Topic: Asia Pacific - 5th Estate

Snippet: SHANGHAI — Chinese tech giant Huawei on Monday touted a new approach to developing advanced semiconductors despite U.S. sanctions, as Nvidia struggles to sell its high-end chips in China.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/25/huawei-chip-logicfolding-semiconductor-nvidia-china.html

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[2026-05-25 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Singh, Lim crush foes in Palawan Open kickoff

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The top guns of the Palawan Open 2026 unleashed an overwhelming display of power and resolve during Sunday's kickoff, dismantling their unfancied rivals to signal a ruthless start to the blue-ribbon event at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/sports/singh-lim-crush-foes-in-palawan-open-kickoff/2350862

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[2026-05-25 15:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ‘Natural Wegovy’ egg recipe stirs weight-loss buzz in Korea

Snippet: While the use of weight-loss injections such as Wegovy and Mounjaro grows in Korea, some people looking for cheaper ways to curb their appetites are turning to an egg-and-oil recipe that has circulated on social media.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755440

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[2026-05-25 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 2 Pasig City employees suspended as Vico Sotto intensifies anti-corruption crackdown

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto on Monday said two city government employees were placed under preventive suspension over alleged solicitation from contractors and fixing activities, as he intensified his anti-corruption campaign to include lower levels of the bureaucracy.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/news/national/2-pasig-city-employees-suspended-as-vico-sotto-intensifies-anti-corruption-crackdown/2350863

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[2026-05-25 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Rubio's India trip focuses on trade, the Quad and sightseeing

Snippet: United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the journalists before boarding his plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-us-marco-rubio-delhi-modi-jaishankar-75597b60d20980e7c29fefe48ebfd520

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[2026-05-25 15:44 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Can the Pentagon beat China if it struggles with Iran?

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/can-the-pentagon-beat-china-if-it-struggles-with-iran/

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[2026-05-25 15:43 UTC+10:00] [Mindanao] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Nine years displaced: Marawi siege survivors remain in limbo

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/watch-nine-years-displaced-marawi-bakwits/

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[2026-05-25 15:42 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Things to know: Duties and responsibilities of the Senate president

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/things-to-know-role-responsibilities-senate-president-philippines/

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[2026-05-25 15:42 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Things to know: Duties and responsibilities of the Senate president

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/things-to-know-role-responsibilities-senate-president/

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[2026-05-25 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Eight countries condemn Ben-Gvir over flotilla detainee video

Snippet: The governments of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkiye have jointly condemned Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over a video showing detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/eight-countries-condemn-ben-gvir-over-flotilla-detainee-video

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[2026-05-25 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indonesia faces 'vicious' stagflation: Japan consumer goods firm

Snippet: Kao products line the shelves of a store in Jakarta: The Japanese consumer products maker is being squeezed at both ends by weak spending and higher costs. (Photos by Natsumi Kawasaki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/indonesia-faces-vicious-stagflation-japan-consumer-goods-firm

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[2026-05-25 15:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hiker found safe at home after triggering massive search on Cheonmasan

Snippet: A woman who called emergency services after getting lost during a hike in South Korea was later confirmed to have returned home while police and fire authorities' search for her continued for another day, local reports said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755434

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[2026-05-25 15:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Professor faces penalty after saying female students could 'turn to prostitution if desperate'

Snippet: A professor at a private university in Daejeon is under disciplinary review after students accused him of making sexually offensive remarks in class, including allegedly saying that 8 out of 10 women in Korea had likely earned money through prostitution.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755433

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[2026-05-25 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thai Singha beer heir’s sexual abuse claims empower others to come forward

Snippet: After Siranudh Scott’s allegations, public figures took to social media to talk about the subject, long considered taboo in Thailand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3354729/thai-singha-beer-heirs-sexual-abuse-claims-empower-others-come-forward?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-05-25 15:12 UTC+10:00] [Busayapa Srisompong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thai Singha beer heir’s sexual abuse claims empower others to come forward

Snippet: After Siranudh Scott’s allegations, public figures took to social media to talk about the subject, long considered taboo in Thailand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3354729/thai-singha-beer-heirs-sexual-abuse-claims-empower-others-come-forward

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[2026-05-25 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea to hold major party plenary meeting next month

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755427

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[2026-05-25 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign envoys applaud Africa Day 2026 in Seoul

Snippet: Diplomats from more than 50 nations gathered Wednesday to celebrate Africa Day 2026, experiencing growing cultural ties between Africa, Korea, and the broader international community.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755426

