[2025-12-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China paralysed man, who can only move a finger and a toe, creates smart farm system, start-up

Snippet: Man who survives on a ventilator teaches his mother to become a ‘super technician’, plans future experiments using state-of-the-art technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3337080/china-paralysed-man-who-can-only-move-finger-and-toe-creates-smart-farm-system-start

[2025-12-28 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s record low birth rate leads to mass school closures

Snippet: With student counts half of 1980 levels, South Korea confronts a crisis of empty classrooms and abandoned sites, raising worry over wasted assets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3337938/south-korea-closes-4000-schools-permanently-amid-demographic-crisis

[2025-12-28 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s anti-corruption campaign claims 3 more top military officers

Snippet: Two generals and an admiral have been expelled from the national legislature after noticeable absences in recent months

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3337937/chinas-anti-corruption-campaign-claims-3-more-top-military-officers

[2025-12-28 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Heizen mit Klimaanlage spart Kosten und CO2

Snippet: Mit Klimaanlagen heizen? In Japan, Südkorea, China, USA, Skandinavien und vielen südeuropäischen Ländern ist das schon lange Standard. Denn Klimaanlagen können Räume nicht nur abkühlen, sondern auch erwärmen.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/warum-heizen-mit-klimaanlage-geld-und-co2-spart-luft-luft-w%C3%A4rmepumpe-welweiter-zuwachs/a-75080587

[2025-12-28 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Starry Lee seeks to unite lawmakers, but quiet about Legco presidency

Snippet: Asked if she plans to run for position, Lee says her roles as a delegate to China’s top legislative body and at Legco do not conflict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3337936/hong-kong-lawmaker-starry-lee-says-npc-role-not-conflict-legco-presidency

[2025-12-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Algeria could help China plug iron ore gaps and gain pricing power

Snippet: The Gara Djebilet deposit in the Sahara Desert was discovered decades ago but is only now coming into production

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3337896/how-algeria-could-help-china-plug-iron-ore-gaps-and-gain-pricing-power

[2025-12-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Corruption, floods and clan wars rock Philippines in 2025

Snippet: Deepening political feuds, ex-president Duterte’s ICC arrest and the South China Sea dispute have reshaped the Philippine landscape

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337692/philippines-2025-year-crisis-corruption-scandal-south-china-sea-tensions

[2025-12-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pupils, inspired by suspense novels, use chalk dust to crack code of classroom phone safe

Snippet: ‘Creative’ boarding school pupils subjected to official investigation, hit with ‘serious’ warnings; online observers praise their ingenuity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3337043/china-pupils-inspired-suspense-novels-use-chalk-dust-crack-code-classroom-phone-safe

[2025-12-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why are rich Chinese moving private jets offshore, slumming it in budget seats?

Snippet: Strict flight rules and economic headwinds are forcing scrutiny-wary tycoons to rebase aircraft in places such as Singapore or downgrade to commercial cabins

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337814/why-are-rich-chinese-quietly-moving-private-jets-offshore-slumming-it-budget-seats

[2025-12-28 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says it’s ready to help Asean monitor Thailand-Cambodia truce

Snippet: Top diplomat Wang Yi hosts two days of talks with Cambodian and Thai counterparts to consolidate a border ceasefire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3337929/china-hosts-trilateral-talks-bid-cement-thailand-cambodia-truce

[2025-12-28 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China owner of poisoned ‘smiling Shiba Inu’ berated for exploiting canine’s death

Snippet: Tearful custodian of ‘cute and obedient’ animal with 500,000 online followers posts video of dead pet; is slammed and praised

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3337031/china-owner-poisoned-smiling-shiba-inu-berated-exploiting-canines-death

[2025-12-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Chinese victims of Japan’s WWII bio-warfare are still waiting for justice

Snippet: Dark chapter’s telling complicated by Tokyo’s official denials, Washington’s immunity deals and Beijing’s shifting diplomatic priorities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3337900/why-chinese-victims-unit-731-and-japans-wwii-bio-warfare-are-still-waiting-justice

[2025-12-28 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greater Bay Area assets poised to lead surge in China’s expanding C-REIT market

Snippet: By the end of last month, China had nearly 80 C-REITs, raising a total of over US$28.3 billion, according to Cushman & Wakefield

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337867/greater-bay-area-assets-poised-lead-surge-chinas-expanding-c-reit-market

[2025-12-28 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Japan’s space industry regain thrust after H3 rocket failure?

