Topic: China — Neutral reports only

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[2026-04-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Ancient China lavish toilet routines: nobles used silk, Empress Cixi had 28 maids to serve her
Snippet: During the Qing dynasty (1644–1912), public toilets charged usage fees, and some even featured novels and advertisements to attract patrons
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3349307/ancient-china-lavish-toilet-routines-nobles-used-silk-empress-cixi-had-28-maids-serve-her?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Ancient China lavish toilet routines: nobles used silk, Empress Cixi had 28 maids
Snippet: During the Qing dynasty (1644–1912), public toilets charged usage fees, and some even featured novels and advertisements to attract patrons
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3349307/ancient-china-lavish-toilet-routines-nobles-used-silk-empress-cixi-had-28-maids-serve-her
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[2026-04-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Sawadeekowloon’: mural celebrates Thai culture in Hong Kong under renovation scheme
Snippet: Pilot scheme includes seven murals, with one already created on Jenford Building in the heart of city’s ‘Little Thailand’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349305/sawadeekowloon-mural-celebrates-thai-culture-hong-kong-under-renovation-scheme?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Mural celebrates Thai culture in Hong Kong under renovation scheme
Snippet: Pilot scheme includes seven murals, with one already created on Jenford Building in the heart of city’s ‘Little Thailand’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349305/sawadeekowloon-mural-celebrates-thai-culture-hong-kong-under-renovation-scheme
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[2026-04-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Indonesian fisherman nets surprise catch – a Chinese underwater drone
Snippet: The device was discovered near the Lombok Strait, a strategically vital deepwater passage closely watched by the US and Australia
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3349290/indonesian-fisherman-nets-surprise-catch-chinese-underwater-drone?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Indonesian fisherman nets surprise catch – a Chinese underwater drone
Snippet: The device was discovered near the Lombok Strait, a strategically vital deepwater passage closely watched by the US and Australia
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3349290/indonesian-fisherman-nets-surprise-catch-chinese-underwater-drone
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[2026-04-08 10:46 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: China, Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/china-russia-veto-united-nations-resolution-protect-hormuz-shipping/
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[2026-04-08 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: New research institute to ramp up efforts as Hong Kong pursues ‘AI for all’
Snippet: Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute’s first meeting will be held as early as this month to formulate city’s AI road map
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349304/new-research-institute-ramp-efforts-hong-kong-pursues-ai-all?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-08 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: New research institute to ramp up efforts as Hong Kong pursues ‘AI for all’
Snippet: Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute’s first meeting will be held as early as this month to formulate city’s AI road map
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349304/new-research-institute-ramp-efforts-hong-kong-pursues-ai-all
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[2026-04-08 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Taiwan Smart Manufacturing at SIMTOS 2026: Partnering with Korea to Capture Global Opportunities in Smart Manufacturing
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan is set to make a strong return to SIMTOS 2026, showcasing its "Taiwan Smart Manufacturing" initiative—bringing advanced technologies and actively seeking strategic collaboration with Korean industry partners to unlock global market opportunities together.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712205
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[2026-04-08 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: 20th Beijing InfoComm China 2026 Takes Place Next Week with Top Technology Line-up
Snippet: BEIJING, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 20th Beijing InfoComm China will open its doors next week 15-17 April 2026 at the China National Convention Center (CNCC), marking the beginning of a landmark era: the 20th year of the InfoComm China brand, followed by the 20th edition of the tradeshow in 2027.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712204
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[2026-04-08 10:11 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Title: Twin cyclones forming off the Australian coast
Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/two-cyclones-off-australia-coast-weather-updates/0239329c-1c35-4e84-83b7-9fdbb194e759
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[2026-04-08 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Law urges caution over proposals for Hong Kong Marathon route change, switch to 2-day event
Snippet: Organisers considering moving finish line to Kai Tak Sports Park with recommendation expected this month
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/article/3349291/law-urges-caution-over-proposals-hong-kong-marathon-route-change-switch-2-day-event?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-08 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Law urges caution over Hong Kong Marathon route change, 2-day event proposal
Snippet: Organisers considering moving finish line to Kai Tak Sports Park with recommendation expected this month
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/article/3349291/law-urges-caution-over-proposals-hong-kong-marathon-route-change-switch-2-day-event
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[2026-04-08 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Barclays boosts Hong Kong presence to tap thriving IPO market, global CEO says
Snippet: C.S. Venkatakrishnan said the bank is increasing its outlay on talent and technology across its investment banking and trading units
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3349118/barclays-boosts-hong-kong-presence-tap-thriving-ipo-market-global-ceo-says?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-08 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Barclays boosts Hong Kong presence to tap thriving IPO market
Snippet: C.S. Venkatakrishnan said the bank is increasing its outlay on talent and technology across its investment banking and trading units
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3349118/barclays-boosts-hong-kong-presence-tap-thriving-ipo-market-global-ceo-says
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[2026-04-08 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China turns to offshore wind farms, subsea data centres to ease AI computing bottleneck
Snippet: The underwater data centre, located 10 kilometres off Shanghai’s eastern coast, was built by Shanghai HiCloud Technology
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3349280/china-turns-offshore-wind-farms-subsea-data-centres-ease-ai-computing-bottleneck?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-08 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Microsoft] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China turns to offshore wind farms, subsea data centres to ease AI computing bottleneck
Snippet: The underwater data centre, located 10 kilometres off Shanghai’s eastern coast, was built by Shanghai HiCloud Technology
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3349280/china-turns-offshore-wind-farms-subsea-data-centres-ease-ai-computing-bottleneck
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[2026-04-08 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Sold-out auctions suggest Hong Kong’s art market is back. But is it?
