[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

[2026-01-30 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Keir Starmer asaini mikataba kadhaa akiwa China

Snippet: Waziri mkuu wa Uingereza Keir Starmer amesifu hatua iliyopigwa kati ya nchi yake na China kuhusu masuala kadhaa ikiwamo ushuru na kuondolewa kwa visa za kuingia China kwa raia wa nchi yake.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/keir-starmer-asaini-mikataba-kadhaa-china/a-75718232

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kansela Merz alihutubia bunge mjini Berlin

Snippet: Kansela wa Ujerumani Fredrich Merz, amewataka viongozi wenzake barani Ulaya kushikamana na kujiweka kama kundi huru katika ulimwengu wenye utaratibu mpya unaozidi kuhodhiwa na Marekani, China na mataifa mengine yenye nguvu.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/kansela-merz-alihutubia-bunge-mjini-berlin/a-75718225

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Son Sook, grandma to Bridgerton’s Yerin Ha and award-winning actress

Snippet: The war survivor fell in love with acting in high school and has won numerous awards, including South Korea’s equivalent of the Oscars

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3341620/who-son-sook-bridgerton-star-yerin-has-grandmother-and-award-winning-actress

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Communist warrior’: China’s leaders pay tribute to late general Liao Xilong

Snippet: Liao praised for his party loyalty just days after the downfall of the country’s top uniformed officer

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3341735/communist-warrior-chinas-leaders-pay-tribute-late-general-liao-xilong

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Britain’s Starmer hopes gift of Man United match ball scores with China’s Xi

Snippet: Reviving a familiar playbook, the British leader uses football to seek diplomatic headway during an official visit to Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341733/chinas-xi-britains-starmer-hopes-gift-manchester-united-match-ball-scores-points

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Do Americans think China will overtake the US? The results are in

Snippet: Washington think tank takes the public’s temperature on global power and influence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341712/do-americans-think-china-will-overtake-us-results-survey-are

[2026-01-30 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong travellers continue to favour Japan despite geopolitical tensions

Snippet: Flights from city to Japan remain unaffected while weaker currency is attracting Hongkongers to the popular destination

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341731/hong-kong-travellers-continue-favour-japan-despite-geopolitical-tensions

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australian Open: Rybakina, Sabalenka win comfortably to set up 2023 final rematch

Snippet: Both finalists have yet to drop a set as they win straightforward semi-finals; China’s Zhang Shuai also qualifies for women’s doubles final

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3341730/australian-open-rybakina-sabalenka-win-comfortably-set-rematch-2023-final

[2026-01-29 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PH, China hold bilateral talks ahead of ASEAN COC meetings

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/china-hold-talks-maritime-issues-january-2026/

[2026-01-29 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China bewertet Beziehungen zu Afghanistan neu

Snippet: Nach einem tödlichen Anschlag auf ein Chinarestaurant letzte Woche bewertet China seine Positionen gegenüber Afghanistan offenbar neu. Insgesamt sechs Menschen kamen bei der Explosion im beliebten Geschäftsviertel Shahr-e-Naw der Hauptstadt Kabul ums Leben, davon ein chinesischer Staatsbürger. Ein weiterer Chinese wurde schwer verletzt.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/china-bewertet-beziehungen-zu-afghanistan-neu/a-75713828

[2026-01-29 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Tauwetter zwischen Großbritannien und China

Snippet: Nach einem turbulenten Jahr der Kontakte mit den USA unter Präsident Donald Trump wächst das Interesse der westlichen US-Verbündeten an einer Annäherung mit China. Großbritanniens Premierminister Keir Starmer, der am Mittwoch mit einer Wirtschaftsdelegation zu einem viertägigen Besuch in der Volksrepublik aufgebrochen war, lobte nach einem Gespräch mit Chinas Staatschef Xi Jinping die "guten und starken Beziehungen" beider Länder.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/keir-starmer-china-peking-xi-jinping-gro%C3%9Fbritannien-reise-visa-astrazeneca/a-75713335

[2026-01-29 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AstraZeneca unveils US$15 billion China investment as Starmer visits Beijing

Snippet: The drug maker says the funding will expand medicines production and research capabilities, as London and Beijing seek to rebuild momentum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3341725/astrazeneca-unveils-us15-billion-china-investment-plan-starmer-visits-beijing

[2026-01-29 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China executes 11 core members of Myanmar-based telecoms fraud ring

Snippet: They include members of the Ming family crime syndicate found guilty of murder, illegal detention, running casinos and other offences

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3341710/china-executes-11-core-members-myanmar-based-telecoms-fraud-ring

[2026-01-29 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s cloud giants race to support Moltbot, the ‘AI that actually does things’

Snippet: Hyperscalers embrace the AI agent, which can execute tasks without step-by-step instructions, but privacy concerns loom large

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3341701/chinas-cloud-giants-race-support-moltbot-ai-actually-does-things

[2026-01-29 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China executa 11 ligados a fábricas de golpes em Mianmar

Snippet: A China executou 11 condenados por integrarem quadrilhas criminosas em Mianmar , incluindo "membros-chave" de operações de fraude em telecomunicações, informou a mídia estatal chinesa nesta quinta-feira (29/01).