Snippet: Failure is inevitable, aerospace experts say, so Japan needs to be less afraid of making mistakes and move on

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3337907/how-japans-space-industry-can-regain-thrust-after-h3-rocket-failure

[2025-12-28 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What next for Taiwan’s Lai as US$37 billion defence boost blocked by KMT, allies?

Snippet: Procedural blockade for eight-year military spending package has also stalled 2026 general budget review, piling up pressure on ruling DPP

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3337851/what-next-taiwans-lai-us37-billion-defence-boost-frozen-kmt-allies

[2025-12-28 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dozens of Chinese EV makers under pressure to fold or trim operations: analysts

Snippet: Grappling with expiring cash subsidies and tax incentives, China’s car market is forecast to see deliveries slump next year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337827/dozens-chinese-ev-makers-under-pressure-fold-or-trim-operations-2026-analysts

[2025-12-28 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Keep humans in mind as China races ahead in robotics

Snippet: The focus must be on finding a future where human creativity and robotic efficiency can work together rather than compete

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3337711/keep-humans-mind-china-races-ahead-robotics

[2025-12-28 08:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Thailand, Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire

Snippet: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire, a joint statement by both countries' defense ministers announced on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/thailand-cambodia-agree-to-immediate-ceasefire/a-75313070

[2025-12-28 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chilean firms partner to form giant company to exploit lithium

Snippet: Last month China approved the planned partnership between state-owned Codelco and private firm SQM, which features Chinese capital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3337916/chilean-firms-partner-form-giant-company-exploit-lithium

[2025-12-28 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Thailand, Cambodia agree return to truce in border dispute

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/thailand-cambodia-agree-return-to-ceasefire-in-border-dispute/video-75318057

[2025-12-28 02:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: UN yatarajia makubaliano ya kudumu Thailand-Cambodia

Snippet: Kupitia mtandao wa kijamii wa X, ofisi ya Turk imeeleza kwamba jamii na wahamiaji walioathirika wanapaswa kupata msaada wote muhimu ili kurejea nyumbani salama.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/un-yatarajia-makubaliano-ya-kudumu-thailand-cambodia/a-75317089

[2025-12-28 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s role to be discussed in China’s top legislature annual session

Snippet: Sole delegate to National People’s Congress Starry Lee expects the city’s role in finance, trade, and innovation to be discussed in 15th five-year plan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3337906/hong-kongs-development-role-be-discussed-top-legislatures-annual-session

[2025-12-28 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China-Pakistan jet deal with Libyan group ‘may help expand Beijing’s influence’

Snippet: The agreement will supply the Libyan National Army with 16 fourth-generation JF-17 fighters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3337888/china-pakistan-warplane-deal-libyan-faction-may-help-expand-beijings-influence

[2025-12-28 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire deal

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/thailand-and-cambodia-agree-to-ceasefire-deal/video-75316502

[2025-12-27 23:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Kenneth Llover, Johnriel Casimero both score KO wins in Japan

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/sports/boxing/fight-results-kenneth-llover-johnriel-casimero-december-27-2025/

[2025-12-27 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese nuclear experts believe Japan could build nukes in less than 3 years

Snippet: Late US statesman Henry Kissinger’s dire warning about Tokyo aiming to become a nuclear power by 2028 is being re-examined by Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3337876/chinese-nuclear-experts-believe-japan-could-build-nuclear-weapons-less-3-years

[2025-12-27 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How mega-hit Kokuho could make Japanese live-action films global contenders

Snippet: Kokuho, Japan’s record-breaking cinematic triumph, is helping to redefine global perceptions of Japanese live-action film for modern viewers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3337766/how-surprise-mega-hit-kokuho-could-make-japanese-live-action-movies-global-contenders

[2025-12-27 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China puts drone rules into law as low-altitude economy takes off

