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    [2026-02-18 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong marks start of Lunar New Year with surge of visitors
    Snippet: Visitor numbers hit 153,383 on first day of holiday, up by 10 per cent year on year, with more than 120,000 coming from mainland China
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343899/hong-kong-marks-start-lunar-new-year-surge-visitors
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    [2026-02-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China seniors pursue overseas education after retirement to realise dreams
    Snippet: Increasing demand from retirees leaves country facing challenge of finding ‘deeper’ learning strategies, not just ‘hobby’ courses
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3343073/china-seniors-pursue-overseas-education-after-retirement-realise-unfulfilled-dreams
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    [2026-02-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Colour matters: how AI is changing car premiums and services in China
    Snippet: Car colour, driving habits and location influence insurance premiums, according to a digital solutions provider using ByteDance’s AI model
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343034/white-cars-cheaper-insurance-how-ai-changing-automotive-services-china
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    [2026-02-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: CATL’s sodium-ion breakthrough, Tesla’s AI training centre: 7 EV reads
    Snippet: From China banning carmakers from selling below cost to Chinese brands’ dominance in Brazil, here are seven EV stories you may have missed
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3343881/catls-battery-game-changer-teslas-ai-training-centre-china-7-ev-reads
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    [2026-02-18 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Time to put China on the hook for overfishing - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/time-to-put-china-on-the-hook-for-overfishing/
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    [2026-02-18 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Man, 92, dies after apparently choking on glutinous rice balls in Hong Kong
    Snippet: Police say they received call on Wednesday morning that elderly victim collapsed while eating
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343883/man-92-dies-after-allegedly-choking-glutinous-rice-balls
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    [2026-02-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China and South Korea team up on a vexing issue: their fast-ageing populations
    Snippet: After years of tense relations, the two nations are finding common ground over their need to adapt to an era of ‘super-aged societies’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343740/china-and-south-korea-find-new-shared-bond-their-rapidly-ageing-societies
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    [2026-02-18 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: MQ-9 drones sharpen US eye on China's Pacific moves - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/mq-9-drones-sharpen-us-eye-on-chinas-pacific-moves/
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    [2026-02-18 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hundreds evacuated after cooking mishap sparks false fire alarm in Hong Kong
    Snippet: Firefighters find cooking pot that had boiled dry in flat where white smoke originated
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343870/hundreds-evacuated-after-cooking-mishap-sparks-false-alarm-hong-kong-estate
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    [2026-02-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Budweiser and Heineken face polar opposite fates in China as punters stay home
    Snippet: Beer drinkers in China are veering away from bars and high-end restaurants, instead opting for cheaper stay-at-home options, analysts say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3343814/budweiser-and-heineken-face-polar-opposite-fates-china-punters-favour-home-comforts
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    [2026-02-18 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Ford plans US$30,000 budget EV line to take on Chinese rivals
    Snippet: Ford shrinks battery size while extending driving range in bid to launch the new EV by 2027 for the same price as a conventional petrol car
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3343865/ford-plans-us30000-budget-ev-line-take-chinese-rivals
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    [2026-02-18 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Mampukah Merz Selamatkan Industri Jerman dari Dominasi Cina?
    Snippet: Kebangkitan Cina dari kemiskinan menuju ekonomi terbesar kedua dunia telah menulis ulang aturan globalisasi. Kini, ambisi Beijing menggapai teknologi kelas atas dikerjakan dengan kecepatan yang bahkan lebih tinggi.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/industri-jerman-vs-cina/a-76004092
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    [2026-02-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Sofa so bad: China’s home-furnishing sector hits a do-or-die stretch
    Snippet: Falling home prices and relentless price competition are forcing small decor firms into a battle for survival
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3343827/sofa-so-bad-chinas-home-furnishing-sector-hits-do-or-die-moment
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    [2026-02-18 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s men claim historic team pursuit bronze, but wait for Games gold goes on
    Snippet: Speedskaters Liu Hanbin, Wu Yu and Li Wenhao reach podium for first time, while Italy stun favourites US in race for top spot
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3343862/winter-olympics-chinas-men-claim-historic-team-pursuit-bronze-wait-gold-goes
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    [2026-02-18 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chinese and Indian tourists to boost Europe’s travel market amid US slowdown
    Snippet: This is the first sign of a decline in the post-pandemic boom in American travel to Europe, driven by a strong US dollar
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3343861/chinese-and-indian-tourists-boost-europes-travel-market-amid-us-slowdown
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    [2026-02-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Opinion | Universities in Japan and China are becoming tools of national strategy
    Snippet: Across Asia, higher education is becoming a central arena where national ambition, geopolitical constraint and human capital intersect
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3343625/universities-japan-and-china-are-becoming-tools-national-strategy
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    [2026-02-18 10:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: China is stuck with zombie sanctions against Takaichi government - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/china-is-stuck-with-zombie-sanctions-against-takaichi-government/
