[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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/

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[2026-05-31 22:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Love for golf grows deeper for Niemann after LIV victory in S. Korea

Snippet: Joaquin Niemann is a golfer deeply in love with the sport and all the challenges that it brings.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760326

[2026-05-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Human-shaped object in US military UFO files intrigues Chinese expert

Snippet: Chinese researcher says the files released by US government contain images and video but lack the hard data needed for further research

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355450/human-shaped-object-us-military-ufo-files-intrigues-chinese-expert?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Human-shaped object in US military UFO files intrigues Chinese expert

Snippet: Chinese researcher says the files released by US government contain images and video but lack the hard data needed for further research

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355450/human-shaped-object-us-military-ufo-files-intrigues-chinese-expert

[2026-05-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: A hotly debated lung cancer drug cut the risk of death by 34% in a late-stage trial in China

Snippet: An experimental lung cancer drug from Akeso and Summit Therapeutics reduced the risk of death by 34% in a closely watched late-stage trial, according to results released Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/31/asco-summit-akeso-ivonescimab-improves-survival-in-harmoni-6-trial.html

[2026-05-31 21:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'Give him a kiss' on campaign trail stirs backlash

Snippet: A man shouting "Give him a kiss" while the ruling Democratic Party of Korea's Seoul mayoral candidate Chong Won-o was holding a baby on the campaign trail has sparked backlash from the liberal party's political opponents.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760324

[2026-05-31 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Love for golf grows deeper for Niemann after LIV victory in S. Korea

Snippet: BUSAN, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Joaquin Niemann is a golfer deeply in love with the sport and all the challenges that it brings.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531003900315

[2026-05-31 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists leave posts after whistle-blower raises alarm over their research

Snippet: The trio faced heightened scrutiny after a former doctoral student and blogger known as Student Geng raised questions about their work

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355468/chinese-scientists-leave-posts-after-whistle-blower-raises-alarm-over-their-research?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:28 UTC+10:00] [Central South University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists leave posts after whistle-blower raises alarm over their research

Snippet: The trio faced heightened scrutiny after a former doctoral student and blogger known as Student Geng raised questions about their work

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355468/chinese-scientists-leave-posts-after-whistle-blower-raises-alarm-over-their-research

[2026-05-31 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Forza Horizon 6 brings the open-world car racing franchise to Japan and it is a winner

Snippet: Forza Horizon took racing simulation games from circuits into the ‘real world’ and Horizon 6, set in Japan, is one of the best editions yet

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3355295/forza-horizon-6-brings-open-world-car-racing-franchise-japan-and-it-winner?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Forza Horizon 6] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Forza Horizon 6 brings the open-world car racing franchise to Japan and it is a winner

Snippet: Forza Horizon took racing simulation games from circuits into the ‘real world’ and Horizon 6, set in Japan, is one of the best editions yet

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3355295/forza-horizon-6-brings-open-world-car-racing-franchise-japan-and-it-winner

[2026-05-31 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Confronting cancer in Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesConfronting cancer in Hong KongAs cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management. Updated: 31 May, 2026Advertisement[1]Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3355467/confronting-cancer-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Confronting cancer in Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesConfronting cancer in Hong KongAs cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management. Updated: 31 May, 2026Advertisement[1]Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3355467/confronting-cancer-hong-kong

[2026-05-31 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Golf Korea in playoff

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS comments throughout)By Yoo Jee-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531003552315

[2026-05-31 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In sign of easing UK-China ties, British Foreign Secretary set for talks, tech hub visit

Snippet: Announcement comes days after delegations from both countries sat down at Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss concrete military engagement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355463/sign-easing-uk-china-ties-british-foreign-secretary-set-talks-tech-hub-visit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 20:24 UTC+10:00] [British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In sign of easing UK-China ties, British Foreign Secretary set for talks, tech hub visit

Snippet: Announcement comes days after delegations from both countries sat down at Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss concrete military engagement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355463/sign-easing-uk-china-ties-british-foreign-secretary-set-talks-tech-hub-visit

[2026-05-31 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Golf Korea in playoff

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details from para 9, photos)By Yoo Jee-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531003551315

[2026-05-31 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chasing Japan’s autumn foliage on foot

Snippet: IN Japan, autumn brings “momijigari,” the centuries-old tradition of “red leaf hunting.” where fiery autumn foliage transforms mountain trails, temple towns and forested valleys into vivid shades of crimson and gold.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/tmt-newswire/chasing-japans-autumn-foliage-on-foot/2355166

[2026-05-31 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippines, Japan seek to strengthen defense ties amid U.S.-China thaw

Snippet: Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro speaks during a limited media briefing in Singapore on May 31. (Photo by Kentaro Takeda)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/south-china-sea/philippines-japan-seek-to-strengthen-defense-ties-amid-u.s.-china-thaw

