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    [2026-01-31 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Video | The quadriplegic man who runs a smart farm with just 1 finger
    Snippet: 36-year-old Li Xia operates a high-tech farm in southwestern China with just one finger and one toe, using sensors, cameras and a computer
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3341881/quadriplegic-man-china-runs-smart-farm-just-1-finger
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    [2026-01-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: ‘Critical point’: can Thailand election pave way for national reset?
    Snippet: With the economy struggling and corruption rife, Thai voters will look to the February 8 election as a chance to turn the country around
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3341880/thailand-election-looms-voters-seek-national-reset-end-decade-decline
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    [2026-01-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: SBS News
    Title: The $1 billion problem facing Aussie farmers like Robert
    Snippet: Fifth-generation beef farmer Robert Mackenzie is counting the cost of China's new trade tariffs. Source: SBS / Sandra Fulloon
    Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/small-business-secrets/article/the-1-billion-problem-facing-aussie-farmers-like-robert/kuobylh9v
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    [2026-01-31 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Editorial | Starmer’s visit to China highlights benefits of dialogue over confrontation
    Snippet: While several deals were struck on the UK prime minister’s trip, the most important outcome is the willingness of the leaders of both countries to work constructively together
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3341872/starmers-visit-china-highlights-benefits-dialogue-over-confrontation
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    [2026-01-31 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: US hails Panama high court ruling against CK Hutchison’s ports concession
    Snippet: Secretary of State Rubio said the decision was encouraging, as it drew support on Capitol Hill and unease among Chinese-linked firms
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3341908/us-hails-panama-high-court-ruling-against-ck-hutchisons-ports-concession
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    [2026-01-31 05:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Cybersecurity
    Snippet: Japanese trading house's global network to help Systex clients expanding abroad
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/cybersecurity
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    [2026-01-31 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: जिन किसानों से भारत को डर, वो खुद छोड़ना चाह रहे खेती
    Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/eu-india-dairy-farmers-in-india-and-europe/video-75735402
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    [2026-01-31 04:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China lifted sanctions on British lawmakers after Starmer–Xi meeting, UK says
    Snippet: Prime minister says Beijing has removed 2021 curbs on MPs as part of a wider reset, though sanctions on others appear to remain
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3341900/uk-says-china-lifts-sanctions-british-lawmakers-after-starmer-xi-meeting
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    [2026-01-31 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Has China’s game-changer PL-17 long-range missile finally been seen up close?
    Snippet: Photo on Chinese social media appears to show full-size model of missile that may pose threat to US air dominance in Pacific, analysts say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3341883/has-chinas-pl-17-missile-likely-pacific-game-changer-finally-been-seen-close
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    [2026-01-31 00:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: COA flags NIA over lapses in procurement process | The wRap
    Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/january-30-2026/
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    [2026-01-31 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China says Philippines is stoking tensions with Scarborough Shoal drill
    Snippet: Manila reportedly issued a notice warning of military exercises across a wide area of the South China Sea until the end of March
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341859/china-says-philippines-stoking-tensions-large-scale-scarborough-shoal-drill
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    [2026-01-30 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: US war with Iran demands strategy, not just strength - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/us-war-with-iran-demands-strategy-not-just-strength/
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    [2026-01-30 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Japan and South Korea bolster defence ties amid regional tensions
    Snippet: Defence chiefs agree to joint AI, space, and drone development, aiming to stabilise the region against growing missile threats
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341874/japan-and-south-korea-upgrade-defence-pact-counter-china-and-north-korea
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    [2026-01-30 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Opinion | China’s rejection of Darwinian geopolitics is rooted in its history
    Snippet: Davos signalled the collapse of the post-war order but not what will replace it. China can play a role in preventing a descent into anarchy
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3341715/tianxia-20-how-china-can-help-shape-next-world-order
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    [2026-01-30 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Why India should tackle pollution more urgently than tariffs
    Snippet: The adverse impact of pollution could lead to significant health and economic costs for India if left unchecked
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3341869/why-india-should-tackle-pollution-more-urgently-tariffs
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    [2026-01-30 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: What has UK PM Starmer achieved in China – and what next for Sino-British ties?
    Snippet: The British leader’s trip has so far yielded tariff cuts and agreements on trade and investment
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341866/uk-pm-starmer-leaves-china-what-did-he-achieve-and-what-next-sino-british-ties
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    [2026-01-30 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China tech giants ByteDance and Alibaba to ramp up AI infrastructure efforts
    Snippet: The two firms’ actions are poised to further intensify the global AI arms race
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3341863/china-tech-giants-bytedance-and-alibaba-ramp-ai-infrastructure-efforts
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    [2026-01-30 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: GRRM’s gold call: A 2024 forecast that held - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/grrms-gold-call-a-2024-forecast-that-held/
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    [2026-01-30 22:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Cek Fakta: Dari Ratusan Negara, Indonesia Paling Bahagia?
