Topic: China — Neutral reports only

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[2026-05-18 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: China to boost trade for US agricultural products including beef and poultry
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)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-xi-china-farmers-trade-soybeans-beef-832bafb5ca0be21e4a1d149c5db56b58
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[2026-05-18 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president
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.
Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7591gq10qko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-05-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China unveils world’s first titanium-copper medical implant designed to cut infection risk
Snippet: Scientists around the world have been trying to master the techniques needed to produce the innovative material
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3353910/china-unveils-worlds-first-titanium-copper-medical-implant-designed-cut-infection-risk?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [medical implants] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China unveils world’s first titanium-copper medical implant designed to cut infection risk
Snippet: Scientists around the world have been trying to master the techniques needed to produce the innovative material
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3353910/china-unveils-worlds-first-titanium-copper-medical-implant-designed-cut-infection-risk
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[2026-05-18 12:40 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: America’s Taiwan gap utterly exposed at Trump-Xi summit
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/americas-taiwan-gap-utterly-exposed-at-trump-xi-summit/
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[2026-05-18 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan's Nidec to end China JV as it scales back EV drive parts
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)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/japan-s-nidec-to-end-china-jv-as-it-scales-back-ev-drive-parts
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[2026-05-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Hundreds of holidaymakers in limbo as travel company cancels trips
Snippet: Topic:Travel and Tourism
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/avg-travels-cancelled-flights-china-tours/106691186
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[2026-05-18 12:14 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: From indemnity to indispensability: China’s 125-year reversal
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/from-indemnity-to-indispensability-chinas-125-year-reversal/
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[2026-05-18 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: CNBC
Title: China's April economic data underwhelms, with retail sales growth slowing to lowest since 2022
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.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/china-april-retail-sales-industrial-output-investment-unemployment-iran-war.html
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[2026-05-18 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: White House touts deals on soybeans and rare earths after Trump-Xi summit, while China talks up tariff cuts
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.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/us-china-announce-deals-after-trump-xi-summit.html
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[2026-05-18 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s economy shows signs of strain in April as Iran war headwinds grow
Snippet: China’s factory output and retail sales both slowed more than expected in April, while fixed-asset investment fell
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3353914/chinas-economy-shows-signs-strain-april-iran-war-headwinds-grow?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-18 12:06 UTC+10:00] [Goldman Sachs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s economy shows signs of strain in April as Iran war headwinds grow
Snippet: China’s factory output and retail sales both slowed more than expected in April, while fixed-asset investment fell
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3353914/chinas-economy-shows-signs-strain-april-iran-war-headwinds-grow
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[2026-05-18 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Taiwan’s leader defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'
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.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/world/asia-oceania/taiwans-leader-defends-us-arms-purchases-that-trump-called-bargaining-chip/2345793
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[2026-05-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Style Edit: Christie’s Hong Kong Luxury Week features a jadeite masterpiece
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3353690/style-edit-christies-hong-kong-luxury-week-features-jadeite-masterpiece?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Audemars Piguet Royal Oak] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Style Edit: Christie’s Hong Kong Luxury Week features a jadeite masterpiece
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3353690/style-edit-christies-hong-kong-luxury-week-features-jadeite-masterpiece
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[2026-05-18 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Title: Ulyanov suggests Iran appoint special representative to Russia
Snippet: Russian envoy Mikhail Ulyanov suggested that Iran consider appointing a special envoy to Russia similar to the arrangement Tehran recently established with China.
Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ulyanov-suggests-iran-appoint-special-representative-russia
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[2026-05-18 11:31 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Title: Sydney council doubles down on parking metre proposal despite protests
Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/randwick-city-council-doubles-down-on-parking-metre-proposal-despite-protests/452cbea7-5a36-40de-a0c8-4272dca1f1bd
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[2026-05-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese banks see stabilising margins as resilient economy offsets property risks: experts
Snippet: Steady growth and stabilising China-US ties support banks, with PBOC expected to keep rates steady, according to economists
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3353879/chinese-banks-see-stabilising-margins-resilient-economy-offsets-property-risks-experts?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese banks see stabilising margins as resilient economy offsets property risks: experts
Snippet: Steady growth and stabilising China-US ties support banks, with PBOC expected to keep rates steady, according to economists
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3353879/chinese-banks-see-stabilising-margins-resilient-economy-offsets-property-risks-experts
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[2026-05-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘My way or the highway’ is no way to make informed policy for Hong Kong
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?
