[2026-05-19 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Russia-China strategic partnership turns 30: How former rivals became close friends

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin has embarked on an official visit to China this week – the latest milestone in a relationship that Moscow and Beijing have described as a “no-limits partnership.”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640169-russia-china-strategic-partnership-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-19 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin has embarked on an official visit to China this week – the latest milestone in a relationship that Moscow and Beijing have described as a “no-limits partnership.”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640169-russia-china-strategic-partnership-anniversary/

[2026-05-19 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Visits by Trump and Putin show how pivotal China has become | The National

Snippet: Beijing is a top tourist attraction in the spring. This month it is also a top diplomatic attraction for world leaders. China’s President Xi Jinping recently said farewell to US President Donald Trump and then prepared to say hello to President Vladimir Putin of Russia. Mr Trump’s visit is the first of several planned American meetings with Mr Xi although it is unclear what the recent talks achieved beyond photo opportunities, public cordiality and plans for future engagements.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/05/19/putin-trump-xi-china-russia-us/

[2026-05-19 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From Jack Sparrow to Bride of Chucky, Iran’s video jibes at Trump are online hit in China

Snippet: The footage also leans into popular culture, using Chinese rap and popular cartoon figures to court younger social media users

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354105/jack-sparrow-bride-chucky-irans-video-jibes-trump-are-online-hit-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-19 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Ne Zha] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From Jack Sparrow to Bride of Chucky, Iran’s video jibes at Trump are online hit in China

Snippet: The footage also leans into popular culture, using Chinese rap and popular cartoon figures to court younger social media users

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354105/jack-sparrow-bride-chucky-irans-video-jibes-trump-are-online-hit-china

[2026-05-19 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Fall As Momentum Cracks Grow With Yields And Oil Higher

Snippet: US equity futures are lower, set for a 3rd drop in a row, as traders waited for futile signs of progress toward a peace deal in the Middle East. and as tech and small cap stocks reacted adversely to higher bond yields around the globe, but nowhere more so than in Japan, where many tenors are trading at record lows, as the wheels have fully come off the clown bus, aka the Bank of Japan.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-fall-momentum-cracks-grow-yields-and-oil-higher

[2026-05-19 21:46 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China domina cada vez mais a economia da Rússia

Snippet: Quando os líderes de ambos os países se encontrarem em Pequim, esta semana, Rússia e China poderão, mais uma vez, celebrar sua parceria "sem limites" – expressão criada quando os presidentes Vladimir Putin e Xi Jinping se encontraram pouco antes da guerra na Ucrânia –, ainda que cada vez mais desigual.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/china-domina-cada-vez-mais-a-economia-da-r%C3%BAssia/a-77210321

[2026-05-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and US to hold dialogue on AI governance, Beijing confirms

Snippet: While AI is a sensitive issue for the superpowers, both are worried about its misuse by terrorists and criminal gangs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354123/china-and-us-hold-dialogue-ai-governance-beijing-confirms?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Guo Jiakun] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and US to hold dialogue on AI governance, Beijing confirms

Snippet: While AI is a sensitive issue for the superpowers, both are worried about its misuse by terrorists and criminal gangs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354123/china-and-us-hold-dialogue-ai-governance-beijing-confirms

[2026-05-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AMD CEO’s meeting with China’s vice-premier raises optimism about US AI chip imports

Snippet: ‘Relatively advanced’ chips to start entering China in second half, as US is ‘pulling back’ on tariff war and tech decoupling, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3354097/amd-ceos-meeting-chinas-vice-premier-raises-optimism-about-us-ai-chip-imports?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Joe Biden] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AMD CEO’s meeting with China’s vice-premier raises optimism about US AI chip imports

Snippet: ‘Relatively advanced’ chips to start entering China in second half, as US is ‘pulling back’ on tariff war and tech decoupling, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3354097/amd-ceos-meeting-chinas-vice-premier-raises-optimism-about-us-ai-chip-imports