    Snippet: Presiden RI Prabowo Subianto menyampaikan pidato sebagai pembicara di World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, Davos, Swiss.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/indonesia-paling-bahagia/a-75726378
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    [2026-01-30 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s man-made forest in Gobi produces good rubber for military use
    Snippet: Experimental cultivation of Chinese medicinal plant pays off as crops thrive in unfamiliar location, boosting national rubber supply
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341641/it-flourishing-chinas-man-made-forest-gobi-produces-good-rubber-military-use
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    [2026-01-30 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ProPublica
    Title: Nike Says Its Factory Workers Make Nearly Double the Minimum Wage. In Indonesia, Workers Say, “It’s Not True.”
    Snippet: These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
    Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/nike-wages-clothing-shoe-factory-indonesia
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    [2026-01-30 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ProPublica
    Title: She Was a Key Voice of the 1990s Labor Movement in Nike’s Indonesia Factories. Today She Relies on Donations From Abroad.
    Snippet: Once a month, American labor activist Jim Keady logs into Remitly, an app for transferring money abroad, at his New Jersey home and sends $100 to a former Nike factory worker in Indonesia.
    Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/nike-factory-worker-rights-indonesia-advocate
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    [2026-01-30 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Video | Shanghai residents cash in as gold prices surge
    Snippet: Record-high gold prices are being fuelled by geopolitical uncertainties
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3341854/shanghai-residents-offload-their-gold-prices-surge-record-highs
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    [2026-01-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China gives Apple ‘best iPhone quarter in history’ with 38% revenue growth
    Snippet: Sharp recovery is a ‘most surprising result’ amid ‘aggressive competition from domestic brands like Huawei’, IDC analyst says
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3341841/china-gives-apple-best-iphone-quarter-history-38-revenue-growth
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    [2026-01-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Historic shift? Why Guangdong could lose its status as China’s No 1 economy
    Snippet: Guangdong has been China’s biggest regional economy for nearly four decades. But its crown is now slipping as the eastern Jiangsu catches up fast
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341835/jiangsu-vs-guangdong-why-battle-be-chinas-no-1-economy-heating
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    [2026-01-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Why China Bulang ethnic group in Yunnan blackens teeth when they reach teenage years
    Snippet: Tradition among mountain people uses smoke from burning wood to make gnashers black; legacy of vanishing ritual remains today
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3340797/why-china-bulang-ethnic-group-yunnan-blackens-teeth-when-they-reach-teenage-years
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    [2026-01-30 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Did US ‘give back’ Greenland to Denmark, as Trump claims? - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/did-us-give-back-greenland-to-denmark-as-trump-claims/
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    [2026-01-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China, Israel continue to collaborate in science and tech despite unrest in Gaza
    Snippet: While Beijing supports Palestine and has a fractious relationship with Tel Aviv’s closest ally, cutting-edge innovations keep them together
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341618/china-israel-continue-collaborate-science-and-tech-despite-unrest-gaza
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    [2026-01-30 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Pakistan's sharply shrinking economic sovereignty - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/pakistans-sharply-shrinking-economic-sovereignty/
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    [2026-01-30 19:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s Scarborough Shoal presence ‘unprecedented’ in 2025: report
    Snippet: Beijing substantially increased patrols as well as broadened coverage near contested sites in prized waters, researchers say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341822/chinas-presence-scarborough-shoal-south-china-sea-unprecedented-2025-report
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    [2026-01-30 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Can Malaysian football ‘reset’? Mass resignations kick off reboot debate
    Snippet: Nothing will change if the same officials are re-elected with no one held accountable for the ‘heritage players’ fiasco, observers say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3341821/can-malaysian-football-reset-mass-resignations-kick-debate-about-possible-reboot
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    [2026-01-30 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Bank of Japan's silence on US Fed threat should worry us all - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/bank-of-japans-silence-on-us-fed-threat-should-worry-us-all/
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    [2026-01-30 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: South Korea forced to act after Cambodian worker’s death in freezing dorm
    Snippet: Seoul has apologised and pledged to improve foreign worker housing following the woman’s death in a makeshift dwelling in 2020
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341820/south-korea-forced-act-after-cambodian-workers-death-freezing-greenhouse-dorm
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    [2026-01-30 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: US war with Iran would be an expensive mistake - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/us-war-with-iran-would-be-an-expensive-mistake/
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    [2026-01-30 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Sword of loyalty: decoding Xi Jinping's perpetual military purge - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/sword-of-loyalty-decoding-xi-jinpings-perpetual-military-purge/
