Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only

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[2026-04-27 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Magnitude-6.1 earthquake and raging wildfires strike Japan's north
Snippet: The quake comes after blazes in Japan's north nearly threatened homes in the town of Otsuchi. (Reuters: Kim Kyung-Hoon)
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-27/japan-hokkaido-earthquake-wildfires-north-evacuations/106610014
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[2026-04-27 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan aims to build world’s largest wind farm. Can it power on by 2035?
Snippet: The plan calls for wind turbines to supply power to the Izu Islands and Tokyo, with an eventual capacity of 1 gigawatt
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351366/japan-aims-build-worlds-largest-wind-farm-can-it-power-2035?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-27 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan aims to build world’s largest wind farm. Can it power on by 2035?
Snippet: The plan calls for wind turbines to supply power to the Izu Islands and Tokyo, with an eventual capacity of 1 gigawatt
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351366/japan-aims-build-worlds-largest-wind-farm-can-it-power-2035
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[2026-04-27 10:00 UTC+10:00] [COMMUNITY] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Italian creatives find their niche in Japan
Snippet: Italy has long been an enthusiastic market for contemporary Japanese pop culture. Anime was first imported in the late 1970s and has since become a cultural sensation with generational impact.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/04/27/our-lives/italy-japan-creatives-manga-anime/
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[2026-04-27 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Title: Penny Wong warns IS-linked families face 'full force of the law' if they return to Australia
Snippet: Foreign Minister Penny Wong will soon arrive in Japan as she tries to secure access to Asian petrol. Source: Getty / Hilary Wardhaugh
Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/penny-wong-touring-asia-to-ensure-fuel-security/c2fxw92l0
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[2026-04-27 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: "The National Security Premium": US Plan To Counter China In Critical Miners Could Drive Up Global Prices
Snippet: The US is pressing its allies to rethink how they source essential minerals, urging them to accept higher prices if it means reducing reliance on China, which currently dominates much of the global supply, according to a new report from Financial Times.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/national-security-premium-us-plan-counter-china-critical-miners-could-drive-global-prices
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[2026-04-27 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Title: Meet the NYers saving hundreds of adorable dogs from ending up on the menu
Snippet: A tiny Long Island-based animal rescue operation is saving hundreds of dogs from landing on the menu in China and finding loving homes for the pups in the US.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/26/us-news/meet-the-nyers-saving-hundreds-of-adorable-dogs-from-ending-up-on-the-menu/
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[2026-04-27 08:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas
Snippet: China's economy was just starting to open up in the late 1980s when a determined high school dropout made his way to Beijing with 600 pairs of shoes.
Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87r2d850q4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-04-27 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 27)
Snippet: Potential growth falls to 1.71 pct, reforms needed to avoid stagnation
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260427000500315
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[2026-04-27 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 27)
Snippet: Despite chip rally, challenges aheadKorean economy must look beyond semiconductor supercycle
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260427000400315
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[2026-04-27 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on April 27)
Snippet: Distorted expansionStrong headline growth conceals Korea's imbalance, labor tensions, external shocks
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260427000300315
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[2026-04-27 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes in northern Japan
Snippet: A preliminary magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck northern Japan early Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, but there were no immediate reports of fatalities or damage,
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-earthquake-north-sarabetsu-hokkaido-6b7f2eccde92efeda27fe00f07b64262
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[2026-04-27 07:20 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Australia news live: Wong heads to Japan, China and South Korea to secure fuel supply; new ADF armoured vehicles ordered
Snippet: Foreign affairs minister begins another diplomatic tour to secure Australia’s fuel and energy supply chains. Follow today’s news live
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/27/australia-news-live-penny-wong-fuel-crisis-cost-of-living-budget-jim-chalmers-booing-anzac-day-welcome-to-country-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-ntwnfb
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[2026-04-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: [Yoo Choon-sik] Responding constructively to outside warnings
Snippet: The memory of the November 1997 economic crisis still carries weight in South Korea. Faced with the risk of sovereign default, the country turned to a massive bailout led by the International Monetary Fund after having failed to push through painful domestic reforms in earlier years.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10725766
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[2026-04-27 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: Two more bronze for Sri Lanka at Asian Beach games - DailyNews
Snippet: Two more bronze medals were won by Sri Lankan athletes at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China yesterday.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/27/sports/985288/two-more-bronze-for-sri-lanka-at-asian-beach-games/
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[2026-04-27 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Proliferação de chips chineses abala liderança dos EUA
Snippet: Há quatro anos, os Estados Unidos apertaram o cerco às ambições tecnológicas da China, com restrições à exportação de chips avançados, comumente conhecidos como semicondutores, usados em inteligência artificial (IA), data centers e defesa nacional.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/prolifera%C3%A7%C3%A3o-de-chips-chineses-abala-lideran%C3%A7a-dos-eua/a-76924152
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[2026-04-27 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Title: 'Serious consequences': Universities given fresh edict on Iran, Russia and North Korea
Snippet: In an internal email, the UNSW has asked staff to review their current and anticipated collaboration with Iran, Belarus, Russia and North Korea. Source: AAP / Dean Lewins
Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australian-universities-research-restrictions-iran-russia-north-korea/mokqs2tpj
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[2026-04-27 04:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: China's 'quirky' fix for property crisis rewards marathon runners
Snippet: Topic:Property Prices
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-27/chinese-marathon-runners-offered-subsidies-buy-property/106597978
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[2026-04-27 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: US allies turning to Japan for defence supplies as Iran War drags on
Snippet: Topic:Defence and National Security
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-27/us-allies-turn-to-japan-defence-supplies-as-iran-war-drags-on/106607656
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[2026-04-27 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Title: Russian defense minister decorates North Korean troops (VIDEOS)
Snippet: Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has awarded North Korean troops, who helped liberate Russia’s Kursk Region from Ukrainian forces, with the Order of Courage during his visit to Pyongyang.
Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639116-north-korea-kim-belousov/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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[2026-04-27 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Title: Russian defense minister decorates North Korean troops (VIDEOS)
Snippet: Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has awarded North Korean troops, who helped liberate Russia’s Kursk Region from Ukrainian forces, with the Order of Courage during his visit to Pyongyang.
Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639116-north-korea-kim-belousov/
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[2026-04-27 02:16 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, 27 Aprilloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-27
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[2026-04-27 02:16 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, 27 Aprilloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-27
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[2026-04-27 02:16 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, 27 Aprilloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-04-27
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[2026-04-27 02:16 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, 27 Aprilloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-04-27
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[2026-04-27 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Cosmo Energy receives US crude in Japan's first confirmed import shift
Snippet: A tanker is moored at the Keiyo Sea Berth receiving facility in Chiba Prefecture on April 26. (Photo by Taro Yokosawa)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/cosmo-energy-receives-us-crude-in-japan-s-first-confirmed-import-shift
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[2026-04-27 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Exiled Tibetans elect government in vote condemned by China
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/27/world/asia-oceania/exiled-tibetans-elect-government-in-vote-condemned-by-china/2328843
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[2026-04-27 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: China FM tells Myanmar leader Beijing will back its security, sovereignty
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/27/world/asia-oceania/china-fm-tells-myanmar-leader-beijing-will-back-its-security-sovereignty/2328844
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[2026-04-27 00:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong men’s lacrosse head coach believes ‘future bright’ for sport after winning gold
Snippet: Kevin Crowley took charge of his first tournament, while women’s team claimed silver at the 2026 Asian Lacrosse Games in Chengdu
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3351489/hong-kong-mens-lacrosse-head-coach-believes-future-bright-sport-after-winning-gold
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[2026-04-27 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Wildfires in Japan’s north worsen, 1,400 firefighters deployed
Snippet: Japan has experienced relatively few wildfires compared with other parts of the world, but climate change has increased their frequency
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3351496/wildfires-japans-north-worsen-1400-firefighters-deployed?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-27 00:04 UTC+10:00] [Iwate prefecture] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Wildfires in Japan’s north worsen, 1,400 firefighters deployed
Snippet: Japan has experienced relatively few wildfires compared with other parts of the world, but climate change has increased their frequency
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3351496/wildfires-japans-north-worsen-1400-firefighters-deployed
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[2026-04-27 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Scientists in China create a predator-like material to hunt for uranium in the ocean
Snippet: Breakthrough could aid radioactive pollution clean-ups and allow for uranium ion extraction from seawater to power nuclear reactors
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351260/scientists-china-create-predator-material-hunt-uranium-ocean?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-27 00:00 UTC+10:00] [New] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Scientists in China create a predator-like material to hunt for uranium in the ocean
Snippet: Breakthrough could aid radioactive pollution clean-ups and allow for uranium ion extraction from seawater to power nuclear reactors
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351260/scientists-china-create-predator-material-hunt-uranium-ocean
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[2026-04-26 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Bernd Wiesberger rallies to win China Open for first European title since returning from LIV Golf
Snippet: Team Europe’s Bernd Wiesberger reacts after missing his putt on the 15th hole during a Ryder Cup singles match at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/bernd-wiesberger-china-open-european-tour-92dc85a2f268c1f64bcb889c83001b0d
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[2026-04-26 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: [Graphic News] Korean cosmetics exports hit record $3.1b in Q1
Snippet: South Korea’s cosmetics exports rose to a record $3.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 19 percent increase from a year earlier, data from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety showed.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10725810
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[2026-04-26 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks
Snippet: TOKYO, JAPAN — From post offices and parks to stations and even the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan's vending machines are ubiquitous. But with the rapid pace of inflation cooling demand for their drinks, operators are being forced to rethink the business.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/26/news/world/japan-inflation-cools-demand-for-vending-machine-drinks/2328794
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[2026-04-26 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Danny Shum lauds ‘super champion’ Romantic Warrior after record-extending fourth QEII Cup
Snippet: Global superstar wins 14th Group One by defeating global field including Japan’s Masquerade Ball and France’s Sosie
