Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-16 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-16 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-16 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tenant of shop at Sino Centre reported the theft on Wednesday after reviewing security footage and finding cards were taken on April 5 before fleeing the scene.
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[2026-04-16 01:56 UTC+10:00] [Pokemon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tenant of shop at Sino Centre reported the theft on Wednesday after reviewing security footage and finding cards were taken on April 5 before fleeing the scene.
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[2026-04-16 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: A Chinese national has been sentenced to a year in prison for attempting to smuggle thousands of live queen garden ants out of Kenya.
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[2026-04-16 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: If a full naval blockade of Iran proves successful, it would, on the one hand, increase the immediate risk of war between Iran and the United States - potentially drawing in all countries in the region - and, on the other, trigger an unprecedented crisis in the global economy, particularly affecting China.
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[2026-04-16 01:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fancy dress, Abba tribute acts and Jason Donovan bring spirit of city’s biggest sporting party to race night in Hong Kong
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[2026-04-16 01:21 UTC+10:00] [Abba] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fancy dress, Abba tribute acts and Jason Donovan bring spirit of city’s biggest sporting party to race night in Hong Kong
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[2026-04-16 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: A Chinese national has been sentenced to a year in prison for attempting to smuggle ants out of Kenya.
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[2026-04-16 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former US Treasury secretary, in Hong Kong, discusses China’s ‘serious conflicts’ with other economies in trade, while warning of decoupling risks
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[2026-04-16 01:00 UTC+10:00] [climate change] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former US Treasury secretary, in Hong Kong, discusses China’s ‘serious conflicts’ with other economies in trade, while warning of decoupling risks
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[2026-04-16 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: GUANGZHOU, China, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its 2025 global debut, the AION UT has rapidly gained traction across Southeast Asia, South America, and Europe. In Q1, it delivered over 2,400 units in Thailand—securing a Top 3 position in the electric hatchback segment and surpassing 2,500 orders at the Bangkok Motor Show.
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[2026-04-16 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: From April 12 to 14, at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, paid a visit to China. This was his first official visit as Crown Prince to a permanent member of the UN Security Council, and he is also the highest-ranking leader from the Arab world received by China in 2026 till now.
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[2026-04-16 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Several clocks are ticking for the American president as he looks for a way out of the deadlock, observers suggest
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[2026-04-16 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Fox News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Several clocks are ticking for the American president as he looks for a way out of the deadlock, observers suggest
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[2026-04-15 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the Rich Starry didn’t visit an Iranian port, it is on a US blacklist for allegedly helping Tehran evade sanctions
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[2026-04-15 23:53 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the Rich Starry didn’t visit an Iranian port, it is on a US blacklist for allegedly helping Tehran evade sanctions
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[2026-04-15 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global energy shock accelerates CATL’s upstream push as demand for EV batteries and storage systems surges
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[2026-04-15 23:50 UTC+10:00] [CATL] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global energy shock accelerates CATL’s upstream push as demand for EV batteries and storage systems surges
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[2026-04-15 23:39 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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[2026-04-15 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China is stockpiling crude amid the Iran war, the numbers suggest Beijing is facing a supply crunch
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[2026-04-15 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Asian economies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China is stockpiling crude amid the Iran war, the numbers suggest Beijing is facing a supply crunch
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[2026-04-15 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: In a post on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said China "is very happy I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz".
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[2026-04-15 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TAIPEI, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A Joy, the flagship buffet brand under Feastogether Group, has announced a landmark collaboration with internationally acclaimed chef André Chiang, unveiling "A Gastronomic Symphony of Taiwan's Four Seasons." Set to debut on April 1, 2026, the initiative marks a significant evolution in contemporary buffet dining, repositioning the format through a curated, seasonally driven culinary framework that integrates narrative design, sensory sequencing, and spatial storytelling.
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[2026-04-15 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Man and woman in their twenties handcuffed beside luxury sports car as officers from New Territories North regional headquarters search vehicle
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[2026-04-15 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Man and woman in their twenties handcuffed beside luxury sports car as officers from New Territories North regional headquarters search vehicle
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[2026-04-15 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flexible growth target means little likelihood of imminent stimulus, but focus will switch to impact of disruptions in second quarter
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[2026-04-15 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flexible growth target means little likelihood of imminent stimulus, but focus will switch to impact of disruptions in second quarter
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[2026-04-15 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Piotr Serafin says EU remains open to capital from city and mainland China despite pursuing a ‘de-risking strategy’ in certain key sectors
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[2026-04-15 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Piotr Serafin says EU remains open to capital from city and mainland China despite pursuing a ‘de-risking strategy’ in certain key sectors
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[2026-04-15 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying he made the decision after China agreed not to send weapons to Iran.
