[2025-12-23 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Customs nab businessmen with gems worth Rs. 32 Mn hidden on their persons - DailyNews

Snippet: Two Sri Lankan air passengers who attempted to smuggle a stash of gems worth Rs. 32 million hidden on their persons and in their luggage, to China on the night of December 21 have been arrested by a team of Customs officers working at the Departure Terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/breaking-news/920226/customs-nab-businessmen-with-gems-worth-rs-32-mn-hidden-on-their-persons/

[2025-12-23 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lawmakers want US to disclose any approvals of Nvidia H200 China licences

Snippet: Democrats ‌Elizabeth Warren and Gregory Meeks also asked for an assessment of the military potential of the AI chips approved for export

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3337395/lawmakers-want-us-disclose-any-approvals-nvidia-h200-china-licences

[2025-12-23 06:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China, Russland, USA: Venezuela im Fokus der Geopolitik

Snippet: In Venezuela dürfte das Vorgehen der US-Armada in der Karibik für wachsende Unruhe sorgen: Die Kriegsschiffe nehmen nicht nur angebliche Drogenboote ins Visier, sondern seit Dezember 2025 auch Öltanker. Während Venezuelas Rolle im Drogenhandel von Experten unterschiedlich bewertet wird, herrscht Einigkeit darüber, wie zentral die Ölexporte für das südamerikanische Land sind: Das heruntergewirtschaftete Venezuela sitzt auf den größten bekannten Ölvorkommen der Welt.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/china-russland-usa-venezuela-im-fokus-der-geopolitik/a-75271932

[2025-12-23 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Thailand, Cambodia to discuss truce amid fierce fighting

Snippet: Defense officials from Thailand and Cambodia agreed to meet on Wednesday to revive a collapsed ceasefire as deadly border fighting entered a third week.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/thailand-cambodia-to-discuss-truce-amid-fierce-fighting/a-75267584

[2025-12-23 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Thai na Cambodia zalaumiana kwa kuanzisha tena mapigano

Snippet: Wizara ya Ulinzi ya Cambodia imesema masaa machache baada ya mazungumzo ya usuluhishi yaliyofanyika Malaysia, jeshi la Thailand lilianza kushambulia kwa mabomu maeneo ya Siem Reap na Preah Vihear.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/thai-na-cambodia-zalaumiana-kwa-kuanzisha-tena-mapigano/a-75270793

[2025-12-23 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China yaziwekea ushuru baadhi ya bidhaa za maziwa za EU

Snippet: Wizara ya Biashara ya China imetangaza leo kuwa huu ulikuwa uamuzi wa awali katika mwendelezo wa uchunguzi ulioanza Agosti 2024 na hatua hiyo itaanza kutekelezwa Disemba 23.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/china-yaziwekea-ushuru-baadhi-ya-bidhaa-za-maziwa-za-umoja-wa-ulaya/a-75270218

[2025-12-23 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s record trade surplus could prompt protectionist response in 2026: report

Snippet: American researchers say restrictions on Chinese imports could help create complications for Beijing’s economic growth target next year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337312/chinas-record-trade-surplus-could-prompt-protectionist-response-2026-report

[2025-12-23 01:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi promotes PLA commanders overseeing Taiwan Strait, Beijing to full general

Snippet: Announcements suggest the dust has begun to settle following a massive purge in the military over corruption concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3337383/xi-jinping-promotes-pla-commanders-overseeing-taiwan-strait-beijing-full-general

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing ‘firmly opposes’ Japanese lawmakers’ trips to Taiwan

Snippet: Visits to the island by parliamentary members ‘seriously violate’ political foundations underpinning bilateral relations, Beijing says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3337376/beijing-firmly-opposes-japanese-lawmakers-trips-taiwan-amid-deteriorating-ties

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China-South Korea ties, Singapore’s ex-FM on Hong Kong: SCMP daily highlights

Snippet: From why China-South Korea relations may be cooling to Beijing’s latest bid to boost births, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3337369/china-south-korea-ties-singapores-ex-fm-hong-kong-rivalry-scmp-daily-highlights

[2025-12-23 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: The truth about Japan's rising anti-foreign sentiment - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/the-truth-about-japans-rising-anti-foreign-sentiment/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to hide bad debt records for pandemic-hit borrowers who repay small loans

