Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-12 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: WhatsApp and Telegram sound the alarm as the Kremlin chokes off Western apps to promote MAX, a state-backed rival modeled after China’s WeChat
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[2026-02-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing responds to local government declaration that the Chinese ambassador is persona non grata
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[2026-02-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Departure comes months before deadline for National Sports Associations to meet new Code of Governance requirements that included term limits
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[2026-02-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Paid for holiday festival package includes door cleaning, couplet hanging; critics say offer cheapens sanctity of filial piety, is disrespectful
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[2026-02-12 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two officers and taxi driver hurt after BMW driver tries to evade police
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[2026-02-12 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Education chief says declining birth rate part of global trend and school policies, including fees, are not the reason couples are having fewer babies
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[2026-02-12 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Suspects, aged 50 to 66, allegedly prised open shop’s electric shutter and floor lock before stealing products and HK$3,000 in cash
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[2026-02-12 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Campaign has sparked a behavioural shift towards AI-powered shopping, which Alibaba says is becoming a more popular lifestyle choice
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[2026-02-12 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Only a handful of the nearly 50 mainland China-based EV builders have been able to turn a profit amid the price wars
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[2026-02-12 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Profit growth slows to 7.3 per cent from 8.4 per cent a year earlier as bad loans exceed two-decade average, HKMA says
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[2026-02-12 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Vivienne Tam, Kevin Poon, Elva Ni, Grace Chan and other Hong Kong stars gathered at Grand Majestic Sichuan to celebrate 20 years of Style
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[2026-02-12 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Merz ya ce babu shakka masana'antun kasashen Turai na fuskantar tazgaro tun daga tsakiyar wannan karni kawo yanzu, idan aka kwatanta da na kasashen Amurka da China. Shugaban Gwamnatin ya sanar da hakan ne a lokacin da yake jawabi ga hamshakan masu masana'antu na Turai a birnin Antwerp da ke gabar tekun Belgium, gabanin taron da shugabannin kasashe da gwamnatoci na Turai 27 za su gudanar a gabashin birnin Brussels.
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[2026-02-12 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: European leaders meet to address the bloc’s economic woes, reliance on China and US, and shielding key industries from protectionist policies
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[2026-02-12 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-12 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Entity controlled by Lau’s eldest son Lau Ming-wai and former partner Yvonne Lui turns profit on deal amid firming prices in luxury segment
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[2026-02-12 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lian Ziwen is disqualified and later apologises over tangle with Joep Wennemars, who says the incident in the 1,000m cost him a medal
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[2026-02-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts note Chinese inroads in military UAV market but political challenges for its jet fighters at the World Defence Show
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[2026-02-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nation’s Olympic diving darling marks her move into adulthood by showcasing photographs which cast her in a new light
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[2026-02-12 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Projected figure marks 16 per cent increase from last year, according to Immigration Department
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[2026-02-12 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-12 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Filipino leaders from Kalayaan and Chinese embassy officials in Manila have clashed over entry bans for personnel on either side
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[2026-02-12 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 33-year-old, who crashed in qualifying rounds on Wednesday, says on social media ‘there’s nothing seriously wrong’ after hospital care
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[2026-02-12 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin said the move was aimed at boosting border controls and protecting local jobs
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[2026-02-12 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-12 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Video on social media shows shopper recoiling as rodent scurries across boxes of sushi in display chiller at Tuen Mun supermarket
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[2026-02-12 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US deploys new rotational force to Southeast Asian ally, a move experts say is aimed at deterring China and supporting Typhon missile system
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[2026-02-12 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Election spending declarations by 32 candidates reveal huge spending gap, from HK$20 to more than HK$200 a vote
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[2026-02-12 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global volatility is forcing a rethink of traditional safe havens, creating opportunities for Beijing, prominent investor says
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[2026-02-12 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Approaching Lunar New Year holiday also dampens investors’ enthusiasm for technology stocks, analyst says
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[2026-02-12 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While it is relatively easy filing for divorce under today’s laws, the court must still consider complex factors of needs and matrimonial assets
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[2026-02-12 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The civil service needs nuanced refinements that prioritise quality over quantity, not mandates that threaten talent inflow and retention
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[2026-02-12 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The biologist, renowned for his cancer genomics research, will study brain circuits for insights into autism at his new lab in Shenzhen
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[2026-02-12 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Big-spending loser who was told by agent to bet responsibly, was aware of gambling risks, has case thrown out by court
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[2026-02-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Tsinghua Holdings arm, however, will raise US$800 million via a private share placement on Shenzhen exchange
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[2026-02-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A net 21 stocks were added to the MSCI China Index, including SenseTime, Pony.ai and Hesai Technology
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[2026-02-12 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the 21 recommendations put forward by the ombudsman may not offer an instant cure, reform is the need of the hour
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[2026-02-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Australian Ante Milicic says recapturing China’s glory days, when they were among the top four teams in the world, is ‘a big responsibility’
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[2026-02-12 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Japanese prime minister’s hawkish stance will only further inflame tensions over Taiwan – and popularity at home won’t temper Beijing’s response
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[2026-02-12 09:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing pledges continued support for Cuba and champions Havana’s sovereignty as the island grapples with worsening fuel shortages
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[2026-02-12 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say the Philippines’ approach of ‘assertive transparency’ may be wearing thin at home and in the region
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[2026-02-12 08:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US president and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping may roll back tariffs for up to a year as officials seek short-term economic wins
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[2026-02-12 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-12 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The result of Japan’s election has altered Tokyo’s domestic political calculus while raising the stakes for regional stability
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[2026-02-12 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The GLM-5 represents a shift in AI development from ‘vibe coding’ to ‘agentic engineering’ to generate an enhanced performance
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[2026-02-12 08:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-12 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-12 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) had a high-level meeting with Hung Chiu Wah Derek, Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka to Hong Kong, on February 6, during his visit to Sri Lanka, aiming to expand trade collaboration, strengthening buyer-seller linkages and leveraging Hong Kong’s role as a global trading, logistics and re-export hub.
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[2026-02-12 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing has introduced state-of-the-art holographic technology as an innovative platform to promote Sri Lanka as a tourism destination in China.
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[2026-02-12 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Beruwala China Fort Dharga Boys’ Sports Club had organised ‘Dharga Boys Champion Trophy’ 11-a-side cricket tournament to mark the 22nd anniversary of the club. It was held at the Naleem Hajiar Playground , Beruwala recently.
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