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    [2026-02-18 10:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: RT News
    Title: Britain cosies up to China
    Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
    Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/632693-britain-turns-to-china/
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    [2026-02-18 09:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Bipartisan push grows for Quad summit before Trump’s China trip
    Snippet: Lawmakers urge White House to rally Indo-Pacific partners ahead of high-stakes Xi meeting, citing leverage and coordination concerns
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3343854/bipartisan-push-grows-quad-summit-trumps-china-trip
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    [2026-02-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: English language instruction in Chinese military is outdated, unbalanced: report
    Snippet: Senior lecturers warn that troops are not being given the communication skills they need to operate on the international stage
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343799/chinese-military-urged-overhaul-english-teaching-improve-language-skills
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    [2026-02-18 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Peru President Jose Jeri ousted in ‘Chifagate’ scandal tied to China contractor
    Snippet: Late-night meeting with Chinese businessman at a restaurant in Lima fuelled a probe and created major cross-party revolt
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343850/peru-removes-president-jose-jeri-chifagate-scandal-tied-chinese-contractor
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    [2026-02-18 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Brazil races to China beef cap as 55% tariff risks price collapse
    Snippet: January surge puts 1.1 million tonne cap at risk, as Brasilia weighs export curbs to avert price slump and job losses
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3343849/brazil-races-china-beef-cap-55-tariff-risks-price-collapse
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    [2026-02-18 05:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Texas sues TP-Link, alleging Chinese government access to its devices
    Snippet: The move comes despite the Trump administration having reportedly paused its own proposed ban on the company’s sales ‌in the US
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3343846/texas-sues-tp-link-alleging-chinese-government-access-its-devices
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    [2026-02-18 05:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Halved tariffs should benefit Scotch whisky exports to China - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/scotch-whisky-exports-to-china-to-benefit-from-halved-tariffs/
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    [2026-02-18 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Exclusive | Hasan Piker talks about his controversial China trip – and ‘thinking Chinese thoughts’
    Snippet: One of the most influential political commentators among young Americans, Piker claims Americans are ‘taught to hate China’, calling it ‘stupid’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3343845/hasan-piker-talks-about-his-controversial-china-trip-and-thinking-chinese-thoughts
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    [2026-02-18 01:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Large section of ceiling plunges into Hong Kong estate’s indoor pool
    Snippet: Indoor swimming pool at Lake Silver estate in Ma On Shan ‘closed for a detailed inspection’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343843/large-section-ceiling-plunges-hong-kong-estates-indoor-pool
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    [2026-02-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Everything we know about China’s mysterious, futuristic Nantianmen Project
    Snippet: Is it a storytelling vehicle for imaginative military hardware, blending science fiction with reality, or is it a glimpse of the future?
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343433/everything-we-know-about-chinas-mysterious-futuristic-nantianmen-project
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    [2026-02-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chinese scientists hit breakthrough on 2D semiconductor wafers
    Snippet: Quest for next-generation materials that can deliver superior performance in the coveted chips has become a global priority
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3343807/chinese-scientists-hit-breakthrough-2d-semiconductor-wafers
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    [2026-02-17 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Tens of thousands line streets for Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year night parade
    Snippet: Float parade to mark start of the Year of the Horse begins with an East-meets-West street party
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343835/excited-spectators-pack-streets-hong-kong-lunar-new-year-night-parade
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    [2026-02-17 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chinese e-commerce giant Shein could face EU ban over ‘childlike sex dolls’
    Snippet: Investigation will also look at the systems the online retailer uses to ensure illegal products are not being sold in Europe
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343833/chinese-e-commerce-giant-shein-could-face-eu-ban-over-childlike-sex-dolls
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    [2026-02-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: How a punt on an unknown Chinese truck manufacturer paid off in South Africa
    Snippet: Chinese commercial truck builder FAW now outsells major Western and Japanese brands including Toyota, Daimler and Isuzu
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340081/how-risky-punt-unknown-chinese-truck-manufacturer-paid-south-africa
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    [2026-02-17 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s Unitree eyes 20,000-robot output after viral success of annual gala
    Snippet: With shipments set to jump and investors watching closely, Unitree is positioning itself at the forefront of China’s humanoid robotics push
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3343825/kung-fu-somersaults-and-scale-unitree-eyes-20000-robot-output-2026-after-gala
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    [2026-02-17 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Gu ‘doesn’t feel any pressure’ to win China’s first gold medal at Winter Olympics
    Snippet: The 22-year-old, who has two silver medals in Italy so far, will defend her halfpipe gold, starting with qualifiers on Thursday evening
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3343810/eileen-gu-doesnt-feel-any-pressure-win-chinas-first-gold-medal-winter-olympics
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    [2026-02-17 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: What's behind UK-China border security deal? - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/whats-behind-uk-china-border-security-deal/
