and increasing tensions in the Taiwan Strait following a recent $385 million arms sale to Taiwan.
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60% Bias Score
China conducts military drills near Taiwan after Lai's US trip
Over 50 Chinese military aircraft and ships operated near Taiwan in the last 24 hours, following Beijing's declaration of seven air zones for potential military exercises, a response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's recent US visit.
China conducts military drills near Taiwan after Lai's US trip
Over 50 Chinese military aircraft and ships operated near Taiwan in the last 24 hours, following Beijing's declaration of seven air zones for potential military exercises, a response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's recent US visit.
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40% Bias Score
Taiwan on Maximum Alert as China Stages Major Military Drills
Taiwan declared a "maximum alert" as China launched military drills near the island, establishing seven air restriction zones from December 7-11 and deploying approximately 90 naval and coast guard vessels, escalating tensions following Taiwanese President Lai's recent US trip.
Taiwan on Maximum Alert as China Stages Major Military Drills
Taiwan declared a "maximum alert" as China launched military drills near the island, establishing seven air restriction zones from December 7-11 and deploying approximately 90 naval and coast guard vessels, escalating tensions following Taiwanese President Lai's recent US trip.
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32% Bias Score
China Sends Warships, Aircraft, and Balloons Near Taiwan
China conducted military activities near Taiwan, deploying 14 warships, seven military aircraft, and four balloons, including six aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait median line, in response to President Lai Ching-te's visit to Pacific allies.
China Sends Warships, Aircraft, and Balloons Near Taiwan
China conducted military activities near Taiwan, deploying 14 warships, seven military aircraft, and four balloons, including six aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait median line, in response to President Lai Ching-te's visit to Pacific allies.
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40% Bias Score
China-Philippines Coast Guard Clash at Scarborough Shoal
On December 4th, a confrontation occurred near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea between Chinese and Philippine Coast Guard ships, involving water cannons and accusations of entering territorial waters; this is the latest incident in an ongoing territorial dispute.
China-Philippines Coast Guard Clash at Scarborough Shoal
On December 4th, a confrontation occurred near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea between Chinese and Philippine Coast Guard ships, involving water cannons and accusations of entering territorial waters; this is the latest incident in an ongoing territorial dispute.
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32% Bias Score
China Condemns US Facilitation of Taiwanese VP's Transit
China vehemently condemned the United States for arranging Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te's stopover in Hawaii, lodging strong protests and warning of resolute countermeasures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
China Condemns US Facilitation of Taiwanese VP's Transit
China vehemently condemned the United States for arranging Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te's stopover in Hawaii, lodging strong protests and warning of resolute countermeasures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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56% Bias Score
Kosovo Canal Explosion Triggers Crisis, Accusations Fly Between Kosovo and Serbia
A bomb explosion damaged the Ibar-Lepenac canal in Kosovo on November 29th, disrupting water and electricity supplies to hundreds of thousands. Kosovo accuses Serbia of orchestrating the attack, which Serbia denies, exacerbating existing tensions between the two countries.
Kosovo Canal Explosion Triggers Crisis, Accusations Fly Between Kosovo and Serbia
A bomb explosion damaged the Ibar-Lepenac canal in Kosovo on November 29th, disrupting water and electricity supplies to hundreds of thousands. Kosovo accuses Serbia of orchestrating the attack, which Serbia denies, exacerbating existing tensions between the two countries.
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44% Bias Score