Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only

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[2026-01-07 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s top lithography bet shifts gears: SMEE sells subsidiary in key pivot
Snippet: State-backed SMEE, often dubbed China’s best ASML challenger, has sold Shanghai Weiyao to AMIES in a move that prioritises tool development
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3339071/chinas-top-lithography-bet-shifts-gears-smee-sells-subsidiary-strategic-pivot
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[2026-01-07 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China discourages trend-chasing among officials, warning of ‘involution’
Snippet: Communist Party newspaper says authorities should avoid ‘policy bandwagons’ that could lead to economic imbalances, urging plans based on local strengths
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339062/china-discourages-trend-chasing-among-officials-warning-involution
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[2026-01-07 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: The US, Venezuela and why China is even less keen on talk of a G2
Snippet: Beijing may seize on growing distrust of Washington and pitch itself to Global South as the more stable power, observers say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339070/us-venezuela-and-why-china-even-less-keen-talk-g2
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[2026-01-07 22:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Trump exige que Caracas corte relações com China e Rússia
Snippet: A administração de Donald Trump informou a líder interina da Venezuela que o país deve cortar relações com China, Rússia, Irão e Cuba como pré-condição para aprodução e venda de crude. Segundo a cadeia televisiva ABC, que avançou a notícia, a Casa Branca quer que a Venezuela corte relações com esses países antes de permitir que volte a exportar o seu crude.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-002/trump-exige-que-caracas-corte-rela%C3%A7%C3%B5es-com-china-e-r%C3%BAssia/a-75415411
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[2026-01-07 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why China may want to avoid direct confrontation with US after Venezuela raid
Snippet: Beijing may look to strengthen ties with Latin American countries, but is expected to take a cautious approach
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339069/why-china-may-want-avoid-direct-confrontation-us-after-venezuela-raid
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[2026-01-07 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Ziara ya mwanadiplomasia wa ngazi za juu wa China, Afrika
Snippet: Waziri wa mambo ya nje wa China Wang Yi ameanza hivi leo ziara yake ya kila mwaka katika mataifa ya bara la Afrika, akilenga hasa eneo muhimu la kimkakati la Mashariki mwa Afrika.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/mwanadiplomasia-wa-juu-wa-china-wang-yi-aanza-ziara-barani-afrika/a-75419120
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[2026-01-07 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Furniture retailer Ikea to close 7 stores in China amid property market slump
Snippet: The firm plans to open more than 10 small-format outlets in key cities over a two-year period
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339068/furniture-retailer-ikea-close-seven-stores-china-amid-property-market-slump
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[2026-01-07 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: History of Chinese-style ‘frog buttons’, seen on viral Adidas jacket
Snippet: Used in China for centuries, frog buttons are a key feature of a limited-edition Adidas jacket that has become a huge hit on social media
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3338928/history-chinese-style-frog-buttons-seen-viral-tang-style-adidas-jacket
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[2026-01-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China initiates anti-dumping probe against Japan over key semiconductor chemical
Snippet: Beijing’s investigation targets imports of dichlorosilane from Japan, alleging dumping that harms Chinese production, amid escalating bilateral and trade tensions
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339053/china-initiates-anti-dumping-probe-against-japan-over-key-semiconductor-chemical
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[2026-01-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China woman, 62, gets pregnant through IVF after death of only child, sparks debate
Snippet: Grey-haired expectant mother’s baby journey charted online; she says sweet food makes foetus ‘kick’ her belly, faces criticism on social media
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3338259/china-woman-62-gets-pregnant-through-ivf-after-death-only-child-sparking-controversy
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[2026-01-07 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Never send, never pay: NGO sounds alarm on sextortion scourge in Japan
Snippet: Paps reported 2,200 consultations linked to sextortion as of November for the 2025 financial year, with most victims male and aged under 18
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3339050/sextortion-surges-japan-ngo-warns-against-sending-explicit-content
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[2026-01-07 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Beijing urges Seoul to be ‘patient’ over Pyongyang nuclear talks
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung says he asked his Chinese counterpart to act as a mediator to help restart talks about Pyongyang’s arsenal
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3339046/chinese-president-xi-jinping-urges-seoul-be-patient-over-north-korean-nuclear-talks
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[2026-01-07 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese robot conducts complex operation on pig without human intervention
Snippet: The robot completed 88 per cent of the steps on its first attempt, followed by real-time adjustments and corrections to finish the surgery
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china-future-tech/ai/article/3339042/ai-surgery-chinese-robot-conducts-complex-operation-pig-without-human-intervention
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[2026-01-07 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why surgery ‘not wise’ for Malaysia’s Mahathir after hip fall
Snippet: The former PM’s son says surgery is not advised for his father’s hip injury due to advanced age, with recovery expected to take up to three weeks
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3339038/mahathir-mohamad-why-surgery-not-wise-100-year-olds-fractured-hip
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[2026-01-07 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Over 5,000 takers pass 2025 Bar exams
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/bar-exams-2025-results-passing-rate/
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[2026-01-07 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China signals flexible use of monetary tools in 2026 to support 5-year plan