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[2026-05-25 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Creator of 7-Eleven Japanese convenience store empire is dead at 93

Snippet: Toshifumi Suzuki, former chairman and CEO of Seven & i Holdings Co., and former president of 7-Eleven, reacts during an interview in Tokyo, June 8, 2023. (Chika Ohshima/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/convenience-7eleven-retail-japan-stores-shopping-82f19832401a8f37247d557066d45cdd

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[2026-05-25 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Malaysia-Japan hydrogen project scales back due to funding constraints

Snippet: A hydrogen facility operated by SEDC Energy in Malaysia's Sarawak state. (Photo by Norman Goh)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/malaysia-japan-hydrogen-project-scales-back-due-to-funding-constraints

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[2026-05-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Millions of Chinese consumers ditch their credit cards amid prudent spending, slow economy

Snippet: Banks report there are 120 million fewer active credit cards in China with 687 million customer accounts, a dramatic drop from 2022’s peak

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354728/millions-chinese-consumers-ditch-their-credit-cards-amid-prudent-spending-slow-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-05-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [weak consumer spending] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Millions of Chinese consumers ditch their credit cards amid prudent spending, slow economy

Snippet: Banks report there are 120 million fewer active credit cards in China with 687 million customer accounts, a dramatic drop from 2022’s peak

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354728/millions-chinese-consumers-ditch-their-credit-cards-amid-prudent-spending-slow-economy

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[2026-05-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1898 -- Korea opens three ports to foreign trade. People and goods from overseas begin to stream into the country through Masan, Gunsan and Hamheung.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260525001000320

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[2026-05-25 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Samsung Electronics leads smartphone markets in S. America, Middle East, Southeast Asia in Q1

Snippet: SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. topped the smartphone markets in Central and South America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia in the first quarter on steady sales of its premium Galaxy S26 and budget Galaxy A series smartphones, industry data showed Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260525002500320

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[2026-05-25 14:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: African and Korean beats collide and connect

Snippet: A cultural crossover that wove the percussive heartbeats of Korea and Africa into a single performance brought together the unifying theme of Africa Day 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Seoul on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755423

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[2026-05-25 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil market at 'tank bottoms' in Asia — and Europe isn't far behind — warns Carlyle's Currie

Snippet: Oil markets are nearing minimum operating levels in Asia, with Europe likely next and the U.S. potentially facing shortages by July, Jeff Currie, Carlyle's chief strategy officer of energy pathways, said Monday, underscoring the global energy shock due to the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/25/oil-prices-iran-war-carlyle-currie.html

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[2026-05-25 14:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung tops emerging smartphone markets in Q1

Snippet: Samsung Electronics ranked first in smartphone market share across Latin America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia in the first quarter, maintaining its lead despite weaker regional demand and rising smartphone prices.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755422

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[2026-05-25 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PNP vows to protect missing 'sabungeros' kin amid claims of pressure from Atong Ang's camp

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) expressed readiness to provide security to the families of the “missing sabungeros” (cockfight enthusiasts) amid reports of alleged pressure and interference from the camp of fugitive gambling lord Charlie “Atong” Ang.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/news/pnp-vows-to-protect-missing-sabungeros-kin-amid-claims-of-pressure-from-atong-angs-camp/2350856

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[2026-05-25 14:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Shinsegae chair to offer bow of apology as Starbucks anger continues

Snippet: Shinsegae Group Chair Chung Yong-jin will apologize again over Starbucks Korea’s controversial “Tank Day” marketing campaign at a press conference Tuesday and announce the findings of the group’s internal investigation into the incident, the retail conglomerate said Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755418

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[2026-05-25 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 2GO, SMX strengthen partnership for nationwide event logistics services

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — 2GO Group Inc. and SMX Convention Center have expanded their partnership to provide integrated logistics and transport solutions for exhibitors, event organizers, and corporate clients holding events across the country.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/news/2go-smx-strengthen-partnership-for-nationwide-event-logistics-services/2350851

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[2026-05-25 14:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Africa’s coexistence offers lesson for divided world: Korea-Africa forum chief

Snippet: Lee Hun-seung, chair of the National Assembly’s Korea-Africa Forum, praised Africa’s resilience and spirit of harmony across diverse cultures as values the world should learn from at a time of rising global tensions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755417

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[2026-05-25 14:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Africa Day 2026 celebrates Korea-Africa friendship through culture, rhythm

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755415

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[2026-05-25 14:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign minister highlights Africa’s growing strategic importance at Africa Day event

