Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-16 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te speaks during a press conference on “Taiwan-U.S. Economic Prosperity Partnership” in Taipei, Taiwan on Feb. 3, 2026. (Taiwan Presidential Office via AP, File)
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[2026-05-16 23:28 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP outlines road safety precautions motorists should take following string of traffic accidents involving residents travelling overseas
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[2026-05-16 23:24 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-16 23:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Animate, the largest retailer of anime and manga merchandise, is set to open its first store in the Philippines this year.
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[2026-05-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China granted five-year export licenses to 77 US beef facilities, while renewing expired licenses of 425 other plants for another five years
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[2026-05-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [US Trade Representative] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China granted five-year export licenses to 77 US beef facilities, while renewing expired licenses of 425 other plants for another five years
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[2026-05-16 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both sides have been sending out similar signals after this week’s summit as they stress the importance of the occasion
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[2026-05-16 22:50 UTC+10:00] [Great Hall of the People] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both sides have been sending out similar signals after this week’s summit as they stress the importance of the occasion
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[2026-05-16 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ministry of Commerce’s statement follows US president’s comments that Beijing had agreed to buy at least 200 jets from Boeing
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[2026-05-16 22:43 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ministry of Commerce’s statement follows US president’s comments that Beijing had agreed to buy at least 200 jets from Boeing
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[2026-05-16 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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[2026-05-16 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City’s best cyclist earns two more bronze medals, and the 25-year-old will aim to add to her five-medal haul in Madison event on Sunday
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[2026-05-16 21:51 UTC+10:00] [Malaysia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City’s best cyclist earns two more bronze medals, and the 25-year-old will aim to add to her five-medal haul in Madison event on Sunday
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[2026-05-16 21:08 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on an official visit to Beijing on May 19-20, the Kremlin confirmed on Saturday.
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[2026-05-16 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Previous slideNext slide Ships in the Strait of Hormuz are framed by flamingo sculptures in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Getty ImagesInfo Nasa's SpaceX CRS-34 mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station lifts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, US. EPAInfo President Donald Trump on board Air Force One as he returns to the US from China.
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[2026-05-16 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's first death from heat-related illnesses this year was reported Saturday amid an early heat wave, marking the earliest such case on record in any year, health authorities said.
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[2026-05-16 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Ministry of Commerce condemned Brussels for escalating the probe, accusing the bloc of coercing Chinese banking institutions
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[2026-05-16 20:05 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Commerce] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Ministry of Commerce condemned Brussels for escalating the probe, accusing the bloc of coercing Chinese banking institutions
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[2026-05-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Apec meeting in Suzhou next week highlights Beijing’s attempts to balance Taiwan stance with responsibilities as forum host, analysts say
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[2026-05-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Jiangsu province] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Apec meeting in Suzhou next week highlights Beijing’s attempts to balance Taiwan stance with responsibilities as forum host, analysts say
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[2026-05-16 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Latest trip could allow leaders to align positions on recent geopolitical developments days after Donald Trump’s high-profile visit
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[2026-05-16 19:58 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Latest trip could allow leaders to align positions on recent geopolitical developments days after Donald Trump’s high-profile visit
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[2026-05-16 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El presidente de Rusia, Vladímir Putin, durante una reunión acerca de cuestiones económicas en el Kremlin, Moscú, el 15 de mayo de 2026. (Mikhail Metzel, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Foto via AP)
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[2026-05-16 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has reportedly spoken out against Taiwan's push for independence from China, following his two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
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[2026-05-16 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing from May 19-20th, Moscow and Beijing said on Saturday.
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[2026-05-16 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- With his team gearing up for multiple weeks of training before their first match at this year's FIFA World Cup, South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo said Saturday he will try to empower his players and help them take ownership of their performances.
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[2026-05-16 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting on economic issues at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, May 15, 2026. (Mikhail Metzel, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
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[2026-05-16 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
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[2026-05-16 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
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[2026-05-16 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FILE -South Korea’s Son Heung-min goes for the ball during the international friendly soccer match between South Korea and Ivory Coast in Milton Keynes, England, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland, File)
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[2026-05-16 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: SHKP generated more than HK$1 billion after the sale of the 154 flats at Lime Spark last week
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[2026-05-16 18:49 UTC+10:00] [SHKP project in the New Territories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: SHKP generated more than HK$1 billion after the sale of the 154 flats at Lime Spark last week
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[2026-05-16 18:43 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Taiwan’s Presidential Office reiterated on Saturday that the island is an “independent democratic country,” hours after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Taipei not to formally seek independence.
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[2026-05-16 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to China from May 19 to 20, the Kremlin has announced.
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[2026-05-16 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Survey launched to coincide with Workers’ Day asks pupils what makes their parents happiest at work, if their job entails overtime
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[2026-05-16 18:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Survey launched to coincide with Workers’ Day asks pupils what makes their parents happiest at work, if their job entails overtime
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[2026-05-16 17:55 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Renho, who previously served as executive deputy leader of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, has lost an election for the leadership of the party's Tokyo chapter.
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[2026-05-16 17:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea released their 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup on Saturday, with longtime captain Son Heung-min headed to his fourth and possibly final appearance at the sport's showpiece event.
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[2026-05-16 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: BEIJING — U.S. President Donald Trump has kept up an uneasy silence about Taiwan following his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week, despite the U.S.' announcement in December of a record $11 billion in arms sales to the island against Beijing's wishes.
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[2026-05-16 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The twin superpowers may be slowly learning lessons from the ancient rivalry between Rome and Persia
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[2026-05-16 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Khosrow II] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The twin superpowers may be slowly learning lessons from the ancient rivalry between Rome and Persia
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[2026-05-16 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea released their 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup on Saturday, with longtime captain Son Heung-min headed to his fourth and possibly final appearance at the sport's showpiece event.
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[2026-05-16 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China on May 19 for a two-day visit, hot on the heels of US President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
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[2026-05-16 17:09 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-16 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to China on May 19 and 20, the Kremlin has said.
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[2026-05-16 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to China on May 19 and 20, the Kremlin has said.
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[2026-05-16 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Nobel economist says Korea should prioritize startups and structural innovation over rushed redistribution measures
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[2026-05-16 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bangladesh’s new prime minister has formally asked China to help with a long-delayed river project near the sensitive Siliguri Corridor
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[2026-05-16 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Bangladesh] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bangladesh’s new prime minister has formally asked China to help with a long-delayed river project near the sensitive Siliguri Corridor
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[2026-05-16 15:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Cheering students and loudspeaker announcements have long characterized school sports days in South Korea. Recently, however, noise complaints to the police have increased.
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