Snippet: Decades-old legislation overhauled to plug gaps in the safety of uncrewed civilian aircraft

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3337897/china-puts-drone-rules-law-low-altitude-economy-takes

[2025-12-27 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Grenzkonflikt: Kambodscha und Thailand besiegeln Waffenruhe

Snippet: Nach wochenlangen Gefechten an der Grenze haben sich Thailand und Kambodscha auf eine sofortige Waffenruhe verständigt. Das Abkommen wurde vom thailändischen Verteidigungsminister Natthaphon Narkphanit und seinem kambodschanischen Kollegen Tea Seiha unterzeichnet. Die Vereinbarung betrifft "alle Arten von Waffen, Angriffe auf Zivilisten, zivile Objekte und Infrastruktur sowie militärische Ziele beider Seiten - in sämtlichen Fällen und in allen Gebieten", heißt es in der gemeinsamen Stellungnahme.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/kambodscha-thailand-grenzkonflikt-natthaphon-narkphanit-tea-seiha-china-usa-donald-trump-ban-pakkad/a-75314265

[2025-12-27 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China hits milestone in building Beishan laboratory for managing nuclear waste

Snippet: Team finishes construction of steep spiral ramp leading to underground facility where nuclear waste will be secured for thousands of years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3337894/china-hits-milestone-building-beishan-laboratory-managing-nuclear-waste

[2025-12-27 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Thailand na Cambodia wakubaliana kusitisha vita

Snippet: Makubaliano hayo yanazitaka pande zote kusitisha harakati za kijeshi na kutoingia anga ya upande mwingine. Pia yanaitaka Thailand baada ya saa 72 za utulivu, kuwarejesha wanajeshi 18 wa Cambodia waliokamatwa mwezi Julai—jambo ambalo limekuwa likitiliwa mkazo na Cambodia.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/thailand-na-cambodia-wakubaliana-kusitisha-vita/a-75314661

[2025-12-27 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman shocked to see male therapist at spa appointment; mocked for ‘ignorance’

Snippet: Undressed client balks on hearing voice of masseur; spa boss tells her ‘she is old enough to be his mum’ so he would not be ‘interested’ in her

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3336924/china-woman-shocked-find-male-therapist-spa-appointment-mocked-being-ignorant

[2025-12-27 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Computer chips

Snippet: People Dado Banatao: The man who quietly built modern computing Technology PC, smartphone prices to rise by up to 8% as AI drives memory shortage — research firm Dec 27, 2025 6:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Technology How China built its ‘Manhattan Project’ to rival the West in AI chips Dec 19, 2025 1:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Technology TSMC discovers potential

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/computer-chips/

[2025-12-27 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: جاپان: د چاقو او کیمیاوي موادو په حمله کې ۱۵ کسان ټپیان شوي

Snippet: د جاپان په میشیما ښار کې یو سړي د جمعې په ورځ اته کسان د یوکوهاما ټایر جوړونې شرکت په یوه فابریکه کې د چاقو په ګوزارونو ټپيان کړل. چارواکو ویلي حمله کونکی نیول شوی، خو په سملاسي توګه د حملې انګیزه روښانه نه ده. په پېښه کې ۷ نور کسان په کيمياوي موادو ټپيان شوي دي.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/at-least-15-injured-in-a-knife-and-chemical-attack-at-a-factory-in-japan/a-75314001

[2025-12-27 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How the Peranakan Chinese built one of Southeast Asia’s most powerful networks

Snippet: Born of trade and migration, the Peranakan community has forged a distinct identity that has bridged China and Southeast Asia for centuries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3337783/honouring-ancestors-shaping-empires-story-southeast-asias-peranakan-chinese

[2025-12-27 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A year after near total blackout, China builds world’s largest smart transformer

Snippet: Chinese engineers’ powerful breakthrough could solve risks of renewable energy shock after low wind swing almost shut down the national grid

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3337751/year-after-near-total-blackout-china-builds-worlds-largest-smart-transformer

[2025-12-27 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Live-stream ban for China influencer with 44 million followers who focused on breasts

