Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-09 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the bottlenecks delaying musculoskeletal pain management in Hong Kong, and tougher tobacco controls
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[2026-02-09 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A court in Hong Kong has sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in jail following his conviction under a sweeping national security law imposed by Beijing.
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[2026-02-09 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Issuers raised US$7.4 billion in convertibles in early 2026, nearly half of last year’s total, as they rushed to lock in high share prices
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[2026-02-09 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The election results clear the way for more fiscal stimulus, reinforcing a bullish outlook for stocks
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[2026-02-09 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong leader and Beijing office say sentence shows rule of law has been upheld, while UK pledges to engage with Chinese authorities over case
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[2026-02-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China has almost completed the US$10 billion Pinglu Canal connecting its heartlands to Southeast Asia. Now, it is mulling an even larger waterway
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[2026-02-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Teenager uses skills learned at ‘military-style’ summer camps to pack quilt, mosquito tent, slippers, training shoes; secures items with ropes
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[2026-02-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Authorities will submit draft law by end of year to strengthen enforcement and free up resources for more complex cases
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[2026-02-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City should pitch Southeast Asia, Middle East to draw global listings and issue long-term bonds to attract patient capital, think tank says
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[2026-02-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A rising stock tide lifts sales of all financial products in Hong KongSales soared 40 per cent to a record HK$6.07 trillion in 2024, according to a survey by the Securities and Futures Commission and Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
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[2026-02-09 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The government’s laissez-faire ethos has become less suited to the increasingly complex economic and geopolitical environment
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[2026-02-09 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two financial hubs are best choices for global investors seeking to diversify their portfolios amid geopolitical risks, Tan Su Shan says
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[2026-02-09 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The introduction of class actions is worth considering as it will make justice more accessible for Hongkongers
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[2026-02-09 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Political theorist says rapid acceleration of the US president’s ‘offensive, almost imperial’ agenda has left Europe disoriented
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[2026-02-09 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-02-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Spain will ban social media access for children under 16 and require platforms to implement stringent age-verification mechanisms, joining countries such as Australia, France and Denmark in efforts to rein in the growing influence of digital platforms on children. As of 2024, the countries that have imposed continuous bans on access to major social networking sites include China, Iran, North Korea, Myanmar, Russia, Turkmenistan and Uganda.
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[2026-02-09 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City squad finish Asian Road Cycling Championships women’s road race empty-handed after missing pivotal breakaway
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[2026-02-09 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Agricultural Development Bank of China vice-president was once held up as a model figure for finance-driven poverty reduction
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[2026-02-09 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: An aerodynamic tail nozzle designed in Nanjing proves its mettle in a high-subsonic speed drone test
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[2026-02-09 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The social media platform, now majority owned by Americans, will herald a new era of state control and corporate manipulation of US citizens
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[2026-02-09 01:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Victory over Zhang Anda in first all-Chinese ranking tournament final since December 2024 gives him fifth title in as many finals
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[2026-02-09 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: All classes of tickets from Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Station to 14 of 16 new mainland stops fully booked from Friday through next Sunday
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[2026-02-09 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Coach Eddie Jones tells his Japanese rugby players to beef up after bruising tourAustralian says he wants to see those who hope to play for national side to work harder, says his team can make last four of next World Cup.
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[2026-02-08 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As China and the UK mend relations, Hong Kong should strive to be a platform for a wider range of Sino-British joint ventures
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[2026-02-08 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Western social media trends paint ‘Chineseness’ in a positive light, but observers question whether Beijing will benefit
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[2026-02-08 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jason Hak Shun-yat finished 68th, while Taichi Kho and Matthew Cheung failed to make the cut at the first Asian Tour event of the season
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[2026-02-08 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Maximum penalty for trying to take banned items onto planes is five years' jail
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[2026-02-08 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Five people fall ill after eating the seafood at Chef’s Cuts in Wong Chuk Hang, according to health authorities
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[2026-02-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Philippine president rejects calls for Manila to declare Chinese ambassador persona non grata even as frictions spike in South China Sea
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[2026-02-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Identity thief steals fashion content creator’s photographs; wears her pyjamas, stockings to stage lucrative live-streaming sessions
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[2026-02-08 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government’s flip-flopping on mandatory seat belts aboard buses is wake-up call for legislators to scrutinise bills more rigorously, experts say
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[2026-02-08 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two-time Olympic champ had reached podium only twice in 12 events since winning gold in Paris, but his coach said it was only a matter of time
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[2026-02-08 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flying, ‘weightless’ leaps, unrealistic injuries and long fight scenes are all part and parcel of Hong Kong martial arts movies. Here’s why
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[2026-02-08 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The bite-sized series now rival box office hits in popularity – and with that success comes opportunity
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[2026-02-08 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Visitors win doubles and singles without dropping a set on day two to complete 3-1 success at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium
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[2026-02-08 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China will struggle to keep growth above 4 per cent unless there is a ‘strong turnaround’ in productivity and consumer spending, economist warns
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[2026-02-08 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With online viewers in command, multi-person entertainment model is taking industry by storm; some stars earn US$390,000 in just one night
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[2026-02-08 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The headquarters economy is powering office and retail recovery, with rising demand, stabilising rents and renewed investor confidence
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[2026-02-08 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Explorer and athlete Ash Dykes showcases the Great Wall of China’s history and diverse landscapes in a new BBC Earth series
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[2026-02-08 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Emergency crews remain at the site in Shanxi province as smoke continues to billow from the wreckage
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[2026-02-08 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief Paul Chan says Hong Kong must make better use of strengths as global financial hub to speed up industrial development
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[2026-02-08 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: CATL-backed AutoFlight debuts Matrix, targeting global expansion, as Beijing moves to set standards for domestic eVTOL makers and operators
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[2026-02-08 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Minister says Hop On Management will be present ‘as necessary’ at future hearings following criticism residents lacked legal representation
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[2026-02-08 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: JLL’s Alex Barnes and his team closed decade-high single-tenant leases – deals that took on wider significance as rental declines slowed
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[2026-02-08 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sociologists suggest that many Chinese women view role-playing games as a safe, low-risk opportunity to ‘rehearse romance’
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[2026-02-08 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observatory says residents can expect temperatures to rise to 23 degrees when holiday begins on February 17
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[2026-02-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The condemned headed family syndicates that trapped Chinese abroad in massive scam centres
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[2026-02-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong-born Deepmala Kharel Dhakal’s national crown bid highlights pride and spirit of city’s Nepalese community
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[2026-02-08 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the British prime minister’s visit to Beijing, allies drifting away from Washington, and the blame game over narcotics
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[2026-02-08 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In films, horses often symbolise strength, gracefulness and agility. Here are five Chinese-language movies where the animal plays a big role
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