Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-24 00:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-02-24 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rugby and racing join forces to bring bigger and better sevens week to Hong KongHong Kong China Rugby, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong Football Club hope to bring more cohesion to biggest week in city’s sports calendar.
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[2026-02-24 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The German chancellor realises that while China poses a long-term economic challenge, the United States is currently the more disruptive partner
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[2026-02-24 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: During a speech to global elites at the World Economic Forum in Davos last month, US President Donald Trump announced that while China sold windmills to "stupid people that buy them", it did not use wind power itself.
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[2026-02-24 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The weapon – reportedly capable of firing guided munitions – represents a significant upgrade for PLA Navy
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[2026-02-23 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea confirmed a new African swine fever (ASF) case at a pig farm in the southern county of Euiryeong on Monday, in what marked the 20th case of such an infection in South Korea this season.
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[2026-02-23 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea confirmed a new African swine fever (ASF) case at a pig farm in the southern county of Euiryeong on Monday, in what marked the 20th case of such an infection in South Korea this season.
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[2026-02-23 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi may determine whether current reprieve gives way to a more durable trade deal, analyst says
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[2026-02-23 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has won a case filed at a British court seeking to reverse an international tribunal court's order to pay more than US$100 million in damages to the U.S. hedge fund Elliott Investment Management over the 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates, the justice ministry said Monday.
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[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Journalist based in Tokyo, focusing on political, economic and social issues in Japan as well as on the Korean Peninsula
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[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Investigative reporter covering China and North Korea.
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[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Nik is a reporter in DW's Business team, with a keen interest on China.
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[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Correspondent based in Hong Kong and previously Taiwan covering the Greater China region, with a special focus on social and human rights issues.
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[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A California native, based in Berlin, Kres started his journalism career with American Forces Network in South Korea and Germany, where he was awarded the 'Rising Star' Journalist of the Year award.
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[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Japan and Korea Correspondent
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[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: East Asia correspondent covering China and Taiwan
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[2026-02-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Initial figures show record travel, shifting spending patterns and a weak box office
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[2026-02-23 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: There is no shortage of gloomy assessments of the global situation at the moment. "In the era of great powers, our freedom is no longer a given. It is under threat," said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the opening of the Munich Security Conference. And he explicitly mentioned China: "China has the ambition to shape global affairs, laying the foundations for this over many years with strategic patience.
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[2026-02-23 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: There is no shortage of gloomy assessments of the global situation at the moment.
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[2026-02-23 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Head of correctional authorities says expansion of existing scheme aims to boost patriotism and understanding of Chinese culture
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[2026-02-23 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Geely’s and Wuling’s sub-100,000 yuan battery EVs ranked first and second in mainland China last year, each selling over 400,000 units
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[2026-02-23 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Partai Buruh yang berkuasa di Korea Utara kembali memilih Kim Jong Un sebagai sekretaris jenderal pada Ahad (22/2), hari keempat kongres partai.
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[2026-02-23 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea has effectively turned down the United States' proposal to stage a trilateral aerial exercise with Japan this month as the proposed date was right before Tokyo's annual celebration for its territorial claim to South Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo, sources said Monday.
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[2026-02-23 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Using AI-generated images and simplified Chinese characters, a network of 3,000 fake accounts reportedly tried to sway Japan’s election
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[2026-02-23 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Indonesian island renowned for parties and chilling turns holiday spot for fitness-mad travellers who seek ‘military-style’ boot camps
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[2026-02-23 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese leader sends message of ‘high trust and wholehearted support’ to Kim Jong-un after major party event
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[2026-02-23 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean broadcasters claim that while OpenAI has entered into paid licensing agreements with global media companies, it refuses negotiations with them
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[2026-02-23 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AI glasses form part of the government’s national subsidy programme, which includes smartphones, tablets and smartwatches
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[2026-02-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Tesla Model Y has been crowned the 21st winner of the Drive Car of the Year award, with judges praising its practical packaging, exceptional value and game-changing technology.
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[2026-02-23 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea and Brazil have agreed to strengthen cooperation to crack down on scams in which perpetrators impersonate Koreans or spread false information about K-pop performances and travel programs.
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[2026-02-23 19:20 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-23 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more details from para 7)
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[2026-02-23 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 22-year-old is the most decorated freestyle skier in Games history, while Hong Kong speed skater Joey Lam claimed city’s best finish
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[2026-02-23 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Agriculture Minister Song Mi-ryung on Monday discussed ways to bolster food security cooperation between South Korea and Brazil with her counterpart visiting from the Latin American country, Song's office said.
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[2026-02-23 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deal involving an antibody asset ‘goes beyond a traditional licensing transaction’, founder and CEO says
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[2026-02-23 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the South Korea–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-02-23 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade watchdog on Monday decided to recommend the government accept a proposal from Japanese and Chinese steel companies to raise export prices of their hot-rolled carbon and alloy steel products over the next five years as part of anti-dumping remedies.
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[2026-02-23 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: By silencing two genes with CRISPR/Cas9 tool, Chinese team creates a tomato with a surprisingly sweet scent
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[2026-02-23 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party has again chosen Kim Jong Un to be its general secretary, state media report.
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[2026-02-23 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has effectively turned down the United States' proposal to stage a trilateral aerial exercise with Japan this month as the proposed date was right before Tokyo's annual celebration for its territorial claim to South Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo, sources said Monday.
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[2026-02-23 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top envoy on North Korea's nuclear issue will visit the United States this week for talks with key U.S. security officials, the foreign ministry said Monday.
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[2026-02-23 17:46 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-23 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- First lady Kim Hea Kyung on Monday presented a traditional Korean "hanbok" to Rosangela Lula da Silva, wife of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, as part of cultural diplomacy during Lula's state visit to South Korea.
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[2026-02-23 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s key shopping street rents have fallen to 2018 levels as cautious consumers cut spending and landlords lower prices to fill vacancies
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[2026-02-23 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The ruling Democratic Party of Korea is pushing to revise the Amnesty Act to make it more difficult to pardon those found guilty of insurrection or treason.
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[2026-02-23 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- A senior U.S. diplomat who is known as a close aide to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Michael Needham, is visiting South Korea to discuss ways to strengthen the Seoul-Washington alliance and security issues, the U.S. Embassy in Seoul said Monday.
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[2026-02-23 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Top shareholder in KB, Hana sets 30% dividend benchmark, stricter board standards
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[2026-02-23 17:13 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Footage of Punch, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque, has gone viral around the world after he was rejected by his mother and formed a bond with a soft toy
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[2026-02-23 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [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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[2026-02-23 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s travellers outspend even their Indian and Saudi peers, splashing twice the regional average on luxury goods, airport retail study says
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