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    [2025-12-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: BYD plans giant Brazil factory to scale electric bus and truck production
    Snippet: The new plant would dwarf BYD’s current Brazil operation, lifting output from about 600 units over a decade to up to 7,000 a year
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3336831/byd-plans-giant-brazil-factory-scale-electric-bus-and-truck-production
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    [2025-12-18 06:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan lose momentum amid tensions: official data
    Snippet: Mainland visitor numbers rose just 3% in November after flight cuts and travel warnings took effect as diplomatic strains escalated
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336834/chinese-tourist-arrivals-japan-lose-momentum-amid-simmering-tensions
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    [2025-12-18 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: Lucio Co group acquires PrimeWater | 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/december-17-2025/
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    [2025-12-18 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: AMD chief Lisa Su commits to ‘deeper’ China investments after MIIT meeting
    Snippet: In Beijing on Wednesday, Su exchanged views with MIIT director on ‘strengthening cooperation’ in the digital economy and AI sectors
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3336818/amd-chief-lisa-su-commits-deeper-china-investments-meeting-industry-minister
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    [2025-12-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: How will Jimmy Lai’s conviction affect China-UK ties, Starmer’s planned visit?
    Snippet: Outcome of ex-media tycoon’s Hong Kong trial poses stern test for Labour government’s balancing act with Beijing, observers say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336815/how-will-jimmy-lais-conviction-affect-china-uk-ties-and-keir-starmers-planned-visit
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    [2025-12-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chen Yuxi named female diver of year by World Aquatics, Rousseau wins men’s title
    Snippet: The 20-year-old had a dominant 2025, completing an unbeaten World Cup circuit and winning gold at World Championships
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3336810/chinas-chen-yuxi-named-female-diver-year-world-aquatics-rousseau-wins-mens-title
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    [2025-12-18 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Handing Russia's frozen billions to Ukraine carries big risks - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/handing-russias-frozen-billions-to-ukraine-carries-big-risks/
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    [2025-12-18 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Finnish PM apologises for MPs’ ‘racist’ gestures in Miss Finland scandal
    Snippet: PM Petteri Orpo offers regrets to Japan, China and South Korea after MPs mimic ousted beauty queen Sarah Dzafce’s offensive squinting gesture
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3336814/miss-finland-scandal-finnish-pm-apologises-east-asia-mps-racist-gestures
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    [2025-12-18 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: PLA division’s new leaders, lessons from 2025 trade war: SCMP daily highlights
    Snippet: From the newcomers in charge of PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command to retailers’ retreat from China, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3336802/pla-divisions-new-leaders-lessons-2025-trade-war-scmp-daily-highlights
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    [2025-12-18 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chinese city sues Missouri for US$50 billion in tit-for-tat Covid-19 litigation
    Snippet: Wuhan’s government is one of three parties accusing the US state of using the virus to stigmatise China
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336780/chinese-city-sues-missouri-us50-billion-tit-tat-covid-19-litigation
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    [2025-12-18 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s open-source AI models rival US giants, making engagement urgent: report
    Snippet: The report calls on US actors to engage with Chinese firms as the AI landscape continues to evolve
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3336775/chinas-open-source-ai-models-rival-us-giants-making-engagement-urgent-stanford
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    [2025-12-17 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Dunia Turun Tangan Gempur Jaringan Penipuan di Asia Tenggara
    Snippet: Pengadilan di Seoul pekan lalu memulai sidang bagi 46 warga Korea Selatan, sebagian besar pria berusia 20-an, yang dituduh terlibat dalam operasi penipuan daring di Kamboja.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/pertempuran-melawan-jaringan-penipuan-asia-kini-mendunia/a-75199813
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    [2025-12-17 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Millions raised for ‘hero of Australia’ who stopped gunman at Bondi Beach
    Snippet: Over 40,000 people have donated about US$1.5 million to Ahmed al Ahmed, the Syrian-Australian Muslim hero who saved Jewish lives
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3336807/bondi-beach-shooting-millions-raised-hero-australia-who-stopped-gunman
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    [2025-12-17 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Don't mistake Seoul's 'gold crown' for Trump as surrender - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/dont-mistake-seouls-gold-crown-for-trump-as-surrender/
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    [2025-12-17 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Takaichi’s hawkishness driving East Asia toward war - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/takaichis-hawkishness-driving-east-asia-toward-war/
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    [2025-12-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Memory crunch: China’s Xiaomi and Honor raise tablet prices as chip costs surge
    Snippet: Supplies of memory products for electronic devices squeezed by AI pivot of chipmakers, spurring companies to pass on costs to consumers
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3336776/memory-crunch-chinese-tablet-makers-xiaomi-and-honor-raise-prices-chip-costs-surge
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    [2025-12-17 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: PLA’s Fujian aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait as Taipei watches closely
    Snippet: Island’s defence ministry says vessel’s passage through the waterway showed ‘no military intent’ and no aircraft were seen on its deck
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336782/plas-fujian-aircraft-carrier-transits-taiwan-strait-taipei-watches-closely
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    [2025-12-17 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Pax Silica binds US allies in tech bloc tackling China - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/pax-silica-binds-us-allies-in-tech-bloc-tackling-china/
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    [2025-12-17 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Delhi battles severe pollution with traffic bans, work-from-home order
    Snippet: Every winter, Delhi’s air pollution surges as cold air traps vehicle, construction, and crop-burning emissions, causing severe health risks
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3336803/indias-delhi-battles-severe-pollution-traffic-bans-work-home-order
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    [2025-12-17 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Xpeng CEO dismisses AI bubble fears, predicts more affordable robots soon
    Snippet: He Xiaoping’s recent trip to the US, where he met more than 30 professionals in the AI field, helped form his conclusions about the industry
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3336800/xpeng-ceo-dismisses-ai-bubble-fears-predicts-robots-will-soon-be-affordable-households
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    [2025-12-17 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Are these the first images of China’s new military transport plane in flight?
