Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only

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[2026-05-04 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Nadeesha, Sumedha win Silvers at Asian Throwing C’Ship
Snippet: Sri Lankan athletes Nadeesha Lekamge and Sumedha Ranasinghe clinched Silver medals in women’s and men’s Javelin Throw events at the Asian Throwing Championship held in Makpo, Korea yesterday.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/sports/988766/nadeesha-sumedha-win-silvers-at-asian-throwing-cship/
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[2026-05-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Title: We need to hedge against controlling China and messy US on AI: Hello Japan!
Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-need-to-hedge-against-controlling-china-and-messy-us-on-ai-hello-japan-20260503-p5zt8l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-04 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Yuan payments soar as currency of last resort for Iran, Russia
Snippet: The yuan and the ruble have emerged as leading currencies for trade among U.S.-sanctioned Iran, Russia and China. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yuan-payments-soar-as-currency-of-last-resort-for-iran-russia
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[2026-05-04 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Title: Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ lands in Australia to shore up ties
Snippet: May 4, 2026 03:30 | News
Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/japans-iron-lady-lands-in-australia-to-shore-up-ties/
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[2026-05-04 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan to sign quantum tech agreement with India, eyeing computer exports
Snippet: A quantum computer developed by Japan's Toshiba. (Photo by Ryo Matsuura)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/japan-to-sign-quantum-tech-agreement-with-india-eyeing-computer-exports
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[2026-05-04 02:38 UTC+10:00] [US foreign policy] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: The Guardian view on China’s carrots and sticks: Trump should not soften on Taiwan when he visits Beijing | Editorial
Snippet: Xi Jinping hopes that the president may water down US support for a vibrant democracy. Defending the status quo would be better for America too
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/03/the-guardian-view-on-chinas-carrots-and-sticks-trump-should-not-sell-out-taiwan-for-trade
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[2026-05-04 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordMonday, 4 Mayloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-05-04
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[2026-05-04 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.
Snippet: Mini SudokuMonday, 4 Mayloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-05-04
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[2026-05-04 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordMonday, 4 Mayloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-05-04
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[2026-05-04 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.
Snippet: Word SearchMonday, 4 Mayloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-05-04
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[2026-05-04 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: North Korea calls US cyber-crime accusations 'absurd slander'
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/world/asia-oceania/north-korea-calls-us-cyber-crime-accusations-absurd-slander/2334427
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[2026-05-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why a 5-year defence pact between North Korea and Russia could make China uneasy
Snippet: Rare cooperation plan with Moscow could accelerate Pyongyang’s military modernisation on multiple fronts, analysts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352265/why-5-year-defence-pact-between-north-korea-and-russia-could-make-china-uneasy?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why a 5-year defence pact between North Korea and Russia could make China uneasy
Snippet: Rare cooperation plan with Moscow could accelerate Pyongyang’s military modernisation on multiple fronts, analysts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352265/why-5-year-defence-pact-between-north-korea-and-russia-could-make-china-uneasy
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[2026-05-03 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong fencers extend world rankings lead over Japan at FIE Foil World Cup in Turkey
Snippet: Teenager Harris Ho played pivotal role in team’s progress to semi-finals, while Ryan Choi was the city’s best performer in individual events
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3352286/hong-kong-fencers-extend-world-rankings-lead-over-japan-fie-foil-world-cup-turkey?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-03 23:32 UTC+10:00] [fencing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong fencers extend world rankings lead over Japan at FIE Foil World Cup in Turkey
Snippet: Teenager Harris Ho played pivotal role in team’s progress to semi-finals, while Ryan Choi was the city’s best performer in individual events
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3352286/hong-kong-fencers-extend-world-rankings-lead-over-japan-fie-foil-world-cup-turkey
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[2026-05-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: The US sanctioned Chinese oil refineries. Now China is really pushing back
Snippet: Beijing has wheeled out its ‘Blocking Rules’ for the first time, ordering non-compliance with the American action
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352278/us-sanctioned-chinese-oil-refineries-now-china-really-pushing-back?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: The US sanctioned Chinese oil refineries. Now China is really pushing back
Snippet: Beijing has wheeled out its ‘Blocking Rules’ for the first time, ordering non-compliance with the American action
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352278/us-sanctioned-chinese-oil-refineries-now-china-really-pushing-back
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[2026-05-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: From footwear to AI services: China moves up the value chain in exports
Snippet: In 2025, China’s export growth in telecoms, computer and information services far outpaced exports of traditional goods, such as footwear
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3352020/footwear-ai-services-china-moves-value-chain-exports?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [iROOTECH] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: From footwear to AI services: China moves up the value chain in exports
Snippet: In 2025, China’s export growth in telecoms, computer and information services far outpaced exports of traditional goods, such as footwear
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3352020/footwear-ai-services-china-moves-value-chain-exports
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[2026-05-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: World may find itself ‘in a very Chinese time’ of data governance
Snippet: Beijing’s distinct approach to AI development and its digital economy strategy could help overcome the apparently finite nature of human-generated data
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3351972/world-may-find-itself-very-chinese-time-data-governance?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [AI-plus] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: World may find itself ‘in a very Chinese time’ of data governance
Snippet: Beijing’s distinct approach to AI development and its digital economy strategy could help overcome the apparently finite nature of human-generated data
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3351972/world-may-find-itself-very-chinese-time-data-governance
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[2026-05-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How can China best profit from Trump’s latest rift with traditional US allies?