[2026-05-31 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippines, Japan seek to strengthen defense ties amid US-China thaw

Snippet: Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro speaks during a limited media briefing in Singapore on May 31. (Photo by Kentaro Takeda)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/south-china-sea/philippines-japan-seek-to-strengthen-defense-ties-amid-us-china-thaw

[2026-05-31 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Golf Korea in playoff

Snippet: BUSAN, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Joaquin Niemann captured LIV Golf Korea in a playoff for his eighth career victory Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531003500315

[2026-05-31 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cinco muertos en un derrumbe en una mina ilegal en China

Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — Cinco personas murieron y otra resultó herida el domingo en un derrumbe en una operación minera ilegal en China, informó la agencia oficial de noticias china Xinhua.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-derrumbe-mina-yunnan-3bc16055c008bac0b7b9a6b72745a32c

[2026-05-31 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (News Focus) S. Korea seeks to highlight efforts for 'self-reliant' defense at key security forum

Snippet: SINGAPORE, May 31 (Yonhap) -- At a key defense forum in Singapore, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has highlighted South Korea's efforts to strengthen its "self-reliant" defense capabilities amid growing North Korean threats and a volatile security environment shaped in part by the Middle East tensions.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531003400315

[2026-05-31 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Collapse in China kills 5 during illegal mining operation

Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — A collapse occurred in an illegal mining operation in China on Sunday, killing five people and injuring one other person, Chinese official news agency Xinhua reported.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-mine-collapse-yunnan-illegal-mining-baiwu-a70c25659ca412414f3e4f518634157b

[2026-05-31 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DepEd spotlights teacher transformations via ROK-PH exchange program

Snippet: THE Department of Education (DepEd) highlighted the personal and professional growth experienced by Filipino educators through the Korea-Philippines Teacher Exchange Program (KPTEP), underscoring how international exposure directly translates to grassroots educational innovation.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/tmt-newswire/deped-spotlights-teacher-transformations-via-rok-ph-exchange-program/2355157

[2026-05-31 18:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea to offer 24-hour won-dollar trading from July

Snippet: South Korea's foreign exchange market will move to round-the-clock won-dollar trading from July, marking a major step in efforts to improve market accessibility.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760283

[2026-05-31 18:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philippine Defense Secretary says militarism charge against Japan ‘unfair’

Snippet: Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Sunday, May 31, called accusations that Japan is pursuing ‘new militarism’ unfair and vowed to defend peace and stability in Southeast Asia at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/videos/philippine-defense-secretary-says-militarism-charge-against-japan-unfair/2355143

[2026-05-31 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Defense spending, China in Asia and lessons from Ukraine: Takeways from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue

Snippet: Defense spending, China's position in the Asia-Pacific region and lessons from Ukraine were just some of the topics dominating the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue this year.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/31/takeways-from-the-2026-shangri-la-dialogue-.html

[2026-05-31 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI firm MiniMax prepares for mainland China listing after shares surge in Hong Kong

Snippet: Chinese AI model company hires Citic Securities to prepare a mainland share sale, with the listing venue yet to be confirmed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3355418/ai-firm-minimax-prepares-mainland-china-listing-after-shares-surge-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 18:15 UTC+10:00] [MiniMax] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI firm MiniMax prepares for mainland China listing after shares surge in Hong Kong

Snippet: Chinese AI model company hires Citic Securities to prepare a mainland share sale, with the listing venue yet to be confirmed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3355418/ai-firm-minimax-prepares-mainland-china-listing-after-shares-surge-hong-kong

[2026-05-31 18:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Justice Ministry expands 'top-tier visa' program to attract foreign science and tech talents

Snippet: More science and technology talent will become eligible for South Korea’s "top-tier visa" starting in June, as part of a government policy aimed at attracting more than 2,000 foreign researchers and professionals by 2030.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760272

[2026-05-31 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines says Beijing main hurdle to South China Sea code of conduct

Snippet: Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue, defence chief Teodoro blamed China for stalling the pact and stressed Asean’s unity on the issue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355456/philippines-says-beijing-main-hurdle-south-china-sea-code-conduct?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines says Beijing main hurdle to South China Sea code of conduct

Snippet: Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue, defence chief Teodoro blamed China for stalling the pact and stressed Asean’s unity on the issue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355456/philippines-says-beijing-main-hurdle-south-china-sea-code-conduct

[2026-05-31 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SoftBank plans 75 billion euros of AI investments in France, as Europe struggles to catch up with U.S. and China

Snippet: Japan's SoftBank Group plans to invest 45 billion euros ($53 billion) over the next five years to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in France, the company said on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/31/softbank-to-build-up-ai-data-centers-in-france-with-major-investment.html