[2026-07-31 08:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA 99th Anniversary

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesPLA 99th AnniversaryAs the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. Updated: 31 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class forceFrom revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA’s transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/series/3362451/pla-99th-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-31 08:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA 99th Anniversary

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesPLA 99th AnniversaryAs the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. Updated: 31 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class forceFrom revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA’s transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/series/3362451/pla-99th-anniversary

[2026-07-31 08:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hope fades for survivors as Japan quake death toll reaches 25

Snippet: KUMAMOTO, Japan — Residents in southwestern Japan camped in classrooms and vehicles Thursday, stocked up on water and tried to get back to normal, two days after a powerful quake set off an explosion at a mall, toppled a factory chimney and flattened homes in a disaster that killed at least 25 people.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/31/world/hope-fades-for-survivors-as-japan-quake-death-toll-reaches-25/2395550

[2026-07-31 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China’s U.S.-bound shipments fall in July after brief recovery, survey shows

Snippet: BEIJING — One of the Chinese economy's few growth drivers lost steam in July, according to the latest survey of businesses by China Beige Book.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/china-us-exports-drop.html

[2026-07-31 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class force

Snippet: From revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA’s transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362403/pla-99-how-chinas-military-went-ragtag-rifles-world-class-force?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-31 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Lop Nur] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class force

Snippet: From revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA’s transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362403/pla-99-how-chinas-military-went-ragtag-rifles-world-class-force

[2026-07-31 07:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 31)

Snippet: Partisanship over new envoy hurts national interest: New U.S. Ambassador Michelle Steel begins her post in Korea amid airport protests, ending a long vacancy and raising stakes for alliance diplomacy.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731001300320

[2026-07-31 07:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on July 31)

Snippet: From Busan to the world: A new chapter for global heritage cooperation: Busan Declaration signals new era for UNESCO heritage

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731001200320

[2026-07-31 07:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on July 31)

Snippet: Demographic threshold: 'Superaged' South Korea must redesign labor, welfare, growth for an irreversibly older society

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731001100320

[2026-07-31 07:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Samsung trading unit and Erex plan Japan biomass power plant for AI demand

Snippet: The plant will be operated by a special purpose company with biomass fuels sourced largely from Southeast Asia. (Erex)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/samsung-trading-unit-and-erex-plan-japan-biomass-power-plant-for-ai-demand

[2026-07-31 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia used North Korean missile in deadly strike on Ukraine village, Zelensky says

Snippet: This would be the first time such a weapon was fired in nearly a year, suggesting that Moscow has a fresh stock of arms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3362450/russia-used-north-korean-missile-deadly-strike-ukraine-village-zelensky-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-31 07:52 UTC+10:00] [Iskander] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia used North Korean missile in deadly strike on Ukraine village, Zelensky says

Snippet: This would be the first time such a weapon was fired in nearly a year, suggesting that Moscow has a fresh stock of arms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3362450/russia-used-north-korean-missile-deadly-strike-ukraine-village-zelensky-says

[2026-07-31 07:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan chip industry gets back to work after Kumamoto quake

Snippet: Renesas Electronics and Tokyo Electron are recovering from the July 28 Kumamoto earthquake. (Source photos by Shotaro Mori)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/japan-chip-industry-gets-back-to-work-after-kumamoto-quake

[2026-07-31 07:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Death toll rises to 51 in China landslides as resuce operation ends

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/30/world-news/death-toll-rises-to-51-in-china-landslides-as-resuce-operation-ends/

[2026-07-31 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Apple reports record June quarter revenue led by China sales growth

Snippet: Sales of the iPhone, Apple's main revenue driver, climbed 21.7% in the June quarter. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/apple-reports-record-june-quarter-revenue-led-by-china-sales-growth

[2026-07-31 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s exports feed the Global South’s industrial engines

Snippet: Far from stifling development, China’s export portfolio indicates a positive-sum diffusion of industrial growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3362107/chinas-exports-feed-global-souths-industrial-engines?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-31 07:30 UTC+10:00] [South Africa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s exports feed the Global South’s industrial engines

Snippet: Far from stifling development, China’s export portfolio indicates a positive-sum diffusion of industrial growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3362107/chinas-exports-feed-global-souths-industrial-engines

[2026-07-31 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: The US is building 15 cargo ships, China is making 4,000 — blame a century-old law

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/30/us-news/the-us-is-building-15-cargo-ships-china-is-making-4000-blame-the-jones-act/

[2026-07-31 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan looks to turn Osaka and Kobe into biotech hubs

