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
UK Business Lobby Urges Stronger China Ties Despite US Concerns
The chair of the UK's Confederation of British Industry urges the government to prioritize closer economic ties with China, despite potential US opposition; Chancellor Reeves' visit to Beijing aims to boost investment, reflecting a renewed focus on the relationship.
UK Business Lobby Urges Stronger China Ties Despite US Concerns
The chair of the UK's Confederation of British Industry urges the government to prioritize closer economic ties with China, despite potential US opposition; Chancellor Reeves' visit to Beijing aims to boost investment, reflecting a renewed focus on the relationship.
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48% Bias Score
Australian Dollar Falls to US62¢ Amidst China Slowdown and US Interest Rate Outlook
The Australian dollar has fallen to US62¢, its lowest since the early 2010s, due to reduced demand from China and the US Federal Reserve signaling fewer interest rate cuts, impacting importers and benefiting exporters.
Australian Dollar Falls to US62¢ Amidst China Slowdown and US Interest Rate Outlook
The Australian dollar has fallen to US62¢, its lowest since the early 2010s, due to reduced demand from China and the US Federal Reserve signaling fewer interest rate cuts, impacting importers and benefiting exporters.
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36% Bias Score
China, US Agree to Maintain Economic Dialogue Amidst Presidential Transition
On Tuesday, during a video call, Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen agreed to maintain communication and stabilize economic ties despite the upcoming US presidential transition; however, concerns remain about the future of this cooperation under a potential Trump a...
China, US Agree to Maintain Economic Dialogue Amidst Presidential Transition
On Tuesday, during a video call, Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen agreed to maintain communication and stabilize economic ties despite the upcoming US presidential transition; however, concerns remain about the future of this cooperation under a potential Trump a...
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40% Bias Score
China's Annual African Diplomatic Trip: 35 Years of Growing Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's four-nation African tour, marking the 35th consecutive year China prioritizes this visit, aims to elevate bilateral relations to a strategic level and foster an 'all-weather China-Africa community,' amid global political instability and uncertainty.
China's Annual African Diplomatic Trip: 35 Years of Growing Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's four-nation African tour, marking the 35th consecutive year China prioritizes this visit, aims to elevate bilateral relations to a strategic level and foster an 'all-weather China-Africa community,' amid global political instability and uncertainty.
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52% Bias Score
China, US Agree to Maintain Economic Dialogue Despite US Transition
On Tuesday, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng held a video call, agreeing to maintain communication and stabilize economic ties despite the upcoming US presidential transition; seven meetings each have been held by the two recently launched economic and financial ...
China, US Agree to Maintain Economic Dialogue Despite US Transition
On Tuesday, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng held a video call, agreeing to maintain communication and stabilize economic ties despite the upcoming US presidential transition; seven meetings each have been held by the two recently launched economic and financial ...
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40% 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
Mixed Global Market Reaction to U.S. Data and Trump Presidency Concerns
Global markets reacted with mixed results on Thursday to U.S. economic data and concerns over President-elect Trump's policies; Asian markets mostly declined, while European markets were mostly unchanged or slightly up, with the Nikkei 225 falling 0.9% to 39,605.09 and the S&P 500 futures down 0.2%.
Mixed Global Market Reaction to U.S. Data and Trump Presidency Concerns
Global markets reacted with mixed results on Thursday to U.S. economic data and concerns over President-elect Trump's policies; Asian markets mostly declined, while European markets were mostly unchanged or slightly up, with the Nikkei 225 falling 0.9% to 39,605.09 and the S&P 500 futures down 0.2%.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Economic Force Against Canada
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to use economic force against Canada to eliminate the border, prompting unified condemnation from Canada's political leaders, who emphasize their economic strength and reject Trump's assertions.
Trump Threatens Economic Force Against Canada
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to use economic force against Canada to eliminate the border, prompting unified condemnation from Canada's political leaders, who emphasize their economic strength and reject Trump's assertions.
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48% Bias Score
China's Continued Focus on Africa: Deepening Economic and Developmental Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to four African countries from January 5-11, 2025, marks 35 years of China prioritizing Africa in its annual diplomatic agenda, signifying the deepening economic and developmental partnerships between China and Africa, particularly in agriculture, technology,...
China's Continued Focus on Africa: Deepening Economic and Developmental Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to four African countries from January 5-11, 2025, marks 35 years of China prioritizing Africa in its annual diplomatic agenda, signifying the deepening economic and developmental partnerships between China and Africa, particularly in agriculture, technology,...
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48% Bias Score
Canada's Political Uncertainty Hampers Business Confidence Amidst U.S. Pro-Growth Outlook
Political instability in Canada is creating uncertainty for businesses, contrasting with the clearer, pro-growth outlook in the U.S., despite potential tariff risks; Canada's upcoming election adds to the uncertainty, while the U.S. is experiencing decreased uncertainty post-election.
Canada's Political Uncertainty Hampers Business Confidence Amidst U.S. Pro-Growth Outlook
Political instability in Canada is creating uncertainty for businesses, contrasting with the clearer, pro-growth outlook in the U.S., despite potential tariff risks; Canada's upcoming election adds to the uncertainty, while the U.S. is experiencing decreased uncertainty post-election.
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48% Bias Score
China's Consistent Africa Visits Highlight Growing Ties Amidst Global Uncertainty
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi began his 35th consecutive new year's trip to Africa on January 6th, visiting four nations to strengthen ties and advance economic cooperation, contrasting with global political uncertainty.
China's Consistent Africa Visits Highlight Growing Ties Amidst Global Uncertainty
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi began his 35th consecutive new year's trip to Africa on January 6th, visiting four nations to strengthen ties and advance economic cooperation, contrasting with global political uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score