Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-20 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Chinese government is raising the stakes in a dispute over JD.com's takeover bid for Germany's Ceconomy. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)
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[2026-08-20 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Source says the helper claimed the girl put her hand into a sink before she could test the water temperature, but the child’s mother called the account a lie
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[2026-08-20 18:56 UTC+10:00] [child neglect] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Source says the helper claimed the girl put her hand into a sink before she could test the water temperature, but the child’s mother called the account a lie
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[2026-08-20 18:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Fubon Hyundai Life, the Korean insurance arm of Taiwan's Fubon Life, swung to a net profit of 158.6 billion won ($113.8 million) in the first half of this year, on the back of improved investment performance and signs of a strengthening profit base, the company said Thursday.
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[2026-08-20 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Hi everyone! This is Lauly, your #techAsia host this week, sending warm greetings from humid and rainy Taipei.
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[2026-08-20 18:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Enjoy live music, karaoke and barbecue, a festival of sports, a Chinese animated film and Ukrainian Culture Day this weekend in Hong Kong
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[2026-08-20 18:19 UTC+10:00] [Dara] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Enjoy live music, karaoke and barbecue, a festival of sports, a Chinese animated film and Ukrainian Culture Day this weekend in Hong Kong
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[2026-08-20 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hong Kong's IPO pipeline is supported by companies beyond the 'fashionable' tech sector, Hong Kong Exchange CEO Bonnie Chan told CNBC.
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[2026-08-20 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: HONG KONG — Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said Thursday it was seeking more than $1.5 billion in damages from Panama after the country seized two canal ports caught in the crosshairs of US-China tensions.
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[2026-08-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As some major lenders begin pricing corporate debt against flexible short-term markets, analysts warn the shift could squeeze net interest margins even further
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[2026-08-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Ding Shuang] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As some major lenders begin pricing corporate debt against flexible short-term markets, analysts warn the shift could squeeze net interest margins even further
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[2026-08-20 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea swept up 22 medals in swimming at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, its most ever at a single edition of the quadrennial competition.
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[2026-08-20 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AI-driven Easy Licence system to auto-approve more than 90 per cent of online renewals, slashing processing time from 10 days to one
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[2026-08-20 17:48 UTC+10:00] [Candy Kwok Wai-ying] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AI-driven Easy Licence system to auto-approve more than 90 per cent of online renewals, slashing processing time from 10 days to one
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[2026-08-20 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Law, Crime and Justice
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[2026-08-20 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investigation by Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data finds 96 per cent of those affected in May cyberattack were from City University
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[2026-08-20 17:35 UTC+10:00] [personal data] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investigation by Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data finds 96 per cent of those affected in May cyberattack were from City University
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[2026-08-20 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The K-pop superstar, who has reportedly split from Frédéric Arnault, was spotted in Hong Kong and Japan with the actor dubbed ‘Thailand’s Cha Eun-woo’
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[2026-08-20 17:19 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The K-pop superstar, who has reportedly split from Frédéric Arnault, was spotted in Hong Kong and Japan with the actor dubbed ‘Thailand’s Cha Eun-woo’
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[2026-08-20 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korean epee fencer Song Se-ra appears to be peaking just in time for the Asian Games starting next month, having bagged her second career world title last month in Hong Kong.
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[2026-08-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland visitors fell more than 56% in July, compounding a months-long slump driven by escalating diplomatic tensions and soaring costs
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[2026-08-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland visitors fell more than 56% in July, compounding a months-long slump driven by escalating diplomatic tensions and soaring costs
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[2026-08-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: World’s largest maker of lidar sensors signals ambitions beyond the supply chain, repositioning itself as a top tech firm
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[2026-08-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Hesai Group] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: World’s largest maker of lidar sensors signals ambitions beyond the supply chain, repositioning itself as a top tech firm
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[2026-08-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chef Marco Xodo brings a refreshing Sicilian-inspired winter salad to Hong Kong’s sweltering summers – with a Venetian twist
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[2026-08-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chef Marco Xodo brings a refreshing Sicilian-inspired winter salad to Hong Kong’s sweltering summers – with a Venetian twist
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[2026-08-20 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Taiwan’s lucky Buddhist text to the world’s only hieroglyphic script in use today, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-08-20 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Alex To] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Taiwan’s lucky Buddhist text to the world’s only hieroglyphic script in use today, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-08-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Company pairs landmark capital with rapid satellite deployment and overseas expansion as China’s private aerospace sector breaks new ground
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[2026-08-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [CAS Star] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Company pairs landmark capital with rapid satellite deployment and overseas expansion as China’s private aerospace sector breaks new ground
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[2026-08-20 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Airline will operate the only non-stop service between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan’s largest city three times a week, with economy fares from HK$2,296
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[2026-08-20 15:49 UTC+10:00] [Cathay Pacific Airways] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Airline will operate the only non-stop service between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan’s largest city three times a week, with economy fares from HK$2,296
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[2026-08-20 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The CEO of Chinese humanoid robot unicorn Unitree 688836.SS said on Thursday the industry is edging towards a "ChatGPT moment" for robot brains, after the company's blockbuster Shanghai listing crystallized China's ambitions to lead the next frontier of AI-powered machines.
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[2026-08-20 15:43 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: August 20, 2026 15:43 | News
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[2026-08-20 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: China Evergrande Group's then-Chairman Hui Ka Yan attends a news conference on the property developer's annual results in Hong Kong in March 2017. © Reuters
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[2026-08-20 15:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Organizer calls dispute administrative matter as Taipei insists museum applied, signed, prepared under the name
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[2026-08-20 15:11 UTC+10:00] [Innovations] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: UNITREE. Unitree's CEO Wang Xingxing speaks during the 2026 World Robot Conference, in Beijing, China, August 20, 2026.
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[2026-08-20 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Owner of 60kg dog accused of killing two pets and injuring another released on bail, as online petition urges authorities not to euthanise the animal
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[2026-08-20 15:09 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Owner of 60kg dog accused of killing two pets and injuring another released on bail, as online petition urges authorities not to euthanise the animal
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[2026-08-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fears of a debt issuance glut swept across the US bond market this week, driving the 30-year yield to a nearly two-decade high
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[2026-08-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fears of a debt issuance glut swept across the US bond market this week, driving the 30-year yield to a nearly two-decade high
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[2026-08-20 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From the US to Europe, these innovators are taking humble Chinese ingredient dau si leng yu – fried dace with black beans – beyond the tin
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[2026-08-20 14:45 UTC+10:00] [dau si leng yu] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From the US to Europe, these innovators are taking humble Chinese ingredient dau si leng yu – fried dace with black beans – beyond the tin
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[2026-08-20 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: China controls the supplies of numerous key industrial materials, including germanium. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)
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[2026-08-20 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade watchdog said Thursday it will recommend that the finance ministry impose antidumping duties on Chinese and Taiwanese solid sodium hydroxide after concluding that the imports had injured the domestic industry.
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[2026-08-20 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Global Affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-08-20 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — El Tribunal Popular Intermedio de Shenzhen sentenció el jueves a Hui Ka Yan, fundador del grupo inmobiliario chino Evergrande, a cadena perpetua por fraude a gran escala.
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[2026-08-20 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hui Ka-yan given life sentence for ‘multiple combined crimes’ by court in Shenzhen
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[2026-08-20 14:27 UTC+10:00] [court] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hui Ka-yan given life sentence for ‘multiple combined crimes’ by court in Shenzhen
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[2026-08-20 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A woman walks by a map showing Evergrande development projects in China, as she heads to an Evergrande city plaza in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)
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