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3353760/my-way-or-highway-no-way-make-informed-policy-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Xia Baolong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘My way or the highway’ is no way to make informed policy for Hong Kong
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?
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3353760/my-way-or-highway-no-way-make-informed-policy-hong-kong
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[2026-05-18 11:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: CNBC Daily Open: Trump faces grueling marathon in Iran conflict as Putin heads to Beijing
Snippet: Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/cnbc-daily-open-trump-iran-conflict-putin-china.html
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[2026-05-18 11:22 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Lai says Taiwan won’t be sacrificed as Trump weighs arms deal
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.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/18/asia-pacific/politics/lai-taiwan-trump-arms-deal/
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[2026-05-18 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: China's CXMT logs 1,688% profit surge amid global memory crunch
Snippet: China's CXMT has benefited from a global crunch in memory chips, which has sent prices skyrocketing. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/china-s-cxmt-logs-1-688-profit-surge-amid-global-memory-crunch
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[2026-05-18 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: China chipmaker CXMT logs 1,688% profit surge amid global memory crunch
Snippet: China's CXMT has benefited from a global crunch in memory chips, which has sent prices skyrocketing. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/china-chipmaker-cxmt-logs-1-688-profit-surge-amid-global-memory-crunch
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[2026-05-18 11:12 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Title: Chinese interference claims spark forced miner sell-off
Snippet: May 18, 2026 11:12 | News
Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/chinese-interference-claims-spark-forced-miner-sell-off/
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[2026-05-18 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong records 10 tremor reports after magnitude 5.2 quake hits Guangxi
Snippet: Earthquake struck Liuzhou, with at least four people hospitalised and three reported missing as of 4am, according to mainland Chinese media
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3353911/hong-kong-records-10-tremor-reports-after-magnitude-52-quake-hits-guangxi?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-18 11:07 UTC+10:00] [Guangxi province] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong records 10 tremor reports after magnitude 5.2 quake hits Guangxi
Snippet: Earthquake struck Liuzhou, with at least four people hospitalised and three reported missing as of 4am, according to mainland Chinese media
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3353911/hong-kong-records-10-tremor-reports-after-magnitude-52-quake-hits-guangxi
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[2026-05-18 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Cheng Lei shines light on Chinese prison in a memoir and play
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)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/australia-china-prison-play-cheng-lei-97af789380e58d775ee4fddee46898cb
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[2026-05-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Could China limit Japanese airlines’ access to its airspace as ties sour?
Snippet: Pilots say such a move would mark a major escalation of retribution for Japanese PM’s remarks on Taiwan
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3353718/could-china-limit-japanese-airlines-access-its-airspace-ties-sour?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [London] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Could China limit Japanese airlines’ access to its airspace as ties sour?
Snippet: Pilots say such a move would mark a major escalation of retribution for Japanese PM’s remarks on Taiwan
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3353718/could-china-limit-japanese-airlines-access-its-airspace-ties-sour
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[2026-05-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: French bulldog in China known for collecting plastic bottles faces threats from animal abusers
Snippet: ‘Evil’ canine abusers caught hatching plot to kill ‘cute and kind’ dog thanks to pet-friendly internet user who spotted their plans online
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3353569/french-bulldog-china-known-collecting-plastic-bottles-faces-threats-animal-abusers?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: French bulldog in China known for collecting plastic bottles faces threats from animal abusers
Snippet: ‘Evil’ canine abusers caught hatching plot to kill ‘cute and kind’ dog thanks to pet-friendly internet user who spotted their plans online
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3353569/french-bulldog-china-known-collecting-plastic-bottles-faces-threats-animal-abusers
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[2026-05-18 10:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (URGENT) Lee says companies' management rights should be respected as much as labor rights
Snippet: (2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518003100315
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[2026-05-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: What’s behind the rise in firings linked to disability discrimination?
