[2026-01-26 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tech listings shine in Hong Kong amid Beijing’s self-reliance push

Snippet: Outperformance so far this year shows the theme remains a boon for investors in a challenging environment, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3340994/chinese-tech-listings-shine-hong-kong-fuelled-beijings-self-reliance-push

[2026-01-26 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Google’s Gemini surges in South Korea, challenging ChatGPT, after latest launch

Snippet: South Korea generated about US$21 million, or 11.4 per cent of Gemini’s cumulative revenue on Apple’s app store – second only to the US

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341195/south-korea-becomes-second-largest-ai-market-google-after-gemini-3-launch

[2026-01-26 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks search for direction amid geopolitical concerns

Snippet: Gold crosses US$5,000 for the first time amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty and growing investor aversion to major currencies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341194/pop-mart-zijin-mining-lead-hong-kong-stocks-higher-early-trading

[2026-01-26 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Maker of China’s C919 airliner set to ramp up production: sources

Snippet: With 8 of the 15 planes made last year delivered to customers in November and December, a source said supply chain snags seem to be diminishing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341030/maker-chinas-c919-jet-set-pick-production-pace-after-delay-sources

[2026-01-26 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman aims to look her best as bridesmaid resorts to extreme diet, suffers prediabetes

Snippet: Slim figure seeking 26-year-old runs 10 km a day, cuts food intake, does high-intensity workouts; sheds 15kg in 2 months

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3340526/china-woman-aims-look-her-best-bridesmaid-resorts-extreme-diet-suffers-prediabetes

[2026-01-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Open Questions | Jeffrey Ding on why diffusion, not innovation, is the secret to AI success

Snippet: Professor says a ‘diffusion marathon’, where AI is gradually embedded in an economy over decades, will determine the winner of US-China tech war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3340976/jeffrey-ding-why-diffusion-not-innovation-secret-victory-ai-race

[2026-01-26 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Talk of digital yuan challenging dollar dominance misses real power shift

Snippet: China is merely building parallel capabilities. Whether the systems remain complementary or become competitive depends on how others respond

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3341064/talk-digital-yuan-challenging-dollar-dominance-misses-real-power-shift

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s swift ousting of Zhang Youxia is a warning from Xi on party purity

Snippet: Seemingly risky move to oust two generals ahead of Communist Party congress and PLA centenary sends a message about anti-corruption drive

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3341173/why-chinas-rapid-ousting-2-top-generals-sharp-warning-party-purity

[2026-01-26 00:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: What you can do to bypass authoritarian surveillance

Snippet: Rerouting traffic through proxies or virtual private networks, known as VPNs, often helps access websites that have been blocked by authoritarian governments. But tech-savvy system administrators in countries like China, Russia, Belarus and Iran have long since recognized and sought to plug these loopholes.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/what-you-can-do-to-bypass-authoritarian-surveillance/a-75632325

[2026-01-26 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Seoul became the world’s esports capital and attracts fans from across Asia

Snippet: Tickets at venues like LCK Arena sell out fast as fans travel to South Korea’s capital to see the best play games such as League of Legends

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3340978/how-seoul-became-worlds-esports-capital-and-using-it-key-tourism-strategy

[2026-01-25 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea withdraws budget minister nominee after allegations

Snippet: Conservative Lee Hye-hoon’s appointment was viewed as an attempt by President Lee Jae Myung to promote national unity with cross-party appointments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341172/south-korea-withdraws-budget-minister-nominee-after-allegations

[2026-01-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China-US team’s feat could ‘open entirely new avenues’ in semiconductors

Snippet: Paper outlines novel ‘self-etching’ technique enabling world’s first fabrication of intricate structures in 2D perovskite materials

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341149/china-us-teams-feat-could-open-entirely-new-avenues-semiconductors

[2026-01-25 22:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Filipino crew head home after China Coast Guard rescue near Scarborough Shoal

Snippet: Chinese vessels transfer 15 survivors and the remains of two others to Philippine ships on Sunday afternoon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341168/filipino-crew-head-home-after-china-coast-guard-rescue-near-scarborough-shoal