Snippet: New policy by the People’s Bank of China applies to one-off debts up to 10,000 yuan incurred since 2020, aiming to help people rebuild credit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337354/china-hide-bad-debt-records-pandemic-hit-borrowers-who-repay-small-loans

[2025-12-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese researchers show how a word could let spies take control of a robot army

Snippet: Demonstration at cybersecurity event highlights a flaw that could turn one robot into a ‘Trojan horse’ that can seize control of others

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3337300/chinese-researchers-show-how-one-word-could-allow-spies-take-control-robot-army

[2025-12-22 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China slaps tariffs on EU cheese and cream amid trade row

Snippet: Alleging that European subsidies are hurting Chinese producers, Beijing has imposed fees that look to hit French exporters the hardest

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3337356/china-slaps-tariffs-eu-cheese-and-cream-amid-trade-row

[2025-12-22 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: ASEAN: Thailand na Cambodia zisitishe vita baina yao

Snippet: Mapigano ya hivi karibuni ya eneo la mpakani kati ya mataifa hayo mawili, yamesababisha mauaji ya watu 22 nchini Thailand huku 19 wakiuwawa Cambodia. Maafisa wa pande zote mbili wanasema watu zaidi ya 900,000 wamelazimika kukosa makaazi kutokana na mzozo huo.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/asean-thailand-na-cambodia-zisitishe-vita-baina-yao/a-75266602

[2025-12-22 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Too many US researchers looking at China through American lens, professor warns

Snippet: Flawed approach to China studies could fuel misunderstandings and lead to misguided policy decisions in Washington, seminar hears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3337370/too-many-us-researchers-are-looking-china-through-american-lens-professor-warns

[2025-12-22 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Japan to restart world's largest nuclear power plant

Snippet: Japan is a step closer to restarting the world's largest nuclear power plant for the first time since the Fukushima disaster.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/japan-to-restart-worlds-largest-nuclear-power-plant/a-75265382

[2025-12-22 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China-Japan tension hits holiday travel as flights cancelled on 46 routes

Snippet: All cancelled flights are operated by Chinese carriers and involve most of the country’s major airlines

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3337360/holiday-travellers-hit-amid-china-japan-tension-flights-cancelled-46-routes

[2025-12-22 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cambodia na Thailand kujadiliana zaidi kuhusu mzozo kati yao

Snippet: Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa Thailand Sihasak Phuangketkeow amewaambia waandishi wa habari mjini Kuala Lumpur kwamba majadiliano hayo yatafanyika katika mfumo wa kamati iliyopo ya pamoja ya mipaka ya JBC.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/cambodia-na-thailand-kujadiliana-zaidi-kuhusu-mzozo-kati-yao/a-75264873

[2025-12-22 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China yaikosoa Marekani kwa kuzikamata meli za Venezuela

Snippet: China aidha imesema inapinga vikwazo vyote vya upande mmoja na vinavyotolewa kinyume cha sheria.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/china-yaikosoa-marekani-kwa-kuzikamata-meli-za-venezuela/a-75265559

[2025-12-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China bans e-commerce platforms from forcing lowest prices or abusing algorithms

Snippet: Beijing moves to protect consumers and merchants, with new 29-article regulation tightening oversight of the fast-growing digital economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3337315/china-bans-e-commerce-platforms-forcing-lowest-prices-or-abusing-algorithms

[2025-12-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China eatery owners use cancer-hit business rival’s payment QR code for day to raise funds

Snippet: Well-liked 50-year-old who worked so hard ‘he had no time to go to the toilet’ feels love of fellow food sellers who raise US$2,900 in 24 hours

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3336588/china-eatery-owners-use-cancer-hit-business-rivals-payment-qr-code-day-raise-funds

[2025-12-22 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s rare earth magnet exports to EU jump nearly 60% as approvals take effect

Snippet: Shipments of permanent magnets to Europe saw a large increase in November, as Beijing begins granting general licences for rare earth exports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3337346/chinas-rare-earth-magnet-exports-eu-jump-nearly-60-approvals-take-effect

[2025-12-22 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Lin Yuxin tops Asian Tour Q-School, Hong Kong’s Hak also through