Snippet: ‘Foul-mouthed’ content creator hosts 3-hour pool party with scantily clad women; applies lotion to body of participant to sell product

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3336901/china-influencer-44-million-followers-banned-zooming-womens-breasts-live-stream

[2025-12-27 18:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Thailand, Cambodia sign truce to halt fierce border conflict

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-cambodia-truce-stop-border-conflict/

[2025-12-27 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Open Questions | How Trump ‘stunned’ China; ‘Western hegemony is over’: 12 interviews from 2025

Snippet: From acclaimed academics and writers to influential economists and policymakers, here are some of our best Open Questions interviews of the year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3337325/how-trump-stunned-china-why-western-hegemony-has-ended-12-key-interviews-2025

[2025-12-27 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nexperia China eyes new wafer suppliers amid legal fight with Dutch chipmaker

Snippet: Nexperia owner Wingtech says the China unit produced more than 11 billion chips since mid-October, despite wafer supply constraints

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3337877/nexperia-china-eyes-new-wafer-suppliers-6-months-amid-legal-fight-dutch-chipmaker

[2025-12-27 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Thailand and Cambodia sign truce to halt fierce border conflict - DailyNews

Snippet: Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Saturday to halt weeks of fierce border clashes, the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian countries that has included fighter-jet sorties, exchange of rocket fire and artillery barrages.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/local/922692/thailand-and-cambodia-sign-truce-to-halt-fierce-border-conflict/

[2025-12-27 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Soaring to the top: China appoints first female captain for C919 flights

Snippet: Promotion of former Boeing 737 pilot Yu Yue, who holds a ‘zero error’ record, called an inspiration to women across the nation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337431/soaring-top-china-appoints-first-female-captain-flights-home-grown-c919

[2025-12-27 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Very happy’: Thailand, Cambodia sign ceasefire deal to end border clashes

Snippet: Both sides agreed to freeze all troop movements and allow civilians living in border areas to return home as soon as possible

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3337871/thailand-cambodia-sign-ceasefire-deal-after-weeks-deadly-border-clashes

[2025-12-27 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean president set to visit China next month, with North Korea on agenda

Snippet: Exchange of visits by two countries’ leaders within months underscores their commitment to deepening ties, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3337847/south-korean-president-set-visit-china-next-month-north-korea-high-agenda

[2025-12-27 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘I feared for my life’: 50-vehicle pile-up on icy Japan expressway kills 2

Snippet: Twenty-six people were injured in the mishap in Gunma prefecture that also sparked a fire at the far end of the pile-up

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3337863/1-killed-japan-50-vehicle-pile-leads-crash-icy-expressway

[2025-12-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shorter Hong Kong quarantine time drives rise in pet imports from mainland China

Snippet: City recorded 291 import applications in first 10 months of the year, up from 283 in 2024 as quarantine time reduced from 120 to 30 days

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337803/shorter-quarantine-time-drives-rise-pet-imports-mainland-china-hong-kong

[2025-12-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From hope to hard numbers: China stocks will need profits to boost the bull run

Snippet: Chinese shares surged in 2025 on a confidence-led re-rating – strategists now say the next leg in 2026 will hinge on an earnings uplift

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337753/hope-hard-numbers-why-china-stocks-will-need-profits-boost-bull-run

[2025-12-27 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Built on tofu’: safety fears as Japan prepares to restart nuclear plant

Snippet: While Fukushima operator Tepco says it is ‘committed to safety’ at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, critics believe it is a disaster waiting to happen

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3337805/safety-fears-japan-prepares-restart-nuclear-plant-built-tofu

[2025-12-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China warns of foreign forces using AI deepfakes to stir panic and steal data

Snippet: Top intelligence agency raises alarm over fake videos, audio and images aimed at undermining social stability and national security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3337838/china-warns-foreign-forces-deploy-ai-deepfakes-stir-panic-and-steal-data

[2025-12-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Genomic sequencing puts Hong Kong at forefront of cancer care innovation

Snippet: Scientist Aya El Helali says research speeds up cancer treatment discovery and helps the city bridge mainland China with global drug development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3337799/genomic-sequencing-puts-hong-kong-forefront-cancer-care-innovation