[2026-02-04 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tibet’s exploitable green power could meet China’s energy needs: official survey

Snippet: Extreme conditions, a fragile ecology and spatial constraints limit the expansion of renewable energy in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, study finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3342334/tibets-exploitable-green-power-could-meet-chinas-energy-needs-official-survey

[2026-02-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s first ‘Tesla killer’, flying car makers eye lift-off date: 7 EV reads

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3342319/xiaomis-tesla-killer-beijing-ottawa-tariff-deal-promising-china-market-7-ev-reads

[2026-02-04 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China: Two journalists reportedly held after exposing graft

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.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/china-two-journalists-held-after-exposing-alleged-corruption/a-75792382

[2026-02-04 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: New START renewal must have China at the table - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/new-start-renewal-must-have-china-at-the-table/

[2026-02-04 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China raises taxes on select sectors: a one-off fix or tough times ahead?

Snippet: A broader push to raise taxes across the private sector is not on the cards, economists say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342339/china-raises-taxes-some-sectors-boost-finances-one-fix-or-tough-times-ahead

[2026-02-04 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea, Australia, Kuwait express interest in hosting two football Asian Cups

Snippet: Japan have also bid for 2035 edition; a decision will be made at a single annual congress following a proposal by the AFC president

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3342330/south-korea-australia-kuwait-express-interest-hosting-2031-2035-football-asian-cups

[2026-02-04 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Record F-35 deliveries muscle up American allies in the Asia-Pacific region

Snippet: US aerospace executive tells a media briefing at the Singapore Airshow that regional operators will have 300 units by 2035

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342328/record-f-35-deliveries-muscle-american-allies-asia-pacific-region

[2026-02-04 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: 01.ai's Kai-Fu Lee: Why China will beat the US in consumer AI

Snippet: PublishedFebruary 4 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/5d71bb69-25e0-4425-8ac8-635b7a8abb68

[2026-02-04 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tesla, Xiaomi vie for Chinese EV buyers with cheaper, longer loans

Snippet: Low interest rates and seven-year payback periods replace price discounts while EV sales drop and materials costs rise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342310/tesla-xiaomi-vie-chinese-ev-buyers-cheaper-longer-loans

[2026-02-04 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | How Hong Kong can help cement the UK-China relationship

Snippet: Readers discuss Hong Kong’s role within a ‘sophisticated’ UK-China relationship, the reason pet rental exists, and the U-turn on seat belts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3342194/how-hong-kong-can-help-cement-uk-china-relationship

[2026-02-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s deadly winter spurs warnings of more ‘disaster-level’ weather patterns

Snippet: Severe snowfall and related accidents across Japan have killed at least 29 people, including foreign nationals on holiday, in recent weeks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3342265/japans-deadly-winter-rages-fears-disaster-level-weather-patterns-mount

[2026-02-04 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top US trade official spells out plan to break China’s grip on critical minerals

Snippet: Howard Lutnick accuses China of dumping and weaponising supply chains as White House tries to rally allies to its cause

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342305/top-us-trade-official-spells-out-plan-break-chinas-grip-critical-minerals

[2026-02-04 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are Hong Kong foreign exchange firms secure enough?

Snippet: After a shocking 51 million yen robbery last week, the South China Morning Post examines the risks in the city’s cash exchange trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3342293/are-hong-kong-foreign-exchange-firms-secure-enough

[2026-02-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has China’s GJ-21 stealth attack drone joined sea trials for Type 076 Sichuan?

Snippet: Photos circulating on social media have sparked speculation that the PLA Navy’s amphibious assault ship has entered a new phase of testing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342208/has-chinas-gj-21-stealth-attack-drone-joined-sea-trials-type-076-sichuan

[2026-02-04 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks gain as tax worries abate, solar sector rallies on Musk plans

Snippet: ‘Broader VAT hikes on private services are unlikely in 2026 and would run counter to reflation efforts,’ Morgan Stanley says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342300/hong-kong-stocks-slip-tax-worries-weigh-tech-mainland-stock-sentiment

[2026-02-04 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Surging stocks could help China become more than an export powerhouse

Snippet: A booming Chinese stock market can expand household wealth, boost spending power and reinforce consumer sentiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342116/surging-stocks-could-help-china-become-more-export-powerhouse

[2026-02-04 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s Petronas to tap Qatar for gas as local reserves dwindle

Snippet: QatarEnergy has also signed a 27-year deal to sell LNG to Japan’s JERA, the first long-term pact between the two nations in over a decade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3342298/malaysias-petronas-set-tap-qatar-natural-gas-local-reserves-dwindle

[2026-02-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Clip of China dad’s fit of rage over daughter drying hair with tissues gains 110 million views

Snippet: Enraged man loses control, slams plastic chair at bedroom door as daughter hides inside; smashes up hairdryer

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3341545/clip-china-dads-fit-rage-over-daughter-drying-hair-tissues-gains-110-million-views

[2026-02-04 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanxi’s green leap: renewables surpass coal in China’s energy hub

