Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Online philanthropist who helps the poor spends US$30,000 building house for ‘destitute’ family, then he discovers the uncomfortable truth
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[2026-04-20 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Regulators are pressing ahead with their drive to nurture world-class investment banks through mergers and acquisitions
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[2026-04-20 15:41 UTC+10:00] [Orient Securities] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Regulators are pressing ahead with their drive to nurture world-class investment banks through mergers and acquisitions
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[2026-04-20 15:25 UTC+10:00] [Sport] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Beijing : Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism and autonomous navigation skills as they whizzed past human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting the sector’s rapid technical advances.
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[2026-04-20 15:25 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Beijing : Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism and autonomous navigation skills as they whizzed past human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting the sector’s rapid technical advances.
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[2026-04-20 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Colour-capable sensors to ‘significantly enhance’ sensing, helping cars identify traffic lights, construction signs, Deutsche Bank says
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[2026-04-20 15:15 UTC+10:00] [Hesai Group] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Colour-capable sensors to ‘significantly enhance’ sensing, helping cars identify traffic lights, construction signs, Deutsche Bank says
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[2026-04-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global institutions forecast slower growth in Asia-Pacific this year, as the Iran war and tariff risks combine to disrupt global trade
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[2026-04-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global institutions forecast slower growth in Asia-Pacific this year, as the Iran war and tariff risks combine to disrupt global trade
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[2026-04-20 14:11 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-20 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Paper-based antenna devised by Chinese team is positioned as a low-cost, scalable ‘last-mile’ communication solution
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[2026-04-20 14:00 UTC+10:00] [China Unicom] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Paper-based antenna devised by Chinese team is positioned as a low-cost, scalable ‘last-mile’ communication solution
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[2026-04-20 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss representation of non-Chinese ethnic groups in the civil service, drugs for rare diseases, and the littering problem
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[2026-04-20 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Canada] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss representation of non-Chinese ethnic groups in the civil service, drugs for rare diseases, and the littering problem
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[2026-04-20 13:25 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war
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[2026-04-20 12:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- A delegation of 17 South Korean asset management chiefs, lead by the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA), is set to visit Singapore and China this week, the association said Monday.
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[2026-04-20 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesIn turbulent times, will Hong Kong be a safe haven?The US-Israeli war on Iran has unleashed sharp swings across global energy and financial markets, fuelling demand for safe-haven assets, with Hong Kong emerging as a potential beneficiary across gold, property and capital markets. In this three-part series, we look at Hong Kong’s position as a stable ground despite the global turmoil.
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[2026-04-20 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesIn turbulent times, will Hong Kong be a safe haven?The US-Israeli war on Iran has unleashed sharp swings across global energy and financial markets, fuelling demand for safe-haven assets, with Hong Kong emerging as a potential beneficiary across gold, property and capital markets. In this three-part series, we look at Hong Kong’s position as a stable ground despite the global turmoil.
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[2026-04-20 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: China is a central actor in the war with Iran, though it remains largely unnamed in Washington’s public debate. Without Beijing’s money, oil purchases, sanctions‑busting networks, and satellite support, the Iranian regime would not be able to fight.
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[2026-04-20 12:32 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: The Chinese military has dispatched naval vessels led by one of its most advanced warships — the Type 052D destroyer Baotou — through a waterway near Amami Oshima off Kagoshima Prefecture for training in the western Pacific Ocean.
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[2026-04-20 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city’s safe-harbour appeal for capital and investments grows as China’s support strengthens its edge while Dubai faces pressure
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[2026-04-20 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city’s safe-harbour appeal for capital and investments grows as China’s support strengthens its edge while Dubai faces pressure
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[2026-04-20 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deliveries of the home-grown airliner billed to take on US, European competitors have been slow, with just three dispatched in the first quarter
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[2026-04-20 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China Southern] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deliveries of the home-grown airliner billed to take on US, European competitors have been slow, with just three dispatched in the first quarter
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[2026-04-20 11:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The chief of the Korea Exchange departed for Hong Kong on Monday to attend a general meeting of a federation of stock exchanges in the Asia region, the bourse operator said.
