[2026-01-31 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Starmer’s visit to China highlights benefits of dialogue over confrontation

Snippet: While several deals were struck on the UK prime minister’s trip, the most important outcome is the willingness of the leaders of both countries to work constructively together

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3341872/starmers-visit-china-highlights-benefits-dialogue-over-confrontation

[2026-01-31 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Taiwan holds military drills amid tensions with China

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/en/taiwan-holds-military-drills-amid-tensions-with-china/video-75736284

[2026-01-31 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US hails Panama high court ruling against CK Hutchison’s ports concession

Snippet: Secretary of State Rubio said the decision was encouraging, as it drew support on Capitol Hill and unease among Chinese-linked firms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3341908/us-hails-panama-high-court-ruling-against-ck-hutchisons-ports-concession

[2026-01-31 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China preparing to announce next 5-year-plan

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/en/china-preparing-to-announce-next-5-year-plan/video-75736558

[2026-01-31 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Starmer promises more sophisticated relationship with China - DailyNews

Snippet: Donald Trump has warned the UK against doing business with China, just hours after Keir Starmer lauded the economic relationship during a landmark visit to Beijing.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/world/943334/starmer-promises-more-sophisticated-relationship-with-china/

[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cooperation between SL - China strengthens regional peace, prosperity - Envoy - DailyNews

Snippet: Chinese Ambassador in Colombo Qi Zhenhong on Wednesday (28) said that the practical cooperation and close people-to-people exchanges between Sri Lanka and China in various fields continue to deliver tangible benefits to our peoples and inject positive energy into regional peace and prosperity.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943106/cooperation-between-sl-china-strengthens-regional-peace-prosperity-envoy/

[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Korea and UNDP to tackle Waste Management challenges - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, Republic of Korea, through the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI), will provide USD 4.7 million for a new initiative entitled ‘Scale-up and Sustain the Low-Carbon Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery in Sri Lanka’ which will be implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka together with the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943201/korea-and-undp-to-tackle-waste-management-challenges/

[2026-01-31 04:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China lifted sanctions on British lawmakers after Starmer–Xi meeting, UK says

Snippet: Prime minister says Beijing has removed 2021 curbs on MPs as part of a wider reset, though sanctions on others appear to remain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3341900/uk-says-china-lifts-sanctions-british-lawmakers-after-starmer-xi-meeting

[2026-01-31 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has China’s game-changer PL-17 long-range missile finally been seen up close?

Snippet: Photo on Chinese social media appears to show full-size model of missile that may pose threat to US air dominance in Pacific, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3341883/has-chinas-pl-17-missile-likely-pacific-game-changer-finally-been-seen-close

[2026-01-31 00:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: The wRap

Snippet: Today’s headlines: NIA, Philippines-China relations, Alex Eala

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/the-wrap/

[2026-01-31 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says Philippines is stoking tensions with Scarborough Shoal drill

Snippet: Manila reportedly issued a notice warning of military exercises across a wide area of the South China Sea until the end of March

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341859/china-says-philippines-stoking-tensions-large-scale-scarborough-shoal-drill

[2026-01-30 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan and South Korea bolster defence ties amid regional tensions

Snippet: Defence chiefs agree to joint AI, space, and drone development, aiming to stabilise the region against growing missile threats

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341874/japan-and-south-korea-upgrade-defence-pact-counter-china-and-north-korea

[2026-01-30 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | China’s rejection of Darwinian geopolitics is rooted in its history

Snippet: Davos signalled the collapse of the post-war order but not what will replace it. China can play a role in preventing a descent into anarchy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3341715/tianxia-20-how-china-can-help-shape-next-world-order

[2026-01-30 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What has UK PM Starmer achieved in China – and what next for Sino-British ties?

Snippet: The British leader’s trip has so far yielded tariff cuts and agreements on trade and investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341866/uk-pm-starmer-leaves-china-what-did-he-achieve-and-what-next-sino-british-ties

[2026-01-30 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China tech giants ByteDance and Alibaba to ramp up AI infrastructure efforts

Snippet: The two firms’ actions are poised to further intensify the global AI arms race

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3341863/china-tech-giants-bytedance-and-alibaba-ramp-ai-infrastructure-efforts

[2026-01-30 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s man-made forest in Gobi produces good rubber for military use

Snippet: Experimental cultivation of Chinese medicinal plant pays off as crops thrive in unfamiliar location, boosting national rubber supply

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341641/it-flourishing-chinas-man-made-forest-gobi-produces-good-rubber-military-use

[2026-01-30 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: "Koinobori" in Japan: Symbol für Mut und Durchhaltevermögen

Snippet: Im Winter steigen die Menschen aus Gujo in das eiskalte Wasser des Flusses, der durch die Stadt in der zentraljapanischen Präfektur Gifu fließt. Sie feiern eine alte Tradition, die in der Edo–Zeit (1603 bis 1868) entstanden ist. Sie waschen so genannte Karpfenbanner aus. Diese Stoff-Fahnen, Japanisch "Koinobori", flattern später am 5.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/koinobori-in-japan-symbol-f%C3%BCr-mut-und-durchhalteverm%C3%B6gen/g-75717912