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    [2026-01-30 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Singapore begins ban on ‘undesirable’ visitors, airlines to comply or face fine
    Snippet: Among such visitors barred from entering are those with a criminal record in Singapore or who pose a threat to public safety
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3341803/singapore-begins-ban-undesirable-visitors-airline-boarding-rules-take-effect
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    [2026-01-30 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: US presses China to let yuan strengthen – but avoids controversial label
    Snippet: Washington says it could still designate Beijing in future if evidence found that it limits currency’s strength
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341801/us-presses-china-let-yuan-strengthen-avoids-currency-manipulator-label
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    [2026-01-30 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Base instincts: why US warship visit won’t calm fears over Cambodian port
    Snippet: The USS Cincinnati is the first US warship to dock at Ream Naval Base since its China-funded expansion was completed in April last year
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3341797/will-us-warship-visit-calm-fears-intelligence-outpost-cambodian-naval-base
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    [2026-01-30 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Board of Peace could complement, not replace, UN Security Council - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/board-of-peace-could-complement-not-replace-un-security-council/
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    [2026-01-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Former Inner Mongolia party chief, veterans minister investigated for corruption
    Snippet: Sun Shaocheng’s downfall is announced days after investigations into China’s top-ranking general Zhang Youxia
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3341764/former-inner-mongolia-party-chief-veterans-minister-investigated-corruption
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    [2026-01-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Profile | Li Yapeng, ex-husband of Cantopop queen, goes from ‘greasy uncle’ to ‘hero’ after funding appeal
    Snippet: Serial ‘loser’ in business undergoes a reputational rejuvenation; is hailed as a ‘philanthropist’ after helping treat kids with birth defects.
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3340840/li-yapeng-ex-husband-cantopop-queen-goes-greasy-uncle-hero-after-funding-appeal
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    [2026-01-30 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: ASEAN Tolak Hasil Pemilu Myanmar, Apa Langkah Berikutnya?
    Snippet: Perhimpunan Bangsa-Bangsa Asia Tenggara (Association of Southeast Asian Nations/ASEAN) tidak mengakui pemilu terbaru di Myanmar, yang merupakan pemilihan umum pertama sejak militer merebut kekuasaan pada 2021.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/asean-tolak-hasil-pemilu-myanmar-apa-langkah-berikutnya/a-75721243
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    [2026-01-30 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Beijing, Hong Kong slam Panama court ruling on CK Hutchison ports concession
    Snippet: Supreme Court rules port contract of firm’s subsidiary ‘unconstitutional’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3341785/hong-kongs-ck-hutchison-risks-losing-panama-port-rights-after-court-ruling
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    [2026-01-30 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Trilateral Russia-Ukraine-US talks signal shift in war diplomacy - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/trilateral-russia-ukraine-us-talks-signal-shift-in-war-diplomacy/
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    [2026-01-30 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: How Tesla’s AI shift is prompting Chinese rivals to expand tech offerings
    Snippet: As Tesla diversifies into humanoid robots and self-driving cars, its Chinese competitors are also moving into flying cars, robots and chips
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341771/how-teslas-ai-shift-prompting-chinese-wannabes-expand-tech-offerings
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    [2026-01-30 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s ‘gold fever’ sparks scandal, tourist drought in Japan: 7 highlights
    Snippet: From China’s ‘gold fever’ sparking scandal to a tourist drought, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3341759/chinas-canal-southeast-asia-nipah-virus-raises-concerns-scmps-7-highlights
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    [2026-01-30 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Exclusive | UK and China weigh cross-border asset-management scheme to deepen market ties
    Snippet: Ashley Alder, chairman of the Financial Conduct Authority, joins the British delegation, with UK-China links high on the agenda
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3341772/uk-and-china-weigh-cross-border-asset-management-scheme-deepen-market-ties
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    [2026-01-30 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: In robot-aided surgery, it doesn’t matter where you are: Chinese study
    Snippet: First randomised controlled trial of telesurgery finds it a ‘feasible solution’ for uneven distribution of medical services
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341700/robot-aided-surgery-it-doesnt-matter-where-you-are-chinese-military-study-finds
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    [2026-01-30 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: European strategic independence? Don't hold your breath - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/european-strategic-independence-dont-hold-your-breath/
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    [2026-01-30 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: How changing tastes in China are hitting Australia’s wine exports
    Snippet: Younger consumers’ preference for healthier, low-alcohol beverages has contributed to shrinking of Chinese market
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341760/how-changing-tastes-china-are-hitting-australias-wine-exports
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