Snippet: Two-time Asia-Pacific Amateur champion finishes on 16 under par in Thailand to lead group of 35 who have secured status for 2026 season

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3337322/asian-tour-chinas-lin-yuxin-tops-q-school-hong-kongs-jason-hak-also-through

[2025-12-22 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s PLA Daily accuses Japan of showing ‘no respect for history’

Snippet: Japanese right-wing forces are whitewashing past atrocities as the world celebrates win over fascism, commentary in military paper says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3337336/chinas-military-newspaper-pla-daily-accuses-japan-showing-no-respect-history

[2025-12-22 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Chinese delegation to visit Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The Chinese Embassy in Colombo has announced that a high-level delegation from China will visit Sri Lanka from December 23 to 25 with the aim of promoting China–Sri Lanka friendship, deepening mutual understanding, and enhancing practical cooperation between the two nations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/breaking-news/919706/chinese-delegation-to-visit-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-22 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China eyes childcare overhaul with a law to boost births, fix demographic crisis

Snippet: Proposed legislation seeks to lower child-rearing costs and standardise services, especially for children under three, to ease the burden on parents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337317/china-eyes-childcare-overhaul-law-boost-births-fix-demographic-crisis

[2025-12-22 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Well-preserved section of China’s 2,200-year-old four-lane highway discovered

Snippet: Stretch of Qin Straight Road reveals sophisticated construction techniques including rammed-earth slope reinforcements and filled valleys

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3337302/chinese-archaeologists-discover-well-preserved-section-2200-year-old-4-lane-highway

[2025-12-22 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia: Cambodia, Thailand set for Christmas Eve truce talks after Asean push

Snippet: The breakthrough was quickly threatened as Cambodia accused Thailand of bombing border provinces with F-16s just hours later

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337327/malaysia-says-asean-must-do-whatever-necessary-ease-thailand-cambodia-conflict

[2025-12-22 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Unitree G1 humanoids go viral with synchronised frontflip and Musk endorsement

Snippet: China continues to dominate in humanoid robotics, and its lead over the US is accelerating, according to a recent Morgan Stanley report

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3337320/unitree-g1-humanoids-go-viral-synchronised-backflip-and-impressive-musk-endorsement

[2025-12-22 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Goldman forecasts continued growth for Chinese stocks in 2026 as risks fade

Snippet: The US investment bank, having correctly predicted the stock market gains this year, expects the bull run to continue, but at a slower pace

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337291/goldman-forecasts-continued-growth-chinese-stocks-2026-risks-fade

[2025-12-22 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: North Korea's record-breaking year for crypto theft - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/north-koreas-record-breaking-year-for-crypto-theft/

[2025-12-22 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s H3 rocket fails to deploy geolocation satellite after engine cuts out

Snippet: The Michibiki satellite is the sixth in a seven-orbiter geolocation system aimed at giving Japan highly accurate positioning services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3337292/japanese-h3-rocket-fails-launch-geolocation-satellite-orbit-after-engine-cuts-out

[2025-12-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China boy addresses bullies in class meeting, earns admiration, tormentor’s apologies

Snippet: Courageous 9-year-old who was branded an ‘idiot’ by classmates hides pain from parents; reduces persecutors to tears with moving speech

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3335724/china-boy-addresses-bullies-class-meeting-earns-admiration-apologies-tormentors

[2025-12-22 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan clears way for Tepco to restart world’s largest nuclear plant

Snippet: Tepco, operator of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant, has been allowed to restart Kashiwazaki-Kariwa 15 years after the disaster

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3337283/japan-backs-worlds-largest-nuclear-plant-restart-despite-pushback-residents

[2025-12-22 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s footballers could play China, Chinese Taipei regularly in new league

Snippet: Asian chiefs planning new Nations League similar to the one in Europe, aimed at raising standards and revenue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3337282/hong-kongs-footballers-could-play-china-chinese-taipei-regularly-new-league

[2025-12-22 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan prepares to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima - DailyNews

Snippet: Japan is set to take the final step to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant on Monday when the region of Niigata votes on the resumption of operations, in a watershed moment for the country’s pivot back to nuclear energy nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/breaking-news/919645/japan-prepares-to-restart-worlds-biggest-nuclear-plant-15-years-after-fukushima/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese spy? Propagandist? Former Confucius Institute director tells his story

