[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

[2026-01-21 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Asia’s historic Silk Road should have been called the ‘Horse Road’

Snippet: It was China’s desperate need for good warhorses that spawned history’s most famous trade network, animals it paid for in silk and then tea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340530/why-asias-historic-silk-road-should-have-been-called-horse-road

[2026-01-21 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Japan: Lebenslange Haft für Attentat auf Ex-Premier Abe

Snippet: Dreieinhalb Jahre nach der Ermordung des japanischen Ex-Regierungschefs Shinzo Abe ist der Täter Tetsuya Yamagami für schuldig befunden und zu lebenslanger Haft verurteilt worden. Richter Shinichi sagte bei der Urteilsverkündigung in einem Gericht im westjapanischen Nara, der 45-Jährige sei "entschlossen" gewesen, Abe zu töten. Die Tatsache, dass er "ihn von hinten erschossen hat, als (Abe) damit am wenigsten gerechnet hat", zeige die "verabscheuungswürdige und äußerst böswillige" Natur seiner Tat.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/japan-lebenslange-haft-f%C3%BCr-attentaeter-tetsuya-yamagami-auf-ex-premier-shinzo-abe-moon-sekte/a-75589221

[2026-01-21 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ar trebui să răspundă Nicușor Dan invitației lui Trump?

Snippet: Președintele Nicușor Dan nu știe încă dacă va merge la Davos pentru Consiliul pentru Pace unde a fost invitat de președintele american alături de alți 60 de șefi de stat și de guvern. Nu toate statele din Uniunea Europeană au fost invitate. De pildă, potrivit listei pe care a publicat-o Bloomberg, din regiunea est-europeană au fost incluse doar Albania și Ungaria, care au acceptat imediat, plus România, Polonia și Slovenia, care nu au dat, deocamdată, niciun răspuns.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/ar-trebui-s%C4%83-r%C4%83spund%C4%83-nicu%C8%99or-dan-invita%C8%9Biei-lui-trump/a-75589777

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could China draw battlefield inspiration from Ukraine’s drone-borne micro bombs?

Snippet: Leading defence scientist shares details of the creative ways Ukrainian forces are modifying hand grenades and other devices

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3340685/could-china-draw-battlefield-inspiration-ukraines-drone-borne-micro-bombs

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Why Iran's fate means more to oil markets than Venezuela's

Snippet: Energy and resources experts agree — if the situation in Iran gets out of control, it will have a massive impact on global oil and financial markets. That was not the case after the removal of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. Then again, Iran produces four times as much oil.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/iran-venezuela-oil-china-united-states-protests/a-75507250

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China mum makes daughter walk on knees during cold night, berates worried passers-by

Snippet: Mother blames stress of debt incurred to give girl a ‘better’ education for punishment; netizens say she should ‘see a psychiatrist’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339995/china-mum-makes-daughter-crawl-knees-during-cold-night-berates-passers-when-intervened

[2026-01-21 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: View from Manila: The wolf (warrior) is back

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/view-manila-china-embassy-wolf-warrior-diplomacy/

[2026-01-21 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China defy expectations to reach final of AFC U-23 Asian Cup for first time

Snippet: Head coach Antonio Puche Vicente is full of praise for his team: ‘I think we played an excellent game today, both with and without the ball’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3340695/china-defy-expectations-reach-first-ever-final-afc-u-23-asian-cup-against-japan

[2026-01-21 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China is rethinking export-led growth as global trade walls rise

Snippet: Protectionism is forcing a shift towards balancing exports with outbound investment, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340693/how-china-rethinking-export-led-growth-global-trade-walls-rise

[2026-01-21 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: South Korea’s former PM found guilty of insurrection - DailyNews

Snippet: A South Korean court has sentenced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison after finding him guilty on insurrection charges related to disgraced ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol’s short-lived declaration of martial law.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/21/breaking-news/937555/south-koreas-former-pm-found-guilty-of-insurrection/

