Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only

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[2026-01-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How 1,000 Chinese J-20s could challenge US dominance in the Indo-Pacific
Snippet: Report finds ‘dramatic increase’ over past five years in Beijing’s capacity to contest Western air power, citing ‘highly capable’ fighters
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3340871/how-1000-chinese-j-20s-could-challenge-us-dominance-indo-pacific
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[2026-01-22 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | China has Trump 2.0 to thank for emerging stronger in tech and trade
Snippet: As intense US-China competition becomes the new normal, pressure has strengthened China’s capacity to adapt rather than deter it from its long-term ambitions
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3340739/how-trump-20-accelerated-chinas-push-tech-and-trade-resilience
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[2026-01-22 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s private sector increases presence among top 100 listed firms
Snippet: US think tank’s report says non-state sector is bouncing back from three-year slump
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340856/chinas-private-sector-increases-presence-among-top-100-listed-companies
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[2026-01-22 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Europe's AI push could outsmart US and China
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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/europes-ai-push-could-outsmart-us-and-china/video-75602175
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[2026-01-22 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s massive project to funnel clean energy from Tibet enters new phase
Snippet: The ultra-high-voltage power lines will connect Tibet’s vast hydropower, solar and wind projects with factory hubs in southern China
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340872/chinas-massive-project-funnel-clean-energy-tibet-enters-new-phase
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[2026-01-22 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan halts world’s largest nuclear plant hours after restart
Snippet: TEPCO halted the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa restart after a monitoring alarm sounded, but confirmed the reactor is stable with no radioactive impact
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3340861/japan-suspends-restart-worlds-largest-nuclear-plant-hours-after-it-began
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[2026-01-22 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why China is playing the long game in Iran despite Trump’s fresh threats
Snippet: Beijing is balancing vital energy interests with long-standing diplomatic principles and a cautious Middle East recalibration, analysts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340787/why-china-playing-long-game-iran-despite-trumps-fresh-threats
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[2026-01-22 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese AI chipmaker Moore Threads set to report tripling of revenue
Snippet: AI chipmakers have emerged as the most valuable companies in China’s AI field as the country pushes for chips that rival Nvidia’s
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3340836/chinese-ai-chipmaker-moore-threads-sees-tripling-revenue-amid-self-sufficiency-push
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[2026-01-22 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: South Korea banned dog meat. Now what happens to 500,000 animals?
Snippet: As South Korea moves to end dog meat consumption by 2027, the government lacks a clear survival plan for nearly half a million caged dogs
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3340854/south-koreas-dog-meat-ban-leaves-half-million-lives-limbo
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[2026-01-22 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Merz alerta contra "mundo onde só a força importa"
Snippet: O chanceler federal alemão, Friedrich Merz, afirmou nesta quinta-feira (22/01) que "um mundo onde só a força importa é um lugar perigoso", num momento em que a Rússia invadiu a Ucrânia, a China está em ascensão e os Estados Unidos estão "remodelando radicalmente sua política externa e de segurança".
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/merz-alerta-contra-mundo-onde-s%C3%B3-a-for%C3%A7a-importa/a-75602967
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[2026-01-22 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Watson pivots to ‘instant retail’, community stores to revitalise China sales
Snippet: Watsons currently operates more than 17,000 stores in 31 markets around the world
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3340858/watsons-doubles-down-china-parent-ck-hutchison-ponders-listing
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[2026-01-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China son invites violinist to play for terminally ill mum to give her strength
Snippet: Musician plays ‘farewell song’ for dying mother who sacrificed her own romantic happiness to bring up child alone
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3340014/china-son-invites-violinist-play-terminally-ill-mum-hospital-give-her-strength
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[2026-01-22 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s ‘infrastructure first’ effort a major edge in AI arms race: Davos panel
Snippet: A rapid energy buildout and strategic data centre expansion give China unique advantages in developing its AI industry
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3340842/chinas-infrastructure-first-approach-major-advantage-ai-arms-race-davos-panel
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[2026-01-22 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China football fans set to flock to Saudi Arabia to support under-23 team in cup final
Snippet: The Chinese consulate-general in Jeddah quickly shut down online rumours that Chinese passport holders could attend the final for free
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3340851/china-football-fans-set-flock-saudi-arabia-support-under-23-team-asian-cup-final
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[2026-01-22 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Beijing and Manila working on South China Sea talks ‘road map’: ambassador
Snippet: Jing Quan says ‘best option is to sit down for talks’ aimed at ending long-running territorial dispute between China and Philippines
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340849/beijing-and-philippines-working-road-map-south-china-sea-talks-ambassador-says
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[2026-01-22 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Apple cuts prices for Lunar New Year as competition heats up in mainland China
Snippet: Apple offers discounts on iPhones, MacBook and other products – its second promotion in a month ahead of the holiday
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3340838/apple-slashes-prices-lunar-new-year-competition-heats-mainland-china
