Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only

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[2026-01-14 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: What’s fuelling South Korea’s running boom? A look at the fitness obsession
Snippet: From office workers to ultra-marathoners, South Korea’s running boom is reshaping streets, travel and retail as millions hit the pavement
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3339692/whats-fuelling-south-koreas-running-boom-inside-countrys-growing-fitness-obsession
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[2026-01-14 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Crane collapses on moving train in Thailand, killing at least 32
Snippet: The equipment at a China-backed railway project hit the passing train, causing it to derail in Nakhon ‌Ratchasima province
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/article/3339821/crane-collapses-train-thailand-killing-least-22
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[2026-01-14 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Strategic patience’ key for Beijing in South China Sea and other disputes
Snippet: SCSPI’s Hu Bo said maritime disagreements with Manila and Tokyo would continue but that Beijing had ‘overwhelming advantages’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339734/strategic-patience-key-beijing-south-china-sea-and-other-disputes
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[2026-01-14 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Letters | The strategic calculations behind Trump’s Venezuela raid
Snippet: Readers discuss the objectives of the US raid on Venezuela, why the episode pleases China and Russia, and how to help Shenzhen shine as a global city
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3339672/strategic-calculations-behind-trumps-venezuela-raid
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[2026-01-14 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: New basketball league Project B to play tournament in Tokyo featuring WNBA stars
Snippet: Japan will be one of seven stops on global circuit season, with the organisation announcing the men’s players later this year
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3339809/new-basketball-league-project-b-play-tournament-tokyo-featuring-wnba-stars
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[2026-01-14 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: South Korea’s Yoon could become ‘martyr’ if given death penalty: analysts
Snippet: While prosecutors have demanded death for the disgraced ex-president over his martial law debacle, a life imprisonment sentence is seen as more likely
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339807/south-koreas-yoon-could-become-martyr-if-given-death-penalty-observers
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[2026-01-14 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Why Japan is right to restart its nuclear reactors - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/why-japan-is-right-to-restart-its-nuclear-reactors/
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[2026-01-14 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong stocks advance as investors turn to China amid Middle East uncertainty
Snippet: Hang Seng Index extends rally as regional markets find support amid rising tensions between the US and Iran
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339802/hong-kong-stocks-edge-higher-investors-hedge-against-middle-east-uncertainty
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[2026-01-14 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Trump's Iran tariff threat risks reigniting US-China trade war - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/trumps-iran-tariff-threat-risks-reigniting-us-china-trade-war/
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[2026-01-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China warns of covert mapping by foreign forces to steal sensitive geodata
Snippet: Counter-espionage agency says ‘anti-China’ actors are gathering information on natural resources, energy facilities and terrain in key areas
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3339780/china-warns-covert-mapping-foreign-forces-steal-sensitive-geodata
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[2026-01-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China teen makes bogus returns on cosmetics platform, profiting US$570,000 from resale
Snippet: 17-year-old makes 11,900 deceptive refund applications after discovering loophole; splurges ill-gotten gains on new mobile phones, friends
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339047/china-teen-makes-fraudulent-returns-cosmetics-platform-profiting-us570000-resale
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[2026-01-14 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan PM, South Korean president rock out to K-pop in surprise drum duet
Snippet: The Japanese leader led the session by showing the South Korean president how to play the drums after their talks in Nara
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3339799/japans-takaichi-south-koreas-lee-unwind-drumming-k-pop-after-summit
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[2026-01-14 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan’s ‘love hotel’ mayor stages comeback, shattering political taboos
Snippet: Akira Ogawa’s return suggests voters are finally judging women in Japanese politics by the same imperfect standards as men
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3339733/japans-love-hotel-mayor-stages-comeback-shattering-political-taboos
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[2026-01-14 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese solar firms eye price hikes amid silver surge, scrapping of tax rebate
Snippet: China exported 206 gigawatts of photovoltaic modules in the first nine months of 2025, up 10 per cent from a year earlier
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339693/chinese-solar-firms-eye-price-hikes-amid-silver-surge-scrapping-tax-rebate
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[2026-01-14 10:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US government approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China
Snippet: Trump administration on Tuesday gave the green light to China-bound sales of Nvidia’s second most powerful AI chips
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339797/us-government-approves-nvidia-h200-chip-exports-china
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[2026-01-14 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Editorial | Review of Meta-Manus deal a reminder of what’s at stake in US-China rivalry
Snippet: As Chinese firms look abroad, the authorities have to balance intellectual property protection and national security against commercial interests
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3339681/review-meta-manus-deal-reminder-whats-stake-us-china-rivalry
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[2026-01-14 09:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Not ‘Trump-compatible’? China expert Rudd exits Australia’s US ambassador role
Snippet: Kevin ‌Rudd left his post a year ‍earlier than planned following criticism from US President Donald Trump at White House meeting in October
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3339796/not-trump-compatible-china-expert-rudd-exits-australias-us-ambassador-role
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[2026-01-14 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Can China’s cheap, renewable energy help it outrun the US in the AI race?
