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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Foreign ship gets penalty for using Starlink within Chinese waters, report says

Snippet: Unidentified vessel was found using ‘satellite communication device manufactured by a foreign company’ during inspection at Ningbo port

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3337026/foreign-ship-gets-penalty-illegally-using-starlink-within-chinese-waters-report-says

[2025-12-19 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Why China's property crash must be kept top secret

Snippet: The bigger the boom, the deeper and longer the bust. After two decades of runaway growth, by 2020, China's real estate bubble had pushed home prices to more than 17 times the average salaries.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/china-property-real-estate-housing-xi-jinping-economy/a-75074157

[2025-12-19 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippines-Australia relations

Snippet: Exclusive Content Japan and Australia stepping up security role in PH Philippine News ‘Bonding’ in Davao? Philippines probes Bondi shooters’ monthlong stay Dec 19, 2025 8:41 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Bondi Beach shooting: Philippines refutes ‘outdated’ ISIS hotspot tag Dec 17, 2025 6:34 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News US slams China for injuring Filipino fisherfolk near Escoda Shoal Dec

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/philippines-australia-relations/

[2025-12-19 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Secure Arctic shipping route essential for China, senior official says

Snippet: Trade lanes using Strait of Malacca, Red Sea and Suez Canal could be disrupted during ‘major international crisis’, Beijing forum told

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337088/secure-arctic-shipping-route-essential-china-senior-official-says

[2025-12-19 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why China is cracking down on ‘involution’

Snippet: Involution is a structural phenomenon with both domestic and global implications that China’s leaders are dedicated to addressing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3337011/why-china-cracking-down-involution

[2025-12-19 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Landmark in-air refuelling test extends China’s drone swarm delivery range to US

Snippet: Strike radius of Chinese drone programme capable of carrying deadly military weapons doubled to reach Washington, New York and Miami

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3336988/landmark-air-refuelling-test-extends-chinas-drone-swarm-delivery-range-us-homeland

[2025-12-19 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan’s opposition lawmakers vow to impeach leader William Lai

Snippet: Proposal is likely to be a symbolic gesture as impeachment would require 76 legislators to agree, while opposition camp holds only 62 seats

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3337110/taiwans-opposition-lawmakers-vow-impeach-leader-william-lai

[2025-12-19 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China Vanke’s managers have no plans to sell shares as firm fights for survival

Snippet: Vanke, responding to queries from investors, says top managers have not notified it about their intentions so far

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337081/china-vanke-says-top-managers-have-no-plans-sell-shares-it-fights-survival

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China discovers Asia’s largest undersea gold deposit

Snippet: Country has been steadily stepping up mineral exploration, with nearly 450 billion yuan invested since 2021

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337083/china-discovers-asias-largest-undersea-gold-deposit-jiaodong-peninsula

[2025-12-19 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BeOne Medicines names R&D chief Wang Lai as president amid global expansion

Snippet: BeOne generated global revenue of about US$3.8 billion last year, driven by its flagship products Brukinsa and Tevimbra

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337097/beone-medicines-names-rd-chief-wang-lai-co-president-lead-global-expansion

[2025-12-19 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Canada's time to ditch US and go with China - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/canadas-time-to-ditch-us-and-go-with-china/

[2025-12-19 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba ramps up China instant commerce push with Cainiao and Tmall tie-up

Snippet: Partnership designed to expand warehouse network and boost Taobao Shangou’s rapid service as rivals Meituan and JD.com scale up facilities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3337029/need-speed-alibaba-ramps-china-instant-commerce-push-cainiao-and-tmall-tie

[2025-12-19 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese military tightens review of weapons pricing to fight corruption

Snippet: CMC Equipment Development Department releases new rules amid push for quality equipment and ‘professional ethics’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3337046/chinese-military-tightens-review-equipment-and-weapons-pricing-fight-corruption

[2025-12-19 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s military build-up could ‘seriously’ affect Japan’s security, Tokyo warns

Snippet: Release of defence ministry report comes amid soaring tensions with Beijing and a boost to Japan’s military budget and goals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3337079/chinas-military-build-could-seriously-affect-japans-security-tokyo-warns

[2025-12-19 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bank of Japan’s historic rate increase signals new era for economy

Snippet: Bank of Japan lifts rates to 0.75 per cent – a 30-year high – ending zero-interest era, paving the way for further increases amid rising inflation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3337067/bank-japan-raises-rates-levels-unseen-1995

[2025-12-19 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Sand seas add grit to China-Mongolia relations - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/sand-seas-add-grit-to-china-mongolia-relations/

[2025-12-19 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Russian envoy outlines key results in Moscow-Beijing cooperation