[2026-01-21 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why so many states reject bloc rivalry to choose partnership with China

Snippet: It’s a calculated choice to keep growth, infrastructure momentum and policy space alive in a world that punishes the economically exposed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3340606/many-states-partnership-china-makes-more-sense-rivalry

[2026-01-21 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Carney’s China trip shows energy is Canada’s gateway to Asia - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/carneys-china-trip-shows-energy-is-canadas-gateway-to-asia/

[2026-01-21 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China fines e-commerce firm PDD for tax violations amid probe

Snippet: Operator of leading online retail platform was cited for failure to comply with Shanghai’s tax requirements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340679/china-fines-e-commerce-firm-pdd-tax-violations-amid-probe

[2026-01-21 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Age of barbarism’: how Made in Korea shows country’s dark 1970s underbelly

Snippet: Director Woo Min-ho explains why he chose 1970s South Korea to explore themes of power, corruption and ambition for his first TV series

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3340623/how-made-korea-disney-shows-countrys-dark-underbelly-1970s

[2026-01-21 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: South Korea jails ex-PM Han Duck-soo over martial law crisis

Snippet: A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former prime minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison over charges including engaging in acts of insurrection.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/south-korea-jails-ex-pm-han-duck-soo-over-martial-law-crisis-prompted-by-yoon-suk-yeol/a-75586886

[2026-01-21 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why South Korea’s flight attendants are forced to brave bitter cold in uniforms

Snippet: Flight attendants commute in uniform due to lack of changing rooms at Incheon Airport as labour groups fight for better conditions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3340656/why-south-koreas-flight-attendants-are-forced-brave-bitter-cold-thin-uniforms

[2026-01-21 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Photo of Mount Fuji eruption is 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/photo-mount-fuji-japan-eruption-ai-generated/

[2026-01-21 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan bond volatility raises contagion alarm for Asia’s stocks and debt

Snippet: Japan’s yield spike is testing safe-haven assumptions, with markets debating whether the movement is local or systemic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3340667/japan-bond-volatility-raises-contagion-alarm-asias-stocks-and-debt

[2026-01-21 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japan PM’s election bet will not repair damaged ties with China

Snippet: With challenges from the populist right and a new centrist alliance, Sanae Takaichi may not get her hoped-for stronger mandate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340660/why-japan-pms-election-bet-will-not-repair-damaged-bilateral-ties-china

[2026-01-21 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s ex-PM Han gets 23 years in prison for insurrection

Snippet: A ‌judge said Han Duck-soo ‘disregarded his duty and responsibility as prime minister until the very end’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3340661/south-koreas-ex-pm-han-gets-23-years-prison-insurrection-tied-martial-law

[2026-01-21 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China needs to invest bigger at home to sustain prosperity - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/china-needs-to-invest-bigger-at-home-to-sustain-prosperity/

[2026-01-21 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China aunties teach qigong exercises to fliers at Cairo airport during flight delay

Snippet: Foreigners join in as middle-aged Chinese women set about taking stress of travelling with pain-relieving dance moves

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339973/china-aunties-teach-qigong-exercises-fellow-passengers-cairo-airport-during-flight-delay

[2026-01-21 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Man who assassinated Ex-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sentenced to life in prison - DailyNews

Snippet: A court in western Japan has sentenced Yamagami Tetsuya to life in prison for fatally shooting former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo more than three years ago. This story will be updated as more details emerge.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/21/breaking-news/937466/man-who-assassinated-ex-japanese-prime-minister-shinzo-abe-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/

[2026-01-21 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China should leverage buying power to boost yuan’s use, former PBOC adviser says

Snippet: With the yuan’s fixing at fresh 2023 highs and US dollar uncertainty rising under Trump, Beijing is urged to expand yuan-settled imports to internationalise its currency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340653/china-should-leverage-buying-power-boost-yuans-use-trade-former-pboc-adviser

