EU Safety Rules Force UK Small Businesses to Halt EU Sales
New EU product safety rules are forcing some UK small businesses to halt sales to Northern Ireland and the EU due to increased compliance requirements; the UK government's support is lacking, says the DUP.
EU Safety Rules Force UK Small Businesses to Halt EU Sales
New EU product safety rules are forcing some UK small businesses to halt sales to Northern Ireland and the EU due to increased compliance requirements; the UK government's support is lacking, says the DUP.
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52% Bias Score
ADB Lowers Asia Growth Forecast Amidst US Uncertainty, China's Economic Strength Remains
The Asian Development Bank lowered its growth forecast for developing Asia to 4.9% in 2024 and 4.8% in 2025 due to uncertainty about US policy changes, contrasting with China's stable growth forecast and positive assessment by international organizations.
ADB Lowers Asia Growth Forecast Amidst US Uncertainty, China's Economic Strength Remains
The Asian Development Bank lowered its growth forecast for developing Asia to 4.9% in 2024 and 4.8% in 2025 due to uncertainty about US policy changes, contrasting with China's stable growth forecast and positive assessment by international organizations.
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52% Bias Score
UK to Review Internal Market Act Amidst Devolution Disputes
The UK government is reviewing the 2020 Internal Market Act, which aimed to prevent post-Brexit trade barriers but sparked disputes with devolved administrations over powers; the review, six months early, seeks to address concerns about the Act's impact on devolution and intergovernmental relations.
UK to Review Internal Market Act Amidst Devolution Disputes
The UK government is reviewing the 2020 Internal Market Act, which aimed to prevent post-Brexit trade barriers but sparked disputes with devolved administrations over powers; the review, six months early, seeks to address concerns about the Act's impact on devolution and intergovernmental relations.
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40% Bias Score
Huangmaohai Link Opens, Boosting Greater Bay Area Connectivity
The Huangmaohai Link, a 31-kilometer cross-sea passage connecting Zhuhai and Jiangmen in Guangdong's Greater Bay Area, commenced trial operations on Wednesday, reducing travel time significantly and boosting regional connectivity and economic integration.
Huangmaohai Link Opens, Boosting Greater Bay Area Connectivity
The Huangmaohai Link, a 31-kilometer cross-sea passage connecting Zhuhai and Jiangmen in Guangdong's Greater Bay Area, commenced trial operations on Wednesday, reducing travel time significantly and boosting regional connectivity and economic integration.
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60% Bias Score
China's Foreign Trade Grows 4.9% in First 11 Months of 2024
China's total goods imports and exports increased by 4.9 percent year-on-year to 39.79 trillion yuan (5.6 trillion USD) in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by robust export growth in key sectors and diversified trade partnerships. Private enterprises led the growth, and government policies aim to...
China's Foreign Trade Grows 4.9% in First 11 Months of 2024
China's total goods imports and exports increased by 4.9 percent year-on-year to 39.79 trillion yuan (5.6 trillion USD) in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by robust export growth in key sectors and diversified trade partnerships. Private enterprises led the growth, and government policies aim to...
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48% Bias Score
"China Criticizes EU's Deteriorating Business Environment for Chinese Firms"
"China criticized the European Union for creating an unfair business environment for Chinese companies, citing a report showing that 68% of surveyed businesses felt conditions worsened in the past year, and that the EU's adoption of over 40 restrictive trade measures since October 2022 is underminin...
"China Criticizes EU's Deteriorating Business Environment for Chinese Firms"
"China criticized the European Union for creating an unfair business environment for Chinese companies, citing a report showing that 68% of surveyed businesses felt conditions worsened in the past year, and that the EU's adoption of over 40 restrictive trade measures since October 2022 is underminin...
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52% Bias Score
Ancient Chinese Inscription Found on Jerusalem's Mount Zion
An ancient Chinese porcelain bowl shard inscribed with the phrase "Forever we will guard the eternal spring" was discovered on Jerusalem's Mount Zion, providing the first archaeological evidence of direct trade links between Imperial China, the Ottoman Empire, and the Holy Land during the 16th centu...
Ancient Chinese Inscription Found on Jerusalem's Mount Zion
An ancient Chinese porcelain bowl shard inscribed with the phrase "Forever we will guard the eternal spring" was discovered on Jerusalem's Mount Zion, providing the first archaeological evidence of direct trade links between Imperial China, the Ottoman Empire, and the Holy Land during the 16th centu...
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36% Bias Score
Chancay Megaport to Boost South America's Asia-Pacific Trade
The newly inaugurated Chancay megaport in Peru, a joint project with China, is expected to significantly reduce transit times to Asia by 30 percent, facilitating trade and attracting foreign investment to boost South America's integration with the Asia-Pacific region.
Chancay Megaport to Boost South America's Asia-Pacific Trade
The newly inaugurated Chancay megaport in Peru, a joint project with China, is expected to significantly reduce transit times to Asia by 30 percent, facilitating trade and attracting foreign investment to boost South America's integration with the Asia-Pacific region.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Announces Key Appointments, Signaling Shift in Regulatory and Foreign Policy
President-elect Donald Trump announced key appointments: Andrew Ferguson as FTC chair, replacing Lina Khan; Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico; Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece; and Tom Barrack as ambassador to Turkey. These choices signal a potential shift in regulatory and foreign polic...
Trump Announces Key Appointments, Signaling Shift in Regulatory and Foreign Policy
President-elect Donald Trump announced key appointments: Andrew Ferguson as FTC chair, replacing Lina Khan; Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico; Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece; and Tom Barrack as ambassador to Turkey. These choices signal a potential shift in regulatory and foreign polic...
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52% Bias Score
Huangmaohai Link Commences Trial Operation, Boosting GBA Connectivity
The Huangmaohai Link, a 31-kilometer cross-sea passage in Guangdong's Greater Bay Area, started trial operation on Wednesday, reducing travel time between Zhuhai and Jiangmen to 30 minutes and improving regional connectivity.
Huangmaohai Link Commences Trial Operation, Boosting GBA Connectivity
The Huangmaohai Link, a 31-kilometer cross-sea passage in Guangdong's Greater Bay Area, started trial operation on Wednesday, reducing travel time between Zhuhai and Jiangmen to 30 minutes and improving regional connectivity.
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52% Bias Score
Guardians Trade Giménez to Blue Jays for Horwitz in Surprise Deal
The Cleveland Guardians surprisingly traded three-time Gold Glove second baseman Andrés Giménez and pitcher Nick Sandlin to the Toronto Blue Jays for infielder Spencer Horwitz and outfielder Nick Mitchell; the trade reflects Cleveland's focus on long-term cost control and player development, priorit...
Guardians Trade Giménez to Blue Jays for Horwitz in Surprise Deal
The Cleveland Guardians surprisingly traded three-time Gold Glove second baseman Andrés Giménez and pitcher Nick Sandlin to the Toronto Blue Jays for infielder Spencer Horwitz and outfielder Nick Mitchell; the trade reflects Cleveland's focus on long-term cost control and player development, priorit...
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36% Bias Score
U.K. and EU Collaborate Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Potential Policies
The U.K. and the EU held meetings in Brussels to discuss closer collaboration on trade, defense, and support for Ukraine in response to President-elect Trump's protectionist statements and potential reduction of aid to Ukraine, signaling a shift towards a more unified approach.
U.K. and EU Collaborate Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Potential Policies
The U.K. and the EU held meetings in Brussels to discuss closer collaboration on trade, defense, and support for Ukraine in response to President-elect Trump's protectionist statements and potential reduction of aid to Ukraine, signaling a shift towards a more unified approach.
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44% Bias Score