Snippet: Russia and China have continued to rapidly expand their bilateral relationship across economic, diplomatic, and people-to-people channels in 2025, with trade turnover exceeding $200 billion for a third consecutive year, Moscow’s ambassador to Beijing, Igor Morgulov, has told RT.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/629709-russian-envoy-key-results-cooperation-china/

[2025-12-19 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia denies citizens are fighting for Cambodia in border war with Thailand

Snippet: The Russian embassy in Cambodia says the false assertions could jeopardise Moscow-Bangkok ties and its citizens’ safety in Thailand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337036/russia-slams-unfounded-claims-citizens-fighting-cambodia-thailand-border-war

[2025-12-19 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China curling duo lose to South Koreans, miss Winter Olympics mixed doubles spot

Snippet: Newly formed pairing of Ye Zixuan and Yu Sen beaten narrowly by South Korean duo in play-off for place at Games in Milano Cortina

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3337035/china-misses-out-mixed-doubles-curling-spot-2026-winter-olympic-games

[2025-12-19 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China cracked US ‘super code’ that controls most power grids in the world

Snippet: Breakthrough could shake-up global tech markets with nations able to run their own grids and break away from US dominance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3336893/how-china-cracked-us-super-code-controls-most-power-grids-world

[2025-12-19 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Limits’ to hospitality: 10 times Asia overtourism became a problem in 2025

Snippet: From Japan to Indonesia, excessive tourism has created issues in some of Asia’s travel hubs this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3336599/10-times-asia-overtourism-and-limits-hospitality-became-problem-2025

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese rookie cop resembling actor Eddie Peng goes viral, attracts a million likes

Snippet: Newly graduated officer with a canine partner called Fries shuns online fame, wants to focus on work, says he already has a girlfriend

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3336067/chinese-rookie-cop-resembles-taiwan-actor-eddie-peng-goes-viral-attracts-1-million-likes

[2025-12-19 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China Vanke default watch is Xi’s moment to let markets lead - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/china-vanke-default-watch-is-xis-moment-to-let-markets-lead/

[2025-12-19 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: How China built its ‘Manhattan Project’ to rival the West in AI chips

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/how-china-built-manhattan-project-ai-chips-asml-huawei/

[2025-12-19 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Made in China, Made in India – and powered by sustainable coal - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/made-in-china-made-in-india-and-powered-by-sustainable-coal/

[2025-12-19 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are Myanmar hospital air strikes a bid to ‘intimidate’ voters ahead of poll?

Snippet: The junta has been emboldened to strike as China, Russia and the US are looking the other way to serve their own interests, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337001/myanmar-hospital-air-strikes-heighten-election-turmoil-amid-global-inaction

[2025-12-19 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: China's ByteDance signs deal to form joint venture to operate TikTok US app

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/bytedance-deal-joint-venture-tiktok-us-app/

[2025-12-19 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s heat pump tech, Tokyo clarifies Taiwan stance: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Snippet: From Hong Kong Jimmy Lai’s trial verdict to China’s high-altitude tank threat, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3336982/chinas-heat-pump-tech-tokyo-clarifies-taiwan-stance-beijing-scmps-7-highlights

[2025-12-19 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks cap longest win streak in 3 weeks as US inflation cools

Snippet: Soft US inflation data strengthens the case for monetary easing as the Hang Seng Index gains for a third day

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336987/hong-kong-stocks-head-longest-rising-streak-3-weeks-cooling-us-inflation-data

[2025-12-19 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Made-in-China EUV machine targets AI chip output by 2028 - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/made-in-china-euv-machine-targets-ai-chip-output-by-2028/

[2025-12-19 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China urged to win ‘hearts and minds’ to fill leadership void as US retreats

Snippet: Experts pushing Beijing’s vision for a new world order say nation can offer an ‘important alternative’ but it needs to improve its messaging

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336891/china-urged-win-hearts-and-minds-fill-global-leadership-void-us-retreats

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan city launches edible-looking boot souvenirs just like Taiwan braised pork rice

Snippet: ‘Mysterious’ footwear fashion item crafted to look identical to iconic dish takes culinary craftsmanship to a new level; includes ‘soft-boiled egg’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3336031/japan-city-launches-edible-looking-boot-souvenirs-inspired-taiwan-braised-pork-rice

[2025-12-19 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s pharmaceutical industry transforms into a global innovation powerhouse

Snippet: The China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Invention Index, a new gauge, highlights top drug makers on the mainland for the first time

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336851/chinas-pharmaceutical-sector-moves-big-leagues-global-innovation-powerhouse

[2025-12-19 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s top court seeks to restore trust after martial law controversy

Snippet: The changes target high-stakes national security cases amid mounting criticism over delays and alleged bias

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3336964/south-koreas-top-court-overhauls-handling-martial-law-trials-regain-public-trust

[2025-12-19 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump signs defence bill restricting investment in Chinese tech, military firms

Snippet: Key provisions target contracts with Chinese biotech companies and outbound investment in technologies with military applications in China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3336981/trump-signs-defence-bill-restricting-investment-chinese-tech-military-firms

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can rising lithium costs save China’s energy storage firms from a price war?

