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    [2026-01-18 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Missing Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma dies of heart attack in Saudi
    Snippet: Family and friends confirmed the death of the star, who was on a pilgrimage trip to the Gulf kingdom
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3340292/missing-malaysian-actress-nadia-kesuma-dies-heart-attack-saudi-arabia
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    [2026-01-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hotel conversions gain traction in China’s office market amid high vacancies
    Snippet: In Hangzhou, one office building now houses around 10 hotels, alongside restaurants, photography studios and second-hand luxury stores
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3340179/hotel-conversions-gain-traction-chinas-office-market-amid-high-vacancies
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    [2026-01-18 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Asian Angle | China has a worthy blueprint to improve the UN. Why is the West ignoring it?
    Snippet: China’s Global Governance Initiative seeks to end ‘might is right’, but the West insists on viewing it through a dusty Cold War lens
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3340205/china-has-worthy-blueprint-improve-un-system-why-west-ignoring-it
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    [2026-01-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa signal a Brics shift?
    Snippet: Observers describe high-profile exercise involving economic grouping as largely symbolic rather than step towards military alliance
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3340269/did-china-russia-iran-joint-naval-drills-south-africa-mark-notable-brics-shift
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    [2026-01-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Fears of growing school violence in Japan as bullying clips go viral
    Snippet: Experts cite social media as a key factor contributing to rising bullying cases in schools, warning of cases that go unnoticed
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3340191/viral-bullying-clips-mass-murder-threat-sound-alarm-japan-over-school-violence
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    [2026-01-18 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Eileen Gu warms up for Olympics with Laax Open gold despite scary crash
    Snippet: China’s two-time Olympic champion celebrates second consecutive slopestyle title in Switzerland
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3340289/eileen-gu-warms-olympics-retaining-her-laax-ski-slopestyle-title-despite-crash
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    [2026-01-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Can China’s cosmetics brands rival K-beauty and refashion global markets?
    Snippet: Once the top export market for South Korean cosmetics, Chinese firms lead at home and have made headway overseas – but gaps remain
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3340143/chinas-cosmetics-brands-stepping-out-k-beautys-shadow-set-sights-global-markets
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    [2026-01-18 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Opinion | In the tech race, Europe can choose a path that sidesteps US-China rivalry
    Snippet: To avoid technological marginalisation, Europe can play to its strengths by focusing on deployment standards instead of the US-China rivalry
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3339748/europes-tech-strength-lies-deployment-not-rivalry
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    [2026-01-18 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Highlights from the inaugural Eastern Flank Summit - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/highlights-from-the-inaugural-eastern-flank-summit/
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    [2026-01-18 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Indonesian plane with 11 people missing, search and rescue under way
    Snippet: Hikers on Mount Bulusaraung have reported finding scattered debris, a logo consistent with Indonesia Air Transport markings
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3340279/indonesian-plane-11-people-missing-search-and-rescue-under-way
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    [2026-01-18 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Beijing slams US senators for ‘malicious’ bill targeting Hong Kong trade offices
    Snippet: Foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong says bid to strip offices’ privileges or force their closure reflects ‘Cold War mentality’ and ‘prejudice’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3340278/beijing-slams-us-senators-malicious-bill-targeting-hong-kong-trade-offices
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    [2026-01-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: How US actions in Venezuela and beyond could spell opportunity for China
    Snippet: Beijing is trying to present itself as a more responsible power, but analysts say concrete actions will be needed to win over its neighbours
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340181/how-us-actions-venezuela-and-beyond-could-spell-opportunity-china
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    [2026-01-18 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China-led SCO warns against Iran ‘interference’ in veiled swipe at US
    Snippet: Security bloc expresses ‘grave concern’ over ‘tragic events’ as Iran is rocked by protests, calls for ‘political and diplomatic’ resolution
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340245/china-led-sco-warns-against-iran-interference-veiled-swipe-us
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    [2026-01-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Japan urged to ‘correct historical errors’, return Tang dynasty stele to China
    Snippet: 9.5-tonne stone slab shipped to Japan as ‘war trophy’ in 1908 is described as one of China’s most significant ‘lost national treasures’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340263/chinese-japanese-groups-issue-joint-call-japan-return-tang-dynasty-stele
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    [2026-01-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Will US exit from world bodies deal fresh blow to Taiwan’s global profile push?
