[2026-02-05 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Women’s Asian Cup: China coach Milicic overcomes burnout to oversee title defence

Snippet: Chinese team to face North Korea, Uzbekistan and Bangladesh next month in their homeland of their coach, who is enjoying his new adventure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3342406/womens-asian-cup-china-coach-ante-milicic-overcomes-burnout-lead-teams-title-defence

[2026-02-05 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Discriminatory’: China slams EU probe into wind turbine maker Goldwind

Snippet: Brussels’ ‘abuse of investigations’ is harming China-EU cooperation and slowing Europe’s green transition, Beijing warns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342444/china-slams-eu-probe-wind-turbine-maker-goldwind-discriminatory

[2026-02-05 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exams or election? Japan’s young voters face ‘extremely unreasonable’ choice

Snippet: Opposition members have criticised Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for holding an election during the university entrance exam period

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342441/japans-extremely-unreasonable-election-timing-threatens-keep-young-voters-away

[2026-02-05 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks eke out gain as mainland investors overpower tech jitters

Snippet: Southbound Stock Connect inflows provide late-session support, helping the benchmark reverse earlier losses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342440/alibaba-kuaishou-smic-drop-hong-kong-tech-stock-sell-ai-fears-grip

[2026-02-05 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Temperatures to drop to 13 degrees on Sunday as cold front sweeps Hong Kong

Snippet: Cold front expected to move across southern China over weekend, bringing stronger winds and cooler weather

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342439/temperatures-drop-13-degrees-sunday-cold-front-sweeps-hong-kong

[2026-02-05 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Storm Basyang speeds up as it heads for eastern Mindanao

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-storm-basyang-update-pagasa-forecast-february-5-2026-8am/

[2026-02-05 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Why has a Nato member reaffirmed its Brics ambitions? Its envoy elaborates

Snippet: New Turkish ambassador Selcuk Unal says the country is seeking deeper ties with China while bridging Asia and Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342362/nato-member-turkey-reaffirms-brics-ambitions-amid-transatlantic-rifts

[2026-02-05 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Story of China woman and wolf son gains renewed fame, gets 2.8 billion views online

Snippet: Touching journey back to the wild of a rescued cub which grew up among humans and dogs leaves animal’s ‘mother’ in tears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3341708/story-china-woman-and-adopted-wolf-son-gains-renewed-fame-garners-28-billion-views-online

[2026-02-05 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: How India repositions its trade diplomacy via EU, US negotiations - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/how-india-repositions-its-trade-diplomacy-via-eu-us-negotiations/

[2026-02-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could a ‘shock’ Pyongyang visit cement Japan PM Takaichi’s snap election bid?

Snippet: Despite scepticism, a leading campaigner claims Pyongyang is ready to return surviving abductees for ‘immediate, large-scale’ aid

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342387/japan-north-korea-summit-rumours-link-takaichi-shock-visit-ahead-vote

[2026-02-05 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Morgan Stanley sees another record year for Hong Kong IPOs as pipeline hits 450

Snippet: Mainland China’s issuers will still dominate city’s IPO market, executive says, but US and Southeast Asian companies are also joining in

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3342365/morgan-stanley-sees-another-record-year-hong-kong-ipos-pipeline-hits-450

[2026-02-05 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: End of 'Pax Americana' doesn’t necessarily mean a less-safe world - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/end-of-pax-americana-doesnt-necessarily-mean-a-less-safe-world/

[2026-02-05 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Olympic champion Lin Xiaojun ‘grateful’ to China for chance to keep skating

Snippet: Former South Korean tells state media TV programme that being part of the Chinese team has been a turning point in his career

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3342401/olympic-champion-lin-xiaojun-grateful-new-country-china-chance-keep-skating

[2026-02-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese semiconductor engineer Xu Zhenpeng says he left US to find freedom

Snippet: China’s advanced manufacturing research ecosystem and more independent research environment were key drivers, he said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3342299/chinese-semiconductor-engineer-xu-zhenpeng-says-he-left-us-find-freedom

[2026-02-05 09:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s cheap oil flows under strain as US ramps up Iran, Venezuela pressure

Snippet: US restrictions could lead China to turn to higher-priced barrels in other markets, while it continues to reduce its reliance on oil imports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342374/us-toughens-stance-how-exposed-china-iranian-and-venezuelan-oil

[2026-02-05 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | The world must act on space debris. Hong Kong can play a leading role

Snippet: As China’s superconnector, the city can advance space sustainability by offering its legal, regulatory, academic and financial expertise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3342234/world-must-act-space-debris-hong-kong-can-play-leading-role

[2026-02-05 08:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US pitches critical minerals plan to allies to halt Beijing’s dominance

Snippet: More than 50 countries encouraged to back US-led framework using price floors and financing to blunt Beijing’s control of hi-tech materials

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3342433/washington-pitches-critical-minerals-plan-allies-counter-beijings-dominance

[2026-02-05 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: France arrests 4 people, including 2 Chinese, for alleged spying