Snippet: China’s battery makers raise prices amid lithium rebound and global AI energy demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336932/can-rising-lithium-costs-save-chinas-energy-storage-firms-brutal-price-war

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to remain biggest buyer of chipmaking equipment through 2027: SEMI

Snippet: China chipmakers are projected to continue outspending the world on wafer fab equipment through 2027, report says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3336933/china-remain-worlds-biggest-buyer-chipmaking-equipment-through-2027-semi

[2025-12-19 09:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China reportedly sticking to its soybean deal with US, but worries remain

Snippet: Beijing secures 7 million tonnes of soybeans, passing halfway mark of its US purchase agreement. However, little has been shipped so far

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3336977/china-reportedly-sticking-its-soybean-deal-us-worries-remain

[2025-12-19 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s space plan envisages US moon base amid race with China

Snippet: Trump calls for moon landing in 2028, lunar base thereafter, as China targets the end of the decade for its first crewed landing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3336975/trump-boosts-nasa-plans-moon-base-nuclear-reactors-china-space-race

[2025-12-19 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL business leaders explore strategic opportunities in Cambodia - DailyNews

Snippet: A Sri Lankan trade delegation recently concluded a strategic mission to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, coinciding with the Cambodia Agriculture Exhibition. The visit was organised by the Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and initiated by the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Sri Lanka, Mr.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917829/sl-business-leaders-explore-strategic-opportunities-in-cambodia/

[2025-12-19 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PM thankful for China’s assistance to overcome disaster challenges - DailyNews

Snippet: A meeting was held between China’s Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Wang Dongming and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Parliament on Wednesday (17).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/917919/pm-thankful-for-chinas-assistance-to-overcome-disaster-challenges/

[2025-12-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lanka Under-15 rugby squad for South Korea for training and exposure - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Under-15 Development Rugby Squad left the island to participate in an intensive high-performance training and exposure programme organised by the Korean Rugby Football Union (KRU). The tour, scheduled from 15th to 22nd December 2025, marks a historic first for the Junior Tuskers under the new Sri Lanka Rugby administration led by President Pavithra Fernando.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/sports/917658/lanka-under-15-rugby-squad-for-south-korea-for-training-and-exposure/

[2025-12-19 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan vows never to possess nuclear weapons, rebuffing official’s idea

Snippet: The government’s response came after a senior security official suggested that Tokyo needed nuclear arms to deter ‍potential aggressors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3336965/japan-pm-office-source-hints-need-nuclear-weapons-amid-policy-review

[2025-12-19 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Trump upends US foreign policy, analysts see fresh openings for China

Snippet: After a turbulent year, experts expect continued disruption to reshape global influence, testing alliances and altering the balance of power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3336954/trump-upends-us-foreign-policy-analysts-see-fresh-openings-china

[2025-12-19 01:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Japan raises its UN presence to counter China's influence

Snippet: A record number of Japanese nationals are working for United Nations agencies around the world.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/japan-raises-its-un-presence-to-counter-chinas-influence/a-75216554

[2025-12-19 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing condemns Washington’s landmark US$11 billion arms sale to Taiwan

Snippet: US State Department approves massive deal that includes billions in Himars and howitzer equipment, drones and software

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336961/beijing-condemns-washingtons-landmark-us11-billion-arms-sale-taiwan

[2025-12-19 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China confirms issuing of first general licences for rare earth exports

Snippet: Beijing says it is now granting longer permits giving foreign companies easier access to vital minerals, but many details remain unclear

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336916/china-confirms-issuing-first-general-licences-rare-earth-exports

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Discriminatory and egregious: China blasts EU’s subsidy crackdown

Snippet: Commerce authorities vow to defend firms such as Nuctech and CRRC, while Beijing continues talks with Brussels over EV tariffs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3336941/china-slams-eu-subsidy-probes-egregious-and-discriminatory

[2025-12-19 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s youth-unemployment rate, Laos joins durian war: SCMP daily highlights

Snippet: From EU-China trade ties to Laos securing approval to export durians, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3336946/chinas-youth-unemployment-rate-eases-new-rival-durian-fray-scmp-daily-highlights

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CATL marks trailblazing deployment of humanoid robots at scale in China plant

Snippet: The initiative underscores the growing use of intelligent Chinese-made robots in the country’s manufacturing industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3336939/chinas-catl-marks-trailblazing-deployment-humanoid-robots-scale-factory-floor