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[2026-04-15 22:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met Wednesday with Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing to discuss bilateral cooperation in the defense sector and other issues surrounding the Korean Peninsula, officials said.
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[2026-04-15 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US equity futures are flat following yesterday’s rally as market awaits news on the Iran war resolution and as we traverse earnings season. As of 8:15am ET, S&P 500 futures are little changed after the benchmark closed within a whisker of a record. Risk sentiment took a small knock in recent trade after Iran cautioned that it will not allow shipments to or from the Gulf if the US blockade remain.Nasdaq futures are fractionally in the green, and set for
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[2026-04-15 22:37 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-04-15 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has told Fox Business Network that he wrote a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping in which he asked Xi not to give Iran weapons. Xi responded by saying that China was not supplying Iran, Trump said.
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[2026-04-15 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: WASHINGTON — President Trump said that China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran amid reports it plans to give Tehran new air defense systems — and predicted Chinese leader Xi Jinping “will give me a big, fat, hug” when they meet next month.
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[2026-04-15 22:12 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: View image in fullscreenBhaktapur, NepalRevellers cover each other in vermillion powder during Biska Jatra celebrations marking the Nepali new yearPhotograph: Safal Prakash Shrestha/Zuma Press/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenJinghong, ChinaPeople splash water to send blessings during celebrations of the Dai new yearPhotograph: Liu Ranyang/China News Service/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenHassan Abdal, Pakistan A police officer stands guard on a rooftop as Sikh pilgrims celebrate the Vaisakhi festival, which marks the Sikh new year, at the shrine of Gurdwara Panja SahibPhotograph: Anjum Naveed/APShareView
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[2026-04-15 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BRP Sierra Madre soldiers refute China's denial on the use of cyanide in fishing activities around Ayungin Shoal on April 14, 2026. They also said that Chinese fishermen frequently circled around the disputed area and only went away when they saw Navy personnel approaching. Troops also explained why Chinese fishermen were not apprehended despite the confiscation bottles of cyanide.
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[2026-04-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amazon expands China push with smart warehouse model, aiming to retain sellers amid rising competition from Temu and Shein
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[2026-04-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amazon expands China push with smart warehouse model, aiming to retain sellers amid rising competition from Temu and Shein
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[2026-04-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland counterparts may not have adapted to local environment and communicate effectively, Hong Kong fire services officer says at hearing
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[2026-04-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [independent committee] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland counterparts may not have adapted to local environment and communicate effectively, Hong Kong fire services officer says at hearing
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[2026-04-15 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Hong Kong hosted the AI and robotics fair where humanoid robots boxed and played music as part of InnoEX 2026 and the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), which ran from 13 to 16 April 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The innovation-and-technology showcase reflects a broader trend of robots expanding into service and public functions.
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[2026-04-15 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met Wednesday with Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing to discuss bilateral cooperation in the defense sector and other issues surrounding the Korean Peninsula, officials said.
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[2026-04-15 21:16 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The use of cyanide in Ayungin Shoal is “irresponsible and unacceptable,” the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-15 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: SCMP film editor Edmund Lee forecasts the best film, director, screenplay, actors and supporting actors at this weekend’s 44th HKFA
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[2026-04-15 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Film Awards] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: SCMP film editor Edmund Lee forecasts the best film, director, screenplay, actors and supporting actors at this weekend’s 44th HKFA
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[2026-04-15 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: On To Lam’s state visit, Chinese president also urges keeping ‘supply chains stable and unimpeded’ as Iran war deepens global energy crisis
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[2026-04-15 21:09 UTC+10:00] [Hanoi] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: On To Lam’s state visit, Chinese president also urges keeping ‘supply chains stable and unimpeded’ as Iran war deepens global energy crisis
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[2026-04-15 21:00 UTC+10:00] [National Security Education Day] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chief Executive John Lee says city will act on lessons learned from deadly blaze, as Beijing warns against exploiting tragedies to sow unrest
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