Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-04 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Biophysicist leaves Stockholm University for full-time role at Guangxi Medical University’s First Affiliated Hospital
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[2026-01-04 17:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: When the ‘law of the jungle’ replaces international norms, no sovereign nation is safe, Xinhua commentary says
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[2026-01-04 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pakistani couple head off to explore mountain park alone, return a while later with ice creams; cute baby coughs up milk over feeding passer-by
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[2026-01-04 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fieldwork along the borders of China and Thailand reveals how uneven controls allow fraud networks to thrive despite crackdowns
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[2026-01-04 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles from Pyongyang towards the sea off its east coast on Sunday, South Korea's military said.
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[2026-01-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cheng Li-wun is concerned about timing of visit as election season looms, while critics say her plan downplays security threat to Taiwan
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[2026-01-04 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Declining returns on property are prompting China’s affluent to diversify their investments, including high-value insurance policies and gold
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[2026-01-04 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: More than 100 people have had to shelter in a shrine on a mountain top in Japan after heavy snowfall cut off access by road.
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[2026-01-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Revolutionary change to fossil fuel conversion process reduces carbon pollution to almost zero while tripling yield of high-value chemicals
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[2026-01-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A weaker-than-expected year-end rush and falling deliveries at major brands are stoking fears of another price war
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[2026-01-04 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The projectiles, launched off the North Korean east coast, are believed to have fallen outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone
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[2026-01-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Experts say that in an age of urban isolation, the pressure of ‘real human eyes’ creates more panic in thieves than hi-tech security
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[2026-01-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With economic stakes high, Beijing seen as ‘more cautious in handling external frictions’, avoiding fanning of ‘uncontrollable’ nationalism
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[2026-01-04 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: For better or worse, the future of climate action will be shaped as much by Beijing’s relentless pragmatism as by Western ideals
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[2026-01-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Military magazine article speculates that interoperability may be behind the early warning plane’s lack of aerial refuelling capability
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[2026-01-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Year of the Horse approaches, tourism operators are saddling up to capture enthusiasm for equestrian activity
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[2026-01-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pioneering scientist takes up new position at Westlake University to seek ‘fresh exploration’ with greater freedom and inclusivity
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[2026-01-03 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japanese far-right forces using culture and sports to ‘influence public perception and beautify the history of aggression’, article says
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[2026-01-03 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Cambodia imetoa wito kwa nchi jirani ya Thailand siku ya Jumamosi kuondoa vikosi vyake kutoka maeneo ambayo Phnom Penh inadai kuwa yake, wiki moja tangu makubaliano ya kusitisha mapigano makali katika mpaka wao unaozozaniwa.
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[2026-01-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Communist Party mouthpiece calls for tighter discipline in coming years, echoing Xi Jinping’s New Year’s address
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[2026-01-03 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Thai army said it had taken control of areas it claims always belonged to Thailand but were ‘occupied’ by Cambodia
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[2026-01-03 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The maweiqun, an underskirt made from horsehair, was so popular in the Ming dynasty that the government banned it
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[2026-01-03 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New Year return rush traps drivers on the Sanyo Expressway in Hiroshima, causing distress and triggering a wave of emergency calls
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[2026-01-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Strange ancient custom which remains to present day sees children given names like wok, spoon handle, broom and chopping board
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[2026-01-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The structural shift in China’s labour market will make digital skills mandatory as new opportunities emerge and traditional work tapers off
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[2026-01-03 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: South Korean leader, who is expected to meet Xi Jinping on Monday, also tells CCTV interview he respects one-China principle
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[2026-01-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 37-year-old 2014 US Open champion set for second Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open appearance following 2024 outing
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[2026-01-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: It is the first defence cooperation under the Brics framework, with the Russian and Iranian navies reportedly taking part
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[2026-01-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 36-year-old who learned combat skills from monkeys in her village growing up as a ‘left-behind child’ uses comedy to help women fight abuse
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[2026-01-03 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: December was the 10th consecutive month where new home transactions exceeded 1,500, the first time the trend was seen in more than 21 years
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[2026-01-03 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 26-year-old is the only Chinese driver to race full-time in F1, making 68 career starts during his three years at Sauber
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[2026-01-03 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘China’s tech innovation is poised for policy-driven growth in 2026, with AI placed at the centre of the country’s economic agenda,’ NYU’s Winston Ma says
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[2026-01-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New targets include a major expansion of renewable energy and more electricity funnelled to eastern regions
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[2026-01-03 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dubai’s dim sum bond momentum points to investor confidence in China and diversification from the US dollar, says regulator
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[2026-01-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Airport clip propels ‘tired’ union worker with a lust for life to internet fame; online observers dub him the ‘flying uncle’
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[2026-01-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commentators consider contrast in height and seven-year age gap to be ‘uncomfortable’, raise questions over safety, ethics
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[2026-01-03 10:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: American commission issues stark warning, as analytics firm Clarivate reports that Chinese innovative drug development has entered new phase
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[2026-01-03 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: South Korea announced Friday that President Lee Jae Myung will make a State visit to China, where he will meet with President Xi Jinping, local media reported.
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[2026-01-03 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trump and Takaichi telephone conversation reaffirms ‘close coordination’ of US-Japan alliance and hopes of a ‘new chapter’ for partnership
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[2026-01-03 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Annual sales figures for 2025 show Tesla has lost its crown as the world's top electric vehicle seller to Chinese rival BYD.
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[2026-01-03 02:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: फाइनेंस और इकोनॉमी की दुनिया की पड़ताल अविनाश द्विवेदी के साथ. अर्थव्यवस्था की हालत, मार्केट ट्रेंड्स से लेकर स्टार्टअप के सीक्रेट तक, हर एपिसोड में आपको मिलेंगे काम के आइडिया और एक्सपर्ट की राय, ताकि आप हमेशा आगे रहें.
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[2026-01-03 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-03 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A customer revolt against Musk’s right-wing politics contributed to a 9 per cent sales drop, allowing BYD to overtake Tesla as the top EV maker
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[2026-01-03 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Substantial’ uptick in favourability towards America compared with previous year, but still lower than scores for Britain, the EU and Asean
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[2026-01-03 00:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While many have soured on globalisation, protectionism has also failed to guarantee people’s desire for affordability and financial security
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[2026-01-03 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While Tokyo’s corporate leaders stay home amid fallout from prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan, Beijing prepares to welcome South Korean president and top executives
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[2026-01-02 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Four-day trip starting on Sunday will make Lee Jae-myung the first sitting South Korean president to visit since 2019
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[2026-01-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Top Communist Party journal calls on officials to roll out a stronger policy package in one go, rather than following ‘piecemeal-style’ approach
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