[2026-01-21 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan ex-PM Abe’s killer Yamagami gets life term for ‘despicable’ act

Snippet: Abe’s assassination also ignited scrutiny of alleged ties between prominent conservative lawmakers and the Unification Church

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3340647/japan-ex-pm-shinzo-abes-killer-tetsuya-yamagami-sentenced-life-prison

[2026-01-21 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese carmakers eye Western markets, China-EU dispute progress: 7 EV reads

Snippet: From a widening gap in US-China electric vehicle markets to Xiaomi’s refreshed SU7, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3340624/chinese-carmakers-eye-western-markets-china-eu-dispute-progress-7-ev-reads

[2026-01-21 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Seoul warns North Korea’s nuclear weapons will soon go ‘abroad’

Snippet: Pyongyang is producing nuclear material for up to 20 weapons annually, President Lee Jae Myung says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3340637/seoul-warns-north-koreas-nuclear-weapons-will-soon-go-abroad-posing-global-danger

[2026-01-21 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China is building a triad reactor system to power world-class chemical plant

Snippet: Project uses nuclear energy to pump clean steam to the petrochemical industry while also supplying electricity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3340622/china-building-world-first-triad-reactor-system-power-world-class-chemical-plant

[2026-01-21 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks trade rangebound on Japan bond rout, Greenland unease

Snippet: Signs emerge that the flare-up of geopolitical tensions could spill over to the financial markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3340621/hong-kong-stocks-trade-near-1-week-low-greenland-unease-japan-bond-yields

[2026-01-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Long and short of it: why Okinawa lost crown as Japan’s island of longevity

Snippet: Okinawan men fell from first to 43rd while women slipped to 16th in the last life expectancy survey, a slide that is expected to continue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3340577/japans-okinawa-loses-longevity-crown-slow-living-makes-way-faster-shorter-future

[2026-01-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Will Iran’s instability force China to rethink its Middle East strategy?

Snippet: The assumption that domestic unrest can be treated as background noise, unlikely to disrupt energy flows, is becoming increasingly untenable

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3340436/will-irans-instability-force-china-rethink-its-middle-east-strategy

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s women footballers threaten to boycott matches ahead of Asian Cup

Snippet: Team complained of ‘clear and undeniable differences’ from the conditions enjoyed by the men’s national players when on international duty

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3340600/south-koreas-women-footballers-threaten-boycott-matches-training-ahead-asian-cup

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New details of China’s H-6J maritime strike bomber: more vision, more range, more roles

Snippet: Naval variant of PLA Air Force’s H-6K is primarily designed as an anti-ship weapon, key to deterring vessels in various conflict scenarios

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3340595/chinas-new-h-6j-maritime-strike-bomber-more-vision-more-range-more-roles

[2026-01-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China has tools to step up trade curbs on Japan amid tensions: Morgan Stanley

Snippet: But Beijing is likely to conclude that further action would be counterproductive, according to the investment bank

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340556/china-could-widen-curbs-japans-imports-rare-earths-if-tensions-worsen-morgan-stanley

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Harbour BioMed stake in US drug developer shows Chinese firms’ growing clout

Snippet: Latest example of Chinese drug maker acquiring equity in overseas partner shows they are becoming true development partners, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3340489/harbour-biomed-stake-us-drug-firm-spruce-shows-chinese-firms-growing-clout-analysts-say

[2026-01-21 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | China’s EV industry should focus on consolidation at home, expansion abroad

Snippet: With Beijing discouraging ‘irrational competition’, the fewer brands with greater scale that emerge from the consolidation wave should look to opportunities abroad

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3340510/chinas-ev-industry-should-focus-consolidation-home-expansion-abroad

