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
Snippet: From office workers to ultra-marathoners, South Korea’s running boom is reshaping streets, travel and retail as millions hit the pavement
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[2026-01-14 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The equipment at a China-backed railway project hit the passing train, causing it to derail in Nakhon Ratchasima province
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[2026-01-14 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: SCSPI’s Hu Bo said maritime disagreements with Manila and Tokyo would continue but that Beijing had ‘overwhelming advantages’
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[2026-01-14 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-14 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan will be one of seven stops on global circuit season, with the organisation announcing the men’s players later this year
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[2026-01-14 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-14 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-14 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index extends rally as regional markets find support amid rising tensions between the US and Iran
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[2026-01-14 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Counter-espionage agency says ‘anti-China’ actors are gathering information on natural resources, energy facilities and terrain in key areas
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[2026-01-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 17-year-old makes 11,900 deceptive refund applications after discovering loophole; splurges ill-gotten gains on new mobile phones, friends
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[2026-01-14 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Japanese leader led the session by showing the South Korean president how to play the drums after their talks in Nara
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[2026-01-14 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Akira Ogawa’s return suggests voters are finally judging women in Japanese politics by the same imperfect standards as men
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[2026-01-14 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China exported 206 gigawatts of photovoltaic modules in the first nine months of 2025, up 10 per cent from a year earlier
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[2026-01-14 10:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trump administration on Tuesday gave the green light to China-bound sales of Nvidia’s second most powerful AI chips
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[2026-01-14 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Chinese firms look abroad, the authorities have to balance intellectual property protection and national security against commercial interests
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[2026-01-14 09:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kevin Rudd left his post a year earlier than planned following criticism from US President Donald Trump at White House meeting in October
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[2026-01-14 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s energy buildout means cheap, green and reliable electricity fuels its manufacturing and tech industries, giving it an edge over rivals
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[2026-01-14 08:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Enrolment from mainland China grew 4.5% in 2025 even as Washington tightened vetting and revoked thousands of student visas
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[2026-01-14 07:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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.
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[2026-01-14 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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.
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[2026-01-14 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-14 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-14 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing is likely to see the current anti-government protests as an ‘urgent’ situation, but analysts do not expect it to intervene directly
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[2026-01-14 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Crude, copper and iron top Canada’s exports to China, as prime minister seeks to mend relationship with Beijing
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[2026-01-14 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Island’s defence ministry says Ukraine war underscores urgency of securing sustained ammunition supply in event of armed conflict
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[2026-01-13 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-13 23:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: On Monday, a Manila maritime council accused China of aggressive tactics; the next day Beijing said the Philippines was ‘provoking trouble’
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[2026-01-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s global manufacturing dominance is a tale of two halves; reliant on home-grown industrial growth and Western consumption, experts say
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[2026-01-13 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-13 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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
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[2026-01-13 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Entertaining’ phone app that flirts with taboo notion of death and cost US$140 to develop now valued at US$1.4 million
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[2026-01-13 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Goldman Sachs and UBS are reviewing Diageo’s operations and are sounding out interest from local strategic buyers and private equity firms
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[2026-01-13 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-13 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ma is one of mainland China’s most common surnames and is interestingly even prevalent among Chinese Muslims. We look at its history
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[2026-01-13 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pentagon chief urges preventing adversaries from gaining tech edge as he unveils strategy that includes integrating Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok
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[2026-01-13 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: To break the pattern of trade escalations with Beijing, Brussels must move beyond tariffs and invest in its own competitiveness
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[2026-01-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Shenzhen adds another dimension; it is a place where ideas do not remain ideas for long,’ Amunts says of new position
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[2026-01-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-13 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Chinese assets’ appeal will further increase this year because of a sharpened focus on diversified investments,’ UBS’ Thomas Fang says
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[2026-01-13 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-13 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 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.
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[2026-01-13 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts note how Beijing’s policy goals, such as internationalising China’s currency and curbing overcapacity, are aligning with a firmer exchange rate
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[2026-01-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Youngster says she was left ‘shivering in the wind’ after death of father; love from uncle saved her from the darkness
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[2026-01-13 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: SciNeuro’s anti-amyloid programme is one of the firm’s key strategic research and development priorities to target the brain disease
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[2026-01-13 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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