[2026-01-30 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: E-Autos aus China: Der Kampf um Südamerikas Markt

Snippet: Jung, smart und zukunftsorientiert sind Philipe (23) und Carlos Alberto Andrade (26). Außerdem sind sie die Erben des brasilianischen Andrade-Autoimperiums CAOA.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/e-autos-aus-china-der-kampf-um-s%C3%BCdamerikas-markt/a-75690820

[2026-01-30 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China to take 'necessary action' after Panama port ruling

Snippet: China on Friday said it would be taking "necessary measures" following a ruling by Panama's Supreme Court, that Chinese control of Panama Canal ports was unconstitutional.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/china-panama-canal-port-ck-hutchison-holdings-hong-kong/a-75724866

[2026-01-30 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Video | Shanghai residents cash in as gold prices surge

Snippet: Record-high gold prices are being fuelled by geopolitical uncertainties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3341854/shanghai-residents-offload-their-gold-prices-surge-record-highs

[2026-01-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China gives Apple ‘best iPhone quarter in history’ with 38% revenue growth

Snippet: Sharp recovery is a ‘most surprising result’ amid ‘aggressive competition from domestic brands like Huawei’, IDC analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3341841/china-gives-apple-best-iphone-quarter-history-38-revenue-growth

[2026-01-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Historic shift? Why Guangdong could lose its status as China’s No 1 economy

Snippet: Guangdong has been China’s biggest regional economy for nearly four decades. But its crown is now slipping as the eastern Jiangsu catches up fast

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341835/jiangsu-vs-guangdong-why-battle-be-chinas-no-1-economy-heating

[2026-01-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China Bulang ethnic group in Yunnan blackens teeth when they reach teenage years

Snippet: Tradition among mountain people uses smoke from burning wood to make gnashers black; legacy of vanishing ritual remains today

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3340797/why-china-bulang-ethnic-group-yunnan-blackens-teeth-when-they-reach-teenage-years

[2026-01-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China, Israel continue to collaborate in science and tech despite unrest in Gaza

Snippet: While Beijing supports Palestine and has a fractious relationship with Tel Aviv’s closest ally, cutting-edge innovations keep them together

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341618/china-israel-continue-collaborate-science-and-tech-despite-unrest-gaza

[2026-01-30 19:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Scarborough Shoal presence ‘unprecedented’ in 2025: report

Snippet: Beijing substantially increased patrols as well as broadened coverage near contested sites in prized waters, researchers say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341822/chinas-presence-scarborough-shoal-south-china-sea-unprecedented-2025-report

[2026-01-30 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Bank of Japan's silence on US Fed threat should worry us all - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/bank-of-japans-silence-on-us-fed-threat-should-worry-us-all/

[2026-01-30 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea forced to act after Cambodian worker’s death in freezing dorm

Snippet: Seoul has apologised and pledged to improve foreign worker housing following the woman’s death in a makeshift dwelling in 2020

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341820/south-korea-forced-act-after-cambodian-workers-death-freezing-greenhouse-dorm

[2026-01-30 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US presses China to let yuan strengthen – but avoids controversial label

Snippet: Washington says it could still designate Beijing in future if evidence found that it limits currency’s strength

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341801/us-presses-china-let-yuan-strengthen-avoids-currency-manipulator-label

[2026-01-30 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Base instincts: why US warship visit won’t calm fears over Cambodian port

Snippet: The USS Cincinnati is the first US warship to dock at Ream Naval Base since its China-funded expansion was completed in April last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3341797/will-us-warship-visit-calm-fears-intelligence-outpost-cambodian-naval-base

[2026-01-30 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Videos of China attacking PH with missiles are AI-generated

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/newsbreak/fact-check/china-attacking-philippines-missiles-ai-generated/

[2026-01-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Inner Mongolia party chief, veterans minister investigated for corruption

Snippet: Sun Shaocheng’s downfall is announced days after investigations into China’s top-ranking general Zhang Youxia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3341764/former-inner-mongolia-party-chief-veterans-minister-investigated-corruption

[2026-01-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Profile | Li Yapeng, ex-husband of Cantopop queen, goes from ‘greasy uncle’ to ‘hero’ after funding appeal

Snippet: Serial ‘loser’ in business undergoes a reputational rejuvenation; is hailed as a ‘philanthropist’ after helping treat kids with birth defects.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3340840/li-yapeng-ex-husband-cantopop-queen-goes-greasy-uncle-hero-after-funding-appeal

[2026-01-30 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Tesla’s AI shift is prompting Chinese rivals to expand tech offerings

Snippet: As Tesla diversifies into humanoid robots and self-driving cars, its Chinese competitors are also moving into flying cars, robots and chips

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341771/how-teslas-ai-shift-prompting-chinese-wannabes-expand-tech-offerings

[2026-01-30 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘gold fever’ sparks scandal, tourist drought in Japan: 7 highlights

Snippet: From China’s ‘gold fever’ sparking scandal to a tourist drought, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3341759/chinas-canal-southeast-asia-nipah-virus-raises-concerns-scmps-7-highlights