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351490/danny-shum-lauds-super-champion-romantic-warrior-after-record-extending-fourth-qeii-cup?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-26 22:42 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Danny Shum lauds ‘super champion’ Romantic Warrior after record-extending fourth QEII Cup
Snippet: Global superstar wins 14th Group One by defeating global field including Japan’s Masquerade Ball and France’s Sosie
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351490/danny-shum-lauds-super-champion-romantic-warrior-after-record-extending-fourth-qeii-cup
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[2026-04-26 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Middle East shipping crisis elevates China-Europe railway’s profile
Snippet: Geopolitical strife has taken the China-Europe railway from an alternative to an essential part of continental connectivity
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3350835/middle-east-shipping-crisis-elevates-china-europe-railways-profile?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-26 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Baku] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Middle East shipping crisis elevates China-Europe railway’s profile
Snippet: Geopolitical strife has taken the China-Europe railway from an alternative to an essential part of continental connectivity
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3350835/middle-east-shipping-crisis-elevates-china-europe-railways-profile
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[2026-04-26 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Russia speaker thanks North Korea's Kim for 'liberation of Kursk'
Snippet: SEOUL — Russia's parliamentary speaker thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for "the liberation of Kursk" by sending troops there to fight off Ukrainians, Russian news agency TASS reported on Sunday.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/26/world/russia-speaker-thanks-north-koreas-kim-for-liberation-of-kursk/2328773
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[2026-04-26 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China is poised to reap rewards as energy shock heats up the race for renewables
Snippet: The US war on Iran may have inadvertently triggered a global transition that will favour Beijing’s green leadership, analysts predict
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351455/china-poised-reap-rewards-energy-shock-heats-race-renewables?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-26 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Britain] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China is poised to reap rewards as energy shock heats up the race for renewables
Snippet: The US war on Iran may have inadvertently triggered a global transition that will favour Beijing’s green leadership, analysts predict
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351455/china-poised-reap-rewards-energy-shock-heats-race-renewables
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[2026-04-26 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Title: State Duma Speaker Thanks North Korea’s Kim for ‘Liberation of Kursk’
Snippet: Russian State Duma speaker thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for "the liberation of Kursk" by sending troops there to fight off Ukrainians, Russian TASS reported on Sunday.
Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/26/state-duma-speaker-thanks-north-koreas-kim-for-liberation-of-kursk-a92607
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[2026-04-26 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China warns EU to remove firms and citizens from Russian sanctions list
Snippet: Commerce ministry said Brussels would ‘bear the consequences’ after 27 mainland and Hong Kong firms were added to the latest blacklist
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351486/china-warns-eu-remove-firms-and-citizens-russian-sanctions-list?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-26 21:40 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Commerce] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China warns EU to remove firms and citizens from Russian sanctions list
Snippet: Commerce ministry said Brussels would ‘bear the consequences’ after 27 mainland and Hong Kong firms were added to the latest blacklist
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351486/china-warns-eu-remove-firms-and-citizens-russian-sanctions-list
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[2026-04-26 21:39 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: Beijing lashes out at EU after Chinese firms included in latest Russia sanctions
Snippet: Beijing warned Brussels that the “EU will bear all consequences” after the bloc included Chinese companies in its latest sanctions package against Russia, escalating tensions in an already strained Sino-Europe trade relationship.
Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-will-bear-all-consequences-china-lashes-out-over-russia-sanctions/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-04-26 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Title: China's Hengli Petrochemical denies trade with Iran in response to US sanctions
Snippet: Hengli Petrochemical, one of China's largest independent refiners, denied trade dealings with Iran after the United States imposed sanctions on one of its subsidiaries for allegedly buying Iranian oil.
Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/chinas-hengli-petrochemical-denies-trade-iran-response-us-sanctions
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[2026-04-26 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China backs Myanmar’s push to ease diplomatic isolation, stamp out telecoms scams
Snippet: Foreign Minister Wang Yi caps five-day Southeast Asia tour also urging both sides to ‘open up new prospects for bilateral relations’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351479/china-backs-myanmars-push-ease-diplomatic-isolation-stamp-out-telecoms-scams?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-26 20:37 UTC+10:00] [Min Aung Hlaing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China backs Myanmar’s push to ease diplomatic isolation, stamp out telecoms scams
Snippet: Foreign Minister Wang Yi caps five-day Southeast Asia tour also urging both sides to ‘open up new prospects for bilateral relations’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351479/china-backs-myanmars-push-ease-diplomatic-isolation-stamp-out-telecoms-scams
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