Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-11 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Two Chinese nationals have fallen foul of Australian laws on foreign interference introduced in 2018, with police alleging they spied on a Buddhist group under orders from law enforcement authorities in China.
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[2026-02-11 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s central bank sets the yuan’s midpoint rate at its strongest level since mid-2023, as jitters over the US dollar buoy the Chinese currency
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[2026-02-11 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ma Xueliang has been appointed as the new ambassador in Tripoli as Beijing seeks to ‘keep a foot in the door’ despite the volatility
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[2026-02-11 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chinese healthcare group is also exploring opportunities to work with local distributors to sell its products in Indonesia
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[2026-02-11 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Leah Blayney, assistant coach for the ‘Nadeshiko’, is unfazed about facing Australia in a later round – ‘I have a job to do,’ she says
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[2026-02-11 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: French alcohol exports to mainland China and the US dropped by 19.5 and 21 per cent in 2025 as tariffs stifled global trade
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[2026-02-11 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Operator Shanghai XNG Holdings suspends operations at 10 branches on the mainland, saying the closures are part of a strategic realignment
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[2026-02-11 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Popularity of going braless plus growing desire for practicality sees purveyors of wire-free underwear brands push up sales
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[2026-02-11 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Wenn die Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz diesen Freitag beginnt, werden die Themen transatlantische Beziehungen und europäische Verteidigung weit oben auf der Agenda der Politiker und Politikerinnen stehen.
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[2026-02-11 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-02-11 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: China wants to use artificial intelligence to guard against backroom deals and corruption when it comes to public tendering and bidding processes
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[2026-02-11 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-11 15:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese contract drug maker forecasts 46.3 per cent profit rise and signals continued growth despite US political scrutiny
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[2026-02-11 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From China’s world-first microwave weapon to a fourth ‘Shenlong’ mission, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting
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[2026-02-11 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Psychologists say the quest for online clout is driving the rise in ‘meaningless’ workplace pranks, also known as part-time job terrorism
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[2026-02-11 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Test features first flight and controlled vertical splashdown of a Long March-10 carrier rocket
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[2026-02-11 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consumer price index rose for a fourth straight month in January, though the increase fell short of market expectations
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[2026-02-11 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The contract chipmaker’s profit falls short of analyst estimates amid ‘challenges’ brought on by memory supply crunch
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[2026-02-11 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesChallenges and pathways in the South China SeaBeijing and its neighbours are leveraging new frameworks and diplomacy as they navigate the challenges of their competing claims and ambitions in the contested waters. This three-part series explores the evolving diplomatic and strategic tools being used to reshape the South China Sea in 2026.
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[2026-02-11 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Successful 27km trial unlocks vast carbon dioxide transport potential, bridging geographical gaps to accelerate a process seen as vital to large-scale decarbonisation
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[2026-02-11 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Southbound net inflows reflect investor optimism about Hong Kong stocks after the holiday, analyst says
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[2026-02-11 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fresh labour ministry figures show the cost of living crisis is deepening, as inflation continues to outpace salary increases for workers
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[2026-02-11 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Privately owned Distinct Healthcare plans to open a clinic in Dubai, while TCM group Gushengtang eyes 50 centres in Southeast Asia
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[2026-02-11 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: People obsessed with love pay for tongue-lashing from self-styled influencers; some consider growing trend a form of ‘public humiliation’
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[2026-02-11 10:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawmaker admits both countries have had a long strategic partnership, but world has now ‘seen that senior partnership shift’ to China
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[2026-02-11 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Scott Bessent says Washington wants to reduce security risks without decoupling from Beijing as it steps up engagement across Latin America
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[2026-02-11 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As 2026 Asean chair, Manila has highlighted its push to finalise within its term a code of conduct covering the contested waters
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[2026-02-11 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: For Asia’s China-linked economies, the challenge is to remain open to all opportunities while safeguarding supply chains of the future
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[2026-02-11 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kaushani Pamuditha held her first solo exhibition titled Imperfection at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery from February 6 to 8. The theme of her solo exhibition is imperfection, as she sees aesthetic beauty in flaws. Her technique involves fast, sketchy lines to create imperfect art. She is inspired by the Vamshi philosophy in Japan, which considers some imperfect lines as perfect.
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[2026-02-11 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong observed how the Colombo Port City and Hambantota port are thriving as key coastal hubs and are bringing new vitality to Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: If Japan genuinely wants to develop the strategic relationship of mutual benefit with China, it should demonstrate its sincerity for dialogue through concrete actions, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday.
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[2026-02-11 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The case was filed at a time of rising concern that the China was seeking to influence local polls and install Beijing-friendly politicians
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[2026-02-11 05:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing stresses partnership and multilateralism; New Delhi underscores border stability, caution and gradual steps after years of strain
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[2026-02-11 04:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-11 03:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-11 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-11 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A new type of hardware inspired by the brain increases machine vision speed by four times, bringing revolutionary safety breakthroughs
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[2026-02-11 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Indonesian executives stress that localisation and sovereignty are key to AI adoption in the fast-growing Southeast Asian market
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[2026-02-11 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The tech giants’ new image models lower the barrier for individual users or businesses to produce professional-looking images
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[2026-02-11 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US and China are the top two trading partners for Asean but it is questionable how long that status quo will last, observers say
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[2026-02-11 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Increased investments and lessons learned from improving capital markets could help Indonesia as it ‘opens shop’, insiders and observers say
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[2026-02-10 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China Overseas Land & Investment beats eight rivals to secure a 50-year lease for a 33,712 sq ft housing plot in Ngau Tau Kok
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[2026-02-10 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Most successful woman in freestyle aerials history is at her fifth Olympics, while the figure skating pair are competing after a three-year break
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[2026-02-10 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sovereign wealth fund Danantara targets waste-to-energy, smart grids, and data centres, leveraging a global tech leader for green and infrastructure growth
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[2026-02-10 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Elon Musk shifts short-term sights from Mars to the moon, where the race for prime space could pit his company against Chinese research base
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[2026-02-10 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Bank of East Asia could be affected the most as they have the highest exposure to China’s property sector
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[2026-02-10 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-10 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Registered capital increases by US$794 million as country’s semiconductor hub strives to nurture local firms
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[2026-02-10 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As migrant workers head home for the Lunar New Year break, it is a good time to reflect on how the loneliness that has gripped Chinese society can be alleviated
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[2026-02-10 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shipbuilding giant showcases new surface-to-subsurface wet submersible as Beijing eyes buyers in large Middle Eastern market
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