Snippet: The US president’s decision to pull troops out of Germany and threats to do the same to Spain and Italy are the latest rift within Nato
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352274/how-can-china-best-profit-trumps-latest-rift-traditional-us-allies?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Italy] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How can China best profit from Trump’s latest rift with traditional US allies?
Snippet: The US president’s decision to pull troops out of Germany and threats to do the same to Spain and Italy are the latest rift within Nato
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352274/how-can-china-best-profit-trumps-latest-rift-traditional-us-allies
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[2026-05-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Fallow farms, more coal burning and copper shortages – how this El Nino could affect China
Snippet: They warn that country’s fragmented farms are less resilient to natural disasters than bigger, more mechanised operations
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352028/fallow-farms-more-coal-burning-and-copper-shortages-how-el-nino-could-affect-china?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [food security] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Fallow farms, more coal burning and copper shortages – how this El Nino could affect China
Snippet: They warn that country’s fragmented farms are less resilient to natural disasters than bigger, more mechanised operations
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352028/fallow-farms-more-coal-burning-and-copper-shortages-how-el-nino-could-affect-china
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[2026-05-03 21:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Court orders detention of alleged drug supplier to former Philippines-based kingpin
Snippet: Suspect smuggled 22 kg of meth into Korea since 2019, police say
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730426
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[2026-05-03 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Arrest warrant issued for key drug supplier to notorious drug kingpin Park Wang-yeol
Snippet: SUWON, South Korea, May 3 (Yonhap) -- A district court on Sunday issued an arrest warrant for a key drug supplier to notorious drug trafficker Park Wang-yeol following his repatriation from Thailand last week.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503003400315
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[2026-05-03 21:15 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How this Irish pub is helping turn a quiet Seoul neighbourhood into a cultural hotspot
Snippet: Seoul’s Nowon district has never been known for nightlife. Irish-American Brendan Kelly shares how his bar, Kelly’s Pub, is changing that
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3352112/how-irish-pub-helping-turn-quiet-seoul-neighbourhood-cultural-hotspot
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[2026-05-03 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Title: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te tours Eswatini amid diplomatic support
Snippet: Taiwan president Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday for a state visit to bolster ties with one of its few remaining diplomatic allies despite growing international pressure from China.
Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/03/taiwan-president-lai-ching-te-tours-eswatini-amid-diplomatic-support/
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[2026-05-03 20:17 UTC+10:00] [Energy industry] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Trump may not be a fan of clean energy but Iran war is accelerating global shift from oil and gas | Heather Stewart
Snippet: Unintended consequence of US president’s actions will be boon for China, the leading renewables manufacturer
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/03/trump-clean-energy-iran-war-global-shift-oil-gas
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[2026-05-03 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Takaichi bound for Australia to strengthen economic, security ties
Snippet: The Prime Minister’s three-day visit will focus on defence, critical minerals and broader economic security as Japan takes a more assertive military stance
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3352272/takaichi-bound-australia-strengthen-economic-security-ties?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-03 20:11 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Takaichi bound for Australia to strengthen economic, security ties
Snippet: The Prime Minister’s three-day visit will focus on defence, critical minerals and broader economic security as Japan takes a more assertive military stance
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3352272/takaichi-bound-australia-strengthen-economic-security-ties
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[2026-05-03 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Japan contains one of its biggest wildfires in decades after 11-day battle
Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Wildfires that scorched forests in northern Japan, reportedly the second biggest in over 30 years, have been brought under control after 11 days, officials have said.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/news/japan-contains-one-of-its-biggest-wildfires-in-decades-after-11-day-battle/2334439
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[2026-05-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Are US Air Force C-17s flying cars into Beijing for Trump’s China trip?
Snippet: American military cargo planes have been spotted at the Chinese capital’s main airport, suggesting that the high-stakes visit is still on
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352263/are-us-air-force-c-17s-flying-cars-beijing-trumps-china-trip?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Azerbaijan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Are US Air Force C-17s flying cars into Beijing for Trump’s China trip?
