Xi and Trump agree to strengthen communication and cooperation after phone call.
On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President-elect Donald Trump held a phone conversation where they discussed strengthening US-China relations, emphasizing cooperation while acknowledging differences, particularly on Taiwan. They agreed to maintain open communication channels.
Xi and Trump agree to strengthen communication and cooperation after phone call.
On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President-elect Donald Trump held a phone conversation where they discussed strengthening US-China relations, emphasizing cooperation while acknowledging differences, particularly on Taiwan. They agreed to maintain open communication channels.
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China Meets 5% Growth Target Despite Economic Headwinds
China's economy expanded by 5% in 2024, meeting its official target, despite a property crisis and weak consumer spending; stimulus measures, including interest rate cuts and a $1.4 trillion debt-swap program, boosted industrial production and Q4 GDP growth to 5.4%.
China Meets 5% Growth Target Despite Economic Headwinds
China's economy expanded by 5% in 2024, meeting its official target, despite a property crisis and weak consumer spending; stimulus measures, including interest rate cuts and a $1.4 trillion debt-swap program, boosted industrial production and Q4 GDP growth to 5.4%.
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40% Bias Score
China Sends Top Official to Trump Inauguration
China's Vice President Han Zheng will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, a first for a senior Chinese leader, signaling a desire to improve relations with the U.S. despite past tensions and the appointment of several China hard-liners to Trump's cabinet.
China Sends Top Official to Trump Inauguration
China's Vice President Han Zheng will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, a first for a senior Chinese leader, signaling a desire to improve relations with the U.S. despite past tensions and the appointment of several China hard-liners to Trump's cabinet.
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Five Major Challenges Facing China in 2025
China faces five major challenges in 2025: a renewed US rivalry including potential 60% tariffs and technological competition; trade conflicts with the EU; its alliance with Russia amid the Ukraine war; instability in the Middle East; and internal security concerns related to Uyghur groups.
Five Major Challenges Facing China in 2025
China faces five major challenges in 2025: a renewed US rivalry including potential 60% tariffs and technological competition; trade conflicts with the EU; its alliance with Russia amid the Ukraine war; instability in the Middle East; and internal security concerns related to Uyghur groups.
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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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TSMC Q4 Profit Soars on AI Chip Demand, Geopolitical Risks Loom
Fueled by soaring global demand for AI chips, TSMC's Q4 2024 net profit skyrocketed 57% to \$11.06 billion; however, geopolitical risks, including potential US policy shifts and China-Taiwan tensions, pose significant challenges.
TSMC Q4 Profit Soars on AI Chip Demand, Geopolitical Risks Loom
Fueled by soaring global demand for AI chips, TSMC's Q4 2024 net profit skyrocketed 57% to \$11.06 billion; however, geopolitical risks, including potential US policy shifts and China-Taiwan tensions, pose significant challenges.
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36% Bias Score
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
TikTok Ban Drives 700,000 US Users to Chinese Social Media Platform RedNote
Over 700,000 American TikTok users have migrated to the Chinese platform RedNote (Xiaohongshu) due to the impending January 19th TikTok ban, resulting in unexpected cross-cultural exchange and challenges for RedNote in content moderation and translation.
TikTok Ban Drives 700,000 US Users to Chinese Social Media Platform RedNote
Over 700,000 American TikTok users have migrated to the Chinese platform RedNote (Xiaohongshu) due to the impending January 19th TikTok ban, resulting in unexpected cross-cultural exchange and challenges for RedNote in content moderation and translation.
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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
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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Cambricon Technologies Stock Plunges Amidst Nvidia's China Visit
Cambricon Technologies cofounder Chen Tianshi's net worth reached \$10 billion in 2024 due to a 500% stock surge, but shares fell 11.5% after Nvidia's CEO visited China, raising concerns about its long-term viability.
Cambricon Technologies Stock Plunges Amidst Nvidia's China Visit
Cambricon Technologies cofounder Chen Tianshi's net worth reached \$10 billion in 2024 due to a 500% stock surge, but shares fell 11.5% after Nvidia's CEO visited China, raising concerns about its long-term viability.
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China Considers Allowing Musk's X to Acquire TikTok's US Assets
Amidst a looming US ban, China is reportedly considering allowing Elon Musk's X to acquire TikTok's US operations for an estimated $40-50 billion, marking a significant reversal in its stance and potentially providing leverage in future US-China negotiations.
China Considers Allowing Musk's X to Acquire TikTok's US Assets
Amidst a looming US ban, China is reportedly considering allowing Elon Musk's X to acquire TikTok's US operations for an estimated $40-50 billion, marking a significant reversal in its stance and potentially providing leverage in future US-China negotiations.
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40% Bias Score