Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-17 08:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US lawmakers, experts accused Beijing of buying ‘what they can’ and stealing ‘what they cannot’ from America to advance their AI technology
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[2026-04-17 08:08 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-17 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Korea should engage in Hormuz cooperation to protect national interests
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[2026-04-17 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Youth left out of recoveryJob pledges without jobs: Hold companies to account
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[2026-04-17 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: The youth squeezeYoung men exit workforce in Korea as aging, AI reshape hiring patterns
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[2026-04-17 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese scientists are combining diamond and copper, both of which are effective heat conductors, in a bid to leap the ‘thermal wall’
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[2026-04-17 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Chinese Academy of Sciences] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese scientists are combining diamond and copper, both of which are effective heat conductors, in a bid to leap the ‘thermal wall’
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[2026-04-17 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Maria Elvira Salazar warns port’s ‘dual usage’ potential could enable Chinese submarines, carriers and warships to operate from Peru
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[2026-04-17 07:59 UTC+10:00] [Chancay port] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Maria Elvira Salazar warns port’s ‘dual usage’ potential could enable Chinese submarines, carriers and warships to operate from Peru
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[2026-04-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Much hinges on how China and the Philippines manage the distrust between their frontline maritime forces
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[2026-04-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Ferdinand Marcos Jnr] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Much hinges on how China and the Philippines manage the distrust between their frontline maritime forces
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[2026-04-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Incheon unveils circuit design in bid to host Formula One Grand Prix, meets feasibility test
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[2026-04-17 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US trade chief says more resources needed to expand trade probes and counter China, warning farmers remain exposed ahead of Beijing summit
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[2026-04-17 07:28 UTC+10:00] [American economy] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US trade chief says more resources needed to expand trade probes and counter China, warning farmers remain exposed ahead of Beijing summit
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[2026-04-17 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: K-pop boy band BTS performs during a comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on March 21. © Reuters
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[2026-04-17 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 16 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Thursday underscored his commitment to making South Korea a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI), pointing to international organizations' plans to install their key AI platforms in the Asian country.
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[2026-04-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: In Japan, small and medium-sized businesses make up the majority of those victimized by ransomware attacks, according to official data. (Illustration by Nikkei)
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[2026-04-17 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A traveler walks by a security checkpoint at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Nov. 6, 2025, in SeaTac, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
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[2026-04-17 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Vanuatu's minister for climate change adaptation, Ralph Regenvanu, says Australia needs to do more to phase out fossil fuels. Source: AAP / Joel Carrett
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[2026-04-17 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong said that Sri Lanka has also been affected by the global fuel crisis caused by the war in the Middle East, and that China will support Sri Lanka at all times to mitigate its impact.
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[2026-04-17 04:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Catching a glimpse of the now-retired Doctor Yellow trains was considered good luck. (Photo by Kazumi Saito)
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[2026-04-17 03:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The government has a stockpile of medical supplies, including nearly 500 million surplus gloves, in case of an infectious disease outbreak. © Kyodo
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[2026-04-17 03:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Orion Machinery CEO Tomomi Katagiri, second from left, seals joint venture deal with Kumark Vacuum Systems director Kiran Kumar Kumar. (Photo by Yoko Hata)
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[2026-04-17 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japan imports nearly all of its liquefied natural gas, with about 40% coming from Australia. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
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[2026-04-17 02:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The US is made safer through its friends and allies in Nato – a situation that does not benefit countries such as Russia and China, said former alliance head Jens Stoltenberg.
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[2026-04-17 02:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 16 (Yonhap) -- An official at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Thursday that South Korea has "substantial" energy buffers although it has vulnerabilities stemming from energy supply disruptions caused by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
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[2026-04-17 02:35 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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[2026-04-17 02:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A Honda dealership in the Cambodian city of Siem Reap. The motorcycle maker has acknowledged the presence of imitation Hondas in the country. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)
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[2026-04-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordFriday, 17 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuFriday, 17 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordFriday, 17 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchFriday, 17 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Rail operator Hankyu and a MS&AD Insurance Group member will take part in the emissions credit market. (Nikkei photo montage)
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[2026-04-17 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, announced the launch of two Managed Detection and Response (MDR) subscription tiers: ESET Protect MDR for small and medium businesses and ESET Protect MDR Ultimate for enterprises across Asia Pacific, including Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
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[2026-04-17 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Unfinished apartment buildings in Zhengzhou, part of a complex that was scheduled to be completed at the end of 2022. (Photo by Kentaro Shiozaki)
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[2026-04-17 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese world No 3 says ‘one world title is enough for me’, hopes to see some existing tournaments relocated to new cities in China and Europe
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[2026-04-17 01:30 UTC+10:00] [snooker] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese world No 3 says ‘one world title is enough for me’, hopes to see some existing tournaments relocated to new cities in China and Europe
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[2026-04-17 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: La embajada china en Tokio el 24 de marzo del 2026. (Yosuke Mizuno/Kyodo News via AP)
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[2026-04-17 00:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This photo shows the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, March 24, 2026. (Yosuke Mizuno/Kyodo News via AP, File)
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[2026-04-17 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The world’s top lithium producer forecasts a strong turnaround as global decarbonisation and AI-driven energy storage fuel demand
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[2026-04-17 00:40 UTC+10:00] [Ganfeng Lithium] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The world’s top lithium producer forecasts a strong turnaround as global decarbonisation and AI-driven energy storage fuel demand
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[2026-04-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tokyo’s 1,400 combat troops mark most extensive participation yet in annual joint exercise and signal ‘priorities’ to Beijing, analysts say
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[2026-04-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Luzon Island] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tokyo’s 1,400 combat troops mark most extensive participation yet in annual joint exercise and signal ‘priorities’ to Beijing, analysts say
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[2026-04-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From soybeans and tariffs to Chinese-American plays, here are highlights from our US correspondents in early April 2026
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[2026-04-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From soybeans and tariffs to Chinese-American plays, here are highlights from our US correspondents in early April 2026
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[2026-04-16 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- Officials from a Russia-occupied region in Ukraine have held talks with the North Korean ambassador to Russia to discuss ways to seek cooperation in areas including agriculture, the governor of the region has said, in another apparent sign of deepening ties between Pyongyang and Moscow.
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[2026-04-16 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- A day after having their eight-game winning streak snapped, the LG Twins went right back to the victory column Thursday night in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).
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[2026-04-16 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pledge is a bid to ‘embed Japan at the centre of Southeast Asia’s energy security architecture’, observer notes, but questions its impact
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[2026-04-16 23:02 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pledge is a bid to ‘embed Japan at the centre of Southeast Asia’s energy security architecture’, observer notes, but questions its impact
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[2026-04-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [foreign investment] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US and China have ‘suffered the most’ amid global decline in outbound investment appetite due to heightened geopolitical tensions
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