Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-01-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Starlink’s Michael Nicolls declares ‘significant reconfiguration’ to be coordinated with regulators, other operators and US Space Command
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[2026-01-02 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Footage released during military drill shows a J-20 against a background said to resemble Taiwan’s Pingtung, but some analysts are sceptical
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[2026-01-02 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland China’s top Taiwan affairs official issued vow in new year’s message that came days after a large-scale PLA drill around the island
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[2026-01-02 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home favourite Coleman Wong will learn Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open first-round opponent when draw is made on Saturday
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[2026-01-02 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-01-02 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2026-01-02 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carmakers are shifting from straight price cuts to subsidised loans and feature-packed models, as China’s EV price war drags on
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[2026-01-02 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Woman whose father perished when his plane was shot down and whose mother died after giving birth to her makes heartfelt plea for peace
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[2026-01-02 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-02 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: In a symbolic gesture, the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the family mausoleum for the first time in public, a move observers say signals her growing prominence as a possible successor.
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[2026-01-02 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: World’s second-largest movie market sees domestic films capture nearly 80 per cent of sales, while Disney’s Zootopia sequel sets new high for imported titles
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[2026-01-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese military could learn from rival’s strengths in search and rescue response, but also its weaknesses in maintenance and training
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[2026-01-02 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Kakakin ma'aikatar harkakin wajen Amurka Tommy Pigott ya fitar da sanarwa a ranar Alhamis, wadda a cikinta Washington ta yi kiran Beijing da ta kai zuciya nesa tare da dakatar da barazanar soji da take yi wa Taiwan.
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[2026-01-02 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Presiden Cina Xi Jinping akan menjamu Presiden Korea Selatan (Korsel) Lee Jae Myung dalam kunjungan resmi kenegaraan di Beijing. Agenda tersebut dimaknai sebagai niat Beijing untuk memperkuat hubungan dengan Seoul, di tengah dinamika hubungan Cina dan Jepang dalam persoalan tentang Taiwan.
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[2026-01-02 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry leaders attribute rise to three-day holiday on mainland and strained Beijing-Tokyo ties drawing some to Hong Kong instead of Japan
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[2026-01-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Unless Beijing introduces more forceful policies, consumers could get locked into a mindset that is ‘nearly impossible to break’, scholars say
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[2026-01-02 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chen Qi says offender has been arrested after sending a direct message threatening Olympic gold medallist’s ‘entire family’
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[2026-01-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Silk-weaving loom dating to Western Han is world’s oldest known ‘computer hardware’ with corresponding ‘software’, China science body says
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[2026-01-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Easy-riding feline travel companion called ‘Dumpling’ has catnip for journey; owner even places litter tray near spot where he sits
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[2026-01-02 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-02 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Last year, 20 Chinese semiconductor IPOs raised over 45 billion yuan (US$6.4 billion), with six of them listing in December
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[2026-01-02 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Beijing defending Taiwan drills to a Chinese snack stall drawing crowds of support, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-01-02 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Changing metrics of competition are reshaping the international systems built around Western dominance, analysts say
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[2026-01-02 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: China’s BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.
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[2026-01-02 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investors expect Beijing’s ‘policy pivot’ to continue, with a focus on demand-side stimulus and stabilising the housing market, analyst says
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[2026-01-02 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City can go beyond ‘superconnector’ role to be a ‘co-architect of rules’ and become more proactive in areas Beijing deems strategically critical
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[2026-01-02 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: As China caps off a historic clean-up of its smog and air pollution, the clearer air is helping temperatures rise to new records. Now, researchers are linking that change to hotter and drier conditions in Australia.
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[2026-01-02 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nicknamed ‘big mouth brother’ by colleagues, 48-year-old with ‘balloon’ face suffers muscle damage due to continual blowing
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[2026-01-02 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deal value is expected to rise, with strategic transactions and overseas ambitions driving momentum
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[2026-01-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kim praised North Korean troops fighting in the Ukraine war for their unwavering bravery for the sake of ‘the brotherly Russian people’
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[2026-01-02 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jordan Chan came from poverty in Guangdong, moved to Hong Kong as a child and worked odd jobs before joining TVB as a dance apprentice
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[2026-01-02 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Footage shared by a mainland military social media account shows Taipei 101 but it’s not clear when it was taken
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[2026-01-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in December 2025
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[2026-01-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Brazil car factories to Beijing’s Venezuela plans, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in December 2025
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[2026-01-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From a ‘blindsided’ Dutch minister to Brussels’ China de-risking, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in December 2025
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[2026-01-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yiwu, one of China’s biggest export hubs, was expected to take a hit from US tariffs. Instead, it has seen trade surge
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[2026-01-02 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-01 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China was an unmatched power in the Song and Ming dynasties, with greater concentrated authority. But it consolidated, rather than colonised
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[2026-01-01 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: South Korea’s top act has been on hiatus since 2022 for military service. Their new album is the first since 2022’s record-breaking ‘Proof’
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[2026-01-01 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: What Just B’s Bain coming out as gay shows about Korea’s progress on LGBTQWith Bain the first active member of a K-pop boy group to publicly come out as gay, is Korean society beginning to shift towards acceptance?
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