[2026-01-25 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Review | The National Ballet of China return to Hong Kong with a dazzling Giselle

Snippet: Led by prima ballerina Qiu Yunting, whose dancing was exquisite, this purists’ version of Giselle was only marred by the recorded music

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3340986/national-ballet-china-return-hong-kong-dazzling-giselle

[2026-01-25 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: My Take | Trump threatens Greenland but Nato chief says China is the real threat

Snippet: EU and Nato ‘leaders’ can continue to act slavishly before the Americans. They are just making themselves irrelevant and despised

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3341163/trump-threatens-greenland-nato-chief-says-china-real-threat

[2026-01-25 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Warum die türkische Textilindustrie in der Krise steckt

Snippet: Es ist ein klirrend kalter Januartag in der mittelanatolischen Stadt Tokat. Das Thermometer zeigt minus drei Grad. Sündüz Akkan, Mutter von drei Kindern, zieht sich warm an und macht sich auf den Weg zu ihrer ehemaligen Arbeitsstelle. Şık Makas heißt die Fabrik, in der sie bis Oktober angestellt war. Im Sommer blieben dort plötzlich die Löhne der insgesamt 1700 Angestellten aus.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/tuerkei-textil-bekleidung-mode-industrie-bangladesch-china-zara-levis-hm-only-jack-jones/a-75625312

[2026-01-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Extreme Sports | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Ng Chee Soon, who at 60 was the oldest Singaporean to swim across the English Channel in a relay team, explains how he trained for swimming in the cold, the dark and more for the long-distance race.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/extreme-sports

[2026-01-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | Why China Miao ethnic group moves houses at night, dances with soot on faces upon completion

Snippet: Age-old tradition stems from time when Miao people had to stage secret home relocations to avoid landlords seeking rent or debt repayments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3340563/why-china-miao-ethnic-group-moves-houses-night-dances-soot-faces-upon-completion

[2026-01-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese army rifle-wielding drone gets 100% hit rate in 100-metre-range test

Snippet: Drone using a standard infantry assault rifle shows unprecedented accuracy in live-fire tests with human-sized target

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3340113/chinese-army-rifle-wielding-drone-gets-100-hit-rate-100-metre-range-shooting-test

[2026-01-25 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: NSC slams China for targeting Philippine officials

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/national-security-council-slams-china-targeting-public-officials/

[2026-01-25 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: national security

Snippet: Newsbreak Podcasts and Videos Hindi Ito Marites: A geopolitical travelogue through the PH’s strategic partners Philippine News NSC slams China for targeting Philippine officials Jan 25, 2026 5:26 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsbreak Podcasts and Videos Hindi Ito Marites: PH, US military cooperation on ‘hyperdrive’ Jan 20, 2026 8:20 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Bondi Beach shooting: Philippines refutes ‘outdated’ ISIS

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/national-security/

[2026-01-25 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Japan returns last 2 pandas to China amid strained ties

Snippet: The twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei received visits from hordes of fans at their zoo home in Tokyo on Sunday ahead of their return to China at the end of the month, which comes as strained Japanese-Chinese ties make it unlikely that they will be replaced any time soon.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/japan-returns-last-2-pandas-to-china-amid-strained-ties/a-75647554

[2026-01-25 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea begins investigation into Grok, sexually exploitative images

Snippet: Grok is estimated to have generated around 3 million sexually explicit images between December 29, 2025, and January 8 this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341158/korea-begins-investigation-grok-sexually-exploitative-images

[2026-01-25 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Trump droht Kanada wegen China mit 100-Prozent-Zöllen

Snippet: US-Präsident Donald Trump hat Kanada 100-Prozent-Zölle angedroht, um so eine engere wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit des Nachbarlands mit China zu verhindern. Sollte Kanada einen Deal mit der Volksrepublik schließen, werde das Land umgehend mit einem 100-Prozent-Zollsatz auf alle kanadischen Waren belegt, die in die USA importiert würden, schrieb der Republikaner auf seiner Online-Plattform Truth Social.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/china-mark-carney-donald-trump-strafzoelle-kanada-davos-weltwirtschaftsforum-world-economic-forum/a-75647553

