[2026-04-28 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Cheong Wa Dae denies discrimination against U.S. companies over network usage fees

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae on Tuesday denied a claim that U.S. companies were being discriminated against in South Korea over network usage fees after the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) raised grievances over the issue.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428011400315

[2026-04-28 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: What China holds in store for Apple's new CEO

Snippet: An Apple store in Beijing. China has recently become a major bright spot for iPhone sales. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/tech-asia/what-china-holds-in-store-for-apple-s-new-ceo

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese industrial robot maker Inovance joins Hong Kong IPO queue

Snippet: Company aims to enhance internationalisation strategy with listing expected to raise up to US$2 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china-future-tech/robotics/article/3351738/chinese-industrial-robot-maker-inovance-joins-hong-kong-ipo-queue?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Shenzhen Stock Exchange] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese industrial robot maker Inovance joins Hong Kong IPO queue

Snippet: Company aims to enhance internationalisation strategy with listing expected to raise up to US$2 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china-future-tech/robotics/article/3351738/chinese-industrial-robot-maker-inovance-joins-hong-kong-ipo-queue

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China orders maritime security research as Strait of Hormuz crisis exposes trade risks

Snippet: The research agenda will also focus on safeguarding port access and critical mineral investments amid rising threats to global trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351712/china-orders-maritime-security-research-strait-hormuz-crisis-exposes-trade-risks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Arctic shipping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China orders maritime security research as Strait of Hormuz crisis exposes trade risks

Snippet: The research agenda will also focus on safeguarding port access and critical mineral investments amid rising threats to global trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351712/china-orders-maritime-security-research-strait-hormuz-crisis-exposes-trade-risks

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Facing US and Chinese pressure, the EU must forge its own strategy

Snippet: To remain competitive, Brussels must leverage its market power to engage Beijing – while aligning with Washington on its own terms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3351632/facing-us-and-chinese-pressure-eu-must-forge-its-own-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [ASML] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Facing US and Chinese pressure, the EU must forge its own strategy

Snippet: To remain competitive, Brussels must leverage its market power to engage Beijing – while aligning with Washington on its own terms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3351632/facing-us-and-chinese-pressure-eu-must-forge-its-own-strategy

[2026-04-28 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China testing truck-mounted nuclear reactor that could power AI data centre

Snippet: Leading scientist says prototype mobile ‘power bank’ could end ‘battery anxiety’ and generate up to 10MW of energy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351721/china-testing-truck-mounted-nuclear-reactor-could-power-ai-data-centre?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 22:10 UTC+10:00] [Science and Technology Daily] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China testing truck-mounted nuclear reactor that could power AI data centre

Snippet: Leading scientist says prototype mobile ‘power bank’ could end ‘battery anxiety’ and generate up to 10MW of energy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351721/china-testing-truck-mounted-nuclear-reactor-could-power-ai-data-centre

[2026-04-28 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Trump's eldest son visits S. Korea: sources

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more details throughout)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428009552315

[2026-04-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is it wrong to show Taiwan army officers a film about KMT forces fighting Japan in WWII?

Snippet: Battalion commander’s screening stirs debate over Beijing’s state-led messaging to sway opinions on the self-ruled island

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3351735/it-wrong-show-taiwan-army-officers-film-about-kmt-forces-fighting-japan-wwii?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Wang Ting-yu] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is it wrong to show Taiwan army officers a film about KMT forces fighting Japan in WWII?

Snippet: Battalion commander’s screening stirs debate over Beijing’s state-led messaging to sway opinions on the self-ruled island

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3351735/it-wrong-show-taiwan-army-officers-film-about-kmt-forces-fighting-japan-wwii

[2026-04-28 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Philippines not concerned Iran war will distract US from Indo-Pacific region, Defense secretary says

Snippet: The Philippines is not worried about any reduction in US deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific due to the war in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on April 28, 2026 although he warned China could try and seize any perceived opening. He made the comments during an interview with Reuters amid annual joint military drills with the United States that have drawn the largest ever number of participating countries, including Japanese combat troops for the first time.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/videos/watch-philippines-not-concerned-iran-war-will-distract-us-from-indo-pacific-region-defense-secretary-says/2330283

[2026-04-28 21:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Calling N. Korea by its official name subject of public debate: ministry

Snippet: The unification ministry said Tuesday the question of whether South Korea should use North Korea's official name is a matter that warrants broad public debate amid criticism that such a reference constitutes a violation of the Constitution.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727746

[2026-04-28 21:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump Jr. returns to South Korea for personal visit: Local report

Snippet: Eldest son of US president reportedly to attend private Shinsegae concert

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727742

[2026-04-28 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea’s executions for watching K-dramas, foreign content surge during Covid-19: report

