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
Title: Myanmar’s China-backed mega dam revival risks Kachin rebel backlash
Snippet: Restarting the shelved US$3.6 billion Myitsone Dam project could ultimately come down to Beijing’s ‘risk tolerance’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355345/myanmars-china-backed-mega-dam-revival-risks-kachin-rebel-backlash?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (URGENT) S. Korea's monthly exports up 53 pct to record high of US$87.8 bln in May
Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601001700320
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[2026-06-01 09:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Aviation output falls at sharpest pace in 52 months in April due to higher fuel surcharges
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.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601001000320
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[2026-06-01 09:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: BBC News
Title: Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days
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."
Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwpeg57777o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-06-01 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US pressure has only helped make China’s tech giants stronger
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3355307/us-pressure-has-only-helped-make-chinas-tech-giants-stronger?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Nvidia] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US pressure has only helped make China’s tech giants stronger
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3355307/us-pressure-has-only-helped-make-chinas-tech-giants-stronger
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[2026-06-01 09:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Japanese bond yields are the highest in 40 years. The budget and a 'red flag' from PM Takaichi have markets nervous
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.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/japan-pm-takaichis-budget-remarks-send-red-flag-to-bond-markets.html
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[2026-06-01 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese EV makers shift focus from price wars to AI capability: Morgan Stanley
Snippet: Carmakers redirect resources to autonomous driving upgrades, hoping AI can deliver growth beyond subsidy-driven sales
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3355400/chinese-ev-makers-shift-focus-price-wars-ai-capability-morgan-stanley?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: AI could redefine China’s EV market: Morgan Stanley
Snippet: Carmakers redirect resources to autonomous driving upgrades, hoping AI can deliver growth beyond subsidy-driven sales
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3355400/chinese-ev-makers-shift-focus-price-wars-ai-capability-morgan-stanley
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[2026-06-01 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: [Graphic News] South Korea finalizes 26-man World Cup squad
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.”
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760315
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[2026-06-01 08:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korean, African FMs set to hold meeting to discuss cooperation amid global challenges
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.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531004000315
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[2026-06-01 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 1)
Snippet: Controversies shadow early voting despite high voter participation
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601000600320
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[2026-06-01 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on June 1)
Snippet: Vote for Korea's future: Early voting highlights hope, polarization
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601000500320
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[2026-06-01 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on June 1)
Snippet: Fault lines: Triple decline shows South Korea's chip dependency as inflation strain deepens
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601000400320
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[2026-06-01 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong must embrace ‘bipolar’ role to thrive in ‘Stage 3.0’: ex-HKEX boss Charles Li
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3355333/hong-kong-must-embrace-bipolar-role-thrive-stage-30-ex-hkex-boss-charles-li?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong must embrace ‘bipolar’ role to thrive in ‘Stage 3.0’: ex-HKEX boss Charles Li
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3355333/hong-kong-must-embrace-bipolar-role-thrive-stage-30-ex-hkex-boss-charles-li
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[2026-06-01 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (Yonhap Interview) Vilacesti chief eyes smart tech hub in Ghana linking S. Korea, Africa
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.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529007000315
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[2026-06-01 07:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Cut from a musical, kept by the ballet: how Korea‘s two stage worlds reacted to one actor’s photo at Starbucks
Snippet: Why a Daehangno musical instantly dropped a versitile actor while his ballet company stood by him
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760313
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[2026-06-01 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: China's panda bonds on track for record issuance
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)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia/china-s-panda-bonds-on-track-for-record-issuance
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[2026-06-01 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: ‘Blood money’ claims over Russian commodity used in thousands of Australian houses
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.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/blood-money-claims-over-russian-commodity-used-in-thousands-of-australian-houses-20260531-p602d7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 04:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend arranged a dinner for Black players at the French Open
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)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/taylor-townsend-naomi-osaka-french-open-cb77889cda30218d0f772e533b086d5b
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[2026-06-01 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: America's LNG Boom Is Real - But China Is Planning Beyond It
Snippet: Authored by Cyril Widdershoven via OilPrice.com,
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/americas-lng-boom-real-china-planning-beyond-it
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[2026-06-01 03:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: Dozens killed in blast at explosives depot in northeastern Myanmar
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.
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/31/dozens-killed-in-blast-at-explosives-depot-in-northeastern-myanmar
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[2026-06-01 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Sabalenka vs. Osaka to be 1st women's night match at the French Open in 3 years
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)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sabalenka-osaka-french-open-d9be9b9ff2031161d531c6d398694b91
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[2026-06-01 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Japan edge Iceland in final pre-World Cup friendly
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.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/news/world/japan-edge-iceland-in-final-pre-world-cup-friendly/2355262
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[2026-06-01 02:29 UTC+10:00] [Censorship] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: The Guardian view on the splinternet: where China led, Iran and others are eagerly following | Editorial
Snippet: Authoritarian states are increasingly shutting off or throttling access to the internet, creating separate spheres in a realm built on connection
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/31/the-guardian-view-on-the-splinternet-where-china-led-iran-and-others-are-eagerly-following
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[2026-06-01 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordMonday, 1 Juneloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-06-01
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[2026-06-01 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.
Snippet: Mini SudokuMonday, 1 Juneloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-06-01
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[2026-06-01 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordMonday, 1 Juneloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-06-01
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[2026-06-01 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.
