Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-22 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing dominates the global supply of gallium nitride – which has been revealed as a key component in its Ludi Tance-4 01 satellite
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[2026-07-22 14:00 UTC+10:00] [synthetic-aperture radar] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing dominates the global supply of gallium nitride – which has been revealed as a key component in its Ludi Tance-4 01 satellite
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[2026-07-22 13:48 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: In April Japan coined new term kokushobi for days above 40C as country advises workers to wear shorts to the office to cope with stifling heat
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[2026-07-22 13:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Real income fell across the bottom four income quintiles among South Korea’s urban households in the first quarter, rising only for the highest-income households, government data showed Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: SCMP’s Ann Cao just finished covering her sixth WAIC in Shanghai, and now she’s eagerly looking forward to the next one
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[2026-07-22 13:30 UTC+10:00] [MetaX] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: SCMP’s Ann Cao just finished covering her sixth WAIC in Shanghai, and now she’s eagerly looking forward to the next one
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[2026-07-22 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: British Steel's plant in Scunthorpe, northern England, in March 2025: The U.K. government nationalized the operation "to protect the future of steel production" in the country, after its Chinese owner wanted to shut it down. © Reuters
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[2026-07-22 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday rejected China's claim that the China Coast Guard (CCG) had permitted a recent medical evacuation mission near BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
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[2026-07-22 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: TOKYO (AP) — Japan recorded a trade deficit in June, according to government data released Wednesday, as the higher price of oil imports helped cause the second straight month of red ink.
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[2026-07-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's per capita household net assets rose more than 9 percent from a year earlier in 2025 on higher housing and securities prices, the central bank data showed Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Copper prices have hit a six-week high, as tight supply conditions in China underscore the volatility of a metal that is becoming an increasingly in-demand component for the next generation of electricity.
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[2026-07-22 12:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-07-22 12:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-07-22 12:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Twin red panda cubs have been born at Seoul Grand Park in South Korea’s first successful natural breeding of the endangered species, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday.
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[2026-07-22 12:31 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The majority of Filipinos distrust China primarily due to the perception of Beijing’s continued harassment of Filipino personnel and fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea and its sweeping claims in the disputed waters, according to an Octa Research survey.
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[2026-07-22 12:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: At Busan's UN Peace Memorial Hall, international students teach children about the Korean War through empathy and their own cross-cultural perspectives
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[2026-07-22 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung received letters of credence Wednesday from eight newly appointed foreign ambassadors to South Korea, including the Brazilian ambassador, the presidential office said.
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[2026-07-22 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has moved to prohibit imports of advanced drones, mainly from China, citing mounting national security concerns over military-grade technology.
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[2026-07-22 12:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean and the U.S. women's golf tours jointly announced Wednesday they have reached an agreement on local players' participation in an LPGA tournament taking place here this fall.
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[2026-07-22 12:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's finance minister on Wednesday called for vigilance over potential energy supply disruptions following renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, vowing to take preemptive measures when necessary.
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[2026-07-22 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea detected a record volume of illicit drug smuggling incidents in the first half of the year amid tightened inspections, the customs agency said Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While some Pacific Islands Forum members have criticised the test near Tuvalu, Papua New Guinea appears to have backtracked, analysts say
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[2026-07-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While some Pacific Islands Forum members have criticised the test near Tuvalu, Papua New Guinea appears to have backtracked, analysts say
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[2026-07-22 11:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: GWACHEON, South Korea, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Former first lady Kim Keon Hee appeared before a special counsel team Wednesday for questioning over alleged irregularities in the 2022 relocation of the presidential residence.
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[2026-07-22 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The second season of the popular Disney+ Korean original series "Made in Korea" will premiere in September, the streaming platform said Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times,
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[2026-07-22 11:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has seized a cargo vessel suspected of violating U.N. Security Council (UNSC) sanctions on North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, officials from Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 11:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance minister on Wednesday called for vigilance over potential energy supply disruptions following renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, vowing to take preemptive measures when necessary.
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[2026-07-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Shenzhen-based brokerage’s retreat from Huatai-PineBridge semiconductor fund comes just weeks after stepping in as market maker
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[2026-07-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Shenzhen-based brokerage’s retreat from Huatai-PineBridge semiconductor fund comes just weeks after stepping in as market maker
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[2026-07-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The infamous smelly condiment has earned recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage across various regions in Guangdong
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[2026-07-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The infamous smelly condiment has earned recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage across various regions in Guangdong
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[2026-07-22 10:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has approved a restructuring plan submitted by petrochemical companies at the Yeosu industrial complex amid a prolonged downturn in the petrochemical industry, the industry ministry said Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: MANILA, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) were set to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation Wednesday amid the Middle East conflict while advancing the implementation of their comprehensive strategic partnership vision, officials said.
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[2026-07-22 10:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's producer prices remained unchanged in June as lower petroleum prices were offset by higher computer and electronics prices, central bank data showed Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Wednesday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the stock index rose sharply, fueled by tech gains.
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[2026-07-22 10:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea is asking Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to shoulder three national burdens: win the global semiconductor race, sustain the country’s export economy and revitalize regions left behind by decades of industrial concentration. That may prove visionary industrial policy. It may also place excessive weight on companies that already serve as Korea’s most important economic engine.
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[2026-07-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China among 14 teams that have already qualified for tournament, which will be last to feature 32 teams before becoming a 48-team event
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[2026-07-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Copa America Femenina] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China among 14 teams that have already qualified for tournament, which will be last to feature 32 teams before becoming a 48-team event
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[2026-07-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A proposal to map charts through five straits comes as Japan fears trade disruption from choke points in the South China Sea and off Malacca
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[2026-07-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Lombok Strait] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A proposal to map charts through five straits comes as Japan fears trade disruption from choke points in the South China Sea and off Malacca
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[2026-07-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Nike is planning to cut off thousands of online distributors in China beginning in January as the sneaker giant looks to clean up what's become a messy digital marketplace and get the region back to growth, the company said Tuesday.
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[2026-07-22 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Japan exports in June grew at their fastest pace since November 2022, rising 19.3% from a year earlier, powered by shipments of semiconductor equipment and a weak yen.
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[2026-07-22 09:51 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A Sydney international student is behind bars after allegations he falsely claimed more than $5 million worth of false GST refunds on luxury watches.
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[2026-07-22 09:45 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-22 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Workers in a nickel mining and processing hub in Morowali, Central Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The country's nickel boom has been blamed for a rise in allegations of human rights abuses and environmental damage. (Photo by Dimas Ardian)
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[2026-07-22 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid geopolitical tension and talk of an AI bubble, China needs a stable financial market to underpin economic growth
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[2026-07-22 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid geopolitical tension and talk of an AI bubble, China needs a stable financial market to underpin economic growth
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[2026-07-22 09:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: YEONCHEON, South Korea, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Authorities on Wednesday lifted a flood warning issued for a bridge along a border river near North Korea after surging water levels caused by downpours and North Korea's release of water from a border dam began to recede.
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[2026-07-22 09:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: MANILA, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan were set to meet in Manila on Wednesday to explore ways to strengthen trilateral security and economic cooperation and discuss coordination on North Korea amid Pyongyang's deepening ties with China and Russia, officials said.
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