Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-08 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As China and the UK mend relations, Hong Kong should strive to be a platform for a wider range of Sino-British joint ventures
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[2026-02-08 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Western social media trends paint ‘Chineseness’ in a positive light, but observers question whether Beijing will benefit
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[2026-02-08 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan’s bears enter towns for leftover crops, not starvation – revealing an urgent need for residents to clear fallen fruit from farms
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[2026-02-08 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Netflix’s Romantics Anonymous to Disney+’s Merry Berry Love, Korean-Japanese collaborations are on the rise
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[2026-02-08 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Moscow says Russian Lyubomir Korba was held in Dubai for a shooting, with two accomplices identified – one in Moscow, while one fled to Ukraine
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[2026-02-08 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Kulingana na utafiti uliohusisha kura ya maoni uliofanyika mara kadhaa nchini Japan, Chama cha Takaichi cha Liberal Democratic (LDP) ambacho kimeongoza kwa miaka mingi kinatabiriwa kupata viti visivyopungua 233 katika bunge lenye jumla ya viti 465. Pamoja na kiwango kikubwa cha theluji katika miji mingi ukiwemo mji mkuu Tokyo, raia wamejitokeza kushiriki uchaguzi huo.
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[2026-02-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Philippine president rejects calls for Manila to declare Chinese ambassador persona non grata even as frictions spike in South China Sea
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[2026-02-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Identity thief steals fashion content creator’s photographs; wears her pyjamas, stockings to stage lucrative live-streaming sessions
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[2026-02-08 20:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: भारतीय प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी और मलेशियाई प्रधानमंत्री अनवर इब्राहिम ने द्विपक्षीय व्यापार को बढ़ावा देने और रक्षा व सेमीकंडक्टर पर सहयोग बढ़ाने का ऐलान किया है. अपने आधिकारिक दौरे के दूसरे दिन 8 फरवरी को एक प्रेस विज्ञप्ति के दौरान मोदी ने आतंकवाद पर भी टिप्पणी की.
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[2026-02-08 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The bite-sized series now rival box office hits in popularity – and with that success comes opportunity
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[2026-02-08 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Johor residents say they cannot dry laundry on their balconies any more, while air purifiers signal dangerously poor levels of air quality
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[2026-02-08 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The proposal has sparked concerns that it would damage the country’s vital garment sector, which is dominated by female workers
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[2026-02-08 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China will struggle to keep growth above 4 per cent unless there is a ‘strong turnaround’ in productivity and consumer spending, economist warns
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[2026-02-08 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With online viewers in command, multi-person entertainment model is taking industry by storm; some stars earn US$390,000 in just one night
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[2026-02-08 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Explorer and athlete Ash Dykes showcases the Great Wall of China’s history and diverse landscapes in a new BBC Earth series
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[2026-02-08 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Emergency crews remain at the site in Shanxi province as smoke continues to billow from the wreckage
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[2026-02-08 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A watan Janairu ne Firanminstar Japan, Sanae Takaichi ta rusa majalisar dokokin kasar gabanin zabukan da za a yi cikin gaggawa, lamarin da take fatan zai samar mata da jam'iyyarta mai fafutuka karin karfi.