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/china-executa-11-pessoas-ligadas-a-f%C3%A1bricas-de-golpes-online-em-mianmar/a-75708231

[2026-01-29 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fifteens | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Gregor McNeish forced to retire, in blow to Hong Kong’s Rugby World Cup plansThe 33-year-old fly-half, who has been battling concussion issues, was set to play a key role in city team’s Nations Cup campaign this year.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/fifteens

[2026-01-29 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With AI in the driving seat, China moves to rein in job displacement risks

Snippet: China’s central government unveils plans for policy to reduce industrial labour pains caused by widespread use of artificial intelligence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341532/ai-driving-seat-china-moves-rein-job-displacement-risks

[2026-01-29 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka and China strengthen bilateral security and law enforcement ties - DailyNews

Snippet: The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, met with the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, on Wednesday (28) to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation in national security and law enforcement.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/local/942294/sri-lanka-and-china-strengthen-bilateral-security-and-law-enforcement-ties/

[2026-01-29 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China na Uingereza wafungua ukurasa mpya

Snippet: Viongozi wa Uingereza na China wametowa wito wa kuweko kile walichokiita ushirikiano thabiti wa kimkakati kuimarisha mahusiano kati ya mataifa hayo katika wakati ulimwengu unashuhudia hali ya kutokuweko uthabiti.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/china-na-uingereza-wafungua-ukurasa-mpya/a-75711951

[2026-01-29 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why South Korea’s Gen Z steer towards bus driving as job market shifts

Snippet: Bus driver licenses for people in their 20s and 30s rose 43 per cent in three years, driven by better pay, job security, and changing attitudes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341707/why-south-koreas-gen-z-steer-towards-bus-driving-job-market-shifts

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba’s T-Head unit unveils details of AI chip designed to rival Nvidia’s GPUs

Snippet: The launch of the Zhenwu 810E marks the latest initiative by China’s Big Tech firms to develop a domestic alternative to Nvidia’s AI chips

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3341703/alibabas-t-head-unit-unveils-details-ai-chip-designed-rival-nvidias-gpus

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Europe, not the US, became China’s No 1 trade headache

Snippet: Electric vehicles, critical minerals and chips have become flashpoints in the relationship, survey shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341698/eu-overtakes-us-chinas-top-source-trade-disputes-new-data-shows

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman’s online fame from slaughtering pigs turns soil in nearby land into ‘lucky charm’

Snippet: Porker killing event sparks stampede of visitors to 23-year-old’s home; spawns series of copycat events raising safety fears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3340806/china-womans-online-fame-slaughtering-pigs-turns-soil-nearby-land-lucky-charm

[2026-01-29 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Xi Jinping perde a confiança nos seus principais generais?

Snippet: Durante o último fim de semana, veio a público que as autoridades chinesas abriram investigações contra duas figuras importantes do alto escalão do Exército de Libertação Popular por "graves violações disciplinares", uma expressão comumente utilizada nas comunicações oficiais chinesas para se referir à corrupção.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-002/china-xi-jinping-perde-a-confian%C3%A7a-nos-seus-principais-generais/a-75700831

[2026-01-29 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Indonesia’s Batang Toru crackdown puts China on green notice - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/indonesias-batang-toru-crackdown-puts-china-on-green-notice/

[2026-01-29 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are China’s J-20A stealth fighters now updated with high-thrust WS-15 engines?