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755414

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[2026-05-25 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala feels more prepared, eyes breakthrough at French Open

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala believes she is more prepared for her French Open campaign this year compared to last season.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/sports/alex-eala-feels-more-prepared-eyes-breakthrough-at-french-open/2350849

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[2026-05-25 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying among Shenzhou-23 crew entering Tiangong space station | South China Morning Post

Snippet: China’s latest space mission, which includes Hong Kong’s first astronaut, lifted off on May 24, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/china/3354727/hong-kongs-first-astronaut-lai-ka-ying-among-shenzhou-23-crew-entering-tiangong-space-station

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[2026-05-25 14:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kospi rally goes beyond Samsung, SK hynix: JP Morgan

Snippet: Asia strategist Mixo Das keeps Korea as Asia top pick, backs Kospi 10,000 call on AI, earnings momentum

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755412

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[2026-05-25 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore train operator steps up pest control after rat seen cavorting in carriage

Snippet: The company also reminded commuters not to eat or drink on trains and at the stations, as food remnants could attract pests

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3354724/singapore-train-operator-steps-pest-control-after-rat-seen-cavorting-carriage?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-05-25 14:23 UTC+10:00] [subway] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore train operator steps up pest control after rat seen cavorting in carriage

Snippet: The company also reminded commuters not to eat or drink on trains and at the stations, as food remnants could attract pests

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3354724/singapore-train-operator-steps-pest-control-after-rat-seen-cavorting-carriage

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[2026-05-25 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos announces historic incentives for Palarong Pambansa medalists

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — For the first time in the storied history of the Palarong Pambansa, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has earmarked P10 million in cash incentives for medal winners, following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to revitalize the national grassroots sports program.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/sports/marcos-announces-historic-incentives-for-palarong-pambansa-medalists/2350843

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[2026-05-25 14:16 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Ten hurt after plane hit with turbulence from Brisbane to Hong Kong

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/cathay-pacific-flight-turbulence-brisbane/0f4d24f9-66e2-4326-bf2e-a7820d206766

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[2026-05-25 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian tourist dead, 21 missing after unfinished Philippines building collapses | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Hundreds of rescuers involved in search for survivors after the nine-storey building’s walls and scaffolding buckled, trapping workers.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3354723/malaysian-tourist-dead-21-missing-after-unfinished-philippines-building-collapses

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[2026-05-25 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Tankers bound for Pakistan, China exit Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: A liquefied natural gas tanker bound for Pakistan and a supertanker carrying Iraqi crude oil destined for China have departed the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data, marking the latest movement of energy cargoes through the strategically important waterway.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/tankers-bound-pakistan-china-exit-strait-hormuz

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[2026-05-25 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: The shrinking, monochrome future of Japan's war-ravaged food industry

Snippet: Kagome is switching to partially transparent packaging for its ketchup after being notified that supplies of white ink were unstable. (Kagome)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/the-shrinking-monochrome-future-of-japan-s-war-ravaged-food-industry

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[2026-05-25 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala improves to No. 37 in WTA rankings

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala climbed to No. 37 in the rankings a day before beginning her campaign at the French Open.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/sports/alex-eala-improves-to-no-37-in-wta-rankings/2350842

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[2026-05-25 14:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Herald CEO invokes Ubuntu in call for stronger Korea-Africa ties

Snippet: Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young called for closer cooperation between South Korea and African countries during his welcoming address at Africa Day 2026, citing the spirit of Ubuntu. The southern African concept stresses shared humanity, mutual understanding and interconnectedness.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755407

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[2026-05-25 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Major EU countries push for tougher China policy ahead of Brussels debate

Snippet: Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, France and Lithuania call for more aggressive response to ‘systemic and structural industrial overcapacity’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354714/major-eu-countries-push-tougher-china-policy-ahead-brussels-debate?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-05-25 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Major EU countries push for tougher China policy ahead of Brussels debate

Snippet: Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, France and Lithuania call for more aggressive response to ‘systemic and structural industrial overcapacity’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354714/major-eu-countries-push-tougher-china-policy-ahead-brussels-debate

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[2026-05-25 13:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Mayors' group questions dela Rosa’s prolonged Senate absence

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Mayors for Good Governance on Monday questioned the prolonged absence of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa from Senate sessions, saying ordinary workers will face penalties for the same conduct while still receiving government pay.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/news/national/mayors-group-questions-dela-rosas-prolonged-senate-absence/2350850

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