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[2026-02-08 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: CATL-backed AutoFlight debuts Matrix, targeting global expansion, as Beijing moves to set standards for domestic eVTOL makers and operators
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[2026-02-08 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some 30 women were also given headscarves at the RXZ Forever Legend motorcycling rally in Kelantan
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[2026-02-08 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sociologists suggest that many Chinese women view role-playing games as a safe, low-risk opportunity to ‘rehearse romance’
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[2026-02-08 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Found hiding beneath a chicken sketch, the faded outline proves ancient humans were capable of reflecting on their existence, scientists say
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[2026-02-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In opening day’s other match, West Indies’ Romario Shepherd claims 4 Scotland wickets in 5 balls, including a hat-trick, in comfortable win
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[2026-02-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The condemned headed family syndicates that trapped Chinese abroad in massive scam centres
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[2026-02-08 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-08 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Money, corruption, a lack of skilled staff and other factors may derail Hanoi’s goal of building its first nuclear power plant by 2031
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[2026-02-08 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the British prime minister’s visit to Beijing, allies drifting away from Washington, and the blame game over narcotics
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[2026-02-08 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Brand prestige fades in importance as consumers favour festival-themed toys, playful designs and pet items
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[2026-02-08 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Bhumjaithai Party is forecast to win nearly 200 seats as People’s Party concedes election
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[2026-02-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing leverages big data and global info exchange to chase undeclared overseas wealth, with fiscal needs seen driving the push, forcing compliance across sectors
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[2026-02-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sanae Takaichi’s coalition secures 352 seats in parliament’s lower house, handing the prime minister a supermajority
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[2026-02-08 11:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s Eileen Gu is the star, but Canada’s Mikael Kingsbury is the best moguls skier and American Alex Hall is the slopestyle champion
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[2026-02-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Born in a Thai refugee camp and raised in Texas, Kham Paneboun is now stateless in Laos, one of thousands punished again for old crimes
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[2026-02-08 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Leading scholar’s argument stretches the timeline back beyond the widely accepted figure of 5,000 years
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[2026-02-08 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Vast economies of scale, tightly integrated supply chains and China’s control over key materials give Chinese EV makers a systemic edge
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[2026-02-08 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: He scored 179.5 points to top the podium, edging out compatriot Ryoma Kimata and defending Olympic champion Su Yiming of China
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[2026-02-08 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Childhood friends Loic Voisot and Benjamin Humblot set off from their hometown of Annecy and crossed 16 countries mostly on foot
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[2026-02-08 03:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The president suggested that the Trump administration’s focus later in the year would be on the US midterm elections
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[2026-02-08 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Double Olympic champion loses her balance during her initial run in the slopestyle qualifiers before recovering on the second go
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[2026-02-08 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: अमेरिका और भारत व्यापार समझौते के करीब आ गए हैं. दोनों देशों ने 6 फरवरी को एक साझा अंतरिम रूपरेखा जारी की है जिसके तहत शुल्क घटेंगे, ऊर्जा संबंधों को नया रूप दिया जाएगा और आर्थिक सहयोग को गहरा किया जाएगा. इस घोषणा के मुताबिक, दोनों देश ग्लोबल सप्लाई चेन को फिर से व्यवस्थित करना चाहते हैं.
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[2026-02-08 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese embassy rebuke follows latest annual risk assessments from Norwegian intelligence, police and national security agencies
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[2026-02-08 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Digital platforms are trying to curb the adverse impact of disinformation and fake news on Generation Z ahead of Japan’s election on Sunday
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[2026-02-08 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The world-leading weapon was unveiled during last year’s Victory Day parade but there was no word then on where it would be used
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[2026-02-07 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Programme for ‘peaceful use of outer space’ launched in 2020 is seen as potential rival to US Space Force’s X-37B
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[2026-02-07 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Highest level official to visit China since Gaza war highlights opportunities for China and Israel to advance ties as peace deal progresses
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[2026-02-07 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city is striving for an early-mover advantage in the technology of tomorrow, including AI and quantum computing
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[2026-02-07 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Revised rules are meant to close loopholes, PLA mouthpiece says, two weeks after Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli’s downfall
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[2026-02-07 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डॉनल्ड ट्रंप ने शुक्रवार, 6 फरवरी को ईरान के साथ व्यापार जारी रखने वाले देशों पर 25% टैरिफ लगाने से जुड़े एक कार्यकारी आदेश पर हस्ताक्षर किए. डॉनल्ड ट्रंप ने जनवरी में पहली बार ऐसा कदम उठाने की धमकी दी थी. ईरान के परमाणु कार्यक्रमों और देश में पिछले साल दिसंबर के आखिरी हफ्ते में शुरू हुए सत्ता विरोधी प्रदर्शनों को लेकर वाशिंगटन और तेहरान के बीच तनाव बढ़ता जा रहा है.
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[2026-02-07 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Company moves into 7,000 sq ft, two-storey space at K11 Musea in latest example of success of ‘experience-led’ brands
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[2026-02-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A solar-powered process that mimics photosynthesis in plants could be used to produce valuable resources such as fuel, researchers say
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