[2026-01-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese carmaker BYD chases 24% export growth with new models, more showrooms

Snippet: Shenzhen-based company expects to sell 1.3 million cars this year outside mainland China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341156/chinese-carmaker-byd-chases-24-export-growth-new-models-more-showrooms-abroad

[2026-01-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Invest in people’: China raises minimum wages to boost household spending

Snippet: Most provinces increased pay for low-paid jobs in 2025, part of nationwide efforts to tackle deflationary pressures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341028/china-raises-minimum-wages-amid-drive-boost-household-spending

[2026-01-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China husband divorces sick wife for losing hair, refuses to pay for treatment

Snippet: ‘Ruthless’ partner stops taking woman to parties, family dinners because he fears ‘losing face’ over her disfiguring condition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339856/china-husband-divorces-sick-wife-losing-hair-neglects-her-refuses-pay-treatment

[2026-01-25 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘They were cute’: Japan fans jostle for final glimpse of China-bound pandas

Snippet: The departure of Xiao Xiao and his sister, Lei Lei, will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341153/fans-japan-jostle-final-glimpse-china-bound-twin-pandas

[2026-01-25 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: South Korea’s ‘Jokgu’ officially introduced to Sri Lanka’s sporting arena - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka marked a new milestone in its sporting history yesterday (24th) with the official inauguration of Jokgu, a popular South Korean sport, at the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/25/breaking-news/939420/south-koreas-jokgu-officially-introduced-to-sri-lankas-sporting-arena/

[2026-01-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese boy saves US$28 for 6 months for mum’s birthday shoes, touches shop owner

Snippet: While many praise boy’s thoughtfulness, his mum says they never taught him about filial piety, but involving him in caring for elderly at home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3341145/chinese-boy-saves-us28-6-months-buy-mum-birthday-gift-touches-shop-owner

[2026-01-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Singapore Exchange hints at deeper ties with HKEX: can yuan business open doors?

Snippet: SGX CEO also hopes to launch an international board with Nasdaq later this year and expand cross-trading schemes with mainland China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3340933/singapore-exchange-hints-deeper-ties-hkex-can-yuan-business-open-doors

[2026-01-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Semiconductor industry

Snippet: People Dado Banatao: The man who quietly built modern computing Technology Powerchip shares jump after Micron moves to buy Taiwan fab for $1.8 billion Jan 19, 2026 1:50 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Technology China’s customs agents told Nvidia’s H200 chips are not permitted, sources say Jan 14, 2026 6:53 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied People Honoring tech innovator Dado Banatao means building the

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/semiconductor-industry/

[2026-01-25 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese U-23s win credit for ‘igniting new hope’ despite Asian Cup loss to Japan

Snippet: Mainland youngsters concede twice in each half as Japan retain title; fans and executives draw encouragement for future

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3341143/china-fail-show-best-game-asian-cup-final-humbling-japan

[2026-01-25 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China and Russia reaffirm commitment to Cuba - DailyNews

Snippet: The January 3 attack on Venezuela by the US military profoundly transformed the dynamics in the region, especially in the Caribbean.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/25/breaking-news/939406/china-and-russia-reaffirm-commitment-to-cuba/

[2026-01-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xibei vs the influencer: why Beijing called time on a restaurant food feud

Snippet: Communist Party mouthpiece says it’s worrying that online posts can create a crisis for a long-standing business

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3341119/xibei-vs-influencer-why-beijing-called-time-chinese-restaurant-food-feud

[2026-01-25 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Muslim tourism grows, can Japan adapt to travellers’ prayer needs?