Snippet: China’s foreign ministry responds, says it opposes ‘malicious slander and smear’ against ‍the country

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342431/france-arrests-4-people-suspected-spying-starlink-china

[2026-02-05 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Japan’s 'Owl' spy satellites in orbit - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/japans-owl-spy-satellites-in-orbit/

[2026-02-05 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ukraine and Russia wrap ‘productive’ first day of US-backed peace talks

Snippet: The negotiations in Abu Dhabi focused on Moscow’s territorial demands and the fate of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3342428/ukraine-and-russia-wrap-productive-first-day-us-backed-peace-talks

[2026-02-05 03:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Panama president defends ruling after China slams canal port concession decision

Snippet: Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino rejects Chinese criticism, arguing verdict was within Panama’s constitutional and legal framework

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342425/panama-president-defends-judiciary-after-china-slams-canal-port-concession-ruling

[2026-02-05 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US and China defence sectors emerge as key battlegrounds in the race for AI

Snippet: As both military powers vie to integrate innovative technology first, the race is on to develop and fast-track the latest advancements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3342412/us-and-china-defence-sectors-emerge-key-battlegrounds-race-ai

[2026-02-05 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Basyang intensifies into tropical storm east of Surigao del Sur

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-storm-basyang-update-pagasa-forecast-february-4-2026-11pm/

[2026-02-05 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Xi, Putin wasifu ushirikiano thabiti kati ya Urusi na China

Snippet: Rais wa China Xi Jinping na mwenzake wa Urusi Vladimir Putin, wamesifu ushirikiano thabiti wa kiuchumi, kisiasa na kiusalama kati ya nchi hizo mbili wakisema unatuliza hali katika nyakati hizi za mabadiliko na misukosuko duniani.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/xi-putin-wasifu-ushirikiano-thabiti-kati-ya-urusi-na-china/a-75805703

[2026-02-05 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Epstein files reveal proposal for Tsinghua University campus in Boston

Snippet: Prominent figures affiliated with the top Chinese university and Harvard discuss the plans in newly released emails

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342420/epstein-files-reveal-proposal-tsinghua-university-campus-boston

[2026-02-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s outbound investment surges to 7-year high amid data centre, energy boom

Snippet: Chinese investment is increasingly focusing on energy and raw materials projects in low and middle-income regions, report finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342371/chinas-outbound-investment-surges-7-year-high-amid-data-centre-energy-boom

[2026-02-05 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China expels defence officials from legislature amid corruption crackdown

Snippet: Three senior executives removed from National People’s Congress without explanation could face disciplinary action or criminal charges

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342411/china-expels-defence-industry-officials-legislature-amid-corruption-crackdown

[2026-02-05 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s turbocharged EV market hits a speed bump amid falling sales

Snippet: After years at full throttle, China’s EV sector is slowing sharply, with sales sliding in January as tax breaks fade and costs rise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342410/chinas-turbocharged-ev-market-hits-speed-bump-amid-falling-sales-and-rising-costs

[2026-02-05 00:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi speaks with Trump hours after video chat with Putin, talks Taiwan, Ukraine

Snippet: Chinese readout says Xi urged caution on US arms sales to Taiwan as Trump pledged dialogue to keep bilateral relations positive and stable

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342409/hours-after-call-vladimir-putin-xi-jinping-talks-donald-trump

[2026-02-05 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Video | Ukrainian sumo star eyes grand championship title in Japan

Snippet: Aonishiki Arata, who fled the Ukraine war in 2022, has won 2 Japanese grand tournament titles back-to-back

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342405/ukrainian-refugee-and-sumo-star-eyes-top-championship-title-japan

[2026-02-05 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New brainer: China’s C929 widebody lands partner to power next-gen flight mind

Snippet: After Comac secures core flight-system supplier for its widebody jet’s ‘brain’, sourcing the ‘heart’ of the C929 remains a lofty challenge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342392/new-brainer-chinas-c929-widebody-lands-partner-power-next-gen-flight-mind

[2026-02-05 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Review | Tokyo Taxi: Takuya Kimura and Chieko Baisho lead moving Yoji Yamada drama

Snippet: Tokyo Taxi is an utterly captivating ride that sees an elderly woman bond with her taxi driver while reminiscing about her eventful life

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3342354/tokyo-taxi-movie-review-takuya-kimura-and-chieko-baisho-star-moving-yoji-yamada-drama

[2026-02-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan eyes parity with English Premier League by aligning calendar with Europe

Snippet: J.League chairman believes switch will help clubs take advantage of European summer spending, demand ‘proper amount’ for their players.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3342341/japan-eyes-parity-english-premier-league-aligning-calendar-europe

[2026-02-04 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Chilling effect of US outbound investment rules will extend beyond China

Snippet: Outbound investment rules introduced last year are expanding and hardening into law, chilling US investment across Asia’s tech ecosystems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3342148/beyond-china-asia-will-bear-brunt-us-builds-walls-around-tech-capital

