Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-17 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-17 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing is being forced to weigh its reliance on stable energy routes against its tradition of non-interference, analysts say
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[2026-03-17 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: WASHINGTON — A much-anticipated summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping may be postponed due to logistical snarls stemming from the ongoing war in Iran, according to White House officials.
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[2026-03-17 01:47 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Matildas] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The hosts face their toughest opponent in the defending champions, whose coach Ante Milicic knows the Australian team better than most
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[2026-03-17 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Chinese lead trade negotiator Li Chenggang gives a press conference at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development headquarters, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Oleg Cetinic)
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[2026-03-17 00:30 UTC+10:00] [industrial robot production] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Output of industrial robots jumps 31 per cent in year’s first two months, while production of service robots rises 1 per cent in same period
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[2026-03-17 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Wang Ting-yu] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Expensive missiles cannot stop large waves of rockets and drones in an armed conflict, officials on the self-ruled island warn
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[2026-03-17 00:19 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Intended to increase AI coordination, the group will sit alongside Alibaba Cloud and the company’s e-commerce divisions
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[2026-03-16 23:59 UTC+10:00] [Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Hangzhou-based carmaker exported 67,052 units in 2025, up from 13,726 in 2024, according to an exchange filing
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[2026-03-16 23:50 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: US president had suggested his trip could be put on hold if Beijing fails to help secure the strait of Hormuz
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[2026-03-16 23:48 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two sides held deep, frank and constructive consultations, China’s top negotiator says
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[2026-03-16 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Beijing is directly mediating a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, neighboring countries that have been engaged in intense fighting since February, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has said.
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[2026-03-16 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Beijing is directly mediating a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, neighboring countries that have been engaged in intense fighting since February, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has said.
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[2026-03-16 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US president’s threat to delay summit with Xi adds uncertainty to Paris negotiations, analysts say
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[2026-03-16 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Premia, Korea's only hybrid airline, has enhanced passenger comfort by reducing the total number of seats while expanding seat pitch to enhance passenger comfort.
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[2026-03-16 23:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Visitors from 42 countries to be eligible for faster entrance at airport
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[2026-03-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A report on CCTV’s high-profile investigative programme shows how easily bad actors can post false information to game chatbot results
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[2026-03-16 22:48 UTC+10:00] [Formula One 2026] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Mercedes chief points to number of overtakes in China
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[2026-03-16 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Varios migrantes son deportados por agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) en el puente internacional McAllen–Hidalgo–Reynosa en McAllen, Texas, el viernes 13 de marzo de 2026. Docenas de migrantes de países como Cuba, Venezuela, Haití, China, Guatemala y El Salvador fueron entregados a autoridades mexicanas.
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[2026-03-16 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that the meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping could be delayed for logistical reasons during an appearance on CNBC's "Squawk Box."
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[2026-03-16 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Intensified inspections for Panama-flagged vessels – among the world’s most common registrations – retaliation for canal port seizure, source says
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[2026-03-16 22:19 UTC+10:00] [William Lai Ching-te] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing sends 26 sorties over the weekend, coinciding with comments by Taiwanese leader claiming the island is ‘sovereign’
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[2026-03-16 22:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A group of undocumented migrants is deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents across the McAllen–Hidalgo–Reynosa International Bridge in McAllen, Texas, Friday, March 13, 2026. Dozens of migrants from countries including Cuba, Venezuela, Haiti, China, Guatemala and El Salvador were handed over to Mexican authorities. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
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[2026-03-16 22:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The country's anti-money laundering agency said Monday that it has decided to fine Bithumb, one of South Korea's crypto exchanges, some 37 billion won ($24.8 million) and impose a six-month partial business suspension over lapses in customer verification obligations and transactions with unregistered partners.
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[2026-03-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 51-year-old Ante Milicic managed the Matildas in 2019-20, taking the team to the last 16 of the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France
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[2026-03-16 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A cherry tree comes into bloom in Kofu, Japan, Monday, March 16, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)
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[2026-03-16 21:48 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-03-16 21:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea is estimated to have earned up to $14.4 billion from its troop deployment to the Russia-Ukraine war and arms exports to Russia, a report showed Monday.
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[2026-03-16 21:33 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two sides still ‘in communication’, foreign ministry says, after US leader hints he could postpone visit unless Beijing helps reopen Strait of Hormuz
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[2026-03-16 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran — President Donald Trump urged NATO partners and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical conduit for crude that Iran has effectively closed, as major economic players began releasing oil reserves on Monday to ward off supply disruptions.
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[2026-03-16 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING — Beijing said on Monday it is in talks with Washington over an expected visit by US President Donald Trump, who has pressured NATO allies including China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-03-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ancient ritual sees birds battered to death with a hammer then thrown out of the home; in offshoot custom, boiled egg yolk can determine luck
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[2026-03-16 20:52 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-16 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Irans’s players pose for a team photo before an Asian group A qualifying soccer match against North Korea for the 2026 World Cup, June 10, 2025, at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, file)
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[2026-03-16 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Japan and Australia said on Monday they do not plan to send naval vessels to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Donald Trump called on allies to form a coalition to reopen the vital energy corridor.
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[2026-03-16 20:15 UTC+10:00] [Shizuoka] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: For tourists tired of cities like Tokyo or Osaka, Shizuoka offers a quieter experience of Japanese culture. But how can it market itself?
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[2026-03-16 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At The Asian Banker "Global Excellence In Retail Finance Awards Ceremony And Gala Dinner 2026"on 12 March, WeBank received four major awards in recognition of its technological innovation and inclusive finance capabilities. The Bank once again retained the titles of "Best Digital Bank in Asia Pacific"and "Best Digital Bank in China".
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[2026-03-16 19:39 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-16 19:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-03-16 19:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: British textbook publisher Pearson said it will revise future editions of its textbooks to more accurately depict Africa, following correction requests from the Voluntary Agency Network of Korea.
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[2026-03-16 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: TOKYO (AP) — Two boats carrying 21 people capsized Monday off Henoko, a controversial relocation site for a U.S. military base off Japan’s southern island of Okinawa, throwing all into the water and leaving two of them dead, officials said.
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[2026-03-16 19:28 UTC+10:00] [Caitong Securities] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Annual price declines deepen nationwide, with policy support and supply reforms seen as key to recovery
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[2026-03-16 19:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Rep. Lee Ki-heon, lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, has launched a solo protest against the United States' request for South Korea to deploy naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz amid the deepening Middle East crisis.
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[2026-03-16 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Formula One] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Setting a near 20-year attendance record, this year’s race strengthened the city’s case as global event venue – and China’s efforts to spur consumption
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[2026-03-16 18:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEJONG — A surge in oil prices triggered by the war involving Iran could deal a significant blow to the South Korean economy if the rally persists, given the country’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern crude oil, a state-run research institute warned Monday.
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[2026-03-16 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: While millions of barrels of oil flow to China via the Strait of Hormuz, India — Tehran's old ally — is yet to secure a safe passage for its ships stuck in the critical waterway as New Delhi's deepening ties with U.S. and Israel strain relations with Iran.
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[2026-03-16 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Hayley Raso (left) and Steph Catley are available for the Matildas' semifinal against China. (Getty Images)
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[2026-03-16 17:54 UTC+10:00] [KPop Demon Hunters] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Performance of Golden during Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony hailed for bringing Korean culture into the heart of Hollywood
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[2026-03-16 17:44 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
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