China conducted joint naval and air military drills near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Saturday. According to state broadcaster CCTV, the exercises tested the military's ability to coordinate air and sea operations and provide rapid reinforcements. The…
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3 sources across 3 countries
· Hong Kong · Philippines · United Kingdom
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South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines · Centre · Prieto family
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
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Centre
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Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
Tensions between China and the Philippines have intensified following a series of naval and aerial maneuvers by China around Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc. The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command described these exercises as a necessary action…
3 sources across 3 countries
· Argentina · Hong Kong · Philippines
Who reported this
InfobaeArgentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
China's official manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) dropped to 49.2 in July, marking an unexpected slide into contraction territory. This figure missed the 50.1 median estimate from a Bloomberg poll of economists and fell from June's 50.3. Simultaneously, the…
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3 sources across 3 countries
· Hong Kong · Indonesia · Japan
Who reported this
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
The Jakarta PostIndonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
The Japan TimesJapan · Centre · News2u Holdings
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held a video call on Thursday to lay the groundwork for President Xi Jinping's expected visit to the United States in September. The call, which also included U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer,…
development
4 sources across 4 countries
· Hong Kong · Indonesia · Japan · Singapore
· 1 state-linked
Who reported this
Hong Kong Free PressHong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
The Jakarta PostIndonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
The Japan TimesJapan · Centre · News2u Holdings
The Straits TimesSingapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
Elon Musk has dismissed reports suggesting that Tesla may sell its operations in China. The reports, originally cited by the Wall Street Journal, claimed that some Tesla executives were told to prepare for the separation of the company's Chinese activities. These reports…
3 sources across 3 countries
· Hong Kong · Italy · United Kingdom
Who reported this
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
ANSAItaly · Centre · Publisher cooperative
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
A British High Court has ruled that the approval for China to build a new mega embassy in central London was lawful, dismissing a legal challenge brought by local residents. The planned complex, located on the site of the former Royal Mint Court near the Tower of London, is…
7 sources across 5 countries
· 2 state-linked
Who reported this
The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
The IndependentUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
InfobaeArgentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
The Straits TimesSingapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
BloombergUnited States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
Researchers have analyzed a fossil of the marine reptile Austronaga minuta found in China, which contains the oldest known preserved stomach, liver, and intestinal soft tissue in reptiles. The findings, published in the journal Science Advances, describe a specimen from the…
2 sources across 2 countries
· Brazil · Hong Kong
Who reported this
Folha de S.PauloBrazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
Moonshot AI has released its most powerful chatbot model, Kimi K3, for free download and use by any individual, company, or government. The software allows users to run the model on their own computers without paying the Beijing based developer; additionally, it can be retrained…
2 sources across 2 countries
· Norway · United States
Who reported this
AftenpostenNorway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
Rest of WorldUnited States · Centre · Non-profit, takes no advertising
What the colours mean
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Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The Chinese government has pledged to accelerate fiscal spending and implement new measures to support its economy. President Xi Jinping stated that the country must tap the potential of domestic demand. Following a Politburo meeting, officials indicated a focus on accelerating…
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3 sources across 3 countries
· Brazil · United Kingdom · United States
Who reported this
CNN BrasilBrazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
Financial TimesUnited Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
BloombergUnited States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party has announced that the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee will be held in October. The meeting's primary agenda is to examine major issues regarding the consistent exercise of full and rigorous governance over the…
2 sources across 2 countries
· Hong Kong · Japan
Who reported this
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
Asahi ShimbunJapan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
China has lodged a formal protest against New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters after he told a lawmaker born in China to go back to your own country. The exchange occurred during a Wednesday debate regarding the response to the Covid pandemic. When Green Party member…
7 sources across 6 countries
· 1 state-linked
Who reported this
Hong Kong Free PressHong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
The Jakarta PostIndonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
BloombergUnited States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned imports of humanoid and quadruped robots manufactured abroad, prompting warnings of retaliation from China. The FCC stated that the measures are intended to protect the U.S. AI buildout and critical…
development
3 sources across 3 countries
· Hong Kong · South Africa · United Kingdom
Who reported this
Hong Kong Free PressHong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
Iran is expected to receive a shipment of between 300 and 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence missile launchers, according to reports. The deal, valued at $60–70 million, involves man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS), including FN-16 and QW-12 missiles, facilitated…
development
3 sources across 3 countries
· Bangladesh · Hong Kong · United States
Who reported this
The Daily StarBangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
BloombergUnited States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned the import of new Chinese-made humanoid robots, quadruped "robot dogs," and power inverters, citing national security and cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure. The restrictions took effect immediately…
development
4 sources across 4 countries
· Brazil · Indonesia · Qatar · South Africa
· 1 state-linked
Who reported this
CNN BrasilBrazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
Tempo EnglishIndonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein is planning an initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, expected by the end of this quarter or in August, following failed attempts to list in New York and London due to geopolitical conflicts. Recent financial…
3 sources across 2 countries
· Brazil · Switzerland
Who reported this
UOLBrazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
Folha de S.PauloBrazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
Neue Zuercher ZeitungSwitzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
Iran is expected to receive a first shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence missile launchers within weeks, according to sources familiar with the deal. The purchase, valued between $60 million and $70 million, includes QW-12 and FN-16 man-portable air…
developmentsingle-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries
· Japan · United Kingdom · United States
Who reported this
The Japan TimesJapan · Centre · News2u Holdings
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
Al-MonitorUnited States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
A global sell-off in semiconductor and artificial intelligence stocks has triggered a market correction, with the Nasdaq 100 dropping more than 10% from its June high and South Korea's Kospi index falling to its lowest level since mid-April. The decline has been widespread…
development
5 sources across 3 countries
· United Kingdom · Chile · Switzerland
Who reported this
The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
Financial TimesUnited Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
La TerceraChile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
Neue Zuercher ZeitungSwitzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
Wu Chi-wai, the former chairman of Hong Kong's once-largest pro-democracy party, has been granted permission to remain in the United Kingdom as a visitor for six months. The decision follows an initial period of immigration trouble where Wu was granted only seven days of…
3 sources across 3 countries
· Hong Kong · Japan · United Kingdom
Who reported this
Hong Kong Free PressHong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
Kyodo NewsJapan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
The IndependentUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
Extreme rainfall and flooding have caused widespread devastation across Asia, resulting in numerous deaths, massive infrastructure damage, and the displacement of thousands of people. In Afghanistan, flash floods left at least 31 people dead and hundreds missing, while China…
single-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries
· India · Pakistan · United Kingdom
Who reported this
The HinduIndia · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has launched a mini EV called the "Rakko" to compete in Japan's "kei" car market. The vehicle is a super height wagon featuring electric slide doors and is available in three grades with driving ranges between 210km and 320km per charge.…
3 sources across 2 countries
· Japan · United Kingdom
Who reported this
Asahi ShimbunJapan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
The Japan TimesJapan · Centre · News2u Holdings
Financial TimesUnited Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
Major Asian stock indices plummeted Tuesday, led by a collapse in semiconductor stocks driven by concerns over an artificial intelligence investment bubble and breakthroughs in China's chip industry. South Korea's KOSPI index fell between 7% and 10%, triggering a market-wide…
development
8 sources across 7 countries
· 1 state-linked
Who reported this
Asahi ShimbunJapan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
Kyodo NewsJapan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
The Jakarta PostIndonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
Focus TaiwanTaiwan · Centre · Public · Central News Agency, statutory funding
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled
Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.