Snippet: American military cargo planes have been spotted at the Chinese capital’s main airport, suggesting that the high-stakes visit is still on
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352263/are-us-air-force-c-17s-flying-cars-beijing-trumps-china-trip
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[2026-05-03 19:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: North Korea calls US cyber crime accusations 'absurd slander'
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea dismissed on Sunday US accusations that it has engaged in cyber crimes to generate illicit revenues, calling the criticism "absurd slander".
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/news/north-korea-calls-us-cyber-crime-accusations-absurd-slander/2334434
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[2026-05-03 19:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China powers up first green energy project with direct link to data centre
Snippet: The development in Ningxia is intended to balance AI-driven demand for computing capacity with the drive to cut carbon emissions
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352270/china-powers-first-green-energy-project-direct-link-data-centre?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-03 19:29 UTC+10:00] [wind power] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China powers up first green energy project with direct link to data centre
Snippet: The development in Ningxia is intended to balance AI-driven demand for computing capacity with the drive to cut carbon emissions
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352270/china-powers-first-green-energy-project-direct-link-data-centre
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[2026-05-03 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Wu Yize still battling nerves despite reaching final of World Championship
Snippet: The 22-year-old, who is only the third Chinese player to reach the showpiece match at the Crucible, will face Northern Irishman Shaun Murphy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3352269/wu-yize-still-battling-nerves-despite-reaching-final-world-championship?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-03 19:21 UTC+10:00] [snooker] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Wu Yize still battling nerves despite reaching final of World Championship
Snippet: The 22-year-old, who is only the third Chinese player to reach the showpiece match at the Crucible, will face Northern Irishman Shaun Murphy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3352269/wu-yize-still-battling-nerves-despite-reaching-final-world-championship
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[2026-05-03 19:08 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Australia should consider Japanese submarine back-up as Takaichi arrives to meet Albanese
Snippet: Australia’s plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines through the AUKUS pact is so risky the nation should ask to lease submarines from Japan as a fall-back option, a former senior defence official has said as Sanae Takaichi arrives in the country for her first visit as Japanese Prime Minister.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-should-consider-japanese-submarine-back-up-as-takaichi-arrives-to-meet-albanese-20260501-p5zsyp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-03 19:08 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Australia urged to consider back-up plan for subs ahead of top-level meeting
Snippet: Australia’s plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines through the AUKUS pact is so risky the nation should ask to lease submarines from Japan as a fall-back option, a former senior defence official has said as Sanae Takaichi arrives in the country for her first visit as Japanese Prime Minister.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-urged-to-consider-back-up-plan-for-subs-ahead-of-top-level-meeting-20260501-p5zsyp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-03 19:02 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Aged people still cautioned against COVID-19 during Golden Week
Snippet: While COVID-19 infections have decreased significantly since Japan downgraded the disease to the same category as seasonal influenza almost three years ago, elderly people and others are still cautioned against the risk of contracting the virus during the country's ongoing Gold Week holiday period.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/03/japan/science-health/elderly-ll-cautioned-against-covid-golden-week/
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[2026-05-03 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Ant Group’s bank adds stock trading to Alipay app in Hong Kong
Snippet: Move comes weeks after Ant Group strengthened foothold in city’s brokerage market through acquisition of stake in Bright Smart Securities
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352264/ant-groups-bank-adds-stock-trading-alipay-app-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-03 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Alipay] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Ant Group’s bank adds stock trading to Alipay app in Hong Kong
Snippet: Move comes weeks after Ant Group strengthened foothold in city’s brokerage market through acquisition of stake in Bright Smart Securities
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352264/ant-groups-bank-adds-stock-trading-alipay-app-hong-kong
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[2026-05-03 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defense spending
Snippet: TOKYO — Long-pacifist Japan has shed its self-imposed ban on lethal weaponry exports, gunning for a prominent place in the global defense trade — a challenging feat that analysts say could take years to achieve.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/world/latecomer-japan-eyes-slice-of-rising-global-defense-spending/2334424
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[2026-05-03 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (URGENT) S. Korea's Earth-observation satellite separated from launch vehicle, enters orbit
Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503002900315
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[2026-05-03 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a ‘rat’
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-president-eswatini-trip-china-criticism/
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[2026-05-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Quirky China: robot plays dead for pesticide warnings; bot hugs girl, in-car toilet approved
Snippet: In-vehicle, under-seat convenience gets nod from officials; robotic ‘park ranger’ sparks online stir; hugging automaton grabs student
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3351724/quirky-china-robot-plays-dead-pesticide-warnings-bot-hugs-girl-car-toilet-approved?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Quirky China: robot plays dead for pesticide warnings; bot hugs girl, in-car toilet approved
Snippet: In-vehicle, under-seat convenience gets nod from officials; robotic ‘park ranger’ sparks online stir; hugging automaton grabs student
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3351724/quirky-china-robot-plays-dead-pesticide-warnings-bot-hugs-girl-car-toilet-approved
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