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[2026-01-22 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese tech giants face dilemma as Nvidia’s H200 chips are held at the border
Snippet: With firms waiting for import approval from Beijing, one reseller said finding H200 chips has gotten harder – even on the black market
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3340810/china-techs-gpu-dilemma-pay-more-h200-black-market-or-accept-slower-local-ai-chips
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[2026-01-22 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s youth jobless rate edges down – but labour market strains persist
Snippet: Beijing vows to prioritise job market in 2026, the first year of new five-year plan
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340807/chinas-youth-unemployment-rate-falls-slightly-december-beijing-pledges-more-support
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[2026-01-22 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s Wang into Australian Open third round, Sinner, Osaka in contrasting wins
Snippet: Compatriot Jerry Shang misses chance to face Djokovic, who pays tribute to ‘his’ tree, while National Games champion Wu Yibing loses in five
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3340802/australian-open-chinas-wang-xinyu-third-round-first-time-djokovic-keys-win
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[2026-01-22 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Love scams expose deep Indonesia-China trust issues - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/love-scams-expose-deep-indonesia-china-trust-issues/
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[2026-01-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Asthma has no cure. For some, the risk is in this gene, Chinese team finds
Snippet: Researchers create Chinese Immune Multi-Omics Atlas, profiling more than 10 million immune cells and identifying 73 types of immune cells
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3340553/asthma-has-no-cure-some-risk-written-gene-china-team-finds
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[2026-01-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘No choice’: China seen eyeing consumption as a route out of export reliance
Snippet: Beijing’s policies seen putting income growth above GDP, with investments in social welfare, future tech and advanced manufacturing to spur internal demand
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340796/china-doubling-down-consumption-route-out-export-reliance-ex-pboc-official
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[2026-01-22 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activist admits to subversion, 2 others deny charges
Snippet: Albert Ho admits pushing for end to mainland China’s one-party rule, while Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung to be tried for national security crimes
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3340795/hong-kongs-tiananmen-vigil-activist-admits-subversion-2-deny-national-security-charges
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[2026-01-22 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Japan's Takaichi fast headed for a Liz Truss moment - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/japans-takaichi-fast-headed-for-a-liz-truss-moment/
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[2026-01-22 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: China's ship-hunting H-6J has a vulnerable kill chain - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/chinas-ship-hunting-h-6j-has-a-vulnerable-kill-chain/
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[2026-01-22 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese banks join the space race with satellite launches and rocket backing
Snippet: As China seeks new engines of growth, finance is emerging as an unexpected backer of the country’s commercial space ambitions
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3340771/chinese-banks-join-space-race-satellite-launches-and-rocket-backing
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[2026-01-22 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan’s conservatives turn sour on Trump as ‘fears of abandonment’ deepen
Snippet: Right-wing media outlets and politicians are now concerned that Trump’s second term will harm Japan’s trade and security interests
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3340755/japans-conservatives-turn-sour-trump-fears-abandonment-deepen
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[2026-01-22 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘I was a victim’: survey reveals surge in men groped on Tokyo transit
Snippet: Experts say the 15.1 per cent figure is striking and a reminder that women are not the only targets of molestation on public transport
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3340754/japan-survey-finds-1-6-men-groped-tokyo-public-transport-defying-gender-assumptions
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[2026-01-22 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | In China, the pressure on women to marry is deadly serious
Snippet: Wedding-day death of Henan teacher highlights desperation of young women caught between modern hopes and traditional expectations
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3340590/china-pressure-women-marry-deadly-serious
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[2026-01-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China found something strange on far side of moon no one had seen in nature
Snippet: The Chang’e-6 lunar probe found tiny tubes formed by a single layer of atoms – something that has previously been seen only in a lab
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3340724/china-found-something-strange-far-side-moon-no-one-ever-saw-occur-naturally
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[2026-01-22 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China unveils 18-point plan to boost global non-ferrous metals pricing power
Snippet: The move is aimed at strengthening the links between the futures, spot and derivatives markets for non-ferrous metals and Shanghai’s role
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3340717/china-unveils-18-point-plan-boost-global-non-ferrous-metals-pricing-power
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[2026-01-22 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s flying car makers aim for deliveries this year as passenger use nears
Snippet: China’s ‘low-altitude economy’ is shifting from concept demos to commercial planning amid surging orders
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3340714/chinas-flying-car-makers-target-deliveries-year-passenger-flights-near-reality
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[2026-01-22 10:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Trump’s decision to sell AI chips to China under pressure as House bill advances
Snippet: A key Republican challenges White House AI czar and Nvidia despite Maga backlash; it must still pass both chambers and get Trump’s signature
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340751/trumps-decision-sell-ai-chips-china-under-pressure-house-bill-against-deal-advances
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[2026-01-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Greenland meltdown: what does Trump’s quest mean for the global order and China?
