Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-23 17:13 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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[2026-04-23 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Ali Shamkhani, then secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, right, shakes hands with Saudi national security adviser Musaad bin Mohammed al-Aiban, left, as Wang Yi, China’s most senior diplomat, looks on for a photo during a closed meeting held in Beijing, on March 11, 2023.
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[2026-04-23 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s ultra-wealthy population has grown 23 per cent in five years, while Hong Kong is forecast to see a 25 per cent rebound by 2031
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[2026-04-23 17:00 UTC+10:00] [American economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s ultra-wealthy population has grown 23 per cent in five years, while Hong Kong is forecast to see a 25 per cent rebound by 2031
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[2026-04-23 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday trashed China’s recent accusation that the Philippine Navy ship anchored on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has been damaging the marine ecosystem by burning garbage and dumping waste into the open sea.
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[2026-04-23 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: U.S. businesses in China say deflationary pressure, weak consumer confidence and a property slump are dragging on the country's growth. © Reuters
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[2026-04-23 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong’s rail giant says new automated centre cuts labour-intensive maintenance from more than three days to 10 hours
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[2026-04-23 16:07 UTC+10:00] [Tuen Ma] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong’s rail giant says new automated centre cuts labour-intensive maintenance from more than three days to 10 hours
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[2026-04-23 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shenyang team focuses on how to produce strong structural parts efficiently, and how to connect them reliably
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[2026-04-23 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Nasa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shenyang team focuses on how to produce strong structural parts efficiently, and how to connect them reliably
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[2026-04-23 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Netizens nationwide rally round to help sprightly grandmother who rarely uses her mobile phone fearing its battery will die
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[2026-04-23 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Netizens nationwide rally round to help sprightly grandmother who rarely uses her mobile phone fearing its battery will die
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[2026-04-23 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te waves as he departs for a trip to Hawaii, Guam and Pacific Island allies in November 2024. The second planned trip of his term, to the small African country of Eswatini, was called off this week. © Reuters
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[2026-04-23 15:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: MBC drama “Perfect Crown” has reportedly gained traction among Chinese viewers through unauthorized channels, according to local media reports.
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[2026-04-23 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Domestic flight bookings up about 8 per cent and domestic package-tour reservations up about 10 per cent, survey finds
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[2026-04-23 15:32 UTC+10:00] [tourists] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Domestic flight bookings up about 8 per cent and domestic package-tour reservations up about 10 per cent, survey finds
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[2026-04-23 15:24 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday challenged China to substantiate its accusation that the Philippines was dumping garbage in inshore waters, dismissing the claim as baseless and mocking Beijing’s rhetoric.
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[2026-04-23 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-23 14:55 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-23 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wave of listings provides more ‘pure-play’ AI investment options across mainland and Hong Kong exchanges, BNP Paribas says
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[2026-04-23 14:49 UTC+10:00] [Stock Connect] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wave of listings provides more ‘pure-play’ AI investment options across mainland and Hong Kong exchanges, BNP Paribas says
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[2026-04-23 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Workers' rights] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Damning testimony from the crew of one tuna-fishing vessel has lifted the lid on the treatment of workers in the fleets supplying fish to the UK and EU
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[2026-04-23 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Asian eyewear labels command growing attention, A. Society has launched an enhanced version of its A. Custom in-store personalisation service
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[2026-04-23 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Maison Kitsuné] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Asian eyewear labels command growing attention, A. Society has launched an enhanced version of its A. Custom in-store personalisation service
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[2026-04-23 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Beijing auto show that starts this week presents Chinese automakers like Geely a prime opportunity to showcase green models and ramp up exports to a world hit by elevated oil prices. (Source photos by Getty Images and Kyodo)
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[2026-04-23 13:32 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: China is making dramatic advances in outer space military technology that the emerging superpower could use against the United States and allies like Australia in a potential war, a visiting US military leader has warned.
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[2026-04-23 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Company pledges more partnerships to expand the agentic capabilities of its flagship consumer chatbot app
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[2026-04-23 13:12 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Company pledges more partnerships to expand the agentic capabilities of its flagship consumer chatbot app
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[2026-04-23 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Bojan Stojkovski via Interesting Engineering,
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[2026-04-23 12:52 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Authorities arrested 20 Chinese nationals in the Davao region on Wednesday, uncovering an alleged illegal mining and smuggling network that yielded explosives and uniforms of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
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[2026-04-23 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Beyond Hostage Crisis’, set to open in Hong Kong next month, draws mixed reactions, with some raising trauma concerns and others defending it
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[2026-04-23 12:47 UTC+10:00] [Wang Fuk Court] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Beyond Hostage Crisis’, set to open in Hong Kong next month, draws mixed reactions, with some raising trauma concerns and others defending it
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[2026-04-23 12:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The US is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan's president at China's behest, the US State Department said Wednesday, calling the incident an abuse of the international civil aviation system.
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[2026-04-23 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Unlike Singapore and the UK, which have unified statutes that criminalise online harassment, Hong Kong uses various laws for different contexts
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[2026-04-23 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Court of Final Appeal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Unlike Singapore and the UK, which have unified statutes that criminalise online harassment, Hong Kong uses various laws for different contexts
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[2026-04-23 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: If the sector is to become a robust economic driver for the city, it must look beyond mainland student numbers for growth. Diversification is key
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[2026-04-23 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: If the sector is to become a robust economic driver for the city, it must look beyond mainland student numbers for growth. Diversification is key
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[2026-04-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Domestic AI amounts to 1,882,000,000,000,000,000 calculations per second, vastly more than Western rankings suggest
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[2026-04-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Domestic AI amounts to 1,882,000,000,000,000,000 calculations per second, vastly more than Western rankings suggest
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[2026-04-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Quasi-military schools accused of using ‘physical and sexual’ abuse to punish teenagers, leading to calls for better supervision
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[2026-04-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Quasi-military schools accused of using ‘physical and sexual’ abuse to punish teenagers, leading to calls for better supervision
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[2026-04-23 10:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US leader sees ‘no time pressure’ on ceasefire while Iranian president says blockade, threats are ‘main obstacles to genuine negotiations’
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[2026-04-23 10:48 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US leader sees ‘no time pressure’ on ceasefire while Iranian president says blockade, threats are ‘main obstacles to genuine negotiations’
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[2026-04-23 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Guangdong provincial government document also shows several routes recommended for leisure, such as Pearl River Delta, Castle Peak Bay
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[2026-04-23 10:30 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Guangdong provincial government document also shows several routes recommended for leisure, such as Pearl River Delta, Castle Peak Bay
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[2026-04-23 09:44 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
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[2026-04-23 09:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: This week's Auto China 2026 seen as pivotal to Hyundai's China reset
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[2026-04-23 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: For years, and especially after the local stock bubble burst in spectacular fashion a little over a decade ago, China's "National Team" - a polite euphemism for the country's Plunge Protection Team - could be relied upon to step in and provide a lending hand - or rather buying hand - to stabilize stocks in the nick of time.
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[2026-04-23 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: An employee works on a production line for solar panels at a factory of GCL System Integration Technology in Hefei, China, in May 2024. (China Daily via Reuters)
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[2026-04-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [HSBC] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fund managers shift focus to Chinese and Taiwanese stocks, while reducing exposure to South Korea amid global market turbulence
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