Trump, Xi Hold Phone Call, Signal Potential Shift in U.S.-China Relations
On Friday, President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone, discussing trade, fentanyl, TikTok, and the war in Ukraine; Xi congratulated Trump and expressed hope for improved relations, while Trump confirmed the call was "very good" for both countries.
Trump, Xi Hold Phone Call, Signal Potential Shift in U.S.-China Relations
On Friday, President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone, discussing trade, fentanyl, TikTok, and the war in Ukraine; Xi congratulated Trump and expressed hope for improved relations, while Trump confirmed the call was "very good" for both countries.
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48% Bias Score
Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs Against Potential Trump Trade War
Canada plans to retaliate against potential U.S. tariffs with its own tariffs on $37 billion of U.S. imports, potentially escalating to $147 billion, following a two-week consultation period, in response to President-elect Trump's dissatisfaction with Canadian border security measures.
Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs Against Potential Trump Trade War
Canada plans to retaliate against potential U.S. tariffs with its own tariffs on $37 billion of U.S. imports, potentially escalating to $147 billion, following a two-week consultation period, in response to President-elect Trump's dissatisfaction with Canadian border security measures.
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56% Bias Score
China to Investigate US Chip Imports Over Subsidy Concerns
China's Semiconductor Industry Association is supporting anti-dumping investigations against US semiconductor imports due to subsidies provided by the US CHIPS and Science Act, which the association claims creates unfair competition and harms Chinese companies.
China to Investigate US Chip Imports Over Subsidy Concerns
China's Semiconductor Industry Association is supporting anti-dumping investigations against US semiconductor imports due to subsidies provided by the US CHIPS and Science Act, which the association claims creates unfair competition and harms Chinese companies.
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40% Bias Score
China Meets Growth Target Amidst Economic Headwinds and Trump's Return
Despite achieving its 5 percent growth target in 2023, China's economy faces challenges from a weak real estate market and sluggish consumption, further complicated by the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency, potentially reigniting trade tensions.
China Meets Growth Target Amidst Economic Headwinds and Trump's Return
Despite achieving its 5 percent growth target in 2023, China's economy faces challenges from a weak real estate market and sluggish consumption, further complicated by the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency, potentially reigniting trade tensions.
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48% Bias Score
China's Economy Grows 5% in 2024, Meeting Target Amidst Underlying Weaknesses
China's economy grew 5% in 2024, meeting Beijing's target despite slowing from 5.2% in 2023, driven by strong exports and government stimulus, but facing persistent weaknesses in consumer spending and the property sector.
China's Economy Grows 5% in 2024, Meeting Target Amidst Underlying Weaknesses
China's economy grew 5% in 2024, meeting Beijing's target despite slowing from 5.2% in 2023, driven by strong exports and government stimulus, but facing persistent weaknesses in consumer spending and the property sector.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Return: Economic Risks and Strategic Opportunities for China
With Trump's return to power, China faces renewed trade war threats amidst its own economic slowdown, prompting counter-measures and strategic adjustments for global influence.
Trump's Return: Economic Risks and Strategic Opportunities for China
With Trump's return to power, China faces renewed trade war threats amidst its own economic slowdown, prompting counter-measures and strategic adjustments for global influence.
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40% Bias Score
China's 2024 Economic Growth: Strong Finish, Uncertain Future
China's economy grew 5.0% in 2024, meeting its annual target, but a looming trade war with the US and weak domestic demand could hinder future growth; the fourth quarter saw a 5.4% increase, exceeding expectations but potentially inflated by front-loaded exports.
China's 2024 Economic Growth: Strong Finish, Uncertain Future
China's economy grew 5.0% in 2024, meeting its annual target, but a looming trade war with the US and weak domestic demand could hinder future growth; the fourth quarter saw a 5.4% increase, exceeding expectations but potentially inflated by front-loaded exports.
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44% Bias Score
China Investigates US Semiconductor Exports Over Subsidy Concerns
China launched an investigation into US semiconductor exports due to concerns about US government subsidies providing unfair advantages to American companies, leading to low-priced chip exports that harm the Chinese domestic industry.
China Investigates US Semiconductor Exports Over Subsidy Concerns
China launched an investigation into US semiconductor exports due to concerns about US government subsidies providing unfair advantages to American companies, leading to low-priced chip exports that harm the Chinese domestic industry.
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40% Bias Score
China Meets 2024 GDP Target Amidst Stimulus and Uncertainty
China's 2024 GDP grew by 5%, meeting the official target, driven by a strong fourth quarter (5.4%) fueled by government stimulus, despite persistent concerns about weak domestic demand and potential US tariffs.
China Meets 2024 GDP Target Amidst Stimulus and Uncertainty
China's 2024 GDP grew by 5%, meeting the official target, driven by a strong fourth quarter (5.4%) fueled by government stimulus, despite persistent concerns about weak domestic demand and potential US tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
China Meets Growth Target Amidst Property Slump and Looming US Trade Tensions
China's economy met its 5 percent growth target for 2023 despite a weakening property market and weak consumer spending; however, the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency threatens renewed trade tensions, impacting German businesses operating in China.
China Meets Growth Target Amidst Property Slump and Looming US Trade Tensions
China's economy met its 5 percent growth target for 2023 despite a weakening property market and weak consumer spending; however, the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency threatens renewed trade tensions, impacting German businesses operating in China.
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48% Bias Score
China Launches Probe into US Semiconductor Exports
China's Commerce Ministry announced an investigation into US legacy semiconductor exports, citing concerns about US subsidies creating unfair competition and harming China's domestic chip industry; the probe will adhere to Chinese law and WTO rules.
China Launches Probe into US Semiconductor Exports
China's Commerce Ministry announced an investigation into US legacy semiconductor exports, citing concerns about US subsidies creating unfair competition and harming China's domestic chip industry; the probe will adhere to Chinese law and WTO rules.
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52% Bias Score
Rubio's China Ban Signals Extremely Anti-China Trump 2.0 Administration
Incoming US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is banned from China due to sanctions for his criticism of Chinese policies, signaling an extremely anti-China Trump 2.0 administration with potential for increased trade wars and Asia-Pacific tensions.
Rubio's China Ban Signals Extremely Anti-China Trump 2.0 Administration
Incoming US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is banned from China due to sanctions for his criticism of Chinese policies, signaling an extremely anti-China Trump 2.0 administration with potential for increased trade wars and Asia-Pacific tensions.
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48% Bias Score