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    [2026-02-18 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: How Japan should respond to Trump's Project Vault - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/how-japan-should-respond-to-trumps-project-vault/
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    [2026-02-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China and South Korea team up on a vexing issue: their fast-ageing populations
    Snippet: After years of tense relations, the two nations are finding common ground over their need to adapt to an era of ‘super-aged societies’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343740/china-and-south-korea-find-new-shared-bond-their-rapidly-ageing-societies
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    [2026-02-18 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: MQ-9 drones sharpen US eye on China's Pacific moves - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/mq-9-drones-sharpen-us-eye-on-chinas-pacific-moves/
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    [2026-02-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Budweiser and Heineken face polar opposite fates in China as punters stay home
    Snippet: Beer drinkers in China are veering away from bars and high-end restaurants, instead opting for cheaper stay-at-home options, analysts say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3343814/budweiser-and-heineken-face-polar-opposite-fates-china-punters-favour-home-comforts
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    [2026-02-18 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: China
    Snippet: Four rising humanoid robot startups — Unitree Robotics, Galbot, Noetix, and MagicLab — demonstrate their products at the CCTV Spring Festival gala
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/china/
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    [2026-02-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Sofa so bad: China’s home-furnishing sector hits a do-or-die stretch
    Snippet: Falling home prices and relentless price competition are forcing small decor firms into a battle for survival
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3343827/sofa-so-bad-chinas-home-furnishing-sector-hits-do-or-die-moment
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    [2026-02-18 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s men claim historic team pursuit bronze, but wait for Games gold goes on
    Snippet: Speedskaters Liu Hanbin, Wu Yu and Li Wenhao reach podium for first time, while Italy stun favourites US in race for top spot
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3343862/winter-olympics-chinas-men-claim-historic-team-pursuit-bronze-wait-gold-goes
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    [2026-02-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: ‘A very good thing’: Japan’s Takaichi steps back from Liancourt Rocks pledge
    Snippet: Analysts say Takaichi’s decision not to send a cabinet minister to the event shows she is ‘protecting ties’ with Seoul amid regional tensions
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343856/japans-takaichi-steps-back-liancourt-rocks-pledge-sign-softer-line-south-korea
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    [2026-02-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Opinion | Universities in Japan and China are becoming tools of national strategy
    Snippet: Across Asia, higher education is becoming a central arena where national ambition, geopolitical constraint and human capital intersect
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3343625/universities-japan-and-china-are-becoming-tools-national-strategy
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    [2026-02-18 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Bank of Japan
    Snippet: Trimming consumption tax seen eroding capacity to respond to shocks
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/bank-of-japan
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    [2026-02-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: ‘The game is over’: South Korea braces for Yoon Suk-yeol’s insurrection verdict
    Snippet: Two earlier convictions have defined Yoon’s martial law decree as part of an insurrection plot, raising the stakes ahead of Thursday’s ruling
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343837/south-koreas-yoon-awaits-verdict-insurrection-rulings-mount-game-over
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    [2026-02-18 10:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: China is stuck with zombie sanctions against Takaichi government - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/china-is-stuck-with-zombie-sanctions-against-takaichi-government/
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    [2026-02-18 10:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: RT News
    Title: Britain cosies up to China
    Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
    Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/632693-britain-turns-to-china/
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    [2026-02-18 09:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Bipartisan push grows for Quad summit before Trump’s China trip
    Snippet: Lawmakers urge White House to rally Indo-Pacific partners ahead of high-stakes Xi meeting, citing leverage and coordination concerns
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3343854/bipartisan-push-grows-quad-summit-trumps-china-trip
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    [2026-02-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: English language instruction in Chinese military is outdated, unbalanced: report
    Snippet: Senior lecturers warn that troops are not being given the communication skills they need to operate on the international stage
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343799/chinese-military-urged-overhaul-english-teaching-improve-language-skills
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    [2026-02-18 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Trump unveils first Japan investments under trade deal with US
    Snippet: The president hailed the projects – a critical minerals site, a gas power plant and an LNG facility in the US – ahead of PM Takaichi’s visit
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3343852/trump-unveils-first-japan-investments-under-trade-deal-us
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    [2026-02-18 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Peru President Jose Jeri ousted in ‘Chifagate’ scandal tied to China contractor
    Snippet: Late-night meeting with Chinese businessman at a restaurant in Lima fuelled a probe and created major cross-party revolt
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343850/peru-removes-president-jose-jeri-chifagate-scandal-tied-chinese-contractor
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    [2026-02-18 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Brazil races to China beef cap as 55% tariff risks price collapse