    Snippet: Photos and videos appear to show the maiden flight of the aircraft that is likely to become the PLA’s main workhorse in future
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336791/are-these-first-pictures-chinas-new-military-transport-plane-taking-skies
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    [2025-12-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: No ‘lowest-price’ requirement: China warns platforms on monopolistic tactics
    Snippet: Regulators tell platforms that demanding the ‘lowest price’ from vendors may not be permitted under new draft guidelines
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336794/china-warns-platforms-monopolistic-tactics-such-lowest-price-requirement
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    [2025-12-17 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Vietnamese woman’s death amid raid in South Korea spurs visa policy debate
    Snippet: The 25-year-old, who reportedly hid at a factory’s air-conditioning unit, was just two weeks into her illegal part-time job when she died
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3336787/vietnamese-womans-death-amid-raid-south-korea-spurs-demand-visa-policy-change
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    [2025-12-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Deadly Indonesia fire fuels claims of ‘back-room dealings’ on safety
    Snippet: Unions blame bribery for lax enforcement after 22 workers died in a burning Jakarta office building with no emergency exits
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3336766/deadly-indonesia-fire-fuels-claims-back-room-dealings-safety
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    [2025-12-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China bets big on copper processing, but ‘weaponisation’ risks are low: analysts
    Snippet: Beijing views copper as critical for EVs and AI, but a reliance on imported ore limits China’s ability to use the strategic metal as leverage
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3336765/china-bets-big-copper-weaponisation-risks-low-unlike-rare-earths-analysts
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    [2025-12-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China ALS woman holds farewell party, says disease cannot beat ‘optimism, love, hope’
    Snippet: ALS is described as ‘freezing disease’ because it creates sensation of being trapped or ‘frozen’ within an immobile body as illness advances
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3336005/china-als-woman-holds-funeral-home-party-says-disease-cannot-beat-optimism-love-hope
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    [2025-12-17 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Newcomers in charge at PLA’s corruption-hit command overseeing Taiwan
    Snippet: State media shows Yang Zhibin and Zhang Jichun at official event, suggesting they are heading the Eastern Theatre Command
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336778/pla-division-overseeing-taiwan-sees-newcomers-charge
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    [2025-12-17 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Not lovin’ it: Chinese fume at McDonald’s prices, costlier ‘poor man’s meal’
    Snippet: Fast-food giant increases menu items by 0.5 to 1 yuan, testing pricing power in a deflationary market where per-capita dining spending has been plunging
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336762/not-lovin-it-chinese-fume-mcdonalds-raised-prices-costlier-poor-mans-meal
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    [2025-12-17 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: ‘Crazy cocktail menu’ at Macau bar honours bartender’s travels in Asia
    Snippet: At Wynn Palace’s Wing Lei Bar, Scottish cocktail maestro Mark Lloyd pours his spirit into tipples inspired by places from Seoul to Singapore
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3336712/crazy-cocktail-menu-macau-bar-honours-bartenders-travels-asia
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    [2025-12-17 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Physicists prove Einstein wrong, US-China jet race: 7 science highlights
    Snippet: From a fresh water production breakthrough to a promising Parkinson’s treatment, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3336639/cheaper-fresh-water-china-potential-parkinsons-treatment-7-science-highlights
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    [2025-12-17 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: South Korea reopens debate on lifting ban on North Korean media
    Snippet: Lawmakers move to ease North Korean web access. Supporters cite freedom of information, but critics fear propaganda risks
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3336763/south-korea-reopens-bitter-debate-lifting-ban-north-korean-state-media
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    [2025-12-17 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Takaichi’s Thatcher moment over Taiwan - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/takaichis-thatcher-moment-over-taiwan/
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    [2025-12-17 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Opinion | China still needs Nvidia’s advanced AI chips – but for how long?
