Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police called in after woman and her family suffer a run of bad luck, health; officers say superstitious behaviour could constitute criminal offence
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[2026-02-03 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-03 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: StepFun says its lightweight model Step 3.5 Flash aims to redefine efficiency and reasoning in China’s growing AI race
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[2026-02-03 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Liu and his assistant reportedly in custody for ‘illegal business operations’ and ‘false accusations’
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[2026-02-03 20:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese megacity ranks in the world’s five most powerful metros after New York, Tokyo and Los Angeles, with a GDP of 5.67 trillion yuan
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[2026-02-03 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The victims, including three young children, were found by a man searching for his estranged family in a remote Johor oil palm plantation
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[2026-02-03 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shen Xianbing is the latest high-profile figure in Chinese finance to die unexpectedly, as concerns rise over stress and overwork in the industry
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[2026-02-03 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With Beijing focusing on spending priorities, Asian investors and businesses must watch which provinces, sectors and state firms are favoured
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[2026-02-03 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Critics said Lee Jae Myung should have posted in Chinese, not Khmer, as his warning to foreign syndicates sparked anger across Cambodia
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[2026-02-03 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Shugaban Amurka Donald Trump ya sanar da cimma yarjejeniyar kasuwanci da kasar Indiya, bayan shafe watanni ana ja-in-ja a tsakanin Washington da New Delhi da ke zama na daya daga cikin jerin kasashen da tattalin arzikinsu ke bunkasa cikin hanzari a duniya.
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[2026-02-03 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Project draws inspiration from Ming scientific philosophy that ‘materials are born of nature; humans transform them through craftsmanship’
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[2026-02-03 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: He says that, unlike in previous tournaments, the fixtures for next year’s event give all teams equal preparation time between matches
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[2026-02-03 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The former prime minister claims that a decree has been issued allowing him to serve his reduced prison sentence at home
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[2026-02-03 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-03 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From a Malaysian minister linking stress and gay people to US-Iran tensions, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2026-02-03 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As moves to ease academic pressure continue, some children embrace oversized learning while others see huge bits of paper as toys
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[2026-02-03 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Legal constraints and stronger Beijing-Canberra relations among factors limiting Albanese administration’s options, analysts say
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[2026-02-03 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: At half the price of an F-16, the JF-17 is attracting new buyers that Islamabad may struggle to actually supply
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[2026-02-03 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-03 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global appetites for green tea and beef outweighed trade barriers, pushing farm, fish and forest exports to a record US$11 billion in 2025
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[2026-02-03 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A Russian spy, posing as a Ukrainian citizen, used a simple request for directions to trick a local worker into selling industrial secrets
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[2026-02-03 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The issuance implies potential dilution for Hong Kong–listed shareholders, with the conversion price set at a premium
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[2026-02-03 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Gao has left Pennsylvania State University to take up a post at the newly established Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology
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[2026-02-03 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-03 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the renewed global interest in Hong Kong, and the British prime minister’s visit to China
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[2026-02-03 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two people pulled from the wreckage died soon after from their injuries, with a search for three co-workers ending tragically on Tuesday
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[2026-02-03 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fake law enforcement uniforms from nations including China and Singapore were found alongside mock police sets used to intimidate victims
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[2026-02-03 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 13-year-old hero ditched his life jacket halfway through the swim, fearing the drag would stop him reaching shore
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[2026-02-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s C919 could be the only single-aisle jet to feature in a fly-by at this year’s Singapore Airshow, one source says
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[2026-02-03 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Baidu, Kuaishou among internet stocks losing ground amid rumours regulators may adjust value-added taxes on the sector
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[2026-02-03 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While some argue the change aligns Japan with global norms, others say better pay – not historical titles – is what soldiers really need
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[2026-02-03 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With deep capital markets and globally aligned legal practices, the city can support a competitive Chinese space programme that shapes global standards
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[2026-02-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 24-year-old who says he was ‘born’ to be alone becomes well-known figure in mountainous area; enjoys visiting scenic spots during time off
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[2026-02-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Washington’s tariff pressure is aimed at pushing Seoul to ‘move as fast as Japan’ in implementing its promised investments, analysts say
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[2026-02-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Las Piñas City is a 1st-class highly-urbanized city in the Philippines. It is part of the National Capital Region.
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[2026-02-03 09:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Well-paid foreign pilots once flocked to Chinese airlines – but winds have shifted as domestic talent steps up and airlines limit fleet expansions
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[2026-02-03 08:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-03 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Central Asian rivers shape Eurasian trade flows, affect global food markets and contribute to geopolitical instability across the region
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[2026-02-03 08:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-03 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-03 07:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused the UK prime minister of adopting a ‘supine and short-termist approach’ to China
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[2026-02-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Under the pact, India’s tariffs have been reduced from 50 per cent to 18 per cent
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[2026-02-03 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Mapema mwezi Januari, maandamano yaliyochochewa na matatizo ya kiuchumi yalizuka nchini Iran. Lakini pia hali ya kutoridhika kisiasa na shinikizo la mataifa ya kigeni kwa pamoja vilisababisha moja ya changamoto kubwa zaidi za ndani ambazo uongozi wa Iran umekabiliana nazo kwa miaka mingi.
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[2026-02-03 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Mwaka mmoja uliopita katika wiki kama hii,eneo la Marekani la matumizi na uvumbuzi wa teknolojia ya hali ya juu Silicon Valley na eneo la biashara muhimu la Wall Street yalishtushwa na uzinduzi wa app mpya ya China ya DeepSeek ambayo inapambana na zile za Marekani za mawasiliano mfanoChat GPT, kwa kubainisha utendaji wa hali ya juu kwa gharama ndogo zaidi na matumizi ya teknolojia ya chini zaidi.
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[2026-02-03 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Record jump in returnees seen reflecting confidence in some domestic opportunities, particularly in areas such as AI, advanced manufacturing
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[2026-02-03 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Beijing ponders its invitation, experts predict a cautious approach and point to the benefits of a diverted Washington
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[2026-02-03 00:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sunday’s meeting between senior officials saw Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warning against the ‘law of the jungle’
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[2026-02-03 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Mahakama ya Watu ya Xiamen katika jimbo la pwani la Fujian imesema Tang alipokea mali kinyume cha sheria zenye thamani ya zaidi ya yuan milioni 137 (sawa na dola za Marekani milioni 19.71) kati ya mwaka 2006 na 2022.
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