[2026-05-19 21:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul, Tokyo agree to pursue oil, petroleum product swaps amid energy shock

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/10741264

[2026-05-19 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan and South Korea build on thaw through deeper energy ties

Snippet: Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, foreground, left, and South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung, third from right, meet in Andong, South Korea, on May 19. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/japan-and-south-korea-build-on-thaw-through-deeper-energy-ties

[2026-05-19 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China confirms death of hypersonic weapon expert Fang Daining, 68, in South Africa

Snippet: The Chinese Academy of Sciences has announced Fang’s death, confirming an SCMP report in March

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3354121/china-confirms-death-hypersonic-weapon-expert-fang-daining-68-south-africa?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-19 21:01 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China confirms death of hypersonic weapon expert Fang Daining, 68, in South Africa

Snippet: The Chinese Academy of Sciences has announced Fang’s death, confirming an SCMP report in March

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3354121/china-confirms-death-hypersonic-weapon-expert-fang-daining-68-south-africa

[2026-05-19 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s Lee hails ‘deep friendship’ as he hosts Japan’s Takaichi in hometown

Snippet: The talks in Andong, a city famous for its centuries-old folk village, come after the two met in Takaichi’s hometown of Nara in January

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3354117/south-koreas-lee-hails-deep-friendship-he-hosts-japans-takaichi-hometown?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-19 20:54 UTC+10:00] [Takaichi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s Lee hails ‘deep friendship’ as he hosts Japan’s Takaichi in hometown

Snippet: The talks in Andong, a city famous for its centuries-old folk village, come after the two met in Takaichi’s hometown of Nara in January

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3354117/south-koreas-lee-hails-deep-friendship-he-hosts-japans-takaichi-hometown

[2026-05-19 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Russia and China are building something America cannot break

Snippet: By Fyodor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs, chairman of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, and research director of the Valdai International Discussion Club.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640157-putin-trump-xi-triangle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-19 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Russia and China are building something America cannot break

Snippet: By Fyodor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs, chairman of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, and research director of the Valdai International Discussion Club.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640157-putin-trump-xi-triangle/

[2026-05-19 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese aircraft carrier kicks off drills in western Pacific amid tense Japan ties

Snippet: The Liaoning carrier group will hold live-fire drills months after stand-off with Japanese fighter jets during a December exercise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3354115/chinese-aircraft-carrier-kicks-drills-western-pacific-amid-tense-japan-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-19 20:22 UTC+10:00] [aircraft carrier] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese aircraft carrier kicks off drills in western Pacific amid tense Japan ties

Snippet: The Liaoning carrier group will hold live-fire drills months after stand-off with Japanese fighter jets during a December exercise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3354115/chinese-aircraft-carrier-kicks-drills-western-pacific-amid-tense-japan-ties

[2026-05-19 20:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea raises travel alert to Cuba amid country's political uncertainty

Snippet: South Korea on Tuesday raised its travel alert level for Cuba from a Level 2 alert to a special travel advisory, citing uncertain political developments surrounding the Caribbean island nation, the foreign ministry said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10741252

[2026-05-19 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Calls grow for US-China energy trade expansion after Trump’s visit – but is it feasible?

Snippet: Business leaders back deeper bilateral energy trade after the US president floated new agreements in Beijing, but analysts question commercial viability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3354102/calls-grow-us-china-energy-trade-expansion-after-trumps-visit-it-feasible?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-19 20:00 UTC+10:00] [American Chamber of Commerce in China] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Calls grow for US-China energy trade expansion after Trump’s visit – but is it feasible?