    Snippet: January surge puts 1.1 million tonne cap at risk, as Brasilia weighs export curbs to avert price slump and job losses
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3343849/brazil-races-china-beef-cap-55-tariff-risks-price-collapse
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    [2026-02-18 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Sri Lanka–Japan export-industrial corridor mooted - DailyNews
    Snippet: Talks during a meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and a high-level Japanese delegation centered on strengthening economic cooperation and advancing plans for a Sri Lanka–Japan export-industrial corridor.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/local/953339/sri-lanka-japan-export-industrial-corridor-mooted/
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    [2026-02-18 05:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Halved tariffs should benefit Scotch whisky exports to China - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/scotch-whisky-exports-to-china-to-benefit-from-halved-tariffs/
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    [2026-02-18 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Exclusive | Hasan Piker talks about his controversial China trip – and ‘thinking Chinese thoughts’
    Snippet: One of the most influential political commentators among young Americans, Piker claims Americans are ‘taught to hate China’, calling it ‘stupid’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3343845/hasan-piker-talks-about-his-controversial-china-trip-and-thinking-chinese-thoughts
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    [2026-02-18 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Mondneujahr: Aufbruch ins Jahr des Feuerpferdes
    Snippet: Das Jahr des Feuerpferdes verheißt Aufbruch und mögliche Turbulenzen. Nach dem Mondkalender ging am chinesischen Neujahr das Jahr der Holzschlange in das des Feuerpferdes über - das wird in China und auch anderen asiatischen Ländern gefeiert. Im Bild heißen Tänzer und ein leuchtender Drache im thailändischen Bangkok das neue Jahr willkommen.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/mondneujahr-aufbruch-ins-jahr-des-feuerpferdes/g-76001073
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    [2026-02-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Everything we know about China’s mysterious, futuristic Nantianmen Project
    Snippet: Is it a storytelling vehicle for imaginative military hardware, blending science fiction with reality, or is it a glimpse of the future?
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343433/everything-we-know-about-chinas-mysterious-futuristic-nantianmen-project
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    [2026-02-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chinese scientists hit breakthrough on 2D semiconductor wafers
    Snippet: Quest for next-generation materials that can deliver superior performance in the coveted chips has become a global priority
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3343807/chinese-scientists-hit-breakthrough-2d-semiconductor-wafers
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    [2026-02-17 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chinese e-commerce giant Shein could face EU ban over ‘childlike sex dolls’
    Snippet: Investigation will also look at the systems the online retailer uses to ensure illegal products are not being sold in Europe
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343833/chinese-e-commerce-giant-shein-could-face-eu-ban-over-childlike-sex-dolls
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    [2026-02-17 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: South Africa hunts for new markets as US tariffs bite
    Snippet: For nearly 20 years, South Africa has balanced relations between Washington and Beijing. Until 2008, the United States of America (US) was South Africa's top trading partner — before China overtook it, reaching a bilateral trade volume of $52.5 billion (€44.25 billion) in 2024.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-hunts-for-new-markets-as-us-tariffs-bite/a-75991451
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    [2026-02-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: How a punt on an unknown Chinese truck manufacturer paid off in South Africa
    Snippet: Chinese commercial truck builder FAW now outsells major Western and Japanese brands including Toyota, Daimler and Isuzu
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340081/how-risky-punt-unknown-chinese-truck-manufacturer-paid-south-africa
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    [2026-02-17 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Make Japan strong again: Takaichi’s plan to revive the military - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/make-japan-strong-again-takaichis-plan-to-revive-the-military/
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    [2026-02-17 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s Unitree eyes 20,000-robot output after viral success of annual gala
    Snippet: With shipments set to jump and investors watching closely, Unitree is positioning itself at the forefront of China’s humanoid robotics push
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3343825/kung-fu-somersaults-and-scale-unitree-eyes-20000-robot-output-2026-after-gala
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    [2026-02-17 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Gu ‘doesn’t feel any pressure’ to win China’s first gold medal at Winter Olympics
    Snippet: The 22-year-old, who has two silver medals in Italy so far, will defend her halfpipe gold, starting with qualifiers on Thursday evening
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3343810/eileen-gu-doesnt-feel-any-pressure-win-chinas-first-gold-medal-winter-olympics
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    [2026-02-17 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: What's behind UK-China border security deal? - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/whats-behind-uk-china-border-security-deal/
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    [2026-02-17 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Australian man who sent lizards in popcorn bags jailed record 8 years
    Snippet: Investigators recovered 101 Australian reptiles from seized parcels destined for Hong Kong, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Romania
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3343823/australian-smuggler-jailed-record-8-years-mailing-lizards-popcorn-bags
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    [2026-02-17 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong’s first 4 babies of Year of the Horse include fifth child for a couple
    Snippet: Among newborns are a girl whose father is a talent visa holder from mainland China and a boy who is the fifth child of a local couple
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343822/hong-kong-welcomes-least-4-new-babies-it-enters-year-horse
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    [2026-02-17 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Wie China um Einfluss in Taiwans Tempeln ringt
    Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/wie-china-in-tempeln-in-taiwan-um-einfluss-ringt-religion-glaube-frieden-politik-geopolitik/video-75994214
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    [2026-02-17 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: China's 09V sub signals shift in Pacific's undersea power - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/chinas-09v-sub-signals-shift-in-pacifics-undersea-power/
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    [2026-02-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Why big power rivalry poses ‘main threat’ to Asean maritime security
    Snippet: Smaller players ‘become pawns’ in a bigger geopolitical game as ‘strategic mistrust among major powers’ grows, Asean leaders say in Munich
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343748/why-big-power-rivalry-main-threat-asean-maritime-security
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    [2026-02-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Taiwan singer visits over 100 mainland China cities to help farmers sell produce
    Snippet: Entertainer renowned for romantic songs takes love to a new level with his charitable work; earns plaudits for his ‘noble’ personality
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3343050/taiwan-singer-visits-200-china-cities-help-farmers-sell-produce-eateries-supermarkets
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    [2026-02-17 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Sri Lanka and Japan sign Economic Cooperation Agreement - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka and Japan formalized a new framework for economic cooperation with the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) yesterday (16) at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development auditorium. The agreement was signed during the Sri Lanka–Japan Intergovernmental Economic Policy Dialogue, aimed at strengthening bilateral economic relations.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/17/local/952849/sri-lanka-and-japan-sign-economic-cooperation-agreement/
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    [2026-02-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Battered Cambodia seeks economic reset after Thailand border war
    Snippet: Shuttered borders have choked trade and sent migrant workers home, forcing Phnom Penh to seek new partners and markets
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3343805/cambodia-seeks-economic-reset-after-thailand-border-war-batters-trade-and-remittances
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    [2026-02-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Strong Lunar New Year demand fuels China’s gold jewellery market
    Snippet: Retailers offer small discounts to spur holiday sales but are set to raise prices after the festival, as investment banks issue bullish outlooks
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3343782/strong-lunar-new-year-demand-fuels-chinas-gold-jewellery-market
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    [2026-02-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s tech self-sufficiency progress evident in these 2 companies
    Snippet: GigaDevice and Montage carve a niche in the semiconductor sector, with the global memory supercycle boosting their fortunes further
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3343706/how-chinas-gigadevice-and-montage-earned-place-memory-chip-market
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    [2026-02-17 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: China's humanoid robots take center stage for Lunar New Year showtime
    Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/china-humanoid-robots-center-stage-lunar-new-year-showtime-2026/
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    [2026-02-17 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: Philippines takes exception to China embassy comment on job losses
    Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/manila-response-china-embasse-statement-job-losses/
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    [2026-02-17 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Sam’s Club cracks China market formula even as foreign retailers shut shop
    Snippet: The warehouse retailer opened 10 new stores in 2025, accelerating expansion in smaller cities like Zhangjiagang and Yangzhou
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343683/walmarts-sams-club-cracks-china-market-formula-even-foreign-retailers-shut-shop
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    [2026-02-17 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Indonesia’s tourist visa, Filipino attacked in Singapore mall: 7 Asia highlights
    Snippet: From scrutiny over Indonesia’s tourist visa to workplace pranks in Japan, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3343784/indonesias-tourist-visa-filipino-assaulted-singaporean-mall-7-asia-highlights
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    [2026-02-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Why the harsh words between China and India over a remote, inhospitable valley?
    Snippet: Verbal sparring has thrown an obscure footnote in border tensions into the limelight and exposed the complexities left behind by history
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343391/why-harsh-words-between-china-and-india-over-remote-inhospitable-valley
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    [2026-02-17 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: China unfazed as US rallies global critical minerals bloc - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/china-unfazed-as-us-rallies-global-critical-minerals-bloc/
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    [2026-02-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Russia emerges as unlikely growth market for Japan tourism as China pulls back
    Snippet: New visa centres in Moscow and St Petersburg reflect a sharp rise in Russian demand as Chinese arrivals fall amid diplomatic tensions
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3343757/russia-emerges-unlikely-growth-market-japan-tourism-china-pulls-back
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    [2026-02-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Year-end bonuses shrink in China amid slowing growth, report finds
    Snippet: As China heads into the Year of the Horse, its firms’ bonuses have slowed to a trot, with many employees missing out completely
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342055/chinas-companies-cut-back-year-end-bonuses-profit-margins-narrow
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    [2026-02-17 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Okinawa voters shift away from concerns over US military presence
    Snippet: Analysts point to a shift in priorities among younger Okinawans as a possible factor in the alliance’s bruising defeat in the election
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343763/what-next-okinawas-anti-base-alliance-after-japan-election-loss
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