EU Seeks Contact With Trump Administration Amidst Concerns Over Greenland and Ukraine
President von der Leyen won't attend Trump's inauguration due to illness but the EU seeks early contact with the new administration; however, Trump's threats to use force to acquire Greenland, and potential cuts to Ukraine aid, raise serious concerns for the EU.
EU Seeks Contact With Trump Administration Amidst Concerns Over Greenland and Ukraine
President von der Leyen won't attend Trump's inauguration due to illness but the EU seeks early contact with the new administration; however, Trump's threats to use force to acquire Greenland, and potential cuts to Ukraine aid, raise serious concerns for the EU.
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56% Bias Score
China's Consistent Engagement in Africa: A Contrast to U.S. Approach
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Africa underscores Beijing's longstanding commitment to the continent, contrasting with the U.S.'s late-term engagement; China's $51 billion investment and focus on infrastructure and renewable energy aims to integrate African markets into its economy.
China's Consistent Engagement in Africa: A Contrast to U.S. Approach
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Africa underscores Beijing's longstanding commitment to the continent, contrasting with the U.S.'s late-term engagement; China's $51 billion investment and focus on infrastructure and renewable energy aims to integrate African markets into its economy.
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40% Bias Score
Trudeau Rejects Trump's Annexation Suggestion Amidst Tariff Threats
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected President Donald Trump's suggestion that Canada become the 51st U.S. state, calling it a distraction from Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on all Canadian imports unless border security is strengthened; Trudeau warned that these tariffs would raise...
Trudeau Rejects Trump's Annexation Suggestion Amidst Tariff Threats
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected President Donald Trump's suggestion that Canada become the 51st U.S. state, calling it a distraction from Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on all Canadian imports unless border security is strengthened; Trudeau warned that these tariffs would raise...
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48% Bias Score
EU Prioritizes Early Contact with Trump Administration Amidst Trade and Security Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration due to illness but plans early contact with his administration to discuss trade, energy, and security issues, particularly concerning potential US tariffs and increased LNG imports to offset them.
EU Prioritizes Early Contact with Trump Administration Amidst Trade and Security Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration due to illness but plans early contact with his administration to discuss trade, energy, and security issues, particularly concerning potential US tariffs and increased LNG imports to offset them.
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44% Bias Score
Alberta Premier Seeks to Counter Trump's Rejection of Canadian Energy
Facing President-elect Donald Trump's rejection of Canadian energy resources, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is actively pursuing deals with pipeline companies to increase oil and gas transport capacity to the U.S., aiming to counter Trump's stance and highlight the economic interdependence between ...
Alberta Premier Seeks to Counter Trump's Rejection of Canadian Energy
Facing President-elect Donald Trump's rejection of Canadian energy resources, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is actively pursuing deals with pipeline companies to increase oil and gas transport capacity to the U.S., aiming to counter Trump's stance and highlight the economic interdependence between ...
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44% Bias Score
China Doubles Stimulus Spending to Boost Domestic Demand
China launched a new economic stimulus package, increasing funding for equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-ins to 300 billion yuan in 2025 (double 2024's 150 billion yuan), aiming to boost domestic demand and counter external economic headwinds, particularly potential trade tensions with the...
China Doubles Stimulus Spending to Boost Domestic Demand
China launched a new economic stimulus package, increasing funding for equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-ins to 300 billion yuan in 2025 (double 2024's 150 billion yuan), aiming to boost domestic demand and counter external economic headwinds, particularly potential trade tensions with the...
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40% Bias Score
China Becomes Fastest-Growing Market for Norwegian Seafood Exports
Norway's seafood exports to China surged 14 percent in volume to 182,000 tons in 2024, reaching a value of $823 million, driven by strong Chinese economic growth and consumer demand, making China the fastest-growing market globally for Norwegian seafood.
China Becomes Fastest-Growing Market for Norwegian Seafood Exports
Norway's seafood exports to China surged 14 percent in volume to 182,000 tons in 2024, reaching a value of $823 million, driven by strong Chinese economic growth and consumer demand, making China the fastest-growing market globally for Norwegian seafood.
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32% Bias Score
RCEP's Positive Impact on Trade and Investment in Asia-Pacific
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) boosted trade among its 15 member states to \$5.6 trillion in 2023, with China's trade with RCEP members reaching \$1.67 trillion in the first 11 months of 2024, marking a 4.4% year-on-year increase.
RCEP's Positive Impact on Trade and Investment in Asia-Pacific
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) boosted trade among its 15 member states to \$5.6 trillion in 2023, with China's trade with RCEP members reaching \$1.67 trillion in the first 11 months of 2024, marking a 4.4% year-on-year increase.
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56% Bias Score
China's 2025 Africa Initiative: Economic and Security Partnerships
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's early 2025 tour of Namibia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria signals China's sustained commitment to Africa, contrasting with Western approaches and leveraging economic and security partnerships to expand its influence.
China's 2025 Africa Initiative: Economic and Security Partnerships
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's early 2025 tour of Namibia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria signals China's sustained commitment to Africa, contrasting with Western approaches and leveraging economic and security partnerships to expand its influence.
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40% Bias Score
Von der Leyen Skips Trump Inauguration Amidst Greenland Dispute and Ukraine Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration due to illness, but seeks early contact with his administration despite his threat to use military force to acquire Greenland and potentially cut aid to Ukraine, prompting a cautious response from the EU.
Von der Leyen Skips Trump Inauguration Amidst Greenland Dispute and Ukraine Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration due to illness, but seeks early contact with his administration despite his threat to use military force to acquire Greenland and potentially cut aid to Ukraine, prompting a cautious response from the EU.
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56% Bias Score
UK Seeks to Reset Strained Ties with China Through Economic Talks
Britain's Treasury chief Rachel Reeves is traveling to China this weekend to relaunch economic and financial talks suspended since 2019, marking a renewed effort by the Labour government to improve ties with Beijing despite ongoing security and human rights concerns.
UK Seeks to Reset Strained Ties with China Through Economic Talks
Britain's Treasury chief Rachel Reeves is traveling to China this weekend to relaunch economic and financial talks suspended since 2019, marking a renewed effort by the Labour government to improve ties with Beijing despite ongoing security and human rights concerns.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Annexation Threats: A Negotiating Tactic, Not a Feasible Policy
Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada using "economic force" are dismissed as empty threats by experts and Canadian officials, citing significant political and logistical hurdles, including the redistribution of U.S. House seats and constitutional amendments in both countries.
Trump's Annexation Threats: A Negotiating Tactic, Not a Feasible Policy
Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada using "economic force" are dismissed as empty threats by experts and Canadian officials, citing significant political and logistical hurdles, including the redistribution of U.S. House seats and constitutional amendments in both countries.
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52% Bias Score