Snippet: China’s energy buildout means cheap, green and reliable electricity fuels its manufacturing and tech industries, giving it an edge over rivals
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339668/ai-boom-needs-electricity-western-grids-are-strained-power-chinas-power
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[2026-01-14 08:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese student numbers at Harvard rise despite Trump visa crackdown
Snippet: Enrolment from mainland China grew 4.5% in 2025 even as Washington tightened vetting and revoked thousands of student visas
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3339794/chinese-student-numbers-harvard-rise-despite-trump-visa-crackdown
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[2026-01-14 07:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: EUA arriscam trégua com a China ao taxarem aliados do Irã
Snippet: O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, anunciou na segunda-feira (12/01) uma tarifa de 25% sobre qualquer país que faça negócios com o Irã. Não detalhada pelo americano, que limitou incialmente suas declarações a uma publicação na sua rede social, a medida tem efeito imediato, segundo ele.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/eua-arriscam-tr%C3%A9gua-com-a-china-ao-taxarem-aliados-do-ir%C3%A3/a-75496536
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[2026-01-14 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Japan, South Korea vow stronger ties amid China challenge
Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met in Nara, Takaichi's hometown, on Tuesday and agreed to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation at a time of rising geopolitical uncertainty around the world.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/japan-south-korea-vow-stronger-ties-amid-china-challenge/a-75494508
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[2026-01-14 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: China threatens to retaliate over Trump’s 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran - DailyNews
Snippet: President Donald Trump said he is imposing a 25% tariff on goods from countries “doing business” with Iran, ratcheting up pressure on the government in Tehran that has been rocked by widespread protests.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/14/local/933451/china-threatens-to-retaliate-over-trumps-25-tariff-on-countries-trading-with-iran/
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[2026-01-14 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: China’s school uniform donation strengthens bilateral trust – PM - DailyNews
Snippet: Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated yesterday (13) that China’s donation of school uniform fabric further solidifies the trust between China and Sri Lanka.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/14/local/933384/chinas-school-uniform-donation-strengthens-bilateral-trust-pm/
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[2026-01-14 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why China may not act in Iran even if it has ‘more to lose’ than in Venezuela
Snippet: Beijing is likely to see the current anti-government protests as an ‘urgent’ situation, but analysts do not expect it to intervene directly
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339777/why-china-may-not-act-iran-even-though-it-has-more-lose-venezuela
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[2026-01-14 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Trade reset? China, Canada look to revive ties after US tariffs force rethink
Snippet: Crude, copper and iron top Canada’s exports to China, as prime minister seeks to mend relationship with Beijing
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339747/china-canada-poised-reset-trade-ties-after-trumps-tariffs-force-rethink
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[2026-01-14 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Taiwan, US launch joint production of 155mm artillery shells amid blockade fears
Snippet: Island’s defence ministry says Ukraine war underscores urgency of securing sustained ammunition supply in event of armed conflict
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3339770/taiwan-and-us-launch-joint-production-155mm-artillery-shells-amid-blockade-fears
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[2026-01-13 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | Trump’s audacious imperialism will only propel China’s rise
Snippet: Far from setting China back, Trump’s foreign policy is bolstering the case for viewing Beijing as the driver of a more equitable world
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3339645/trumps-audacious-imperialism-will-only-propel-chinas-rise
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[2026-01-13 23:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Claims of lies, coercion in Beijing-Manila war of words over South China Sea
Snippet: On Monday, a Manila maritime council accused China of aggressive tactics; the next day Beijing said the Philippines was ‘provoking trouble’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339766/south-china-sea-claims-coercion-deception-beijing-and-manila-wage-new-war-words
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[2026-01-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese firm Sinovac to supply vaccine to Chile ahead of flu season
Snippet: Chilean government procures doses of the jab from China for a second year in a row, with nationwide immunisation campaign to begin in March
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3339739/chinese-firm-sinovac-supply-vaccine-chile-ahead-flu-season
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[2026-01-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Fears over China’s trade surplus misplaced as West also driving trend: analysts
Snippet: China’s global manufacturing dominance is a tale of two halves; reliant on home-grown industrial growth and Western consumption, experts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339017/fears-over-chinas-trade-surplus-misplaced-us-europe-also-driving-trend-analysts
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[2026-01-13 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese chain Qdama, known for its night discounts, plans Hong Kong IPO
Snippet: The leading seller of meat and fresh produce on the mainland plans to open 1,400 stores in the next five years using proceeds from the IPO
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339762/chinese-chain-qdama-known-its-night-discounts-plans-hong-kong-ipo
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[2026-01-13 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Gadgets
Snippet: Google will begin new product introductions for its Pixel, Pixel Pro, and Pixel Fold phones in Vietnam, with development of the lower-end Pixel A series remaining in China for now, Nikkei Asia says
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/gadgets/
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[2026-01-13 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: The thinking behind India's new China business visa - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/the-thinking-behind-indias-new-china-business-visa/
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[2026-01-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan’s Princess Kako targeted in viral Grok AI deepfakes trend