Snippet: A miniature human liver created with 3D printing technology, which allows researchers to check the effect of drugs outside of the body. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/biotechnology/japan-looks-to-turn-osaka-and-kobe-into-biotech-hubs

[2026-07-31 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan carries out yen-buying intervention as US executes rate check

Snippet: The U.S. and Japan appear to have worked together to stem the yen's slide against the dollar. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/japan-carries-out-yen-buying-intervention-as-us-executes-rate-check

[2026-07-31 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US urges China to 'fully meet' rare-earths pledge in virtual meeting, Bessent says

Snippet: Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, left, spoke with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on July 30. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/us-china-tensions/us-urges-china-to-fully-meet-rare-earths-pledge-in-virtual-meeting-bessent-says

[2026-07-31 06:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee, Kast agree to put Korea-Chile FTA upgrade back in motion

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10826350

[2026-07-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Lee Byung-jong] Who is 'New Lee Jae Myung'?

Snippet: US President Donald Trump may have caused considerable hardship for South Korea, from threats of punitive tariffs to demands for increased defense spending. Yet there is one positive outcome for Korea stemming from his America First policy: making President Lee Jae Myung more pragmatic. Faced with mounting pressure from an unpredictable — and often erratic — US leader, Lee appears to have evolved from a radical rhetorician into a more seasoned statesman.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10826171

[2026-07-31 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US sanctions Mahan Air’s China network over alleged support for Iran’s IRGC

Snippet: Two Shanghai companies and a Chinese executive targeted as Washington expands pressure campaign from Iranian oil to aviation and cargo

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3362446/us-sanctions-mahan-airs-china-network-over-alleged-support-irans-irgc?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-31 06:19 UTC+10:00] [Mahan Air] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US sanctions Mahan Air’s China network over alleged support for Iran’s IRGC

Snippet: Two Shanghai companies and a Chinese executive targeted as Washington expands pressure campaign from Iranian oil to aviation and cargo

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3362446/us-sanctions-mahan-airs-china-network-over-alleged-support-irans-irgc

[2026-07-31 06:09 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Selection for next UN chief gets underway with first ‘straw poll’

Snippet: United Nations Security Council started the process on Thursday to pick its new secretary general as successor to Antonio Guterres

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3362445/selection-next-un-chief-gets-underway-first-straw-poll

[2026-07-31 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan needs quota debate to raise women's representation in politics

Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, front row, center, and members of her new cabinet pose for a photo at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Feb. 18. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/japan-needs-quota-debate-to-raise-women-s-representation-in-politics

[2026-07-31 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Truck driver stuck in vehicle after smashing into building on Pacific Coast Highway

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/30/us-news/tow-truck-driver-stuck-in-vehicle-after-pacific-palisades-crash/

[2026-07-31 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOTr to Villar on LRT-1: 'Take it or leave it'

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Giovanni Lopez declared on Thursday that the agency would offer non-negotiable terms to the Villar Group of Companies to expedite the donation of six parcels of land for the construction of the Las Piñas station of the Light Railway Transit (LRT)-1 Cavite Extension Project.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/31/news/dotr-to-villar-on-lrt-1-take-it-or-leave-it/2395410

[2026-07-31 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australian climate meeting in Pacific headed for 'disaster', officials warn

Snippet: Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 5:46am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/australia-risks-diplomatic-embarrassment-over-precop-leader-call/106979498

[2026-07-31 05:35 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: Australia's neighbour has found out what it means to be on the 'tip of America's spear'

Snippet: Published 31 July 2026 5:35am

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/pacific-nation-palau-matters-in-us-china-rivalry/cwdxlltfz

[2026-07-31 05:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US Treasury sanctions networks supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, IRGC from India, China, Russia

Snippet: The US Treasury Department on Thursday imposed sanctions on six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia and Iran accused of supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, which Washington says has long facilitated the movement of IRGC-Quds Force personnel, weapons and military equipment.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-904178

[2026-07-31 05:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Earthquake survivors battle sweltering heat in shelters as death toll rises

Snippet: Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 5:17am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/japan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-as-survivors-battle-heat/106979558

[2026-07-31 05:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sara Duterte calls out Abante over ‘misleading’ edited Hague speech video

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday accused tabloid Abante of publishing a “deliberately spliced and misleading” video of her speech outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facility in The Hague, saying the post took her remarks out of context to generate online engagement.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/31/news/national/sara-duterte-calls-out-abante-over-misleading-edited-hague-speech-video/2395406