    Snippet: Opposition lawmakers fear the island’s international space will shrink still further without Washington’s voice in dozens of global bodies
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3340149/taiwan-faces-possible-beijing-squeeze-after-us-quits-who-and-other-agencies
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    [2026-01-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s AI and EV boom drives record power demand, widening energy gap with US
    Snippet: The main drivers of the growth are the tertiary sector – covering services including AI cloud services – and residential use
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3340261/chinas-ai-and-ev-boom-drives-record-power-demand-widening-energy-gap-us
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    [2026-01-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: In wake of Trump post, calls mount for China to impose rate cap on online loans
    Snippet: Beijing tightened oversight of China’s online lending market last year, but many are still borrowing, especially those of younger generations
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340182/trump-urges-cap-credit-card-rates-could-china-follow-suit-online-loans
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    [2026-01-17 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Murder suspect who fled to mainland China handed over to Hong Kong police
    Snippet: Man, 28, was wanted in Hong Kong in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, whose body was found hidden in his flat
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3340265/murder-suspect-who-fled-mainland-china-handed-over-hong-kong-police
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    [2026-01-17 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Japanese tattoo artists still face stigma despite landmark legal victory
    Snippet: The practice of tattooing has long been associated with the yakuza and many places in Japan still bar people bearing the body art
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3340264/japanese-tattoo-artists-still-face-stigma-despite-landmark-legal-victory
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    [2026-01-17 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: China's condom tax no way to pump up low birth rates - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/chinas-condom-tax-no-way-to-pump-up-low-birth-rates/
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    [2026-01-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: ‘Love yourself’ – young China’s new wellness mantra to cope with the rat race
    Snippet: Stagnant job markets and long gruelling hours at work have led to widespread burnout and disillusionment when effort fails to yield rewards
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3340250/love-yourself-young-chinas-new-wellness-mantra-cope-rat-race
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    [2026-01-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chinese man earns US$39,000 in 2 years teaching adults to ride bicycles amid big demand
    Snippet: Set to graduate with his sports education master’s in June, Li plans to refine his teaching methods and expand into nearby provinces
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3340020/chinese-man-earns-us39000-2-years-teaching-adults-ride-bicycles-amid-surging-demand
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    [2026-01-17 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: US paralysis on Iran crisis owes to Navy capacity gaps - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/us-paralysis-on-iran-crisis-owes-to-navy-capacity-gaps/
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    [2026-01-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China keeps pressure on Cambodia to target cross-border fraud and trafficking
    Snippet: The transnational crimes are a serious barrier to deeper cooperation, Beijing’s envoy says
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340256/china-keeps-pressure-cambodia-target-cross-border-fraud-and-trafficking
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    [2026-01-17 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: SHKP sells all 229 Sierra Sea units on offer as buyers cautiously return
    Snippet: Last weekend, SHKP sold all 213 units on offer at the same project, underscoring that demand was returning to the market
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3340255/shkp-tests-market-resilience-new-batch-flats-hong-kongs-sierra-sea-project
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    [2026-01-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China woman shares civil service life in Iceland, admires culture that respects choices
    Snippet: Family jokes that she travelled to other side of world to work in ‘neighbourhood committee’ – lowest tier of China’s governmental structure
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339774/china-woman-47-shares-civil-servant-life-iceland-appreciates-culture-respects-choices
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    [2026-01-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: Venezuela
    Snippet: A recap of news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest images from the Philippines and around the globe
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/venezuela/
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    [2026-01-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Scam, corruption cases spark Chinese debate about future of virtual money
    Snippet: The Chen Zhi arrest might push bitcoin prices down temporarily, but analysts said other factors will have greater sway in the long term
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340176/scam-and-corruption-cases-spark-debate-china-over-cryptocurrencies-future
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    [2026-01-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Visa suspension tests US priorities in Southeast Asia
    Snippet: The move reflects an ‘America first’ policy approach and treats certain allies in the region as ‘strategically insignificant’, analysts say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3340225/what-trumps-visa-pause-means-southeast-asia-and-us-regional-priorities
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    [2026-01-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China woman seeks online help to slaughter pigs, attracting 1,000 volunteers to farm
    Snippet: On day of event, local public security bureau dispatches staff to maintain order, ensuring a smooth experience for all attendees
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339732/chinese-woman-seeks-online-help-slaughter-pigs-attracting-over-1000-volunteers-her-farm
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    [2026-01-17 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: To Lam plays his heavy hand well ahead of Party congress - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/to-lam-plays-his-heavy-hand-well-ahead-of-party-congress/
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    [2026-01-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: CO2 + H2O = cleaner recycling of dead lithium batteries?
    Snippet: Chinese team says their process can recover most of the lithium without the need for harsh and polluting chemicals
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3340214/co2-h2o-cleaner-recycling-dead-lithium-batteries
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    [2026-01-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Testing the waters: is Brics evolving into a security alliance?
