Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-19 20:32 UTC+10:00] [Li Ka-shing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Diversified business mitigates impact of adverse developments including ‘legal conflict’ over Panama ports, chairman says
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[2026-03-19 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of music fans are eagerly awaiting another historic moment for Mandopop. After three years and eight months, iconic Mandopop artist Jay Chou is set to release his 16th studio album, "Children of the Sun." Pre-orders officially began at 13:00 on March 19 across Tencent Music Entertainment Group's three major platforms: QQ Music, Kugou Music, and Kuwo Music.
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[2026-03-19 20:17 UTC+10:00] [William Lai Ching-te] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Backlash was prompted by a speech that said the early days of the KMT’s rule over the island were ‘worse than the colonial regime’
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[2026-03-19 20:15 UTC+10:00] [tower crane] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Crane collapsed near Pik Kwai House at Kwai Chung Estate
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[2026-03-19 20:10 UTC+10:00] [China Open Swimming Championships] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tang Qianting lowers time during heats on first day of China Open Swimming Championships. Siobhan Haughey in freestyle final
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[2026-03-19 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the conflict threatens Asian economies, the best protected are those that can leverage import diversification and energy independence
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[2026-03-19 19:24 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-03-19 19:14 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-19 18:57 UTC+10:00] [Freya Feng] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But young job-hunters say they are still struggling to find work in a testing post-holiday labour market amid rising global economic uncertainty
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[2026-03-19 18:50 UTC+10:00] [technological innovation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Oversight of China’s industry intensifies, with carmakers urged to move beyond discounts and focus on chips and self-driving systems
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[2026-03-19 18:45 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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[2026-03-19 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The Wang Fuk Court housing complex fires tore through seven buildings and killed 168 people. (AP: Chan Long Hei)
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[2026-03-19 18:15 UTC+10:00] [BTS] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From a mother’s 22kg weight loss to a Taiwanese chemist’s soy empire in Australia, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-03-19 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Frankie Lor Fu-chuen] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Key contenders will break from barriers 13 and 10 respectively in the city’s most coveted race at Sha Tin on Sunday
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[2026-03-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Sweden] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing Normal professor led major R&D programmes and was instrumental in enhancing the country’s food security with satellite technologies
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[2026-03-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Maker of bizarre caffeine brew says it prevents sleepiness in spring and heatstroke in summer; experts say it is toxic and of no benefit at all
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[2026-03-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: War in the Middle East is causing global disruption – from oil to agriculture – as countries, including China, enter spring planting season
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[2026-03-19 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Japan on Thursday rejected a U.S. intelligence assessment that said Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan represented a "significant shift" for a sitting Japanese prime minister.
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[2026-03-19 16:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: China leads in scale but Korea bets on dexterity, tactile sensing to close the gap
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[2026-03-19 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two goals in five second-half minutes send the Filipinas into global tournament in Brazil. North Korea, Chinese Taipei battle for other spot
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[2026-03-19 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: United States intelligence agencies say that China is pursuing its longstanding goal of taking control over Taiwan, but they do not expect Beijing to launch an invasion by next year, according to their latest threat assessment.
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[2026-03-19 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Philippines’ Angela Beard, left, and teammate Jessika Cowart reached following during the Women’s Asia Cup soccer match between Australia and the Philippines in Perth, Australia, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Gary Day)
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[2026-03-19 16:01 UTC+10:00] [Robots] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: How close are we to the sci-fi vision of autonomous humanoid robots? I visited 11 companies in five Chinese cities to find out
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[2026-03-19 15:55 UTC+10:00] [Asean] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Energy Minister Keo Rottanak says ‘an Asean power grid is the way to go’ as Vietnam and China restrict exports to Phnom Penh
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[2026-03-19 15:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Taiwan has changed South Korea’s name in its immigration system from “Korea” to “South Korea,” in a retaliatory move over Seoul labeling Taiwan as “China (Taiwan),” despite repeated requests for a revision.
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[2026-03-19 15:28 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Source says police intelligence suggests surgical mask manufacturer allegedly defrauded HSBC via SME Financing Guarantee Scheme
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[2026-03-19 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Firefighters work to extinguish a fire which broke out Wednesday at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong’s New Territories, on Nov. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei, File)
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[2026-03-19 15:15 UTC+10:00] [The Cha Chaan Teng Codex – Tales of Invisible Designs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘The Cha Chaan Teng Codex – Tales of Invisible Designs’ dives into the visual languages, heritage and new interpretations of Hong Kong cafes
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[2026-03-19 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HONG KONG, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Battery Show Asia 2026, co-located with Energy Storage Asia and Mobility Tech Asia, successfully wrapped up its three-day event from March 10 to 12 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The event brought together over 200 exhibitors and showcased more than 1,000 cutting-edge technologies and products, solidifying its position as a premier global platform for energy, technology, and innovation.
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[2026-03-19 15:05 UTC+10:00] [Chengdu] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Senior team head coach Andrew Wright wants policy change after under-23 and junior squad return one medal from Asian Championships
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[2026-03-19 15:00 UTC+10:00] [underwater navigation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Researchers say the fingernail-sized devices could help transform drone warfare and other fields where precise timing is vital
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[2026-03-19 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Immigration officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) intercepted a 21-year-old woman, suspected of being a victim of a mail-order bride scheme.
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[2026-03-19 13:58 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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[2026-03-19 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its ranking of Asian travelers that are the most passionate about culinary experiences during their travels. The findings, derived from a survey of Asian travelers as part of Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report, reveal that Asia's biggest foodies hail from Taiwan, Vietnam, and South Korea, where 47%, 35%, and 34%, respectively, cite food as a key reason for travel.
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[2026-03-19 13:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 and seeks to control the island without the use of force, the US intelligence community said Wednesday, striking a measured tone on one of the world's biggest potential flashpoints.
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[2026-03-19 13:04 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index falls after Fed says Middle East hostilities complicate inflation outlook as oil prices remain elevated
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[2026-03-19 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing has removed several key restrictions on its payment system, allowing it to expand beyond yuan settlements, economist says
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[2026-03-19 12:54 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-19 12:50 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong apartment fires] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Independent committee to investigate safety standards and whether building practices contributed to worst residential fires in decades
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[2026-03-19 12:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Surging demand meets restricted access, driving widespread infringement across digital platforms
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[2026-03-19 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investment-promotion agency is helping a couple of Middle East banks set up in the city and fielding more inquiries since the war started
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[2026-03-19 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Legislative Council] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The legislature and judiciary have a constitutional duty to rally behind the executive while exercising their powers independently
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[2026-03-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: PLA Air Force details streamlined operations that pair tankers and fighters, with real-time recommendations for pilots
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[2026-03-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Alcoholic goes to hospital for check-up but rejects operation which would require surgeons to cut his neck to remove eating implement
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[2026-03-19 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Activists say city must take different approach to minimising conflict between people and wild animals after two incidents over consecutive days
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[2026-03-19 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chinese toymaker’s star character will appear in a film co-written and helmed by the director of Paddington and Wonka
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[2026-03-19 10:16 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority leaves the city’s base rate untouched at 4 per cent
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[2026-03-19 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Visiting Harbin during its Ice and Snow Festival adds a range of winter fun on top of delicious food, Russian architecture and bathhouses
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[2026-03-19 10:15 UTC+10:00] [DJ school] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Moth Foundation’s new Sai Ying Pun space plays host to a DJ school that will bring people together in Hong Kong, no matter who they are
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[2026-03-19 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Putonghua] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The law seeks to bridge ethnic divides for social stability and national development while safeguarding diversity
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