Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-05 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A flurry of announcements this week is reshaping efforts by the United States and the European Union to loosen China's grip on rare earth minerals, the building blocks of next-generation technology.
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[2026-02-05 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: World No 1s Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha round on screaming spectators despite easing to three-game victories in Haikou
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[2026-02-05 18:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Reports of ‘prison-like’ conditions and fake diagnoses in one province prompt national watchdog to order investigation
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[2026-02-05 18:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Iran and other major global issues in separate calls with United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Chinese and US accounts released Wednesday.
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[2026-02-05 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Naxtra battery, more price-stable and cold-resistant than the lithium-ion units now powering most EVs, will undergo its first tests this week
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[2026-02-05 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Short-lived online sensation who spawned internet memes including the Mona Lisa, Marilyn Monroe reveals his life out of the spotlight
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[2026-02-05 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Critics slammed a governor’s ‘crude’ suggestion to marry ‘Sri Lankan and Vietnamese virgins’ to local men as a fix for population decline
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[2026-02-05 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The CH YH-1000S, an unmanned vehicle that is considered capable of supplying combat troops, completed its maiden flight over the weekend
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[2026-02-05 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: US Vice President JD Vance announced plans to establish a critical minerals trade bloc with allies and partners, proposing coordinated price floors as Washington escalates efforts to loosen China's grip on materials crucial to advanced manufacturing.
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[2026-02-05 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US, European and Japanese manufacturers combined to lobby for an end to favourable rules for Chinese kit imports
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[2026-02-05 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese team to face North Korea, Uzbekistan and Bangladesh next month in their homeland of their coach, who is enjoying his new adventure
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[2026-02-05 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Brussels’ ‘abuse of investigations’ is harming China-EU cooperation and slowing Europe’s green transition, Beijing warns
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[2026-02-05 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Opposition members have criticised Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for holding an election during the university entrance exam period
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[2026-02-05 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Southbound Stock Connect inflows provide late-session support, helping the benchmark reverse earlier losses
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[2026-02-05 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cold front expected to move across southern China over weekend, bringing stronger winds and cooler weather
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[2026-02-05 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New Turkish ambassador Selcuk Unal says the country is seeking deeper ties with China while bridging Asia and Europe
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[2026-02-05 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Touching journey back to the wild of a rescued cub which grew up among humans and dogs leaves animal’s ‘mother’ in tears
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[2026-02-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite scepticism, a leading campaigner claims Pyongyang is ready to return surviving abductees for ‘immediate, large-scale’ aid
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[2026-02-05 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland China’s issuers will still dominate city’s IPO market, executive says, but US and Southeast Asian companies are also joining in
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[2026-02-05 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former South Korean tells state media TV programme that being part of the Chinese team has been a turning point in his career
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[2026-02-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s advanced manufacturing research ecosystem and more independent research environment were key drivers, he said
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[2026-02-05 09:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US restrictions could lead China to turn to higher-priced barrels in other markets, while it continues to reduce its reliance on oil imports
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[2026-02-05 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As China’s superconnector, the city can advance space sustainability by offering its legal, regulatory, academic and financial expertise
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[2026-02-05 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s foreign ministry responds, says it opposes ‘malicious slander and smear’ against the country
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[2026-02-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Several countries have extended greetings to Sri Lanka as the Nation celebrated its 78th Independence Day, reaffirming long-standing friendships and continued cooperation with the island Nation. Messages from the United Kingdom, China, Australia, India, and the United Arab Emirates reflected Sri Lanka’s strong diplomatic ties and shared commitment to peace and development.
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[2026-02-05 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-05 03:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino rejects Chinese criticism, arguing verdict was within Panama’s constitutional and legal framework
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[2026-02-05 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As both military powers vie to integrate innovative technology first, the race is on to develop and fast-track the latest advancements
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[2026-02-05 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Rais wa China Xi Jinping na mwenzake wa Urusi Vladimir Putin, wamesifu ushirikiano thabiti wa kiuchumi, kisiasa na kiusalama kati ya nchi hizo mbili wakisema unatuliza hali katika nyakati hizi za mabadiliko na misukosuko duniani.
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[2026-02-05 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prominent figures affiliated with the top Chinese university and Harvard discuss the plans in newly released emails
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[2026-02-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese investment is increasingly focusing on energy and raw materials projects in low and middle-income regions, report finds
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[2026-02-05 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Three senior executives removed from National People’s Congress without explanation could face disciplinary action or criminal charges
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[2026-02-05 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After years at full throttle, China’s EV sector is slowing sharply, with sales sliding in January as tax breaks fade and costs rise
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[2026-02-05 00:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese readout says Xi urged caution on US arms sales to Taiwan as Trump pledged dialogue to keep bilateral relations positive and stable
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[2026-02-05 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Aonishiki Arata, who fled the Ukraine war in 2022, has won 2 Japanese grand tournament titles back-to-back
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[2026-02-05 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After Comac secures core flight-system supplier for its widebody jet’s ‘brain’, sourcing the ‘heart’ of the C929 remains a lofty challenge
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[2026-02-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: J.League chairman believes switch will help clubs take advantage of European summer spending, demand ‘proper amount’ for their players.
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[2026-02-04 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Outbound investment rules introduced last year are expanding and hardening into law, chilling US investment across Asia’s tech ecosystems
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[2026-02-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Moore Threads is betting on AI coding software to complement its flagship GPU, as the battle for developer tools intensifies
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[2026-02-04 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing also vows broader agricultural opening while safeguarding domestic production and farmers
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[2026-02-04 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s top official on Taiwan affairs says Communist Party and Kuomintang must ‘take the lead’ in promoting cooperation
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[2026-02-04 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: During a video call on Wednesday, Putin also says the Kremlin will handle issue of expiring nuclear pact with US in a responsible manner
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[2026-02-04 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite numerous health problems, 60-year-old entrepreneur ventures into icy water to pull stricken vehicle and its owner to safety
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[2026-02-04 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But other markets like South Korea could offer stronger near-term returns for international investors, J.P. Morgan Private Bank says
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[2026-02-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The future of Chinese property looks to be smaller and more rational, with a market defined by real estate’s worth rather than volume
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[2026-02-04 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 22-year-old who represents China also said about the upcoming Games: ‘I am here to have the most fun and be fully present in this experience’
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[2026-02-04 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hosting the bloc for just the third time in 25 years, China is promoting people-centred policies, infrastructure funding and predictability
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[2026-02-04 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Extreme conditions, a fragile ecology and spatial constraints limit the expansion of renewable energy in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, study finds
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[2026-02-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From analysis on Beijing-Ottawa tariff deal to foreign carmakers set to stage China comeback, here are seven EV stories you may have missed
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[2026-02-04 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Two independent journalists were detained by local authorities after they published a report alleging corruption by a local official in southwestern China, rights group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Tuesday, condemning the incident.
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