Snippet: Word SearchMonday, 1 Juneloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-06-01
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[2026-06-01 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Japan defense chief takes swipe at China at security meet
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/world/asia-oceania/japan-defense-chief-takes-swipe-at-china-at-security-meet/2355161
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[2026-06-01 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: LIV Golf Korea Par Scores
Snippet: x=won one first playoff hole
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/golf-8d122fe8f0d3e8d2fdd210ad6303fd31
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[2026-06-01 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why China-bashing is being replaced by China-maxxing
Snippet: Young Westerners embracing Chinese habits and culture started as a meme. But under it is a serious political signal
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3355483/why-china-bashing-being-replaced-china-maxxing?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 01:25 UTC+10:00] [United Nations] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why China-bashing is being replaced by China-maxxing
Snippet: Young Westerners embracing Chinese habits and culture started as a meme. But under it is a serious political signal
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3355483/why-china-bashing-being-replaced-china-maxxing
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[2026-06-01 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: China’s factory activity slows in May, raising questions over its economy
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.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/world/chinas-factory-activity-slows-in-may-raising-questions-over-its-economy/2355246
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[2026-06-01 00:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan PM Takaichi's approval rating slips to 66%: Nikkei poll
Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters on May 27. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-pm-takaichi-s-approval-rating-slips-to-66-nikkei-poll
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[2026-06-01 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: More medals, records for Hong Kong on final day of Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3355480/more-medals-records-hong-kong-final-day-asian-under-20-athletics-championships?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 00:32 UTC+10:00] [Asian Under- Athletics Championships] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: More medals, records for Hong Kong on final day of Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3355480/more-medals-records-hong-kong-final-day-asian-under-20-athletics-championships
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[2026-06-01 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Dressing visitors in ancient China's imperial splendor is booming in Beijing
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.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/world/dressing-visitors-in-ancient-chinas-imperial-splendor-is-booming-in-beijing/2355238
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[2026-06-01 00:13 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Along the river, before the fall: China pre-Renaissance city life
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/along-the-river-before-the-fall-china-pre-renaissance-city-life/
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[2026-06-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How China’s home-grown WS-10 engine helped make the country a modern air power
Snippet: The PLA’s first domestically developed high-thrust turbofan engine continues to play a crucial role 20 years on from its debut
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3355472/how-chinas-home-grown-ws-10-engine-helped-make-country-modern-air-power?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Aviation Industry Corporation of China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How China’s home-grown WS-10 engine helped make the country a modern air power
Snippet: The PLA’s first domestically developed high-thrust turbofan engine continues to play a crucial role 20 years on from its debut
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3355472/how-chinas-home-grown-ws-10-engine-helped-make-country-modern-air-power
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[2026-06-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Will a World Cup travel boom help Mexico dispel Chinese tourists’ safety fears?
Snippet: A boost of visitor numbers for the tournament should also include travellers from China, though surveys show lingering safety concerns
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3355252/will-world-cup-travel-boom-help-mexico-dispel-chinese-tourists-safety-fears?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Chinese tourists] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Will a World Cup travel boom help Mexico dispel Chinese tourists’ safety fears?
Snippet: A boost of visitor numbers for the tournament should also include travellers from China, though surveys show lingering safety concerns
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3355252/will-world-cup-travel-boom-help-mexico-dispel-chinese-tourists-safety-fears
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[2026-05-31 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Senior officials of S. Korea, 50 African nations gather in Seoul to explore joint responses to global challenges
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.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531004200315
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[2026-05-31 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Diplomacy on the high seas: how a China-US student voyage bridged cultural gaps
Snippet: CUHK student Liu Runjie details maritime trip – and Meituan app experience – that helped Chinese and US youths bond, earning President Xi’s praise
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3355477/diplomacy-high-seas-how-china-us-student-voyage-bridged-cultural-gaps?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-31 23:02 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Diplomacy on the high seas: how a China-US student voyage bridged cultural gaps
Snippet: CUHK student Liu Runjie details maritime trip – and Meituan app experience – that helped Chinese and US youths bond, earning President Xi’s praise
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3355477/diplomacy-high-seas-how-china-us-student-voyage-bridged-cultural-gaps
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[2026-05-31 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Eudice Chong overcomes 12th seeds, pesky bee to fly Hong Kong flag in French Open doubles
Snippet: Hongkonger and Slovenian Veronika Erjavec to play for quarter-final spot on Monday; Wang Xiyu, mainland China’s last singles hope, bows out
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3355476/eudice-chong-overcomes-12th-seeds-pesky-bee-fly-hong-kong-flag-french-open-doubles?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-31 22:58 UTC+10:00] [Chinese Taipei] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Eudice Chong overcomes 12th seeds, pesky bee to fly Hong Kong flag in French Open doubles
Snippet: Hongkonger and Slovenian Veronika Erjavec to play for quarter-final spot on Monday; Wang Xiyu, mainland China’s last singles hope, bows out
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3355476/eudice-chong-overcomes-12th-seeds-pesky-bee-fly-hong-kong-flag-french-open-doubles
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[2026-05-31 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, says China is rapidly arming
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.
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/31/japan-rejects-new-militarism-says-china-is-rapidly-arming
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