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[2026-04-20 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the Korea Exchange (KRX) departed for Hong Kong on Monday to attend a general meeting of a federation of stock exchanges in the Asia region, the bourse operator said.
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[2026-04-20 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing has upped the ante with help and pressure, including calling upon the business community’s patriotism, but the Hong Kong government must still sell the business plan
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[2026-04-20 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Brian Wong] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing has upped the ante with help and pressure, including calling upon the business community’s patriotism, but the Hong Kong government must still sell the business plan
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[2026-04-20 11:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China held its benchmark lending rates unchanged for an 11th straight month, keeping its powder dry as policymakers weigh the economic fallout from the Middle East war against resilient growth at home and fading deflationary pressure that has given Beijing less urgency to act.
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[2026-04-20 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Unafraid’ university graduate tends to reptiles on father’s farm, makes money selling their venom for medical research
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[2026-04-20 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Unafraid’ university graduate tends to reptiles on father’s farm, makes money selling their venom for medical research
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[2026-04-20 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Only HK$1.31 billion or 57.5 per cent of HK$2.28 billion allocated for baby bonus scheme used as of February, with three-year scheme set to end this October
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[2026-04-20 10:30 UTC+10:00] [registered birth rate] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Only HK$1.31 billion or 57.5 per cent of HK$2.28 billion allocated for baby bonus scheme used as of February, with three-year scheme set to end this October
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[2026-04-20 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The retailer is refining its operations with smaller outlets and lifestyle products to capture new demand from Gen Z and young adults
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[2026-04-20 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong retail] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The retailer is refining its operations with smaller outlets and lifestyle products to capture new demand from Gen Z and young adults
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[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ryan Santos, who is juggling rugby with a job as a business operations analyst, is targeting the podium at the LA 2028 Olympics
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[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ryan Santos, who is juggling rugby with a job as a business operations analyst, is targeting the podium at the LA 2028 Olympics
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[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: National Climate Centre says higher temperatures and extreme weather could create ‘damaging loop’ that hits the climate and the economy
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[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: National Climate Centre says higher temperatures and extreme weather could create ‘damaging loop’ that hits the climate and the economy
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[2026-04-20 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Columnas de humo y llamas después de que se originó un incendio en el complejo residencial de Wang Fuk Court, en el distrito de Tai Po, el 26 de noviembre de 2025, en Hong Kong. (AP Foto/Chan Long Hei, Archivo)
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[2026-04-20 09:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Filipino and U.S. soldiers fire a howitzer during the annual Balikatan military drills in Aparri, Philippines, on May 3, 2025. © Reuters
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[2026-04-20 09:20 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump was supposed to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in April in what was to be a closely watched engagement between the world’s two largest economies. Instead, the Israeli and American campaign in Iran forced a postponement, injecting fresh uncertainty into an already unpredictable relationship between the two superpowers.
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[2026-04-20 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: At Oi Sweet by Oi Man Sang, a former Michelin-star-restaurant pastry chef makes sweet treats that honour Hong Kong culinary heritage
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[2026-04-20 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Oi Man Sang] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: At Oi Sweet by Oi Man Sang, a former Michelin-star-restaurant pastry chef makes sweet treats that honour Hong Kong culinary heritage
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[2026-04-20 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kazakhstan’s issuance of yuan-denominated debt shows developing nations can use ‘panda bonds’ as stepping stones into global capital markets
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[2026-04-20 09:15 UTC+10:00] [panda bonds] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kazakhstan’s issuance of yuan-denominated debt shows developing nations can use ‘panda bonds’ as stepping stones into global capital markets
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[2026-04-20 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: HONG KONG (AP) — He knows what he will see and he’s already hurting, but he has to go back.
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[2026-04-20 08:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Jesus Christ stands at gunpoint, palms upturned, seven figures in a firing squad around him. The bronze riflemen are unmistakable in their likeness. They are Mao Zedong, the long-deceased dictator who founded the People's Republic of China, and presided over some of the most traumatic chapters in China's recent history.
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[2026-04-20 08:52 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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