Snippet: Footage of flight tests suggests aircraft equipped with the home-grown engine is in the pre-delivery testing phase

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3341693/are-chinas-j-20a-stealth-fighters-now-updated-high-thrust-ws-15-engines

[2026-01-29 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Zhang Shuai partners with Elise Mertens to reach Australian Open final

Snippet: The fourth-seeded pair will face seventh seeds Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia and Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan on Saturday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3341691/chinas-zhang-shuai-partners-elise-mertens-reach-womens-doubles-australian-open-final

[2026-01-29 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Video | Scuffles break out at Ikea clearance sale in China

Snippet: Furniture retailer to focus on targeted growth in key cities, with plans to open 10 small-format outlets over two years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3341672/tussles-over-furniture-china-ikea-clearance-sale-days-7-stores-set-close

[2026-01-29 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jewellery store heists sweep South Korea amid soaring gold prices

Snippet: Teenagers and adults are stealing gold to convert it into cash, with one robbery turning fatal in Bucheon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341671/jewellery-store-heists-sweep-south-korea-amid-soaring-gold-prices

[2026-01-29 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: News kompakt: Starmer zu "historischem Besuch" in China

Snippet: Inmitten der Spannungen mit den USA bemüht sich auch Großbritannien um engere Kontakte zu China. Als erster britischer Regierungschef seit acht Jahren wurde Keir Starmer in der Hauptstadt Peking empfangen. Er kam dort mit Staats- und Parteichef Xi Jinping zusammen. China sei ein "zentraler Akteur auf der globalen Bühne", sagte Starmer laut Medienberichten.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/gro%C3%9Fbritannien-china-irak-trump-regierung-iran-sanktionen-eu-amazon-budapest-pride-sarah-mullally/a-75706055

[2026-01-29 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China executes 11 people tied to Myanmar scam compounds

Snippet: China has executed 11 people who were convicted of being part of criminal gangs in Myanmar, including "key members" of telecom fraud operations, Chinese state media reported on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/china-executes-11-gang-members-involved-in-cyberscam-centers-in-myanmar/a-75706161

[2026-01-29 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s 5,100-year-old dams challenge Western narratives on despotism

Snippet: Researchers use digital technologies to uncover archaeological evidence that ancient communities managed water cooperatively

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341627/how-chinas-5100-year-old-dams-challenge-western-narratives-despotism

[2026-01-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why tech billionaires enjoy rock star treatment in China compared to the US

Snippet: From personal foibles to that particular look or ability to charm, the business success of global moguls can rest on setting a narrative

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3341558/why-tech-billionaires-enjoy-rock-star-treatment-china-compared-us

[2026-01-29 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia - DailyNews

Snippet: China has executed 11 members of a notorious family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/breaking-news/942231/china-executes-11-members-of-myanmar-scam-mafia/

[2026-01-29 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘gold fever’ sparks US$1 billion scandal as trading platform collapses

Snippet: Chinese platform JWR faced a liquidity crisis as investors rushed to cash in on surging gold prices, leaving customers billions of yuan out of pocket

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341633/chinas-gold-fever-sparks-us1-billion-scandal-trading-platform-collapses

[2026-01-29 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ASML reports heated global demand in 2025, but cools China outlook

Snippet: US limits on ASML’s China trade continue to define the company’s growth pattern, with overall sales up despite China revenues falling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3341632/asml-reports-heated-global-demand-2025-cools-china-outlook-amid-us-sanctions

[2026-01-29 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China bans 73 from all football for life, hits 13 teams with fines, points loss

Snippet: Former Chinese Football Association president Chen Xuyuan, ex-national team coach Li Tie among those punished

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3341630/china-bans-73-people-all-football-life-will-punish-13-clubs-ahead-2026-season

[2026-01-29 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s ‘new-wave yakuza’: tokuryu gangs take control of lucrative sex business

Snippet: The arrest of a leader of Japan’s largest tokuryu has put the spotlight on how the gangs are edging out the yakuza and worrying the police

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3341607/japans-new-wave-yakuza-tokuryu-gangs-take-control-lucrative-sex-business

[2026-01-29 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and Britain aim for long-term partnership as Xi and Keir meet in Beijing

Snippet: Starmer, the first UK leader to travel to China since 2018, says it is ‘vital to build a more sophisticated relationship’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341624/xi-urges-stable-partnership-starmer-makes-first-china-trip-british-pm-8-years

[2026-01-29 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Starmer azuru China kurekebisha uhusiano na kupanua fursa

Snippet: Waziri Mkuu Keir Starmer aliwasili Beijing Jumatano kwa ziara hiyo ya kihistoria, akisaka kuimarisha kile alichokielezea kama "ushirikiano wa kivitendo" na taifa hilo lenye uchumi mkubwa kabisa barani Asia, baada ya miaka kadhaa ya uhusiano ulioyumba.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/starmer-azuru-china-kurekebisha-uhusiano-na-kusaka-fursa-za-biashara/a-75705218

[2026-01-29 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Child suicides in Japan rise to highest level since 1980

Snippet: The deaths exceeded 500 for the second consecutive year despite a national decline in suicides

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341617/child-suicides-japan-rise-highest-level-1980