    Snippet: Beijing seems determined to take up the challenge of building most parts of the AI supply chain domestically
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3336487/us-export-controls-have-fuelled-chinas-ai-development
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    [2025-12-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Why the Philippine Army is turning to locally built remote weapons systems
    Snippet: The roll-out of the new Cobra weapon system is part of Manila’s push to build a self-reliant defence industry
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3336746/why-philippine-army-turning-locally-built-remote-weapons-systems
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    [2025-12-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Policy body urges China to confront economic challenges, confident of recovery
    Snippet: Official cites headwinds from imbalances between supply and demand, but says outlook is bright
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336756/policy-body-urges-china-confront-economic-challenges-confident-demand-recovery
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    [2025-12-17 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: IOC bigwigs say China should consider hosting both Summer, Winter Olympics again
    Snippet: Thomas Bach says ‘everyone loves to come to China’, while Juan Antonio Samaranch Jnr expects to see growth in Chinese winter sports
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/article/3336747/ioc-bigwigs-say-china-should-consider-hosting-both-summer-winter-olympics-again
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    [2025-12-17 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Peking University keen to start research lab in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis
    Snippet: City leader John Lee meets university’s party secretary on final day of duty visit to Beijing and shares plans to accelerate project’s development
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3336744/peking-university-keen-start-research-institute-hong-kongs-northern-metropolis
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    [2025-12-17 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: South Korean court rules Yoon’s ‘self-coup’ illegal as walls close in
    Snippet: Judges are fast-tracking verdicts to beat statutory time limits, dashing the ex-president’s faint hopes of walking free early next year
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3336740/south-korean-court-rules-yoons-martial-law-illegal-walls-close
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    [2025-12-17 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: How Chinese scientists turn allergy into a powerful weapon against cancer
    Snippet: Mast cell platform can expand to carry other payloads, such as molecules, viruses, proteins and drug-loaded nanoparticles
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3336725/how-chinese-scientists-turn-annoying-allergy-powerful-weapon-against-cancer
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    [2025-12-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China CCTV removes short film that ‘romanticises’ food delivery work after backlash
    Snippet: ‘Fairy tale’ video which says often dangerous job with long hours brings workers ‘closer to their dreams’ is branded ‘disgusting’ by critics
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3335210/china-cctv-removes-short-film-romanticises-food-delivery-work-after-public-backlash
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    [2025-12-17 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Rogue states using crypto gaps to finance weapon programs - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/rogue-states-using-crypto-gaps-to-finance-weapon-programs/
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    [2025-12-17 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China Vanke unveils proposal to extend US$366 million bond after 3 failed bids
    Snippet: Bondholders will vote on the revised plan from Thursday to Monday, and it requires over 90 per cent of the total voting rights to take effect
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3336719/china-vanke-unveils-fresh-proposal-extend-us366-million-bond-after-3-failed-bids
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    [2025-12-17 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Malaysian religious authorities clear woman of ‘2 husbands’ allegations
    Snippet: A Kelantan official said the woman divorced her first husband in 2022 before remarrying in Thailand
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3336718/malaysian-religious-authorities-clear-woman-2-husbands-allegations
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    [2025-12-17 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: 2 powers, 1 playbook: US-Chinese bureaucrats actually quite alike - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/2-powers-1-playbook-us-chinese-bureaucrats-actually-quite-alike/
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    [2025-12-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Taiwan government accused of trying to ‘bypass legislature’ amid bitter row
    Snippet: A dispute over how funds are allocated has triggered a stand-off in which both sides accused the other of undermining the constitution
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3336672/taiwan-government-accused-trying-bypass-legislature-amid-bitter-funding-row
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    [2025-12-17 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: How long can Palantir's 'creative monopoly' last? - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/how-long-can-palantirs-creative-monopoly-last/
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    [2025-12-17 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Indian police reveal Bondi Beach shooting suspect’s background
    Snippet: Police said the Indian family of Sajid Akram, who got a degree in commerce in Hyderabad, was unaware of his ‘radical mindset’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3336711/indian-police-reveal-bondi-beach-shooting-suspects-background
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    [2025-12-17 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Letters | As Greater Bay Area shifts to carbon-free trade, Hong Kong must catch on
    Snippet: Readers discuss a key role for the city gleaned from China’s central economic work conference, promotion of indoor sports, and the mass shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3336581/greater-bay-area-shifts-carbon-free-trade-hong-kong-must-catch
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    [2025-12-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Nepal rolls out delayed tourist tracking system to keep tabs on foreign visitors
    Snippet: Starting next year, hotels and travel companies must begin automatically reporting visitor locations to a central government database
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3336654/nepal-rolls-out-tourist-tracking-system-keep-tabs-foreigners-after-protest-delays
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    [2025-12-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: ‘Invest in people’: how a new slogan signals a pivot in China’s economic policy
    Snippet: Beijing is expected to strengthen investment in welfare, pensions, education and other public services to unleash domestic demand, analysts say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336651/chinas-new-invest-people-slogan-heralds-rethink-economic-strategy
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