Snippet: Dispute over the Danish territory has strained Europe’s relationship with the US and it could force the EU to recalibrate ties with China
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340715/greenland-meltdown-what-does-trumps-quest-mean-global-order-and-china
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[2026-01-22 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Canada court overturns government order to shut down TikTok’s operations
Snippet: The decision comes as Mark Carney seeks closer ties to China to offset the effect of Trump’s tariffs
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3340749/canada-court-overturns-government-order-shut-down-tiktoks-operations
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[2026-01-22 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Beijing-Ottawa deal reinforces China’s dominance in EV industry, analysts say
Snippet: New agreement is set to significantly boost Chinese carmakers’ global expansion and offers easier entry into the North American EV market
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340746/beijing-ottawa-deal-reinforces-chinas-dominance-ev-industry-expense-us-analysts
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[2026-01-22 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: China se mantém resiliente no primeiro ano de Trump 2.0
Snippet: Dias antes de Donald Trump completar seu primeiro ano na Casa Branca, na terça-feira (20/01), a China divulgou uma série de dados econômicos que mostram sinais de resiliência contra a pressão comercial dos Estados Unidos.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/china-se-mant%C3%A9m-resiliente-no-primeiro-ano-de-trump-20/a-75597845
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[2026-01-22 03:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: 2 Hong Kong labs linked to suspected cross-border smuggling of blood samples
Snippet: Department of Health says the case involves suspected illegal importation of blood samples from mainland China for fetal gender testing
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3340740/2-hong-kong-labs-linked-suspected-cross-border-smuggling-blood-samples
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[2026-01-22 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Made in China 2025: Der stille Machtwechsel
Snippet: In einer mehr als hundert Meter langen Halle surren unzählige Roboter, überall piepst und blinkt es. Im Moment arbeitet nur etwa ein Dutzend Menschen hier - den Rest erledigen Hochleistungsroboter.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/made-in-china-2025-der-stille-machtwechsel-deutschland-e-auto-batterien-roboter-europa/a-75524843
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[2026-01-22 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan restarts first nuclear reactor since Fukushima under close scrutiny
Snippet: The No 6 unit at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reached criticality on Wednesday, a key step in Japan’s push for stable energy despite lingering safety fears
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3340734/japan-restarts-first-nuclear-reactor-fukushima-under-close-scrutiny
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[2026-01-22 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: At Davos, Singapore’s Tharman calls for US-China rivalry to ‘benefit’ world
Snippet: The city state’s president urges nations to build resilient global alliances and, at a separate panel, calls for ways to boost job creation
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3340733/davos-singapores-tharman-calls-us-china-rivalry-benefit-world
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[2026-01-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chips, soybeans, tariffs: what’s on tap for US-China talks before a Trump visit?
Snippet: Analysts expect any pre-summit talks to focus on deliverables such as easing semiconductor curbs and boosting agricultural sales, setting the stage for Xi and Trump
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3340710/chips-soybeans-tariffs-whats-tap-us-china-talks-trumps-next-visit
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[2026-01-22 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China-founded Shanda’s AI lab boosts Singapore operation, pulling China research
Snippet: MiroMind asks some staff in Shanghai to relocate and continue their AI research work in Singapore, sources say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3340721/china-founded-shandas-ai-lab-boosts-singapore-operation-pulling-research-china
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[2026-01-22 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Sidestepping Greenland, Nato chief urges Arctic unity to counter China, Russia
Snippet: At Davos, Mark Rutte calls for Nato to ‘defend the Arctic region’ but says Ukraine should be top priority for security alliance
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3340730/sidestepping-greenland-row-nato-chief-urges-arctic-unity-counter-china-and-russia
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[2026-01-22 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US losing out to China with ‘onslaught’ on cutting-edge research: Nobel laureate
Snippet: America risks losing the tech race to China unless it elects a government more supportive of scientific research, Nobel-winning economist says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3340698/us-losing-ground-china-onslaught-cutting-edge-research-nobel-laureate
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[2026-01-21 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | Why China’s response to Trump’s chaos will be to wait and watch
Snippet: Although the US president’s destabilising actions might seem like an opportunity for Beijing, it is likely to opt for strategic patience
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3340626/trump-rampage-does-china-have-strategic-window
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[2026-01-21 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Japan: Assassin of ex-PM Shinzo Abe jailed for life
Snippet: A court in Japan on Wednesday sentenced the man charged with fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to life in prison, more than three years after the assassination sent shockwaves around the world.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/japan-assassin-of-ex-pm-shinzo-abe-jailed-for-life/a-75586510
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[2026-01-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China widens trade gap with Africa to record US$102 billion amid US pressure
Snippet: Data points to growing African trade deficit as Trump imposes tariffs, and African demand for manufactured goods and commodity price spikes
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340674/chinese-goods-pour-africa-widening-trade-gap-record-us102-billion-amid-us-pressure
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[2026-01-21 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Assassin of Japan's former PM Abe sentenced to life in prison
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-court-sentences-shinzo-abe-assassin-tetsuya-yamagami-life-prison/
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[2026-01-21 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong speedskating duo eager to compete against world’s best at Olympics
Snippet: Darren Kwok, who was a reserve four years in Beijing, and Joey Lam are in South Korea for their final preparations
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3340719/hong-kong-short-track-speedskating-duo-secure-spots-milano-cortina-winter-olympics
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