Snippet: Business leaders back deeper bilateral energy trade after the US president floated new agreements in Beijing, but analysts question commercial viability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3354102/calls-grow-us-china-energy-trade-expansion-after-trumps-visit-it-feasible

[2026-05-19 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Legacy in ink: how calligraphy links China’s political heritage to academic institutions

Snippet: Around 40 universities feature names inscribed by Mao Zedong, whose distinctive running script-style handwriting is widely recognised

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3354085/legacy-ink-how-calligraphy-links-chinas-political-heritage-academic-institutions?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-19 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Legacy in ink: how calligraphy links China’s political heritage to academic institutions

Snippet: Around 40 universities feature names inscribed by Mao Zedong, whose distinctive running script-style handwriting is widely recognised

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3354085/legacy-ink-how-calligraphy-links-chinas-political-heritage-academic-institutions

[2026-05-19 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Putin in Beijing: 3 things Russia needs from China

Snippet: As Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to China, Moscow's leader will be keen not only to bolster ties with Beijing but also to extract key wins in areas of trade and energy.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/19/putin-xi-beijing-russia-ukraine-china-energy.html

[2026-05-19 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Russia and China have reached 'unprecedented level' of understanding, says Putin | The National

Snippet: Russia ​and ​China ​are ready to support ⁠each other on a ⁠wide range of ​issues, including national unity and protection of ⁠sovereignty, President Vladimir Putin said in a video address before a visit to ⁠Beijing that starts on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/05/19/russia-and-china-have-reached-unprecedented-level-of-understanding-says-putin/

[2026-05-19 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea raises travel alert to Cuba amid country's political uncertainty

Snippet: SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Tuesday raised its travel alert level for Cuba from a Level 2 alert to a special travel advisory, citing uncertain political developments surrounding the Caribbean island nation, the foreign ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260519012000315

[2026-05-19 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: The current state of China-Russia-US relations

Snippet: By Andrey Kortunov, Ph.D. in History, Director General of the Russian International Affairs Council, RIAC member

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640163-chia-us-russia-relations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-19 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: China-Russia-US relations: Zero-sum is gone for good

Snippet: By Andrey Kortunov, Ph.D. in History, Director General of the Russian International Affairs Council, RIAC member

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640163-chia-us-russia-relations/

[2026-05-19 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s rapid chipmaking expansion threatens AI memory chip boom, Samsung adviser warns

Snippet: Rising Chinese output and shifting investment patterns may weigh on the semiconductor sector’s outlook, Samsung adviser says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3354099/chinas-rapid-chipmaking-expansion-threatens-ai-memory-chip-boom-samsung-adviser-warns?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-19 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Samsung Electronics] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s rapid chipmaking expansion threatens AI memory chip boom, Samsung adviser warns

Snippet: Rising Chinese output and shifting investment patterns may weigh on the semiconductor sector’s outlook, Samsung adviser says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3354099/chinas-rapid-chipmaking-expansion-threatens-ai-memory-chip-boom-samsung-adviser-warns

[2026-05-19 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the Philippines wants Japan’s old Type 88 missiles

Snippet: Manila’s military already operates superior weapons. But analysts say Tokyo’s Cold War-era hardware still has something to offer

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3354091/why-philippines-wants-japans-old-type-88-missiles?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-19 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Spyder] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the Philippines wants Japan’s old Type 88 missiles

Snippet: Manila’s military already operates superior weapons. But analysts say Tokyo’s Cold War-era hardware still has something to offer

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3354091/why-philippines-wants-japans-old-type-88-missiles

[2026-05-19 19:23 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: US official says China-led supply chain a ‘hostage chain’ amid Pax Silica push

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/united-states-jacob-helberg-pax-silica-china-hostage-supply-chain/

[2026-05-19 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: S.Sudan inaugurates first Air Traffic Management Control System

Snippet: South Sudan launched on Monday a national air management system built by China, hailing the inauguration of the facility as a step towards full control of its skies.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/19/ssudan-inaugurates-first-air-traffic-management-control-system/

[2026-05-19 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Swatch-Audemars Piguet watch launch ignites global chaos, tear gas fired in Paris | South China Morning Post