Snippet: ‘White glove’ sales at Christie’s and Sotheby’s March Hong Kong auctions are cause for optimism, but must be put into perspective
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3349243/sold-out-auctions-suggest-hong-kongs-art-market-back-it?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-08 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Art Basel] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Sold-out auctions suggest Hong Kong’s art market is back. But is it?
Snippet: ‘White glove’ sales at Christie’s and Sotheby’s March Hong Kong auctions are cause for optimism, but must be put into perspective
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3349243/sold-out-auctions-suggest-hong-kongs-art-market-back-it
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[2026-04-08 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong must diversify and adapt to changing tourism market
Snippet: Amid shifting cross-border travel and spending patterns, local businesses face challenging times as more residents leave the city during holidays
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3349214/hong-kong-must-diversify-and-adapt-changing-tourism-market?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-08 09:15 UTC+10:00] [tourism] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong must diversify and adapt to changing tourism market
Snippet: Amid shifting cross-border travel and spending patterns, local businesses face challenging times as more residents leave the city during holidays
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3349214/hong-kong-must-diversify-and-adapt-changing-tourism-market
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[2026-04-08 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How Picasso and Nara are driving Hong Kong’s live art auctions to record highs
Snippet: A shift in 2025 saw collectors driving demand for rare, high-quality pieces while millennials and Gen Z bidders helped broaden participation
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3348602/how-picasso-and-nara-are-driving-hong-kongs-live-art-auctions-record-highs?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-08 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How Picasso and Nara are driving Hong Kong’s live art auctions to record highs
Snippet: A shift in 2025 saw collectors driving demand for rare, high-quality pieces while millennials and Gen Z bidders helped broaden participation
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3348602/how-picasso-and-nara-are-driving-hong-kongs-live-art-auctions-record-highs
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[2026-04-08 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Supporting women in research helps Hong Kong’s gender equality push
Snippet: Providing women with mentorship opportunities and work-life balance arrangements sets a good example in the march towards inclusion
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3349237/supporting-women-research-helps-hong-kongs-gender-equality-push?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-08 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Dr Shannon Chan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Supporting women in research helps Hong Kong’s gender equality push
Snippet: Providing women with mentorship opportunities and work-life balance arrangements sets a good example in the march towards inclusion
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3349237/supporting-women-research-helps-hong-kongs-gender-equality-push
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[2026-04-08 08:27 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: US-China space race shifts into a higher lunar gear
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/us-china-space-race-shifts-into-a-higher-lunar-gear/
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[2026-04-08 08:01 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Title: Australia's richest person decries Ben Roberts-Smith investigation
Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/ben-roberts-smith-charged-alleged-war-crime-murder-gina-rinehart-speaks-out/4dd62981-7fc1-41e2-9422-b661a3303040
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[2026-04-08 08:00 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Title: The Iran war doesn’t immediately jeopardize Taiwan
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/the-iran-war-doesnt-immediately-jeopardize-taiwan/
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[2026-04-08 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: As missile barrage on Iran continues, what is it teaching China about US war resilience?
Snippet: Washington is providing a real-time laboratory of modern warfare and Beijing is paying close attention to the lessons
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3349261/missile-barrage-iran-continues-what-it-teaching-china-about-us-war-resilience?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-08 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: As the war on Iran continues, what is it teaching China about US resilience?