[2026-02-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s chip champion Moore Threads sees beyond silicon with push into AI coding

Snippet: Moore Threads is betting on AI coding software to complement its flagship GPU, as the battle for developer tools intensifies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3342398/moore-threads-sees-beyond-silicon-push-ai-coding

[2026-02-04 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Gempuran Baja Murah Cina Bikin Pabrik Jepang Kabur dari RI

Snippet: Direktur Utama PT Krakatau Steel Tbk (KRAS) Akbar Djohan menyampaikan anak perusahaan patungan (joint venture) terkonsolidasi di Indonesia, PT Krakatau Osaka Steel akan tutup operasi pada April mendatang. Hal ini disampaikan Akbar dalam rapat dengar pendapat dengan Komisi VI DPR RI, Jakarta Pusat hari ini.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/gempuran-baja-murah-cina-bikin-pabrik-jepang-kabur-dari-ri/a-75800480

[2026-02-04 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to increase profit-sharing bonus after strong recovery

Snippet: Airline forecasts paying out higher bonuses to eligible staff amid strong financial results and a record customer satisfaction score for 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3342394/hong-kongs-cathay-pacific-increase-profit-sharing-bonus-after-strong-recovery

[2026-02-04 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian waters see return of oil transfer by ‘dark fleet’ of tankers

Snippet: A crackdown against two vessels off Penang was the first disruption of such a ship-to-ship oil transfer in the state for over 10 years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3342393/malaysian-waters-see-return-illegal-oil-transfer-dark-fleet-tankers

[2026-02-04 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China signals strong soybean imports – what does it mean for food security?

Snippet: Beijing also vows broader agricultural opening while safeguarding domestic production and farmers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342390/china-signals-strong-demand-soybean-imports-2026-rural-blueprint

[2026-02-04 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wang Huning urges integrated cross-strait growth in talks with Taiwan’s KMT

Snippet: Beijing’s top official on Taiwan affairs says Communist Party and Kuomintang must ‘take the lead’ in promoting cooperation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3342389/wang-huning-urges-cross-strait-peace-and-exchanges-talks-taiwans-kmt

[2026-02-04 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kwa nini Trump anaishinikiza India kununua mafuta yake?

Snippet: Rais Donald Trump na waziri mkuu wa India Narendra Modi walitangaza mnamo siku ya Jumatatu kuwa nchi hizo mbili zimefikia mkataba wa kibiashara kufuatia majadiliano makali na ya muda mrefu ingawa maelezo ya kina bado hayakutolewa. Chini ya mkataba huo, Marekani itapunguza ushuru wake wa bidhaa za India kwa asilimia 18 kutoka 25 huku Modi akijitolea kununua bidhaa zenye thamani ya zaidi ya dola bilioni 500 kutoka Marekani-zikijumuisha bidhaa za nishati, teknolojia, kilimo na bidhaa nyinginezo.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/diplomasia-ya-mafuta-ya-diplomasia-ya-mafuta-ya-trump-nchini-india-haitapunguza-nguvu-za-soko/a-75796149

[2026-02-04 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi tells Putin a ‘grand plan’ is needed to develop ties between China and Russia

Snippet: During a video call on Wednesday, Putin also says the Kremlin will handle issue of expiring nuclear pact with US in a responsible manner

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342384/xi-tells-putin-china-russia-ties-are-right-trajectory

[2026-02-04 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China retail chain boss rescues man by pulling car from freezing river, earning high praise

Snippet: Despite numerous health problems, 60-year-old entrepreneur ventures into icy water to pull stricken vehicle and its owner to safety

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3341518/china-retail-chain-boss-rescues-man-pulling-car-freezing-river-earning-high-praise

[2026-02-04 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: House slaps new 60-day suspension vs Kiko Barzaga over continued misconduct

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/house-new-suspension-order-kiko-barzaga-misconduct-february-2026/

[2026-02-04 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: The US-India trade deal that isn't - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/the-us-india-trade-deal-that-isnt/

[2026-02-04 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Markets losing faith in Prabowo's grasp of economic reality - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/markets-losing-faith-in-prabowos-grasp-of-economic-reality/

[2026-02-04 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Vibrant’ Hong Kong market seen drawing more listings from abroad

Snippet: But other markets like South Korea could offer stronger near-term returns for international investors, J.P. Morgan Private Bank says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342363/vibrant-hong-kong-market-attract-more-listings-abroad-bankers-say

[2026-02-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | China’s real estate rethink can help end developers’ debt addiction

Snippet: The future of Chinese property looks to be smaller and more rational, with a market defined by real estate’s worth rather than volume

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342182/chinas-real-estate-rethink-can-help-end-developers-debt-addiction

[2026-02-04 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Iran's drones giving Russia a critical edge in Ukraine war - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/irans-drones-giving-russia-a-critical-edge-in-ukraine-war/

[2026-02-04 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Hong Kong signals caution in stablecoin license rollout - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/hong-kong-signals-caution-in-stablecoin-license-rollout/