    Snippet: The first naval exercises under the ‘Brics plus’ banner saw Brazil, Egypt, China, Russia and South Africa take part. India did not
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3340195/will-peace-drills-brics-tests-waters-military-cooperation
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    [2026-01-17 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: BTS’ comeback concert sparks Dynamite price hikes in South Korea’s Busan
    Snippet: The K-pop group’s show in Busan is months away but already room prices have soared beyond the 1 million mark
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3340240/bts-comeback-concert-sees-south-korean-citys-hotel-prices-soar-10-times
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    [2026-01-17 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Asian Angle | To win the future, Southeast Asia must rewrite its industrial rule book
    Snippet: Success relies on five key pillars, including deeper regional coordination and targeted industrial upgrading
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3340198/win-future-southeast-asia-must-rewrite-its-industrial-rule-book
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    [2026-01-17 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Malaysian police arrest reporter following controversial question at Gaza forum
    Snippet: Rex Tan has resigned as a Free Malaysia Today reporter and apologised for his question, which raised an uproar for its racial overtones
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3340238/malaysian-reporter-arrested-sedition-after-controversial-question-gaza-lecture
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    [2026-01-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China curbs US AI chips, shuns foreign capital in pursuit of tech self-reliance
    Snippet: These restrictions signify a new phase in the US-China tech war where ‘offensive and defensive roles have shifted’, says an analyst
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3340168/fighting-back-beijing-builds-its-own-small-yard-high-fence-shut-out-us-tech
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    [2026-01-17 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: In Japan, fears of China’s antibiotics dominance spur calls for self-sufficiency
    Snippet: China has reportedly imposed curbs on rare earth shipments to Japan, and there are concerns that these could be extended to medical products
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3340188/japan-fears-chinas-antibiotics-dominance-spur-calls-self-sufficiency
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    [2026-01-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Unaware of owner’s death, China dog waits daily in corridor for his return, moves many
    Snippet: Story draws comparisons to 1920s Japan tale, where dog waited for owner at railway station for 10 years after his death, until it too died
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339621/unaware-owners-death-loyal-china-dog-waits-daily-corridor-his-return-moving-many
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    [2026-01-17 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Vietnam’s To Lam seeks to tighten grip on power as party congress begins
    Snippet: The party’s general secretary is eyeing a dual role similar to Xi Jinping’s in neighbouring China
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3340236/vietnams-lam-eyes-supreme-power-seeks-presidency-party-congress
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    [2026-01-17 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Reflections | What a Chinese hero’s fatal love of raw fish warns us about uncooked food
    Snippet: The recent sale of the most expensive tuna in Tokyo reflects sushi’s popularity, but an episode in Chinese history shows raw food’s dangers
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339964/what-ancient-chinese-heros-fatal-love-raw-fish-warns-us-about-uncooked-food
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    [2026-01-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Philippines enters its ‘hour of danger’ in Marcos vs Duterte clash
    Snippet: Analysts warn of a ‘very messy year’ ahead as coup fears swirl, the economy falters and political warfare rages out in the open
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3340193/philippines-enters-its-hour-danger-marcos-duterte-clash
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    [2026-01-17 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Editorial | Greater Bay Area collaboration can help Hong Kong rise to challenges ahead
    Snippet: The Post’s China Conference highlighted opportunities for the city in harnessing AI and strengthening cross-border data transfer security within the development zone
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3340148/greater-bay-area-collaboration-can-help-hong-kong-rise-challenges-ahead
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    [2026-01-17 09:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Kishi-Moon tie still afflicts Japan as Abe assassin faces verdict - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/kishi-moon-tie-still-afflicts-japan-as-abe-assassin-faces-verdict/
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    [2026-01-17 07:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Where Trump thinks his semi-warpath leads - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/where-trump-thinks-his-semi-warpath-leads/
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    [2026-01-17 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: The hollow resurrection of US international broadcasting - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/the-hollow-resurrection-of-us-international-broadcasting/
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    [2026-01-17 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong passport ranks 15th globally, rising 3 places in visa-free access index
    Snippet: Hongkongers improve in travel mobility, with visa-free access to 171 destinations, but still trail leader Singapore, as well as Japan and South Korea
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3340224/hong-kong-passport-ranks-15th-globally-rising-3-places-visa-free-access-index
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    [2026-01-17 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s charm offensive: Beijing bypasses Brussels to soften EU trade push
    Snippet: From aircraft orders in France to reopened beef and pork markets for Ireland and Spain, mainland officials are leaning hard into diplomacy
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340190/chinas-charm-offensive-beijing-bypasses-brussels-bid-soften-eu-trade-push
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    [2026-01-17 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Tesla’s defeat, Harvard’s success, Beijing’s shock: 7 US-China relations reads
    Snippet: From China’s EV power to Hegseth’s new threat, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in the first half of January 2026
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3340062/teslas-defeat-harvards-success-trump-top-global-risk-7-us-china-relations-reads
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    [2026-01-17 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Isu Jet Pakistan Memicu Tanya Blueprint Pertahanan Prabowo
    Snippet: Rencana pembelian jet tempur JF-17 Thunder dan drone atau pesawat nirawak mencuat setelah Reuters menyebut Indonesia tengah mendekati kesepakatan kerja sama pertahanan dengan Pakistan.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/isu-jet-tempur-pakistan-dan-tanda-tanya-blueprint-prabowo/a-75531464
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