Snippet: Complaints to Hong Kong’s equality watchdog about dismissals linked to suspected disability discrimination have doubled over past five years
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3353898/whats-behind-rise-firings-linked-disability-discrimination?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: What’s behind the rise in firings linked to disability discrimination?
Snippet: Complaints to Hong Kong’s equality watchdog about dismissals linked to suspected disability discrimination have doubled over past five years
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3353898/whats-behind-rise-firings-linked-disability-discrimination
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[2026-05-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How does the Strait of Hormuz stand-off look in the wake of the Trump-Xi summit?
Snippet: The US and Iran are both considering their next moves as the deadlock over the key shipping route continues
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353882/how-does-strait-hormuz-stand-look-wake-trump-xi-summit?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Jamieson Greer] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How does the Strait of Hormuz stand-off look in the wake of the Trump-Xi summit?
Snippet: The US and Iran are both considering their next moves as the deadlock over the key shipping route continues
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353882/how-does-strait-hormuz-stand-look-wake-trump-xi-summit
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[2026-05-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Mainland Chinese demand for Hong Kong homes grows on yuan gains and rising rents
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3353784/mainland-chinese-demand-hong-kong-homes-grows-yuan-gains-and-rising-rents?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Morgan Stanley] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Mainland Chinese demand for Hong Kong homes grows on yuan gains and rising rents
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
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3353784/mainland-chinese-demand-hong-kong-homes-grows-yuan-gains-and-rising-rents
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[2026-05-18 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (URGENT) KRX issues sell-side sidecar on KOSPI's sharp fall
Snippet: (2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518002800320
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[2026-05-18 10:13 UTC+10:00] [United States International Relations] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The New York Times
Title: Eager for Arms Deal, Taiwan Stresses Need for U.S. Support
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.
Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/us/politics/taiwan-china-us-arms-deal.html
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[2026-05-18 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (URGENT) KOSPI opens 0.67 pct lower on woes over inflation, U.S. losses
Snippet: (2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518001600320
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[2026-05-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Worst team in Hong Kong football’s top flight could still avoid drop, but boss gets sack
Snippet: Chancy Cooke loses head coach job as Football Club wait to learn outcome of relegation reprieve after winning only three matches all season
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3353873/worst-team-hong-kong-footballs-top-flight-could-still-avoid-drop-boss-gets-sack?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Chancy Cooke] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Worst team in Hong Kong football’s top flight could still avoid drop, but boss gets sack
Snippet: Chancy Cooke loses head coach job as Football Club wait to learn outcome of relegation reprieve after winning only three matches all season
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3353873/worst-team-hong-kong-footballs-top-flight-could-still-avoid-drop-boss-gets-sack
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[2026-05-18 09:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Trump, Xi reaffirm shared goal of denuclearizing N. Korea: White House
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.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739686
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[2026-05-18 09:24 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Title: Another price hike for customers of major telco
Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/optus-increases-prices-in-second-hike-for-customers-this-year/1ae1bed4-4e6e-4b8c-9f0b-0d768a47ff9d
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[2026-05-18 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong mediation body’s successful case resolution will be first of many
Snippet: Settling the International Organisation for Mediation’s first case is a key step in Hong Kong’s commitment to becoming a mediation capital
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3353679/hong-kong-mediation-bodys-successful-case-resolution-will-be-first-many?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-18 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Greater Bay Area] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong mediation body’s successful case resolution will be first of many
Snippet: Settling the International Organisation for Mediation’s first case is a key step in Hong Kong’s commitment to becoming a mediation capital
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3353679/hong-kong-mediation-bodys-successful-case-resolution-will-be-first-many
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[2026-05-18 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Trump, Xi reaffirm shared goal of denuclearizing N. Korea: White House
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.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518000300315
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