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
Snippet: Report finds ‘dramatic increase’ over past five years in Beijing’s capacity to contest Western air power, citing ‘highly capable’ fighters
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[2026-01-22 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-22 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US think tank’s report says non-state sector is bouncing back from three-year slump
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[2026-01-22 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-01-22 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ultra-high-voltage power lines will connect Tibet’s vast hydropower, solar and wind projects with factory hubs in southern China
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[2026-01-22 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: TEPCO halted the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa restart after a monitoring alarm sounded, but confirmed the reactor is stable with no radioactive impact
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[2026-01-22 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing is balancing vital energy interests with long-standing diplomatic principles and a cautious Middle East recalibration, analysts say
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[2026-01-22 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-22 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-22 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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".
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[2026-01-22 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Watsons currently operates more than 17,000 stores in 31 markets around the world
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[2026-01-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Musician plays ‘farewell song’ for dying mother who sacrificed her own romantic happiness to bring up child alone
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[2026-01-22 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A rapid energy buildout and strategic data centre expansion give China unique advantages in developing its AI industry
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[2026-01-22 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chinese consulate-general in Jeddah quickly shut down online rumours that Chinese passport holders could attend the final for free
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[2026-01-22 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jing Quan says ‘best option is to sit down for talks’ aimed at ending long-running territorial dispute between China and Philippines
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[2026-01-22 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Apple offers discounts on iPhones, MacBook and other products – its second promotion in a month ahead of the holiday
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[2026-01-22 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With firms waiting for import approval from Beijing, one reseller said finding H200 chips has gotten harder – even on the black market
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[2026-01-22 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing vows to prioritise job market in 2026, the first year of new five-year plan
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[2026-01-22 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Compatriot Jerry Shang misses chance to face Djokovic, who pays tribute to ‘his’ tree, while National Games champion Wu Yibing loses in five
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[2026-01-22 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Researchers create Chinese Immune Multi-Omics Atlas, profiling more than 10 million immune cells and identifying 73 types of immune cells
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[2026-01-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s policies seen putting income growth above GDP, with investments in social welfare, future tech and advanced manufacturing to spur internal demand
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[2026-01-22 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-22 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-22 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-22 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As China seeks new engines of growth, finance is emerging as an unexpected backer of the country’s commercial space ambitions
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[2026-01-22 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Right-wing media outlets and politicians are now concerned that Trump’s second term will harm Japan’s trade and security interests
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[2026-01-22 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-22 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wedding-day death of Henan teacher highlights desperation of young women caught between modern hopes and traditional expectations
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[2026-01-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-22 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The move is aimed at strengthening the links between the futures, spot and derivatives markets for non-ferrous metals and Shanghai’s role
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[2026-01-22 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s ‘low-altitude economy’ is shifting from concept demos to commercial planning amid surging orders
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[2026-01-22 10:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-22 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The decision comes as Mark Carney seeks closer ties to China to offset the effect of Trump’s tariffs
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[2026-01-22 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New agreement is set to significantly boost Chinese carmakers’ global expansion and offers easier entry into the North American EV market
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[2026-01-22 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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.
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[2026-01-22 03:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Department of Health says the case involves suspected illegal importation of blood samples from mainland China for fetal gender testing
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[2026-01-22 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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.
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[2026-01-22 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-22 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-22 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: MiroMind asks some staff in Shanghai to relocate and continue their AI research work in Singapore, sources say
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[2026-01-22 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: At Davos, Mark Rutte calls for Nato to ‘defend the Arctic region’ but says Ukraine should be top priority for security alliance
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[2026-01-22 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: America risks losing the tech race to China unless it elects a government more supportive of scientific research, Nobel-winning economist says
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[2026-01-21 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Although the US president’s destabilising actions might seem like an opportunity for Beijing, it is likely to opt for strategic patience
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[2026-01-21 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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.
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[2026-01-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Data points to growing African trade deficit as Trump imposes tariffs, and African demand for manufactured goods and commodity price spikes
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[2026-01-21 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-21 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Darren Kwok, who was a reserve four years in Beijing, and Joey Lam are in South Korea for their final preparations
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