[2026-07-31 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: The Sydneysiders joining a global protest against India’s politicians, in their own words

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/the-sydneysiders-joining-a-global-protest-against-india-s-politicians-in-their-own-words-20260723-p60htn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-31 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Turkey's rise is creating a rare point of agreement for Israel, China - opinion

Snippet: Israel and China rarely view Middle East security through the same strategic lens. Their approaches to Iran, the United States, regional alliances and the international order often point in different directions.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-903764

[2026-07-31 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan parts maker ships rare-earth-free sunroof motors for German cars

Snippet: The new motor no longer needs the neodymium contained in earlier versions. (Mitsuba)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-parts-maker-ships-rare-earth-free-sunroof-motors-for-german-cars

[2026-07-31 04:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China’s open-weight model lead exposes America’s AI blind spot

Snippet: Some of America's biggest technology companies are pushing Washington to make open artificial intelligence a national priority as China continues to build its lead in the space.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/china-open-source-trump-ai.html

[2026-07-31 04:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Lee says S. Korea, Chile will reactivate committee to negotiate modernizing FTA

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 21-22; ADDS photo)By Park Boram

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731000452315

[2026-07-31 04:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan scraps cap on growth spending requests for fiscal 2027 budget

Snippet: Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama discussed the budget request guidelines in a July 30 news conference. (Photo by Jo Ishibuchi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-scraps-cap-on-growth-spending-requests-for-fiscal-2027-budget

[2026-07-31 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Lee says S. Korea, Chile will reactivate committee to negotiate modernizing FTA

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 16-20; ADDS photo)By Park Boram

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731000451315

[2026-07-31 03:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: RT News

Title: New Zealand racism row sparks diplomatic spat

Snippet: Beijing has lodged an official protest with New Zealand’s Foreign Ministry over controversial remarks made by the country’s top diplomat, Winston Peters, to a Chinese-born MP during a heated parliamentary exchange.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643670-new-zealand-china-racism-row/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-31 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Calbee brings back color after poor sales of black-and-white chip bags

Snippet: Some consumers complained that the black and white bags made it difficult to discern between chip flavors. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/calbee-brings-back-color-after-poor-sales-of-black-and-white-chip-bags

[2026-07-31 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Calbee's chip sales show why color matters in food packaging

Snippet: Some consumers complained that the black and white bags made it difficult to discern between chip flavors. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/calbee-s-chip-sales-show-why-color-matters-in-food-packaging

[2026-07-31 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China replaces diplomat known for 'hands in pockets' incident with Japan

Snippet: Liu Jinsong, then director-general of the Asian Affairs Department at China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is seen with reporters in Beijing in November 2025. © Kyodo

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/japan-china-tensions/china-replaces-diplomat-known-for-hands-in-pockets-incident-with-japan

[2026-07-31 03:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee says S. Korea, Chile will reactivate committee to negotiate modernizing FTA

Snippet: SANTIAGO, July 30 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that South Korea and Chile have agreed to reactivate a joint committee to discuss ways to enhance bilateral trade, including by modernizing their free trade agreement (FTA).

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731000400315

[2026-07-31 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hitachi and Toshiba ship new bullet trains to Taiwan after years of talks

Snippet: An N700ST high-speed rail car is rolled out during a ceremony on July 30 at Hitachi's Kasado Works in Kudamatsu, Japan. (Photo by Hideaki Ryugen)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/hitachi-and-toshiba-ship-new-bullet-trains-to-taiwan-after-years-of-talks

[2026-07-31 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean envoy asks new U.S. Amb. Steel to help advance alliance's 'new leap'

Snippet: WASHINGTON, July 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Ambassador to the United States Kang Kyung-wha called on new U.S. Ambassador to Seoul Michelle Steel to play an important role in advancing the bilateral alliance's "new leap" during a meeting last week, her office said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731000500315

[2026-07-31 03:31 UTC+10:00] [Cars] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: China made Germany’s car giants. Now it’s helping break them.

Snippet: BRUSSELS — China helped transform Germany's automakers into global giants, delivering decades of strong sales and billions in profits. Now, it's their biggest liability.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/china-germany-car-sales-loss/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-31 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asciende a 51 cifra de muertos por deslizamiento en China; ponen fin a tareas de búsqueda

Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — La cifra de muertos por un deslizamiento de tierra en el suroeste de China aumentó a 51, después de que los equipos de búsqueda concluyeran las labores de rastreo en tierra, informaron autoridades el jueves. Diez personas siguen desaparecidas.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-deslizamiento-a7fd48081dd2ab7934407f4be581ae39