Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-25 23:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Market participants largely welcome Paul Chan’s renewed push to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre
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[2026-02-25 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Shares of Diageo Plc fell the most in 2 years after the maker of Guinness beer and Johnnie Walker whiskey cut its guidance for the second time this fiscal year amid soft demand in the US and China markets. The move marks an early challenge for new CEO Dave Lewis.
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[2026-02-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts expect Ottawa to diversify trade as future of North American trade pact remains uncertain, while a US departure would ‘hit Canada like an earthquake’
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[2026-02-25 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Companies overseeing megaproject’s Hetao Hong Kong Park, San Tin Technopole and Hung Shui Kiu Industrial Park to each get HK$10 billion
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[2026-02-25 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-25 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: HKEX proposes to shorten stock settlement cycle from current two days after transactions to one day to bolster city as global financial centre
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[2026-02-25 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AI hosting platform OpenRouter’s latest ranking shows high demand for Chinese open-source models following a series of new releases
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[2026-02-25 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘We expect Hong Kong’s residential market in 2026 to remain resilient and positive,’ CBRE’s Hannah Jeong says
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[2026-02-25 21:35 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: In further comments on the state of peace talks, Zelenskyy also said that this Thursday’s meeting will be part of “preparations for a trilateral meeting with Russia, which we believe will take place in early March”.
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[2026-02-25 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The German chancellor’s visit comes as Europe rebalances China ties under a more assertive US foreign policy led by Donald Trump
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[2026-02-25 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: JD.com founder Richard Liu has launched a nautical brand with a massive investment in yacht production, aiming to make ownership affordable
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[2026-02-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Celebrate mixology, from Central’s Gossip to Galaxy Macau’s Capella and Long Bar, with themed cocktails, whisky flights and guest bartenders
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[2026-02-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kathmandu’s Dasharath Stadium was deemed unfit to host Asian Cup qualifiers, while kitchen blast killed 1 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
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[2026-02-25 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Authorities will offer sweeteners of about HK$22 billion to residents and businesses, up from HK$7.8 billion
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[2026-02-25 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: "Atribuo grande importância à manutenção e ao aprofundamento dessas relações sempre que possível", disse Friedrich Merz no início da sua primeira visita de dois dias à China como chanceler, falando ao lado do primeiro-ministro chinês, Li Qiang, numa reunião em Pequim.
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[2026-02-25 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A story of a mole inside a state security team in China, Scare Out is slickly executed but narratively muddled, and far from Zhang’s best
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[2026-02-25 20:14 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-25 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In nearly two-hour State of the Union speech, American leader focuses on economic strength and global leadership ahead of midterm elections
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[2026-02-25 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global monetary body calls on Beijing to roll out more forceful fiscal stimulus to bolster domestic demand amid record trade surplus
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[2026-02-25 19:40 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: A warning was emailed to Shen Yun threatening to detonate explosives if their Australian performances proceeded
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[2026-02-25 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From industry funding to relief measures for ordinary Hongkongers, here are eight key takeaways from finance chief Paul Chan’s latest budget
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[2026-02-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Daniil Medvedev says dropping smaller events like Hong Kong Open would ease pressure on players to play 11 months of year
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[2026-02-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Support for ‘little giants’ and other specialised SMEs remains a vital part of the long-term strategy to bolster China’s global manufacturing
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[2026-02-25 19:23 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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[2026-02-25 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has kicked off his inaugural visit to China with a focus on resetting trade relations and deepening cooperation.
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[2026-02-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Financial and technology firms powered a 7 per cent rise in global payouts, with 30 markets logging record dividend payments last year
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[2026-02-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Centuries-old ritual saw children run around outside assailing passers-by after hearty festive feast; tradition also seen as being good for health
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[2026-02-25 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Citizens of China and Southeast Asian nations who have previously visited the country can apply for multiple-entry visas of up to 10 years
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[2026-02-25 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From a leading biologist leaving US for China to a semiconductor breakthrough, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting
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[2026-02-25 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Xiaomi bets big on core technologies, including operating systems, to position itself as a deep-tech player amid China’s self-reliance push
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[2026-02-25 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El presidente de China, Xi Jinping (segundo por la derecha), se reúne con el canciller de Alemania, Friedrich Merz (segundo por la izquierda), en la Casa de Huéspedes Diaoyutai en Beijing, China, el 25 de febrero de 2026.(Jessica Lee/Pool Foto vía AP)
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[2026-02-25 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ryan Lam, world No 1 in WPC rankings, views the season-ending event as ‘a valuable experience and real challenge’ in front of a home crowd
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[2026-02-25 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Coupang said Wednesday that about 200,000 of its Taiwanese users were included in the massive data breach of some 3.3 million accounts, an incident initially announced in November.
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[2026-02-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping, second from right meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, second left, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Wednesday Feb. 25, 2026.(Jessica Lee/Pool Photo via AP)
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[2026-02-25 16:50 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Surface-to-air missiles, which are capable of shooting down aircraft and ballistic missiles, will be located on Yonaguni, Japan’s westernmost island
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[2026-02-25 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Five years ago, China announced it had eliminated 850 million people out of extreme poverty
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[2026-02-25 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:National Security
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[2026-02-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Leading in R&D density, AI innovation and start-up cultivation, Shenzhen is building a full-stack AI ecosystem, according to the mayor’s annual work report
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[2026-02-25 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In a speech that runs nearly two hours, Trump casts himself as a global peacemaker and touts his economic credentials
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[2026-02-25 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: HSBC reported a 7 per cent profit drop, but shares rose on its CEO’s comments on higher return goals, steady dividends and new growth plans
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[2026-02-25 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Indulge in a Hokkien cuisine pop-up dinner at Island Shangri-La, an afternoon tea overlooking Victoria Harbour, and a quiet slice of cake at home
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[2026-02-25 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Dorothy Li via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
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[2026-02-25 15:16 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-25 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea is keeping a close watch on the prospects of renewed engagement between Washington and Pyongyang ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned trip to China, Seoul’s ambassador to the United States said Wednesday.
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[2026-02-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: As US carriers and warships mass in the Gulf and as the next round of Geneva talks are expected by week's end, Tehran appears to be quietly upgrading its ability to threaten maritime chokepoints.
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[2026-02-25 14:52 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A bomb threat that forced the evacuation of Anthony Albanese from his official Canberra residence came after an email that claimed explosives had been planted around The Lodge and would be detonated unless performances by a Chinese dance troupe were cancelled.
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[2026-02-25 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Germany's chancellor has touched down in China as German businesses sound the alarm about a yawning trade imbalance.
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[2026-02-25 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: A software engineer in Spain had the surprise of his life when he found himself in control of thousands of robots in what was supposed to be a pet project. Sammy Azdoufal set out to customize his new Chinese-made DJI Romo robot vacuum, a high-end autonomous cleaner that comes with a price tag of $2,000 that maps homes, mops floors, and navigates obstacles with onboard sensors, according to Popular Science.
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[2026-02-25 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mui Thomas’s story of living with a rare skin disease has moved many. Now, her adoptive parents share why they ignored advice to ‘walk away’
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[2026-02-25 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The US Central Intelligence Agency has never been shy about letting it be known it is seeking to recruit informants from places like China, North Korea and Iran.
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