[2026-01-21 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka into Super Six beating Ireland - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka has qualified for the Super Six stage of the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, after recording a convincing 106-run victory over Ireland in Windhoek, Namibia on Monday. Sri Lankan team led by Viran Chamuditha recorded back to back wins over Japan and Ireland got good match exposure before playing their last group match against Australia, the defending champions on next Friday (23) at the same venue.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/21/sports/937210/sri-lanka-into-super-six-beating-ireland/

[2026-01-21 04:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macron urges Europe to hit back against Trump’s threats

Snippet: French president advocates use of the EU’s anti-coercion mechanism against US tariffs, as he warns of moving ‘towards a world without rules’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340612/brutalisation-world-macron-urges-europe-hit-back-against-trumps-threats

[2026-01-21 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU moves to force Huawei out of networks, opening door to wider China tech bans

Snippet: European Commission plan would make vendor removals mandatory within three years and allow broader curbs if China is deemed a cyber risk

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3340610/eu-moves-force-huawei-out-networks-opening-door-wider-chinese-tech-bans

[2026-01-21 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China sends emergency food aid to Cuba as US sanctions worsen shortages

Snippet: First batch of rice arrives in Cuba under new Chinese programme while the island reels from abrupt halt in Venezuelan oil shipments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340604/china-sends-emergency-food-aid-cuba-us-sanctions-worsen-shortages

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s zero-tariff gambit: why Beijing is slashing duties as Trump raises them

Snippet: China’s average effective tariff rate estimated to be as low as 1.3 per cent in 2025, helping it secure raw materials and build soft power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340558/trump-threatens-more-tariff-rises-china-uses-low-duties-secure-resources

[2026-01-21 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Xi pushes ‘holistic’ execution by local cadres for 5-year plan

Snippet: Xi pushes need for full grasp of 2026-2030 goals, setting boundaries amid domestic malaise and external challenges to get the ball rolling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3340602/chinas-xi-pushes-holistic-execution-local-cadres-5-year-plan-warns-disparity

[2026-01-21 01:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China stays resilient in first year of Trump 2.0

Snippet: Days before US President Donald Trump marked his first year back in the White House on Tuesday, China released a series of economic data showing signs of resilience against trade pressure from the United States.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/china-stays-resilient-in-first-year-of-trump-20/a-75577333

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China Telecom develops MoE models trained entirely on Huawei’s AI chips

Snippet: The state-owned telecoms network operator trains its TeleChat3 models on Huawei’s Ascend 910B chips

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3340591/china-telecom-develops-countrys-first-moe-models-trained-entirely-huaweis-ai-chips

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China urges Taliban to tighten security after suicide attack on restaurant in Kabul

Snippet: Militant group Isis-K claimed responsibility for the attack in the Afghan capital, says it has placed Chinese nationals on its target list

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340584/china-urges-taliban-tighten-security-after-suicide-attack-restaurant-kabul

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s commercial space sector soars with 50 launches in 2025

Snippet: Commercial launches accounted for 54 per cent of the total last year, data from China National Space Administration shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3340597/chinas-commercial-space-sector-soars-50-launches-2025

[2026-01-20 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Death toll rises to 9 after explosion at north China rare earth steel plant

Snippet: The safety practices of Baotou Steel Group, the factory’s owner, have frequently come under criticism from authorities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3340592/death-toll-rises-9-after-explosion-north-china-rare-earth-steel-plant

[2026-01-20 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Osaka claims stylish win, China’s Wang, Wu progress to second round

Snippet: Popular Frenchman Gael Monfils bids farewell to Melbourne Park, Jannik Sinner strolls on after France’s Hugo Gaston retires after 68 minutes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3340589/australian-open-chinas-wang-xinyu-wu-yibing-progress-second-round-sinner-strolls

[2026-01-20 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese EV makers’ outlook overseas improves as Europe levels the playing field

Snippet: Europe’s 33 per cent EV sales growth outpaces the mainland in 2025, while Germany launches a US$3.5 billion subsidy programme

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3340586/chinese-ev-makers-overseas-outlook-improves-europe-levels-playing-field