Snippet: From New York to Milan, buyers push and shove to get their hands on the ‘Royal Pop’ timepieces.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/world/3354100/swatch-audemars-piguet-watch-launch-ignites-global-chaos-tear-gas-fired-paris

[2026-05-19 19:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee, Takaichi forge energy front as Hormuz crisis bears down

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/10741238

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Ganfeng secures orders amid surge in demand for global energy storage, AI boom

Snippet: Company says its orders are booked through the first half of 2027 as it plans to increase production volume by 50 per cent next year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/climate-and-energy/article/3354068/chinas-ganfeng-secures-orders-amid-surge-demand-global-energy-storage-ai-boom?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-19 19:00 UTC+10:00] [ESSs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Ganfeng secures orders amid surge in demand for global energy storage, AI boom

Snippet: Company says its orders are booked through the first half of 2027 as it plans to increase production volume by 50 per cent next year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/climate-and-energy/article/3354068/chinas-ganfeng-secures-orders-amid-surge-demand-global-energy-storage-ai-boom

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Elon Musk’s post spotlighting Chinese infrastructure has reignited a debate

Snippet: Video featuring vast Chongqing East Railway Station draws millions of views within hours, but some criticise apparent AI-generated footage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3354066/why-elon-musks-post-spotlighting-chinese-infrastructure-has-reignited-debate?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-19 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Great Hall of the People] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Elon Musk’s post spotlighting Chinese infrastructure has reignited a debate

Snippet: Video featuring vast Chongqing East Railway Station draws millions of views within hours, but some criticise apparent AI-generated footage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3354066/why-elon-musks-post-spotlighting-chinese-infrastructure-has-reignited-debate

[2026-05-19 18:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japan, China lead foreign government retreat from U.S. Treasuries as Gulf War fallout stokes currency fears

Snippet: Foreign governments cut U.S. Treasuries in March as the Middle East war forced central banks to liquidate dollar reserves, defending local currencies against an energy shock that sent exchange rates tumbling.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/19/central-banks-offload-us-treasuries-china-holdings-at-18-year-low.html

[2026-05-19 18:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea's 'value-up' push may pressure bank capital: Moody's

Snippet: Moody's Ratings warned Tuesday that rising shareholder returns and policy-driven lending expansion could pressure Korean banks’ capital buffers, even as the country’s banking system remains broadly sound.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10741224

[2026-05-19 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: At least 10 dead as huge floods sweep southern and central China

Snippet: At least 10 people have died after heavy rains caused widespread flooding and landslides across southern and central China.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/19/at-least-10-dead-as-huge-floods-sweep-southern-and-central-china

[2026-05-19 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nikkei Asia300 index to add Aluminum Corp. of China

Snippet: Constituents of the Nikkei Asia300 Investable Index are selected based on factors such as market capitalization, trading value and sales growth.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/announcements/nikkei-asia300-index-to-add-aluminum-corp.-of-china

[2026-05-19 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hong Kong court moves closer to Tiananmen trial verdict

Snippet: Chow Hang-tung, vice chairperson of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of the Democratic Patriotic Movements of China, poses after an interview in Hong Kong on May 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hong-kong-tiananmen-trial-closing-arguments-7984e25ec34a9f4a11a97cb7b6b0411f

[2026-05-19 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan and South Korea agree to boost energy ties at Andong summit

Snippet: Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, left, and South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung, third from right, hold a meeting in Andong, South Korea, on May 19. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/japan-and-south-korea-agree-to-boost-energy-ties-at-andong-summit

[2026-05-19 18:26 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: UN security council meets over Ukraine as Russia and Belarus hold nuclear drills – Europe live

Snippet: Meeting also comes amid recent brutal Russian attacks and Putin’s visit to China

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/19/europe-ukraine-russia-belarus-nuclear-drills-un-security-council-eu-us-hungary-peter-magyar-poland-nato-latest-news-updates