Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-11 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Distinguished professor leaves Switzerland to take up role in China, attracted by its reputation for cutting-edge biomedical research
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[2026-01-11 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ancient custom sometimes saw babies’ eyebrows completely shaved by a highly skilled barber; tradition believed to remove ‘misfortune, evil’
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[2026-01-11 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Its mineral resources make it a focus for superpower rivalry, but analysts say the country is in a very different situation to Venezuela
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[2026-01-11 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: World No 1 follows up a gold medal win in Japan last month with another podium finish in Paris while at home, women’s team attain best finish
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[2026-01-11 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Driving around Raub, a small town in Malaysia, it’s impossible to miss the prickly fruit that powers its economy.
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[2026-01-11 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In rendezvous beneath the Yangtze River, a multimillion-dollar tunnel boring machine meets its stalled twin with just 2mm of vertical error
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[2026-01-11 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bilateral friction is expected to impact assets tied to tourism, including hotels and high-street retail shops, CBRE’s Chinatsu Hani says
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[2026-01-11 09:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-11 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Latin America’s largest economy seeks ‘delicate balance’ between Trump’s ambitions and boosting ties with Beijing, its top trading partner
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[2026-01-11 08:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-11 04:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-11 04:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: In an apparent escalation of threats against NATO ally Denmark, President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States must take Greenland to prevent Russia or China from taking it.
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[2026-01-11 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Opposition politicians frame incident as readiness problem created by high operational tempo, ageing airframes and slow equipment delivery
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[2026-01-10 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tokyo is blurring the line between civilian and military sectors, undermining Beijing’s interests in Taiwan, state media account says
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[2026-01-10 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Senior official says the island must be ready for drones and new grey-zone tactics as Trump fuels doubts about US commitment
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[2026-01-10 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Rais wa Marekani Donald Trump ameendelea kusisitiza madai yake ya kutaka kukinyakua kisiwa cha Greenland, akisema Marekani lazima ichukue hatua hiyo ili kuzuia China au Urusi kupata udhibiti wa kisiwa hicho muhimu cha Aktiki.
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[2026-01-10 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lee Jae Myung and Xi Jinping found common ground on ‘one China’ but there was no word on what to do about Pyongyang
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[2026-01-10 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 30-year-old who suffered 3 heart attacks, 14 rounds of surgery dresses like a ‘warrior’; is described as the ‘pride of all women’ online
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[2026-01-10 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts expect policy will signal to Europe that Beijing is interested in serious trade relations and is a good partner
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[2026-01-10 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Distiller Kweichow Moutai among the companies launching limited-run Year of the Horse products to jolt revenues during the festive season
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[2026-01-10 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Buff, struggling performer who adheres to a strict ‘non-sexual’ service policy plans to branch out into becoming a swimming buddy
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[2026-01-10 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Trump da yake ganawa da manema labarai a ranar Juma'a ya ce idan Amurka ba ta karbe iko da tsibirin ba, to Rasha ko China za su yi hakan.
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[2026-01-10 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The trade war, weak domestic demand and stronger policy support push more firms to invest overseas, with growing implications for currency
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[2026-01-10 15:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: North Korea on Saturday accused South Korea of flying a drone into its airspace on January 4 and infringing on its sovereignty.
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[2026-01-10 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AI agent start-up may face half a year of regulatory checks on data security, dual-use technologies and overseas investment rules: analysts
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[2026-01-10 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Scientists create a ‘mini-womb’ 3D model on a microfluidic chip which could lead to treatments for women affected by infertility
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[2026-01-10 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts dismiss the ‘implausible’ breach involving low-tech devices as a ploy, backing Seoul’s denial that its military was involved
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[2026-01-10 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Donald Trump says the US needs to “own” Greenland to prevent Russia and China from doing so.
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[2026-01-10 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yontama is the third cat to become stationmaster on the Kishigawa Line in Wakayama prefecture after the death of her predecessor last year
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[2026-01-10 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Korean writing on the boat led to conjecture that it was a ‘ghost ship’ similar to those that washed up on Japanese shores in the past
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[2026-01-10 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wedding betrothal advertisement emblazoned on public bus sparks public anger; officials order institution to stop marketing campaign
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[2026-01-10 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Becoming the No 4 economy is a source of pride. Now, the race is on to turn statistical success into 8 million new jobs a year
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[2026-01-10 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-10 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland Chinese military magazine warns of ‘threat’ posed by island’s asymmetric warfare plan and calls for multipronged response
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[2026-01-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-10 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Mvutano kati ya China na Japan unazidi kuongezeka kuhusu marufuku ya usafirishaji wa bidhaa zinazoweza kutumika kijeshi na kiraia. Mataifa hayo mawili makubwa ya Asia yameingia kwenye mvutano uliosababishwa na kauli ya Waziri Mkuu wa Japan, Sanae Takaichi, kuhusu changamoto za kiusalama zinazohusiana na Taiwan.
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[2026-01-10 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: जर्मनी के पश्चिमी पहाड़ी इलाके में स्थित न्यूर्बुर्गरिंग दुनिया का सबसे लंबा स्थायी रेस ट्रैक है. यह लगभग एक सदी पुराना है और यहां फॉर्मूला वन ग्रैंड प्रिक्स की कई रेसें आयोजित की जा चुकी हैं. इस ट्रैक के मुख्य हिस्से को ‘नॉर्डश्लाइफे' या ‘नॉर्दर्न लूप' कहा जाता है. 20.8 किलोमीटर लंबे इस ट्रैक को ‘ग्रीन हेल' के नाम से भी जाना जाता है.
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[2026-01-10 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Kazuyoshi Miura anayetimiza miaka 59 mwezi Februari mwaka huu na kuwa mchezaji mkongwe zaidi wa soka duniani anajiunga na klabu mpya anapojiandaa kwa msimu wake wa 41. Nchini Japan kama "King Kazu."
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[2026-01-10 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Domestic suppliers capture 35 per cent share as China accelerates push for semiconductor self-sufficiency
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[2026-01-10 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Advocacy groups hail decision to remove provision aiming to reinstate programme accused of unfairly targeting Chinese-American researchers
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[2026-01-09 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Interim president Delcy Rodriguez thanked Beijing for its ‘firm and consistent’ stance following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro
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[2026-01-09 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Party mouthpiece calls for better coordination and market guidance as 15th five-year planning period begins, warning conflicting rules unsettle investors
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[2026-01-09 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Kuomintang’s vice-chairman is expected to head a party delegation from Taiwan to the mainland later this month, reports say
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[2026-01-09 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing releases 30-page report that includes a call for international community to ‘take concrete and strong measures’ against Japan’s nuclear ambitions
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[2026-01-09 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Strong export growth and US dollar weakness are expected to bolster the currency, the bank says
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[2026-01-09 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on January 7, 2026, at the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) to create employment opportunities for Sri Lankan youth in Japan’s electrical engineering sector.
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[2026-01-09 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: China is ramping up economic and political pressure on Japan, announcing on Tuesday a ban on exports of equipment with dual military and civilian applications, including items that use rare earth elements.
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[2026-01-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New video shows stealth fighter on the runway at SAC in Liaoning as state media says factory will be part of ‘Shenyang Aerospace City’
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[2026-01-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Entertainment star impresses with patisserie skills; maintains film career, becomes role model for women who face domestic violence
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[2026-01-09 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: State Council announcement cites ‘excessive subsidies’ and ‘price wars’ in document unveiling market assessment for online delivery services
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