Snippet: Boosting domestic demand, addressing debt risks and promoting yuan’s international use also priorities for coming year
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339018/chinas-central-bank-signals-reserve-ratio-interest-rate-cuts-2026
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[2026-01-07 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China stocks to see 20% upside on AI boom, overseas expansion: Goldman Sachs
Snippet: Investment bank predicts the MSCI China Index of both yuan-traded stocks and Chinese firms trading in Hong Kong and the US to surge in 2026
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339016/china-stocks-see-20-upside-ai-boom-global-expansion-goldman
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[2026-01-07 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | Why Asia should be concerned about the US attack on Venezuela
Snippet: Venezuela matters less as a case in itself than as a signal of how energy is being repositioned amid intensifying US-China competition
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3338823/energy-markets-are-political-venezuela-latest-proof
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[2026-01-07 19:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Taiwan halts F-16 training missions after pilot and fighter jet go missing
Snippet: Rescuers intensify search for Taiwanese airforce pilot who reportedly parachuted from F-16V during flight training exercise
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3339028/search-intensifies-taiwanese-airforce-pilot-who-parachuted-f-16-fighter
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[2026-01-07 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Beijing puts 2 more Taiwanese cabinet ministers on sanctions list
Snippet: Liu Shyh-fang and Cheng Ying-yao are added to list of ‘stubborn Taiwan independence figures’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3339010/beijing-puts-two-more-serving-taiwanese-cabinet-ministers-sanctions-list
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[2026-01-07 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Winter Olympics hero Wu Dajing retires after failing to qualify for 2026 Games
Snippet: Wu Dajing won China’s only gold medal of the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang and took another at the Beijing Olympics four years later
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3339015/winter-olympics-hero-wu-dajing-retires-after-failing-qualify-2026-games
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[2026-01-07 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Malaysian rapper Namewee defies scandals to release Lunar New Year single
Snippet: Namewee is still helping police in an investigation over the death of a Taiwanese influencer and faces a drug possession charge
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3339012/scandal-hit-malaysian-rapper-namewee-releases-lunar-new-year-single-legal-cases-loom
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[2026-01-07 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Beijing mulls intervention in Meta’s Manus deal amid AI ‘brain drain’ fears
Snippet: The blockbuster Meta-Manus deal is cheering investors but worrying Beijing, where officials see a risky precedent for Chinese AI start-ups
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3339008/beijing-mulls-intervention-metas-deal-buy-manus-amid-ai-brain-drain-fears
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[2026-01-07 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China creates world’s first clone-hybrid rice that could double global output
Snippet: Team developed 6 apomictic rice varieties tested over multiple generations in Hainan and Zhejiang provinces
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3339007/china-creates-worlds-first-clone-hybrid-rice-could-double-global-output
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[2026-01-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong singer G.E.M. praised for debut sci-fi novel, nominated for China Galaxy Award
Snippet: Dubbed country’s Taylor Swift, Cantopop star says inspiration for book came from ‘atomised’ life people led during Covid-19 pandemic
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3338927/hong-kong-singer-gem-praised-debut-sci-fi-novel-nominated-china-galaxy-award
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[2026-01-07 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Pasta tasted like grass’: Singapore school battles backlash over meal quality
Snippet: Hwa Chong Institution defended its hybrid canteen model and promised improvements amid criticism over food standards
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3339001/singapore-school-battles-backlash-over-bento-meal-quality-pasta-tasted-grass
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[2026-01-07 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Indonesia Resmi Punya Hotel di Mekah, Target untuk Haji 2027
Snippet: Menteri Sekretaris Negara (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi mengungkapkan bahwa Indonesia berhasil memenangkan proses bidding (penawaran harga) dan kini resmi memiliki hotel sendiri di Kota Suci.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/indonesia-resmi-punya-hotel-di-mekah-target-untuk-haji-2027/a-75414579
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[2026-01-07 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Unemployment eases to 4.4% in November 2025 despite Tino, Uwan's impact on tourism
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/unemployment-rate-philippines-november-2025/
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[2026-01-07 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: The Maduro effect: US raid accelerates Asia’s drift away from Washington
Snippet: Cambodia, Laos and North Korea are expected to tighten their embrace of Moscow and Beijing amid growing distrust of the US
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3338994/maduro-effect-us-raid-accelerates-asias-drift-away-washington
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[2026-01-07 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s stealth design software PADJ-X finds potential flaws in US B-21 bomber
Snippet: Chinese researchers use ‘all-in-one’ algorithmic system to test for vulnerabilities in classified aircraft, paper says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3338902/chinas-stealth-design-software-padj-x-finds-potential-flaws-b-21-bomber-configuration
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[2026-01-07 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Keep it secret’: report reveals details of ex-Japan governor’s sex scandal
Snippet: Former Fukui governor Tatsuji Sugimoto sent messages such as ‘I want to kiss you’ to at least four female staff members
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3338989/1000-texts-groping-report-lifts-lid-ex-japan-governors-sex-harassment-scandal
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[2026-01-07 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Title: US has right to take over any country for its resources: Miller - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/us-has-right-to-take-over-any-country-for-its-resources-miller/
