Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-21 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New rules take aim at sanctions and ‘long-arm jurisdiction’, and the Strait of Hormuz crisis could provide a high-stakes testing ground
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[2026-04-21 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Malicious Entity List] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New rules take aim at sanctions and ‘long-arm jurisdiction’, and the Strait of Hormuz crisis could provide a high-stakes testing ground
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[2026-04-21 07:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: On Monday, China’s Xi Jinping let the mask slip.
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[2026-04-21 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US is investing in the systems, skills and relationships that would matter if access to the Strait of Malacca ever came under pressure
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[2026-04-21 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US is investing in the systems, skills and relationships that would matter if access to the Strait of Malacca ever came under pressure
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[2026-04-21 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: California state treasurer Fiona Ma took thousands in campaign donations from the founder of a Chinese boarding school at the center of a bombshell fraud probe — and reportedly promised to hook up the children of Chinese elites with jobs and internships during a secret visit in 2023.
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[2026-04-21 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Cheng Li-wun, chair of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, shakes hands with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 10. © Reuters
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[2026-04-21 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Leading Sri Lankan companies gained significant exposure at the recent CIFE Expo held in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China, highlighting the country’s vibrant export potential.
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[2026-04-21 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Kabaya Foods' Tough Gummy was Japan's top-selling gummy candy in fiscal 2024. (Photo by Jun Takai)
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[2026-04-21 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Christmas is still eight months away, but artificial tree maker Lou Liping is already worried about a bad holiday season due to the Iran war.
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[2026-04-21 04:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The UAE asked the US to provide a financial lifeline to the country in case the US-Israeli war on Iran dented its economy, even as it warned the US it could replace the petrodollar with Chinese Yuan, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
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[2026-04-21 03:51 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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[2026-04-21 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordTuesday, 21 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-21 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuTuesday, 21 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-21 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordTuesday, 21 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-21 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchTuesday, 21 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-21 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan issues tsunami warning for north and northeast prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate, after quake strikes at 4.53pm
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[2026-04-21 01:02 UTC+10:00] [Sanriku Coast] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan issues tsunami warning for north and northeast prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate, after quake strikes at 4.53pm
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[2026-04-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid US actions in the two major shipping channels, attention has shifted to the strategic importance and potential risks elsewhere
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[2026-04-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Panama Canal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid US actions in the two major shipping channels, attention has shifted to the strategic importance and potential risks elsewhere
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[2026-04-21 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Huawei’s debut adds momentum to China’s booming smart eyewear market, which saw shipments surge 35-fold in 2025
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[2026-04-21 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Huawei’s debut adds momentum to China’s booming smart eyewear market, which saw shipments surge 35-fold in 2025
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[2026-04-21 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Drawing comparisons with UK’s watershed ‘Suez moment’ in 1950s, report says US now ‘wedged’ in strait and searching for a way out
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[2026-04-21 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Citic Securities] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Drawing comparisons with UK’s watershed ‘Suez moment’ in 1950s, report says US now ‘wedged’ in strait and searching for a way out
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[2026-04-20 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Centre for Food Safety is investigating the omission of gluten from ingredients list as the importer recalls the batch as a precaution
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[2026-04-20 23:49 UTC+10:00] [Authentic Greek Yogurt with Vanilla] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Centre for Food Safety is investigating the omission of gluten from ingredients list as the importer recalls the batch as a precaution
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[2026-04-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From marathon-winning humanoids to potential robot guide dogs, tech firms showcase breakthroughs as Beijing backs robotics as growth driver
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[2026-04-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [ABot-M0] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From marathon-winning humanoids to potential robot guide dogs, tech firms showcase breakthroughs as Beijing backs robotics as growth driver
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[2026-04-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing has so far managed to contain fallout from the Iran war – but policymakers are still moving to reinforce resilience
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[2026-04-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [People's Daily] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing has so far managed to contain fallout from the Iran war – but policymakers are still moving to reinforce resilience
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[2026-04-20 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: De-risking while also deepening ties beyond the transactional shows that interdependence and strategic autonomy aren’t mutually exclusive
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[2026-04-20 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: De-risking while also deepening ties beyond the transactional shows that interdependence and strategic autonomy aren’t mutually exclusive
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[2026-04-20 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: China's President Xi Jinping on Monday demanded the uninterrupted passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz in a phone call with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, state news agency Xinhua reports. He urged the normalization of shipping traffic after about 50 days of disruption which obviously and significantly impacts Chinese oil imports.
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[2026-04-20 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: USA Rare Earth has announced plans to buy Brazilian rare earths miner Serra Verde in a deal worth $2.8 billion in cash and shares, as it seeks to challenge China's dominance of the supply chain.
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[2026-04-20 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s commerce ministry warns broad retaliation is on the table if firms such as Huawei and ZTE are penalised by proposed law
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[2026-04-20 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s commerce ministry warns broad retaliation is on the table if firms such as Huawei and ZTE are penalised by proposed law
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[2026-04-20 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The second phase of the Kam Sheung Road station project is estimated at about HK$5.7 billion, according to an analyst’s forecast
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[2026-04-20 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong property] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The second phase of the Kam Sheung Road station project is estimated at about HK$5.7 billion, according to an analyst’s forecast
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[2026-04-20 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Philippine and US forces will carry out maritime strike drills on a remote Philippine island near Taiwan during annual exercises that started on Monday, which Manila's military chief said would test their readiness under "real‑world conditions."
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[2026-04-20 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Estimate from Immigration Department represents 7 per cent increase from last year’s holiday
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[2026-04-20 21:12 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Estimate from Immigration Department represents 7 per cent increase from last year’s holiday
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[2026-04-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Veteran actor’s deal highlights recovery on the secondary market, even as new launches curb momentum
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[2026-04-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Chow Yun Fat Company Limited] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Veteran actor’s deal highlights recovery on the secondary market, even as new launches curb momentum
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[2026-04-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘All-in’ AI drive cuts profits by 70 per cent, while booming TikTok Shop sales help overseas markets outpace China, reports say
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[2026-04-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [ByteDance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘All-in’ AI drive cuts profits by 70 per cent, while booming TikTok Shop sales help overseas markets outpace China, reports say
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[2026-04-20 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping told Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a phone call on Monday that "normal traffic" through the vital Strait of Hormuz "should be maintained", state media said.
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[2026-04-20 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New AI model simulates floods in 3D, helping authorities plan faster emergency response and preventive measures across high-risk areas
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[2026-04-20 20:37 UTC+10:00] [Super Typhoon Ragasa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New AI model simulates floods in 3D, helping authorities plan faster emergency response and preventive measures across high-risk areas
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[2026-04-20 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Daniel Chapo is turning to China’s manufacturing strength to accelerate infrastructure development and sustainable growth, as he tours key industrial hubs during his first state visit since taking office in 2025.
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[2026-04-20 20:36 UTC+10:00] [Chinese President Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Strait of Hormuz should remain open, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a phone call with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, China’s state broadcaster said.
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