Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-01 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Restarting the shelved US$3.6 billion Myitsone Dam project could ultimately come down to Beijing’s ‘risk tolerance’
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[2026-06-01 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK
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[2026-06-01 09:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's aviation sector output fell at the sharpest pace in 52 months in April, mainly due to a spike in fuel surcharges stemming from the prolonged Middle East conflict, government data showed Monday.
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[2026-06-01 09:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: In Shanxi, the province that sits at the heart of China's coal-mining industry, there's long been a saying: "Only go down a coal pit when you have no other way out."
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[2026-06-01 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Huawei can now bypass ASML’s technology to make the advanced chips that the US has barred from export to China. This has become a familiar story
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[2026-06-01 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Nvidia] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Huawei can now bypass ASML’s technology to make the advanced chips that the US has barred from export to China. This has become a familiar story
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[2026-06-01 09:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is compiling a supplementary budget to help households with the cost of living, but it's also created skepticism about whether she can stick to her promises about debt issuance.
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[2026-06-01 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carmakers redirect resources to autonomous driving upgrades, hoping AI can deliver growth beyond subsidy-driven sales
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[2026-06-01 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carmakers redirect resources to autonomous driving upgrades, hoping AI can deliver growth beyond subsidy-driven sales
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[2026-06-01 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo unveiled his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pledging that the Taegeuk Warriors would enter the tournament with the mentality of “challengers.”
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[2026-06-01 08:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- Foreign ministers from South Korea and dozens of African countries gathered in Seoul on Monday to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation for shared growth and jointly address supply chain disruptions and other global challenges, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
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[2026-06-01 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Controversies shadow early voting despite high voter participation
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[2026-06-01 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Vote for Korea's future: Early voting highlights hope, polarization
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[2026-06-01 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Fault lines: Triple decline shows South Korea's chip dependency as inflation strain deepens
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[2026-06-01 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Veteran deal maker urges an IPO link to lure global resource giants and turn Chinese buyers into owners as city solidifies role as East-West bridge and global capital hub
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[2026-06-01 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Veteran deal maker urges an IPO link to lure global resource giants and turn Chinese buyers into owners as city solidifies role as East-West bridge and global capital hub
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[2026-06-01 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's prowess in smart infrastructure and innovative technologies will serve as a key foundation for a Ghana-based smart industrial park construction project aimed at building a long-term bridge between South Korea and Africa, the head of the initiative said.
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[2026-06-01 07:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Why a Daehangno musical instantly dropped a versitile actor while his ballet company stood by him
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[2026-06-01 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The ratio of foreign companies in panda bond issuances by value grew from 27% in 2023 to 41% in the first quarter of 2026. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
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[2026-06-01 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Significant amounts of Russian timber are entering Australia after being laundered through China and other countries, evading tariffs imposed after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and sparking demands for government action.
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[2026-06-01 04:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Naomi Osaka of Japan prepares for the third round women’s singles tennis match against Iva Jovic of the U.S. at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Saturday, May 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
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[2026-06-01 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Cyril Widdershoven via OilPrice.com,
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[2026-06-01 03:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Dozens of people have been killed in an explosion in Myanmar’s northeastern Shan State near the border with China, local media and a rebel group have said.
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[2026-06-01 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Naomi Osaka of Japan prepares for the third round women’s singles tennis match against Iva Jovic of the U.S. at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Saturday, May 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
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[2026-06-01 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOKYO — Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu backed his team to grind out wins at the World Cup after edging Iceland 1-0 in their final warm-up friendly in Tokyo on Sunday.
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[2026-06-01 02:29 UTC+10:00] [Censorship] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Authoritarian states are increasingly shutting off or throttling access to the internet, creating separate spheres in a realm built on connection
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[2026-06-01 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordMonday, 1 Juneloading
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[2026-06-01 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuMonday, 1 Juneloading
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[2026-06-01 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordMonday, 1 Juneloading
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[2026-06-01 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchMonday, 1 Juneloading
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[2026-06-01 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-06-01 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: x=won one first playoff hole
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[2026-06-01 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Young Westerners embracing Chinese habits and culture started as a meme. But under it is a serious political signal
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[2026-06-01 01:25 UTC+10:00] [United Nations] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Young Westerners embracing Chinese habits and culture started as a meme. But under it is a serious political signal
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[2026-06-01 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING — China’s factory activity was flat in May, according to an official survey released Sunday, raising questions about how much further the country’s economy can shield itself from the fallout of the ongoing Iran war and pressure on demand.
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[2026-06-01 00:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters on May 27. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
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[2026-06-01 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City win one silver, one bronze and set two more Hong Kong records as China top medal table at end of four-day meet at Kai Tak Sports Park
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[2026-06-01 00:32 UTC+10:00] [Asian Under- Athletics Championships] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City win one silver, one bronze and set two more Hong Kong records as China top medal table at end of four-day meet at Kai Tak Sports Park
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[2026-06-01 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING — Chen Jiao has a curious job: transforming visitors to resemble empresses from ancient China as young people explore a revival of traditional culture.
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[2026-06-01 00:13 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-06-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PLA’s first domestically developed high-thrust turbofan engine continues to play a crucial role 20 years on from its debut
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[2026-06-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Aviation Industry Corporation of China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PLA’s first domestically developed high-thrust turbofan engine continues to play a crucial role 20 years on from its debut
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[2026-06-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A boost of visitor numbers for the tournament should also include travellers from China, though surveys show lingering safety concerns
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[2026-06-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Chinese tourists] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A boost of visitor numbers for the tournament should also include travellers from China, though surveys show lingering safety concerns
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[2026-05-31 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Senior officials from South Korea and 50 African countries gathered in Seoul on Sunday, ahead of a ministerial meeting, to discuss ways to boost cooperation in addressing global challenges, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
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[2026-05-31 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: CUHK student Liu Runjie details maritime trip – and Meituan app experience – that helped Chinese and US youths bond, earning President Xi’s praise
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[2026-05-31 23:02 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: CUHK student Liu Runjie details maritime trip – and Meituan app experience – that helped Chinese and US youths bond, earning President Xi’s praise
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[2026-05-31 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hongkonger and Slovenian Veronika Erjavec to play for quarter-final spot on Monday; Wang Xiyu, mainland China’s last singles hope, bows out
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[2026-05-31 22:58 UTC+10:00] [Chinese Taipei] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hongkonger and Slovenian Veronika Erjavec to play for quarter-final spot on Monday; Wang Xiyu, mainland China’s last singles hope, bows out
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[2026-05-31 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has dismissed claims that Tokyo is pursuing “new militarism” and accused China of rapidly expanding its military with limited transparency.
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