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    [2026-02-17 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Review | Blades of the Guardians: Wu Jing leads star-studded Chinese martial arts epic
    Snippet: Starring Wu Jing, Nicholas Tse and Chen Lijun, the visually stunning Blades of the Guardians is one of the fiercest wuxia films in years
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3343820/blades-guardians-movie-review-wu-jing-leads-star-studded-chinese-martial-arts-epic
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    [2026-02-17 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Australian man who sent lizards in popcorn bags jailed record 8 years
    Snippet: Investigators recovered 101 Australian reptiles from seized parcels destined for Hong Kong, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Romania
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3343823/australian-smuggler-jailed-record-8-years-mailing-lizards-popcorn-bags
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    [2026-02-17 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong’s first 4 babies of Year of the Horse include fifth child for a couple
    Snippet: Among newborns are a girl whose father is a talent visa holder from mainland China and a boy who is the fifth child of a local couple
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343822/hong-kong-welcomes-least-4-new-babies-it-enters-year-horse
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    [2026-02-17 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: China's 09V sub signals shift in Pacific's undersea power - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/chinas-09v-sub-signals-shift-in-pacifics-undersea-power/
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    [2026-02-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Why big power rivalry poses ‘main threat’ to Asean maritime security
    Snippet: Smaller players ‘become pawns’ in a bigger geopolitical game as ‘strategic mistrust among major powers’ grows, Asean leaders say in Munich
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343748/why-big-power-rivalry-main-threat-asean-maritime-security
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    [2026-02-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Taiwan singer visits over 100 mainland China cities to help farmers sell produce
    Snippet: Entertainer renowned for romantic songs takes love to a new level with his charitable work; earns plaudits for his ‘noble’ personality
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3343050/taiwan-singer-visits-200-china-cities-help-farmers-sell-produce-eateries-supermarkets
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    [2026-02-17 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: Chinese New Year
    Snippet: Beyond the joy festivities like Chinese New Year creates, there lies another question: how do Chinese-Filipinos express their cultural identities to others in their daily lives?
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/chinese-new-year/
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    [2026-02-17 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Which zodiac signs must appease the tai sui in the Year of the Horse 2026?
    Snippet: Horses, Rats, Oxen and Rabbits clash with the tai sui in the Year of the Fire Horse. Here’s how you can mitigate the adverse effects
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3343797/how-appease-tai-sui-year-horse-2026-and-what-watch-out
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    [2026-02-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: How Hong Kong will signal gallop towards prosperity with Lunar New Year fireworks
    Snippet: As the city prepares to welcome the Year of the Horse, the SCMP takes a look at the highlights of the spectacle and where best to watch it
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343790/how-hong-kong-galloping-towards-prosperity-lunar-new-year-fireworks-spectacle
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    [2026-02-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Strong Lunar New Year demand fuels China’s gold jewellery market
    Snippet: Retailers offer small discounts to spur holiday sales but are set to raise prices after the festival, as investment banks issue bullish outlooks
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3343782/strong-lunar-new-year-demand-fuels-chinas-gold-jewellery-market
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    [2026-02-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s tech self-sufficiency progress evident in these 2 companies
    Snippet: GigaDevice and Montage carve a niche in the semiconductor sector, with the global memory supercycle boosting their fortunes further
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3343706/how-chinas-gigadevice-and-montage-earned-place-memory-chip-market
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    [2026-02-17 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Festive buzz in Hong Kong as visitors pour in for Lunar New Year
    Snippet: More than 1.7 million Hongkongers made outbound trips from February 13 to 16, up from 1.47 million between January 25 and 28 last year
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343801/festive-buzz-hong-kong-visitors-pour-lunar-new-year
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    [2026-02-17 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Sam’s Club cracks China market formula even as foreign retailers shut shop
    Snippet: The warehouse retailer opened 10 new stores in 2025, accelerating expansion in smaller cities like Zhangjiagang and Yangzhou
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343683/walmarts-sams-club-cracks-china-market-formula-even-foreign-retailers-shut-shop
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    [2026-02-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Why the harsh words between China and India over a remote, inhospitable valley?
    Snippet: Verbal sparring has thrown an obscure footnote in border tensions into the limelight and exposed the complexities left behind by history
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343391/why-harsh-words-between-china-and-india-over-remote-inhospitable-valley
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    [2026-02-17 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: China unfazed as US rallies global critical minerals bloc - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/china-unfazed-as-us-rallies-global-critical-minerals-bloc/
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    [2026-02-17 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong airport’s second terminal to fully open, serve 15 airlines from May 27
    Snippet: Transport and logistics minister Mable Chan says the two terminals will complement each other and ‘greatly enhance’ the airport’s capacity
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3343786/hong-kong-airports-second-terminal-fully-open-serve-15-airlines-may-27
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