World's Longest Highway Tunnel Opens in Xinjiang, China
The 22.13-kilometer Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest highway tunnel, opened on Monday in China's Xinjiang region, connecting Urumqi and Yuli and reducing travel time from seven hours to just over three once the highway fully opens in 2025, overcoming extreme weather, geological challenges, and en...
World's Longest Highway Tunnel Opens in Xinjiang, China
The 22.13-kilometer Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest highway tunnel, opened on Monday in China's Xinjiang region, connecting Urumqi and Yuli and reducing travel time from seven hours to just over three once the highway fully opens in 2025, overcoming extreme weather, geological challenges, and en...
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52% Bias Score
Malaysia-China Ties Strengthened Through Commemorative Forum
Michael Yeoh, a Malaysian strategic analyst, highlights the strong and stable relationship between Malaysia and China, emphasizing the success of the Malaysia-China Commemorative Forum and the significant role of the Chinese diaspora in both countries' development, while offering a contrasting view ...
Malaysia-China Ties Strengthened Through Commemorative Forum
Michael Yeoh, a Malaysian strategic analyst, highlights the strong and stable relationship between Malaysia and China, emphasizing the success of the Malaysia-China Commemorative Forum and the significant role of the Chinese diaspora in both countries' development, while offering a contrasting view ...
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56% Bias Score
China Sanctions Canadian Human Rights Advocates
China imposed sanctions on two Canadian organizations, the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project and the Canada Tibet Committee, and 20 associated individuals for advocating against human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet, banning them from China and seizing their assets.
China Sanctions Canadian Human Rights Advocates
China imposed sanctions on two Canadian organizations, the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project and the Canada Tibet Committee, and 20 associated individuals for advocating against human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet, banning them from China and seizing their assets.
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36% Bias Score
Xinjiang Cotton Association Rebukes Uniqlo, Urges Brands to Resume Xinjiang Cotton Usage
The Xinjiang Cotton Association publicly refuted Uniqlo founder Tadashi Yanai's claim that his company doesn't use Xinjiang cotton, citing Xinjiang's high-quality cotton production and the negative impact of the boycott on global trade, calling for a resumption of its usage.
Xinjiang Cotton Association Rebukes Uniqlo, Urges Brands to Resume Xinjiang Cotton Usage
The Xinjiang Cotton Association publicly refuted Uniqlo founder Tadashi Yanai's claim that his company doesn't use Xinjiang cotton, citing Xinjiang's high-quality cotton production and the negative impact of the boycott on global trade, calling for a resumption of its usage.
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56% Bias Score
BBC Xinjiang Tomato Report: Unverified Claims Threaten Economy
The BBC report alleging forced labor in Xinjiang's tomato industry, based on unverifiable claims, contrasts with data showing high mechanization rates in the region's agriculture, potentially impacting global trade and Xinjiang's economy.
BBC Xinjiang Tomato Report: Unverified Claims Threaten Economy
The BBC report alleging forced labor in Xinjiang's tomato industry, based on unverifiable claims, contrasts with data showing high mechanization rates in the region's agriculture, potentially impacting global trade and Xinjiang's economy.
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56% Bias Score
US Expands Xinjiang Import Ban
The US expands its ban on goods from Xinjiang, China, citing forced Uyghur labor, adding around 30 companies to its blacklist.
US Expands Xinjiang Import Ban
The US expands its ban on goods from Xinjiang, China, citing forced Uyghur labor, adding around 30 companies to its blacklist.
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40% Bias Score
World's Longest Expressway Tunnel Opens in Xinjiang, China
The 22.13-kilometer Tianshan Shengli Tunnel in Xinjiang, China, completed construction on December 30, 2024, reducing travel time between northern and southern Xinjiang from seven hours to slightly over three hours upon full expressway completion in 2025, overcoming geographical challenges and boost...
World's Longest Expressway Tunnel Opens in Xinjiang, China
The 22.13-kilometer Tianshan Shengli Tunnel in Xinjiang, China, completed construction on December 30, 2024, reducing travel time between northern and southern Xinjiang from seven hours to slightly over three hours upon full expressway completion in 2025, overcoming geographical challenges and boost...
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48% Bias Score
China's Borderland Strategy: Balancing Security, Development, and Stability
China's borderlands are strategically vital for national security and economic growth; the central government actively develops infrastructure and implements policies to foster connectivity and stability, balancing security, economic development, and social stability through initiatives like the Bel...
China's Borderland Strategy: Balancing Security, Development, and Stability
China's borderlands are strategically vital for national security and economic growth; the central government actively develops infrastructure and implements policies to foster connectivity and stability, balancing security, economic development, and social stability through initiatives like the Bel...
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40% Bias Score
"Volkswagen Sells Xinjiang Factory, Citing Economic Reasons Amid Human Rights Concerns"
"Volkswagen sold its Xinjiang factory, which ceased production in 2019, to a Chinese state-owned enterprise in 2024, citing economic reasons amid human rights concerns and declining production; fewer than 200 Volkswagen employees remain in Xinjiang."
"Volkswagen Sells Xinjiang Factory, Citing Economic Reasons Amid Human Rights Concerns"
"Volkswagen sold its Xinjiang factory, which ceased production in 2019, to a Chinese state-owned enterprise in 2024, citing economic reasons amid human rights concerns and declining production; fewer than 200 Volkswagen employees remain in Xinjiang."
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48% Bias Score
UK Supermarkets Linked to Xinjiang Forced Labor
A BBC investigation alleges that tomato puree sold in four major UK supermarkets contains tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; this prompted calls for stronger legislation and more transparent labeling by a Labour MP.
UK Supermarkets Linked to Xinjiang Forced Labor
A BBC investigation alleges that tomato puree sold in four major UK supermarkets contains tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; this prompted calls for stronger legislation and more transparent labeling by a Labour MP.
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56% Bias Score
UK Supermarkets Accused of Selling Tomato Puree Made with Forced Labor
A BBC investigation found that 17 tomato puree products sold in UK and German supermarkets likely contain tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; supermarkets deny these findings, but one admitted to briefly using Chinese tomatoes due to supply problems.
UK Supermarkets Accused of Selling Tomato Puree Made with Forced Labor
A BBC investigation found that 17 tomato puree products sold in UK and German supermarkets likely contain tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; supermarkets deny these findings, but one admitted to briefly using Chinese tomatoes due to supply problems.
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48% Bias Score