Snippet: Images of the princess in a blue dress during a recent event were used to generate deepfakes, including of her naked and covered in tattoos
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3339753/japans-princess-kako-falls-victim-grok-ais-put-her-bikini-deepfakes-craze
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[2026-01-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China ‘dead or alive’ app allows solo users check in daily, alerts contacts if they miss it
Snippet: ‘Entertaining’ phone app that flirts with taboo notion of death and cost US$140 to develop now valued at US$1.4 million
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339701/china-dead-or-alive-app-allows-solo-users-check-daily-alerts-contacts-if-they-miss-it
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[2026-01-13 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Johnnie Walker maker Diageo mulls options for China assets including sale: sources
Snippet: Goldman Sachs and UBS are reviewing Diageo’s operations and are sounding out interest from local strategic buyers and private equity firms
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339751/johnnie-walker-maker-diageo-weighs-options-china-assets-including-sale-sources-say
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[2026-01-13 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Mandarin pop star Jay Chou to take on top pros at Australian Open ‘Slam’ event
Snippet: The singer, who has committed to donating all his winnings to charity, admits he is nervous about losing quickly or failing to touch the ball
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3339720/mandarin-pop-star-jay-chou-take-top-tennis-pros-australian-open-slam-event
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[2026-01-13 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: What the Chinese surname Ma, meaning ‘horse’, symbolises and how it spread
Snippet: Ma is one of mainland China’s most common surnames and is interestingly even prevalent among Chinese Muslims. We look at its history
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339661/what-chinese-surname-ma-meaning-horse-symbolises-and-its-path-through-history
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[2026-01-13 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US moves for AI dominance to outpace China with new ‘overwhelming’ strategy
Snippet: Pentagon chief urges preventing adversaries from gaining tech edge as he unveils strategy that includes integrating Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3339743/us-moves-ai-dominance-outpace-china-new-overwhelming-military-strategy
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[2026-01-13 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | EU-China ties are stuck between interdependence and rivalry
Snippet: To break the pattern of trade escalations with Beijing, Brussels must move beyond tariffs and invest in its own competitiveness
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3339329/can-europe-rebuild-its-strength-trade-china-without-fear
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[2026-01-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Structural biologist Alexey Amunts launches new research lab in Shenzhen
Snippet: ‘Shenzhen adds another dimension; it is a place where ideas do not remain ideas for long,’ Amunts says of new position
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3339717/resolution-revolution-pioneer-alexey-amunts-leaves-max-planck-join-chinas-smart
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[2026-01-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese social media users hit out at Fan Zhendong’s Saarbrücken teammates
Snippet: Reigning Olympic table tennis champion won both of his matches, but his German club team lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3339714/chinese-social-media-users-hit-out-fan-zhendongs-saarbrucken-teammates-after-defeat
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[2026-01-13 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: UBS projects rosy view of Chinese stocks in 2026 as investors diversify holdings
Snippet: ‘Chinese assets’ appeal will further increase this year because of a sharpened focus on diversified investments,’ UBS’ Thomas Fang says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339725/ubs-conveys-upbeat-note-chinese-stocks-2026-global-investors-seek-diversification
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[2026-01-13 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Beijing calls on Hong Kong to take lead in globalising traditional Chinese medicine
Snippet: China’s health chief Lei Haichao wants the city to be global hub for testing and research, as John Lee vows policy alignment with national goals
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3339718/beijing-urges-hong-kong-take-lead-globalising-traditional-chinese-medicine
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[2026-01-13 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Health & Fitness | South China Morning Post
Snippet: 100 half-marathons in 100 days, an impromptu 100km: look at Sundeep Singh goTaking up distance running has been life-changing for executive Sundeep Singh. He is 22kg lighter, he ran 100 half marathons in 100 days in 2019, and recently did an impromptu 100km overnight run.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/health-fitness
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[2026-01-13 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: China’s business chamber faces moment of truth in Indonesia - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/chinas-business-chamber-faces-moment-of-truth-in-indonesia/
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[2026-01-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s PBOC sets onshore yuan fixing at strongest point in nearly 16 months
Snippet: Analysts note how Beijing’s policy goals, such as internationalising China’s currency and curbing overcapacity, are aligning with a firmer exchange rate
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339699/chinas-central-bank-sets-onshore-yuan-fixing-strongest-point-nearly-16-months
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[2026-01-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China girl, 12, pens essay to thank ‘second dad’, offers him US$140 after job loss
Snippet: Youngster says she was left ‘shivering in the wind’ after death of father; love from uncle saved her from the darkness
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339019/china-girl-12-pens-essay-thank-second-dad-support-offers-him-us140-after-job-loss
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[2026-01-13 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Novartis, SciNeuro deal offers hope for 55 million suffering from Alzheimer’s
Snippet: SciNeuro’s anti-amyloid programme is one of the firm’s key strategic research and development priorities to target the brain disease
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339691/chinas-scineuro-novartis-sign-us17-billion-licensing-deal-develop-alzheimers-drugs
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[2026-01-13 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Matricide in Indonesia, Philippine Airlines’ viral video: 7 Asia highlights
Snippet: From India becoming the world’s fourth largest economy to Philippine Airlines’ viral safety video, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3339663/india-overtakes-japan-bali-mulls-bank-check-requirement-7-asia-highlights
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