[2026-01-30 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | UK and China weigh cross-border asset-management scheme to deepen market ties

Snippet: Ashley Alder, chairman of the Financial Conduct Authority, joins the British delegation, with UK-China links high on the agenda

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3341772/uk-and-china-weigh-cross-border-asset-management-scheme-deepen-market-ties

[2026-01-30 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: UN chief calls out US and China's power struggle

Snippet: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said global challenges cannot be solved by a single dominant power or by dividing the world into competing spheres of influence.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/un-chief-calls-out-us-and-chinas-power-struggle/a-75721214

[2026-01-30 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In robot-aided surgery, it doesn’t matter where you are: Chinese study

Snippet: First randomised controlled trial of telesurgery finds it a ‘feasible solution’ for uneven distribution of medical services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341700/robot-aided-surgery-it-doesnt-matter-where-you-are-chinese-military-study-finds

[2026-01-30 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How changing tastes in China are hitting Australia’s wine exports

Snippet: Younger consumers’ preference for healthier, low-alcohol beverages has contributed to shrinking of Chinese market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341760/how-changing-tastes-china-are-hitting-australias-wine-exports

[2026-01-30 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks end 7-day rally as investors resort to profit-taking

Snippet: Despite the setback, the Hang Seng Index is set for its best monthly performance since September 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341753/hong-kong-stocks-end-7-day-rally-investors-resort-profit-taking

[2026-01-30 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Thai tourism ambassador Blackpink’s Lisa help lure Chinese visitors back?

Snippet: Chinese visitor arrivals slumped by nearly 30 per cent last year amid concerns over safety, the border war with Cambodia and the strong baht

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3341724/thailand-picks-blackpinks-lisa-tourism-ambassador-will-chinese-visitors-return

[2026-01-30 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chipmaking expert Xu Zhenpeng leaves OpenAI-funded start-up for Shanghai role

Snippet: The rising talent in micron-precision 3D printing revealed the move from California to an academic position in China on social media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341719/chipmaking-expert-xu-zhenpeng-leaves-openai-funded-start-shanghai-role

[2026-01-30 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Fears of overcapacity ignore China’s full balance of payments picture

Snippet: The right question to ask is whether China’s overall current account represents a destabilising imbalance that siphons growth from trading partners

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3341555/fears-overcapacity-ignore-chinas-full-balance-payments-picture

[2026-01-30 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China baby hospitalised with 600 needle marks after mum stabs him for misbehaviour

Snippet: Poorly educated woman with emotional problems tries to apply ‘folk remedy’, punctures son’s skin causing bleeding with rusty shard left in body

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3340852/china-baby-hospitalised-600-needle-marks-after-mum-stabs-him-misbehaviour

[2026-01-30 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: power and water

Snippet: Advisories Higher transmission charge pushes Meralco power rates up in February Business [ANALYSIS] From an investment historic first to hocus-pocus: The Leviste SPNEC story Jan 30, 2026 8:30 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Top 5 News Today China summons Philippine ambassador over coast guard remarks | The wRap Jan 23, 2026 10:31 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business Meralco’s MGEN chief replaces Leviste on

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

[2026-01-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan child suicides reach record high as experts warn of mounting pressures

Snippet: The rise in child deaths contrasts with a broader decline in suicides, prompting scrutiny of school pressure and mental health support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3341721/japan-child-suicides-reach-record-high-experts-warn-mounting-pressures

[2026-01-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: What you should know about ASEAN-China talks on Code of Conduct in South China Sea

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/newsbreak/explainers/things-to-know-asean-talks-code-of-conduct-south-china-sea/

[2026-01-30 10:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Senate bills give clear message to Trump to back Taiwan as Xi meeting approaches

Snippet: Thursday’s bills send signal to White House that US partnership with Taipei must not be forgotten as Trump threatens Cuba tariffs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341749/senate-bills-remind-trump-taiwan-remains-priority-key-xi-meeting-april

[2026-01-30 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can China’s AI strategy challenge India’s reign as ‘office of the world’?

Snippet: Beijing’s ambition to move up the value chain could see it becoming a major exporter of digital services, AI to global high-end providers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341689/how-chinas-tech-prowess-could-help-it-overtake-india-office-world

[2026-01-30 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | How the world can design a new trade architecture

Snippet: Even as the US overhauls world trade norms, China’s quiet but influential role in redefining globalisation is impossible to ignore

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3341496/trumps-tariffs-reveal-hidden-fault-lines-global-trade

[2026-01-30 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Merz, Trump und Europa: Vom "Glück der Selbstachtung"

Snippet: Die Regierungserklärung von Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) zur Außenpolitik beginnt mit einer düsteren Beschreibung der Weltpolitik: Von drei Großmächten, die die Welt gerade in Atem hielten, spricht der Kanzler. Er nennt sie nicht beim Namen, aber es ist klar, wen er meint: Russland, China, die USA.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/merz-trump-und-europa-vom-gl%C3%BCck-der-selbstachtung/a-75713872