Snippet: A new report reveals that the number of people executed for consuming South Korean cultural content surged by 250 per cent during the pandemic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3351737/north-koreas-executions-watching-k-dramas-foreign-content-surge-during-covid-19-report?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 21:45 UTC+10:00] [Workers' Party of Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea’s executions for watching K-dramas, foreign content surge during Covid-19: report

Snippet: A new report reveals that the number of people executed for consuming South Korean cultural content surged by 250 per cent during the pandemic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3351737/north-koreas-executions-watching-k-dramas-foreign-content-surge-during-covid-19-report

[2026-04-28 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Measures needed to expand 'outside-China' rare earths industry: Lynas CEO

Snippet: Lynas Rare Earths CEO & Managing Director Amanda Lacaze speaks during the Nikkei Asia Forum in Perth on April 28. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/measures-needed-to-expand-outside-china-rare-earths-industry-lynas-ceo

[2026-04-28 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BYD, China’s EV king, posts a 55% slump in first-quarter profit

Snippet: The company reports a net profit of nearly 4.09 billion yuan (US$590 million) and revenue of 150.2 billion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3351734/byd-chinas-ev-king-posts-55-slump-first-quarter-profit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 21:44 UTC+10:00] [JPMorgan Chase] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BYD, China’s EV king, posts a 55% slump in first-quarter profit

Snippet: The company reports a net profit of nearly 4.09 billion yuan (US$590 million) and revenue of 150.2 billion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3351734/byd-chinas-ev-king-posts-55-slump-first-quarter-profit

[2026-04-28 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: BYD Q1 profit down 55% from year ago as it banks on overseas sales

Snippet: BYD showcases its 2026 Yuan Plus electric vehicle at the Auto China show in Beijing on April 24. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/byd-q1-profit-down-55-from-year-ago-as-it-banks-on-overseas-sales

[2026-04-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Moody’s has raised China’s credit outlook amid Iran war shocks

Snippet: Ratings agency gives China an A1 long-term rating, citing the economy’s resilience in the face of trade and geopolitical pressures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351716/why-moodys-has-raised-chinas-credit-outlook-amid-iran-war-shocks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Aa1] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Moody’s has raised China’s credit outlook amid Iran war shocks

Snippet: Ratings agency gives China an A1 long-term rating, citing the economy’s resilience in the face of trade and geopolitical pressures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351716/why-moodys-has-raised-chinas-credit-outlook-amid-iran-war-shocks

[2026-04-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s upgrades maritime rescue range and depth as ambitions on high seas expand

Snippet: Body responsible for strategically sensitive South China Sea completes ‘formal transition’ after extensive deepwater training

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351689/chinas-upgrades-maritime-rescue-range-and-depth-ambitions-high-seas-expand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [F-35C] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s upgrades maritime rescue range and depth as ambitions on high seas expand

Snippet: Body responsible for strategically sensitive South China Sea completes ‘formal transition’ after extensive deepwater training

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351689/chinas-upgrades-maritime-rescue-range-and-depth-ambitions-high-seas-expand

[2026-04-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China upgrades maritime rescue range and depth as ambitions on high seas expand

Snippet: Body responsible for strategically sensitive South China Sea completes ‘formal transition’ after extensive deepwater training

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351689/china-upgrades-maritime-rescue-range-and-depth-ambitions-high-seas-expand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [F-35C] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China upgrades maritime rescue range and depth as ambitions on high seas expand

Snippet: Body responsible for strategically sensitive South China Sea completes ‘formal transition’ after extensive deepwater training

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351689/china-upgrades-maritime-rescue-range-and-depth-ambitions-high-seas-expand

[2026-04-28 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korean lawmakers push back on US Coupang claims

Snippet: Coupang has built a massive customer base in South Korea with speedy deliveries of consumer goods and fresh food. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/south-korean-lawmakers-push-back-on-us-coupang-claims

[2026-04-28 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers

Snippet: Japan Airlines (JAL) will start using humanoid robots in ground handling tasks at Tokyo's Haneda airport from May, in a two-year trial it said is aimed at easing employees' workload.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwp87j1llvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Need for speed: China’s EV, battery makers race to cut charging times to under 10 minutes

Snippet: Fast-charging technology takes centre stage at the Beijing Auto Show as firms unveil batteries promising unprecedented speed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3351662/need-speed-chinas-ev-battery-makers-race-cut-charging-times-under-10-minutes?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Nomura] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Need for speed: China’s EV, battery makers race to cut charging times to under 10 minutes

Snippet: Fast-charging technology takes centre stage at the Beijing Auto Show as firms unveil batteries promising unprecedented speed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3351662/need-speed-chinas-ev-battery-makers-race-cut-charging-times-under-10-minutes

[2026-04-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man supports 6 siblings while parents want more kids, say it boosts chance of success

Snippet: With a physically disabled sister and a young brother with Down syndrome, eldest son faces ‘enormous’ financial pressure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3351112/chinese-man-supports-6-siblings-while-parents-want-more-kids-say-it-boosts-chance-success?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man supports 6 siblings while parents want more kids, say it boosts chance of success