Snippet: Where Shanxi goes, China goes, in their broad energy overhaul, as the region with a quarter of the nation’s coal serves as the ultimate proving ground for Beijing’s ‘dual carbon’ strategy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342241/shanxis-green-leap-renewables-surpass-coal-chinas-energy-hub

[2026-02-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Between Islands] Philippines, Japan weave a shared future as friendship turns 70

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/voices/thought-leaders/between-islands-philippines-japan-relations-weaving-shared-future/

[2026-02-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: foreign affairs

Snippet: Thought Leaders [Between Islands] Philippines, Japan weave a shared future as friendship turns 70 Exclusive Content Japan and Australia stepping up security role in PH Jan 27, 2026 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Voices [Rappler’s Best] 2026 and your neighborhood bullies Jan 5, 2026 6:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Editorials [EDITORIAL] Why should we care that Trump invaded Venezuela?

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/foreign-affairs/

[2026-02-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippines-Japan relations

Snippet: Thought Leaders [Between Islands] Love in the unsaid: How Filipinos, Japanese differ in expressing love Thought Leaders [Between Islands] Philippines, Japan weave a shared future as friendship turns 70 Feb 4, 2026 8:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Exclusive Content Japan and Australia stepping up security role in PH Jan 27, 2026 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied People Kiefer Ravena believes B.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/philippines-japan-relations/

[2026-02-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does the fall of PLA top brass Zhang Youxia say about Beijing’s Taiwan plans?

Snippet: Investigations into China’s top military commanders have raised questions about the PLA’s battle readiness

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342224/what-does-fall-pla-top-brass-zhang-youxia-say-about-beijings-taiwan-plans

[2026-02-04 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Saída dos EUA de órgãos multilaterais abre janela para China

Snippet: Em janeiro, mesmo mês em que os Estados Unidos anunciaram sua saída de 66 organizações multilaterais, a China recebeu líderes canadenses, finlandeses e britânicos.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/sa%C3%ADda-dos-eua-de-%C3%B3rg%C3%A3os-multilaterais-abre-janela-para-china/a-75784353

[2026-02-04 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: NATO sets Arctic mission plans in motion

Snippet: NATO on Tuesday said "planning is underway" for an Arctic mission, coming weeks after US President Donald Trump frayed the strategic alliance by claiming the US needs to control Greenland to avert unverified security concerns from Russia and China.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/nato-sets-arctic-mission-plans-in-motion/a-75790421

[2026-02-04 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the collapse of the last US-Russia nuclear treaty matters for China

Snippet: Analysts warn expiry of New Start could trigger vicious circle and three-way arms race between Beijing, Washington and Moscow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342278/why-collapse-last-us-russia-nuclear-treaty-matters-china-and-world

[2026-02-04 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Chinas Strategie: USA-Einfluss weltweit gezielt verringern

Snippet: Allein im Januar verkündeten die USA ihren Austritt aus 66 multilateralen Organisationen wie der Weltgesundheitsorganisation WHO, dem UN-Rahmenübereinkommen zum Klimawandel (UNFCCC) und anderen Institutionen der Vereinten Nationen. Dies hat ihr Präsident Donald Trump angeordnet. Seine Begründung: die Organisationen seien nicht vereinbar mit den Interessen der USA.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/china-usa-machtkampf-weltordnung-v2/a-75783642

[2026-02-04 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Vietnam boosts EU partnership to match ties to China, US

Snippet: Vietnam and the European Union have elevated diplomatic relations as both sides seek secure footing amid global trade and security shocks.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/vietnam-boosts-eu-partnership-to-match-ties-to-china-us/a-75782882

[2026-02-04 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 1 month after Maduro abduction, Venezuela assures China investments are safe

Snippet: Venezuelan envoy Remigio Ceballos dismisses reports US will set the price for all oil transactions between China and Venezuela

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342261/month-after-maduro-abduction-venezuela-moves-reassure-china-its-investments-are-safe

[2026-02-03 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea urged to ease inheritance tax as wealthy exit at record rate

Snippet: Rigid inheritance laws blamed as 2,400 wealthy residents leave the country. Business group seeks reforms including tax payment via stocks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342272/south-koreas-inheritance-tax-sparks-millionaire-exodus

[2026-02-03 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s gold trading hub on edge: what is happening – and why now?

Snippet: Uncertainty spreads in Shuibei as second platform falters, spooking investors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342258/chinas-gold-trading-hub-rattled-second-platform-faces-payment-crisis

[2026-02-03 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s J-10C stars at Singapore Airshow after lead role in India-Pakistan war

Snippet: Beijing is eyeing the Southeast Asian market after the 4.5-generation fighter raised its international profile by shooting down a Rafale jet

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342255/chinas-j-10c-performs-singapore-air-show-after-lead-role-india-pakistan-conflict

[2026-02-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Who is Arabelle dela Cruz, the grand winner of South Korea’s ‘Veiled Cup’?