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[2026-01-07 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China, South Korea sign US$44 million in trade deals after years of friction
Snippet: High-level summit strengthens bilateral ties after years of strained relations, as China shores up regional relationships amid row with Japan
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3338983/china-south-korea-sign-us44-million-trade-deals-after-years-friction
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[2026-01-07 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong stocks’ strong 2026 start fizzles on rising China-Japan tensions
Snippet: Beijing has banned exports of goods to Japan with potential military use, with the possibility of additional measures
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3338982/hong-kong-stocks-strong-2026-start-loses-steam-rising-china-japan-tensions
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[2026-01-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s Hurricane 3000 microwave weapon can ‘sweep and kill’ drone swarms at 3km
Snippet: The Hurricane 3000 has a longer range than its US Army equivalent and can carry out ‘diverse air defence missions’, developer Norinco says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3338877/chinas-powerful-new-microwave-weapon-system-can-destroy-drone-swarms-within-3km
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[2026-01-07 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | Why coastguards, not warships, are shaping future of South China Sea
Snippet: The test is not claimants resolving their disputes but whether they preserve the infrastructure that keeps encounters from becoming a crisis
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3338781/why-coastguards-not-warships-are-shaping-future-south-china-sea
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[2026-01-07 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China police officer praised for mediating dispute among 7 kids with respect, patience
Snippet: Reflecting on his approach to the dispute, officer says every matter they mediate holds significance, regardless of scale
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3338106/china-police-officer-praised-mediating-dispute-among-7-kids-if-it-were-serious-case
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[2026-01-07 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Shanghai unveils US$10 billion investment spree as US-China tech race heats up
Snippet: Shanghai announces 50 new projects across an array of hi-tech industries as China’s cities heed Beijing’s call to double down on innovation
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3338940/shanghai-unveils-us10-billion-investment-spree-us-china-tech-race-heats
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[2026-01-07 10:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: China's 50% domestic chips tools drive lifts stocks, faces limits - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/chinas-50-domestic-chips-tools-drive-lifts-stocks-faces-limits/
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[2026-01-07 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Singapore, Beijing land in top 10 of Savills’ Matcha Index of global tech cities
Snippet: Even with its premium-priced matcha drinks, Singapore ranks among the world’s most ‘liveable’ cities for tech workers
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3338901/singapore-beijing-land-top-10-savills-inaugural-matcha-index-global-tech-cities
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[2026-01-07 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Editorial | Amid rivalry with US, silver can be seen as China’s new industrial leverage
Snippet: Beijing’s export controls are simply about following the logic of the market and geopolitics in the interest of the nation
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3338897/amid-rivalry-us-silver-can-be-seen-chinas-new-industrial-leverage
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[2026-01-07 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Ex-China shooting star jailed for smuggling gun parts into mainland via Hong Kong
Snippet: Tian Hong, who equalled rifle world record at 1987 National Games, gets 10 years in jail, sparking debate over state of sport in China
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3338960/ex-china-shooting-star-jailed-smuggling-gun-parts-mainland-hong-kong
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[2026-01-07 09:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Make energy transition a continuous Indonesia-China conversation - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/make-energy-transition-a-continuous-indonesia-china-conversation/
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[2026-01-07 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: How Yunus’s interim government began repairing Bangladesh’s banks - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/how-yunuss-interim-government-began-repairing-bangladeshs-banks/
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[2026-01-07 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Taliban assassination in Iran shows a new geography of repression - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/taliban-assassination-in-iran-shows-a-new-geography-of-repression/
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[2026-01-07 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s CATL, Nio deepen partnership to develop extended-life EV batteries
Snippet: Joint effort highlights urgency as industry – including 40 million EV owners – braces for costly replacements
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3338961/chinas-catl-nio-deepen-partnership-develop-ev-batteries-longer-lifespans
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[2026-01-07 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Malacañang withholds SALNs, FOI releases | 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-6-2026/
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[2026-01-07 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Bid to change Taiwan law that prompted Beijing to warn of war risk collapses
Snippet: Critics warn that the proposed change to a law concerning mainland China risks Beijing’s anger by moving towards de jure independence
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3338958/bid-change-taiwan-law-prompted-beijing-warn-war-risk-falls-first-hurdle
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[2026-01-07 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Alibaba’s Amap muscles up on ‘world models’ in push beyond text-based AI
Snippet: Alibaba’s mapping arm Amap is pushing into ‘world models’ with FantasyWorld, betting spatial AI can power navigation and new services
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3338944/alibabas-amap-muscles-world-models-push-beyond-text-based-ai
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[2026-01-06 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Billionaire Trump megadonor set to make killing on Venezuela oil - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/billionaire-trump-megadonor-set-to-make-killing-on-venezuela-oil/
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