Snippet: With a physically disabled sister and a young brother with Down syndrome, eldest son faces ‘enormous’ financial pressure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3351112/chinese-man-supports-6-siblings-while-parents-want-more-kids-say-it-boosts-chance-success

[2026-04-28 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: South Korean court convicts of wife of ousted President Yoon on further corruption charges

Snippet: An image of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee is seen during a rally by supporters outside of the Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The letters read “Not Guilty.” (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-martial-law-yoon-wife-kim-ece62dfc5d6e9eb88048d37b98d1d8f9

[2026-04-28 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran War has 'disproportionate impact' on Asia Pacific — Australia FM

Snippet: TOKYO — Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Tuesday the war in the Middle East has had a "disproportionate impact" on the Asia-Pacific region, as she vowed to work closely with Japan to "navigate global disruption."

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/world/iran-war-has-disproportionate-impact-on-asia-pacific-australia-fm/2330121

[2026-04-28 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Ueda signals BOJ open to rate hike as inflation risk mounts

Snippet: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda spoke to reporters after an unusual split policy meeting on April 28. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/bank-of-japan/ueda-signals-boj-open-to-rate-hike-as-inflation-risk-mounts

[2026-04-28 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: WuXi AppTec shares surge 14% in Hong Kong after record first-quarter earnings

Snippet: The Chinese company’s revenue rose nearly 29 per cent to 12.44 billion yuan, while profit surged about 27 per cent to 4.65 billion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351706/wuxi-apptec-shares-surge-14-hong-kong-after-record-first-quarter-earnings?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 19:27 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: WuXi AppTec shares surge 14% in Hong Kong after record first-quarter earnings

Snippet: The Chinese company’s revenue rose nearly 29 per cent to 12.44 billion yuan, while profit surged about 27 per cent to 4.65 billion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351706/wuxi-apptec-shares-surge-14-hong-kong-after-record-first-quarter-earnings

[2026-04-28 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran war begins to hit China’s economy as costs surge

Snippet: The war in Iran is beginning to weigh on China’s economy, with car sales plunging, toy factories shutting down, and thousands of workers taking to the streets following a surge in plastic and energy prices.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-894436

[2026-04-28 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japanese will clean up at the World Cup

Snippet: Japan supporters clean the stands at the end of the World Cup group E soccer match between Germany and Japan, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-clean-world-cup-be16f404d002539fc8a29c718bab4ce8

[2026-04-28 19:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul weighs response to US lawmakers over Coupang case

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/10727691

[2026-04-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Foreign forces promote ‘lying flat’ messages to undermine China’s economy: MSS

Snippet: Foreign funding is behind the spread of a narrative that is intended to erode young people’s spirit and society’s values, ministry said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3351681/foreign-forces-promote-lying-flat-messages-undermine-chinas-economy-mss?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [lying flat] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Foreign forces promote ‘lying flat’ messages to undermine China’s economy: MSS

Snippet: Foreign funding is behind the spread of a narrative that is intended to erode young people’s spirit and society’s values, ministry said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3351681/foreign-forces-promote-lying-flat-messages-undermine-chinas-economy-mss

[2026-04-28 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Wong to press Asian countries for fuel guarantees during regional tour

Snippet: Penny Wong met Toshimitsu Motegi in Tokyo on Tuesday. (Supplied: Daniel Walding/Department of Foreign Affairs)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/penny-wong-visits-japan-to-discuss-australia-fuel-supply/106615724

[2026-04-28 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China vows 'forceful' steps to bolster economy as Iran war dims outlook

Snippet: China has pledged more "forceful" measures to strengthen energy security and shore up business confidence amid mounting economic headwinds. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/china-vows-forceful-steps-to-bolster-economy-as-iran-war-dims-outlook

[2026-04-28 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Trump's eldest son visits S. Korea: sources

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 3-4, 6)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428009551315

[2026-04-28 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: 'Draconian development' in Meta-Manus deal draws the line in China's AI race with the U.S.

Snippet: BEIJING — China's decision to block U.S. tech giant Meta's $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus is being seen by analysts as a warning to tech entrepreneurs.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/china-blocks-meta-manus-deal-ai-tech-rivalry.html

[2026-04-28 18:30 UTC+10:00] [tariffs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s rivals are learning the wrong lessons about its resilience

Snippet: China’s production advantage is built on years of preparation, investment in renewables and cost discipline that are difficult to displace

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3351472/chinas-rivals-are-learning-wrong-lessons-about-its-resilience

[2026-04-28 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s rivals are learning the wrong lessons about its resilience

Snippet: China’s production advantage is built on years of preparation, investment in renewables and cost discipline that are difficult to displace

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3351472/chinas-rivals-are-learning-wrong-lessons-about-its-resilience?utm_source=rss_feed