Snippet: In places where purpose-built prayer rooms are not feasible, experts say flexibility is vital to enhance visitor experience

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341138/muslim-tourism-grows-can-japan-adapt-travellers-prayer-needs

[2026-01-25 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over pending trade deal with China

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/world/us-canada/donald-trump-threatens-canada-tariff-china-trade-deal/

[2026-01-25 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xiaomi’s SU7 becomes China’s first Tesla killer, outselling the Model 3

Snippet: Tesla’s grip on China’s premium sedan segment has loosened, as a bruising price war reshapes the EV landscape

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341061/xiaomis-su7-becomes-chinas-first-tesla-killer-outselling-model-3

[2026-01-25 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Loneliness economy’: how China is adapting to a rapid rise in solo living

Snippet: The viral success of check-in app Are You Dead? has exposed the vast demand for services catering to China’s rapidly growing single population

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341009/solo-dining-safety-apps-chinas-loneliness-economy-booming

[2026-01-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What next for Taiwan as William Lai refuses to attend impeachment hearings?

Snippet: Lawmakers from ruling DPP have dismissed process as political theatre designed to generate publicity ahead of election season

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3341116/what-next-taiwan-william-lai-refuses-attend-impeachment-hearings

[2026-01-25 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Hong Kong must tackle the challenges of a super-aged society head on

Snippet: With both Hong Kong and mainland China unlikely to be able to reverse the decline in birth rates, investing effectively in human capital is crucial

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3341016/hong-kong-must-tackle-challenges-super-aged-society-head

[2026-01-25 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs if it 'makes a deal with China' - DailyNews

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if the country strikes a trade deal with China.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/25/breaking-news/939392/trump-threatens-canada-with-100-tariffs-if-it-makes-a-deal-with-china/

[2026-01-25 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China granny smashes TV set over drama characters’ misdeeds

Snippet: Family installs acrylic shield to protect TV screen, avoiding a projector, fearing she might hit the wall and injure herself

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3341131/china-granny-loves-tv-dramas-so-much-she-smashes-telly-when-beloved-characters-are-wronged

[2026-01-25 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Next level: why China’s game makers are quietly bankrolling generative AI

Snippet: From scripts and storylines to customer service and user-generated worlds, developers are deploying LLM tools across the gaming pipeline

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3341063/next-level-why-chinas-game-makers-are-quietly-bankrolling-generative-ai

[2026-01-25 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China was so keen to get to alleged cybercrime boss Chen Zhi first

Snippet: Young tycoon, who was indicted by the US in October, was extradited from Cambodia this month, accused of running a vast scam network

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3341096/why-china-was-so-keen-get-alleged-cybercrime-boss-chen-zhi-first

[2026-01-25 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Trump ya yi barazanar karawa Canada haraji a kan China

Snippet: Dangantaka tsakanin Amurka da makwabciyarta ta yi tsami tun bayan komawar Trump ga karagar mulkin kasar inda aka yi ta cece-ku-ce kan harkokin kasuwanci da firaministan Canada Mark Carney ya yi Allah wadai da sabbin matakan Amurka musamman ma na kasuwanci a kasarsa.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ha/trump-ya-ce-duk-wata-alakar-canada-da-china-zai-ja-karin-haraji/a-75641847

[2026-01-25 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Porta‑aviões espacial da China: superarma ou propaganda?

Snippet: Um porta-aviões voador, maior do que qualquer navio de guerra atual e mais pesado do que um superpetroleiro: o Luanniao da China pretende moldar a guerra do futuro como uma superarma espacial. Mas, para especialistas, se trata principalmente de um espetáculo de alta tecnologia com uma mensagem política.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/portaavi%C3%B5es-espacial-da-china-superarma-ou-propaganda/a-75625991

[2026-01-25 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Devour them alive’: Trump menaces Canada with 100% tariffs over a China deal

Snippet: The US president derides Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as ‘governor’, says China will ‘eat Canada alive’; expert says ‘irony is dead’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341127/trump-threatens-canada-100-cent-tariff-over-possible-china-deal

[2026-01-25 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What about Taiwan? Why US foreign policy is now all about the western hemisphere

Snippet: The State Department skips direct references to the island as it outlines it foreign policy direction for the next five years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3341101/what-about-taiwan-why-us-foreign-policy-now-all-about-western-hemisphere

[2026-01-25 00:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: China probes senior military officials Zhang Youxia, Liu Zhenli – defense ministry

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/china-investigation-senior-military-officials-zhang-youxia-liu-zhenli/