Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-18 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump, right, speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, Friday, May 15, 2026. (Evan Vucci/Pool Photo via AP)
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[2026-05-18 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Taiwan will not provoke any conflict but will also not give up its sovereignty, said its president Lai Ching-te after a high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping where they discussed the issue of Taiwan's independence.
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[2026-05-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Scientists around the world have been trying to master the techniques needed to produce the innovative material
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[2026-05-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [medical implants] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Scientists around the world have been trying to master the techniques needed to produce the innovative material
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[2026-05-18 12:40 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-18 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: CEO Mitsuya Kishida says Nidec wants "to withdraw from the e-axle business, which has become" rife with cutthroat competition. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
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[2026-05-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Travel and Tourism
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[2026-05-18 12:14 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-18 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China's economy stumbled in April with consumption, industrial output and investment growth missing expectations as the fallout from the Iran war dampened momentum in the world's second-largest economy.
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[2026-05-18 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: BEIJING — China has agreed to buy U.S. soybeans and address American access to rare earths, the White House said Sunday, touting some of the most tangible outcomes so far from a high-profile bilateral summit last week.
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[2026-05-18 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s factory output and retail sales both slowed more than expected in April, while fixed-asset investment fell
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[2026-05-18 12:06 UTC+10:00] [Goldman Sachs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s factory output and retail sales both slowed more than expected in April, while fixed-asset investment fell
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[2026-05-18 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TAIPEI — Taiwan’s leader on Sunday stressed that arms purchases from the United States are "the most important deterrent” of regional conflict and instability, after President Donald Trump called into question continued US support of Taiwan following his visit to China.
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[2026-05-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The week of sales coincides with the house’s 40th anniversary in the region and puts stand-out wines, handbags and watches in the spotlight
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[2026-05-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Audemars Piguet Royal Oak] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The week of sales coincides with the house’s 40th anniversary in the region and puts stand-out wines, handbags and watches in the spotlight
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[2026-05-18 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Russian envoy Mikhail Ulyanov suggested that Iran consider appointing a special envoy to Russia similar to the arrangement Tehran recently established with China.
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[2026-05-18 11:31 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
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[2026-05-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Steady growth and stabilising China-US ties support banks, with PBOC expected to keep rates steady, according to economists
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[2026-05-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Steady growth and stabilising China-US ties support banks, with PBOC expected to keep rates steady, according to economists
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[2026-05-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Can an administration that finds it hard to take feedback from lawmakers truly listen to the public in consultation on the city’s five-year plan?
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[2026-05-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Xia Baolong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Can an administration that finds it hard to take feedback from lawmakers truly listen to the public in consultation on the city’s five-year plan?
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[2026-05-18 11:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
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[2026-05-18 11:22 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has said that Taiwan cannot be traded away, days after U.S. President Donald Trump described a planned $14 billion arms sale to Taipei as a bargaining chip with China.
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[2026-05-18 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: China's CXMT has benefited from a global crunch in memory chips, which has sent prices skyrocketing. © Reuters
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[2026-05-18 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: China's CXMT has benefited from a global crunch in memory chips, which has sent prices skyrocketing. © Reuters
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[2026-05-18 11:12 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: May 18, 2026 11:12 | News
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[2026-05-18 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Earthquake struck Liuzhou, with at least four people hospitalised and three reported missing as of 4am, according to mainland Chinese media
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[2026-05-18 11:07 UTC+10:00] [Guangxi province] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Earthquake struck Liuzhou, with at least four people hospitalised and three reported missing as of 4am, according to mainland Chinese media
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[2026-05-18 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Cheng Lei poses for a photo at the Arts House performance space at the North Melbourne Town Hall in Melbourne, Australia, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Rod McGuirk)
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[2026-05-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pilots say such a move would mark a major escalation of retribution for Japanese PM’s remarks on Taiwan
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[2026-05-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [London] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pilots say such a move would mark a major escalation of retribution for Japanese PM’s remarks on Taiwan
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[2026-05-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Evil’ canine abusers caught hatching plot to kill ‘cute and kind’ dog thanks to pet-friendly internet user who spotted their plans online
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[2026-05-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Evil’ canine abusers caught hatching plot to kill ‘cute and kind’ dog thanks to pet-friendly internet user who spotted their plans online
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[2026-05-18 10:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
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[2026-05-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Complaints to Hong Kong’s equality watchdog about dismissals linked to suspected disability discrimination have doubled over past five years
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[2026-05-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Complaints to Hong Kong’s equality watchdog about dismissals linked to suspected disability discrimination have doubled over past five years
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[2026-05-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US and Iran are both considering their next moves as the deadlock over the key shipping route continues
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[2026-05-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Jamieson Greer] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US and Iran are both considering their next moves as the deadlock over the key shipping route continues
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[2026-05-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Purchases climb to a two-year high in April as mainland Chinese buyers pile into new launches, drawn by rental yields and yuan’s strength
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[2026-05-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Morgan Stanley] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Purchases climb to a two-year high in April as mainland Chinese buyers pile into new launches, drawn by rental yields and yuan’s strength
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[2026-05-18 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
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[2026-05-18 10:13 UTC+10:00] [United States International Relations] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The New York Times
Snippet: President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan said on Sunday that weapons sales from the United States remained a crucial element for maintaining peace and stability in the region, comments made after President Trump suggested a multibillion dollar weapons deal with the island could be used as a “negotiating chip” with China.
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[2026-05-18 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
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[2026-05-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chancy Cooke loses head coach job as Football Club wait to learn outcome of relegation reprieve after winning only three matches all season
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[2026-05-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Chancy Cooke] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chancy Cooke loses head coach job as Football Club wait to learn outcome of relegation reprieve after winning only three matches all season
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[2026-05-18 09:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea during their recent summit talks in Beijing, the White House said in a fact sheet released Sunday.
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[2026-05-18 09:24 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
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[2026-05-18 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Settling the International Organisation for Mediation’s first case is a key step in Hong Kong’s commitment to becoming a mediation capital
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[2026-05-18 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Greater Bay Area] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Settling the International Organisation for Mediation’s first case is a key step in Hong Kong’s commitment to becoming a mediation capital
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[2026-05-18 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, May 17 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea during their recent summit talks in Beijing, the White House said in a fact sheet released Sunday.
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