Snippet: Memoir by former Britain-based academic rebuts accusations that the centres serve as vehicles for Beijing’s state narratives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3337265/chinese-spy-propagandist-former-confucius-institute-director-tells-his-story

[2025-12-22 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: SMIC, Pop Mart lead Hong Kong stocks higher before Christmas trading break

Snippet: Hong Kong’s market will close early on Wednesday and remain shut on December 25 and 26

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337259/alibaba-pop-mart-lead-hong-kong-stocks-higher-christmas-trading-break

[2025-12-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Blackpink for Ayumi? Why China may reward South Korea’s soft stance on Japan row

Snippet: Beijing is reviving stalled trade talks with Seoul as the Lee administration breaks with Tokyo on Taiwan, and analysts say Chinese market access could be the geopolitical prize

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3337086/blackpink-ayumi-why-china-may-reward-south-koreas-soft-stance-amid-japan-tensions

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China teacher hides pupil’s death from class, asks group to write farewell letters

Snippet: Parents of tragic boy who always had ‘smiles and fun stories’ for classmates are delivered box full of touching letters, flowers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3336592/china-teacher-hides-pupils-death-class-asks-group-write-farewell-letters

[2025-12-22 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From swoosh to local: Nike stumbles in China as home-grown rivals close the gap

Snippet: Nike’s sharp drop in China sales underscores intensifying competition from home-grown brands amid changing consumer tastes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337213/swoosh-local-nike-loses-ground-china-domestic-rivals-start-sprint

[2025-12-22 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China Coast Marathon a spectacular alternative to Standard Chartered Hong Kong

Snippet: Hong Kong’s oldest marathon, the China Coast event differs from the city race a week later and will pose a gruelling challenge in Sai Kung

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3337232/china-coast-marathon-spectacular-alternative-standard-chartered-hong-kong

[2025-12-22 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s approval for L3 self-driving cars to stimulate slowing mainland market

Snippet: Chinese carmakers could sell about 270,000 semi-autonomous vehicles next year, representing 1 per cent of the total market, Daiwa says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337224/chinas-approval-l3-self-driving-cars-stimulate-slowing-mainland-market

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | TikTok deal could show way forward for US-China engagement

Snippet: The agreement, under which the platform will become a joint venture controlled by a consortium of investors, highlights the importance of negotiation and mutual respect

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3337208/tiktok-deal-could-show-way-forward-us-china-engagement

[2025-12-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Open Questions | George Yeo on superpower ‘headaches’ and why the US dollar could crack

Snippet: Singapore’s former foreign minister also discusses Trump, the latest China-Japan dust-up, and rivalry between Hong Kong and the city state

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3337074/george-yeo-superpower-headaches-and-why-us-dollar-could-crack

[2025-12-22 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Mvutano wa Cambodia na Thailand kujadiliwa leo

Snippet: Serikali ya Cambodia imearifu kwamba, zaidi ya watu nusu milioni nchini humo wameachwa bila makaazi kufuatia wiki mbili za machafuko yaliyosababisha umwagaji damu kati ya nchi hiyo na jirani yake Thailand. Asia

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/mvutano-wa-cambodia-na-thailand-kujadiliwa-leo/a-75258659

[2025-12-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-China ties in focus after Trump labels fentanyl ‘weapon of mass destruction’

Snippet: Formal designation in new executive order ‘not necessarily bad’ for Beijing amid cooperation with Washington on drug issues, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336909/how-will-us-china-ties-fare-trump-calling-fentanyl-weapon-mass-destruction

[2025-12-22 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan announces US$6 billion support for home-grown AI development

Snippet: A new company will be established by around 10 firms including SoftBank Group Corp, aiming to develop the country’s largest base AI model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3337243/japan-announces-us6-billion-support-home-grown-ai-development

[2025-12-22 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: An beats Wang in epic badminton season finale, Shi photo drops hint after loss

Snippet: Double defeat for China in Hangzhou as South Korea’s An Se-young beats Wang Zhiyi and Christo Popov sees off Shi Yuqi

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3337242/bwf-world-tour-finals-beats-wang-epic-shi-injury-photo-posted-after-loss