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/people/artists/things-to-know-arabelle-dela-cruz-veiled-cup-winner/

[2026-02-03 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UBS move to West Kowloon reshapes demand in Hong Kong office market

Snippet: The Swiss bank says the move will strengthen links to mainland China and Greater Bay Area clients

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/3342262/ubs-move-west-kowloon-reshapes-demand-hong-kong-office-market

[2026-02-03 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: USS Abraham Lincoln is in the Arabian Sea. So is a Chinese vessel

Snippet: Research ship Dayang Yihao may have been sailing near the American warship, independent military observer says in a social media post

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342260/us-aircraft-carrier-abraham-lincoln-sailing-arabian-sea-so-chinese-vessel

[2026-02-03 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU launches probe into Chinese wind turbine maker Goldwind

Snippet: Investigation is being carried out under the bloc’s foreign subsidies regulation, a tool that is expected to be widely used this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342259/eu-launches-subsidy-probe-chinese-wind-turbine-maker-goldwind

[2026-02-03 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a regulatory change could help China’s C919 jet take on Airbus and Boeing

Snippet: Chinese regulators have opened the door to letting the C919 use narrow runways, which could boost the plane’s prospects in Southeast Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342252/china-plans-regulatory-change-help-c919-jet-compete-airbus-and-boeing

[2026-02-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman adjusts community traffic mirror for better feng shui, causing series of accidents

Snippet: Police called in after woman and her family suffer a run of bad luck, health; officers say superstitious behaviour could constitute criminal offence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3341528/china-woman-adjusts-community-traffic-mirror-better-feng-shui-causing-series-accidents

[2026-02-03 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China’s YJ-18 missile reimagined to strike US naval logistics - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/chinas-yj-18-missile-reimagined-to-strike-us-naval-logistics/

[2026-02-03 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Compact AI model from China’s StepFun outshines rivals from DeepSeek, Moonshot

Snippet: StepFun says its lightweight model Step 3.5 Flash aims to redefine efficiency and reasoning in China’s growing AI race

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3342222/punches-above-its-weight-compact-ai-model-chinas-stepfun-outshines-larger-rivals

[2026-02-03 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese journalist Liu Hu detained after report scrutinising local officials

Snippet: Liu and his assistant reportedly in custody for ‘illegal business operations’ and ‘false accusations’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3342245/chinese-journalist-liu-hu-detained-sichuan-after-report-scrutinising-local-officials

[2026-02-03 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Soldiers, snow plows in Japan battle deadly winter storms

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-winter-storm-february-3-2026/

[2026-02-03 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: weather disturbances

Snippet: Asia Pacific Wild New Zealand storm disrupts transport, leaves thousands without power Asia Pacific Soldiers, snow plows in Japan battle deadly winter storms Feb 3, 2026 5:24 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied US & Canada Winter storm snarls US travel, forces mass flight cancellations Jan 27, 2026 10:55 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied US & Canada Winter storm grips much of US in snow,

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/weather-disturbances/

[2026-02-03 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Record-breaking snow blankets Japan, killing at least 30 people - DailyNews

Snippet: Record-breaking snowfall in Japan has been blamed for 30 deaths in the past two weeks, including a 91-year-old woman found buried under 300cm (118 inches) of snow outside her home, officials said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/breaking-news/944893/record-breaking-snow-blankets-japan-killing-at-least-30-people/

[2026-02-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s financial powerhouse Shanghai aims for 5% growth, ‘global influence’

Snippet: Chinese megacity ranks in the world’s five most powerful metros after New York, Tokyo and Los Angeles, with a GDP of 5.67 trillion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342202/chinas-financial-powerhouse-shanghai-aims-5-growth-global-influence

[2026-02-03 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s finance sector rocked by another sudden death amid overwork fears

Snippet: Shen Xianbing is the latest high-profile figure in Chinese finance to die unexpectedly, as concerns rise over stress and overwork in the industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3342225/chinas-finance-sector-rocked-another-sudden-death-amid-overwork-fears

[2026-02-03 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | China’s real constraint is where to direct limited fiscal resources

Snippet: With Beijing focusing on spending priorities, Asian investors and businesses must watch which provinces, sectors and state firms are favoured

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342057/chinas-real-constraint-where-direct-limited-fiscal-resources

[2026-02-03 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Ruin you’: Cambodians outraged by South Korean president’s anti-scam threat

Snippet: Critics said Lee Jae Myung should have posted in Chinese, not Khmer, as his warning to foreign syndicates sparked anger across Cambodia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342219/cambodians-outraged-south-korean-presidents-ruin-you-scam-threat

[2026-02-03 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Chinese in Japan

Snippet: Good schools, comfortable life attract wealthy and middle-class families

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/chinese-in-japan

[2026-02-03 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ming dynasty ‘Guide to the Galaxy’: China names 2100 space plan after 1637 book

Snippet: Project draws inspiration from Ming scientific philosophy that ‘materials are born of nature; humans transform them through craftsmanship’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3342211/ming-dynasty-guide-galaxy-china-names-2100-space-plan-after-1637-book