Snippet: Washington is providing a real-time laboratory of modern warfare and Beijing is paying close attention to the lessons
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3349261/missile-barrage-iran-continues-what-it-teaching-china-about-us-war-resilience
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[2026-04-08 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Live: Albanese talks energy security with China's premier
Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-08/federal-politics-blog-fuel-albanese-iran-taylor-canavan-npc/106538544
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[2026-04-08 06:45 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Australia news live: Albanese talks fuel crisis with Chinese premier; Ben Roberts-Smith to front court
Snippet: Prime minister brings forward trip to Singapore in scramble for petrol supplies; former soldier charged with five war crime murders. Follow updates live
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/08/ben-roberts-smith-court-anthony-albanese-labor-angus-taylor-matt-canavan-liberal-national-coalition-fuel-prices-oil-crisis-iran-war-ntwnfb
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[2026-04-08 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: Russia and China block UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz
Snippet: Russia and China have vetoed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/7/russia-and-china-block-un-resolution-on-strait-of-hormuz
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[2026-04-08 06:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Brazil blacklists BYD for slave labour conditions at its biggest plant outside China
Snippet: Government officials said staff were working excessively long hours while being kept in degrading circumstances in their accommodation
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349311/brazil-blacklists-byd-slave-labour-conditions-its-biggest-plant-outside-china?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-08 06:10 UTC+10:00] [visas] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Brazil blacklists BYD for slave labour conditions at its biggest plant outside China
Snippet: Government officials said staff were working excessively long hours while being kept in degrading circumstances in their accommodation
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349311/brazil-blacklists-byd-slave-labour-conditions-its-biggest-plant-outside-china
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[2026-04-08 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: The KMT and CCP form united front against Taiwan's sovereignty
Snippet: Kuomintang chair, Cheng Li-wun, left, is expected to meet Chinese Communist Party Secretary-General Xi Jinping this week in Beijing. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Kyodo and Reuters)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/the-kmt-and-ccp-form-united-front-against-taiwan-s-sovereignty
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[2026-04-08 06:04 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Title: President thanks India, China and Russia for fuel supplies
Snippet: IMF to reach staff agreement on Thursday US$ 700 Mn expected before May end Rs.10,000 Mn relief package announced
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/08/local/979234/president-thanks-india-china-and-russia-for-fuel-supplies/
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[2026-04-08 05:21 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Title: Can Donald Trump be charged with a war crime?
Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/can-donald-trump-be-charged-with-a-war-crime/71871985-f374-4fea-be6a-9d3ec69e4161
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[2026-04-08 04:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: Afghanistan brands China peace talks with Pakistan ‘useful’
Snippet: Afghanistan has said that peace talks with Pakistan being held in China have been “useful”.
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/7/afghanistan-brands-china-peace-talks-with-pakistan-useful
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[2026-04-08 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Trump seeks stability with China’s Xi at May meeting — USTR Greer
Snippet: WASHINGTON - The US economic and trade relationship with China is stable and President Donald Trump will aim to keep it that way in a meeting next month with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Tuesday.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/world/trump-seeks-stability-with-chinas-xi-at-may-meeting-ustr-greer/2315823
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[2026-04-08 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Huawei AI aids conservation of endangered Chinese monkey
Snippet: Only around 1,400 white-headed langurs are believed to exist, all in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo by Itsuro Fujino)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/huawei-ai-aids-conservation-of-endangered-chinese-monkey
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[2026-04-08 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Iran war: Russia and China veto UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Snippet: The vote comes just hours after Trump’s warning that a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if the strategic waterway is not opened
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3349309/iran-war-russia-and-china-veto-un-resolution-reopen-strait-hormuz?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-08 03:25 UTC+10:00] [Security Council] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Iran war: Russia and China veto UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Snippet: The vote comes just hours after Trump’s warning that a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if the strategic waterway is not opened
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3349309/iran-war-russia-and-china-veto-un-resolution-reopen-strait-hormuz
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[2026-04-08 02:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: China solar panel makers hike Japan prices on materials costs, rebate cuts
Snippet: Workers inspect solar panels at a power facility in China. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/inflation/china-solar-panel-makers-hike-japan-prices-on-materials-costs-rebate-cuts
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[2026-04-08 02:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Snippet: UNITED NATIONS — Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz that had been repeatedly watered down in hopes those two countries would abstain.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/world/russia-and-china-veto-watered-down-un-resolution-aimed-at-reopening-the-strait-of-hormuz/2315793
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[2026-04-08 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Russia, China Veto UN Res Authorizing Military Force To Reopen Hormuz Strait
Snippet: On Tuesday a UN Security Council resolution on opening the Strait of Hormuz failed due to Russia and China vetoing it. It was drafted by Bahrain and authorized countries to use military force if necessary to open the strait for the free flow of shipping and commerce.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/russia-china-veto-un-res-authorizing-military-force-reopen-hormuz-strait
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[2026-04-08 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordWednesday, 8 Aprilloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-08
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[2026-04-08 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.
Snippet: Mini SudokuWednesday, 8 Aprilloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-08
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[2026-04-08 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordWednesday, 8 Aprilloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-04-08
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