Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-21 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With the yuan’s fixing at fresh 2023 highs and US dollar uncertainty rising under Trump, Beijing is urged to expand yuan-settled imports to internationalise its currency
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[2026-01-21 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Development chief says government could extend checks beyond project’s authorised person to help plug loopholes after Tai Po fire
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[2026-01-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A Hong Kong designer transforms his late aunt’s flat with 1930s East-meets-West glamour
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[2026-01-21 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Plantation Bay has been a hotspot in Cebu, the Philippines, since 1996. Owner Manny Gonzalez shares why his independent property is special
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[2026-01-21 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Head to Tai Kwun this Friday for sushi and sashimi, channel Aussie vibes with a sausage sizzle on Saturday, and swing by Festival Walk’s newest bakery on Sunday
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[2026-01-21 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From a widening gap in US-China electric vehicle markets to Xiaomi’s refreshed SU7, here are seven EV stories you may have missed
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[2026-01-21 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Project uses nuclear energy to pump clean steam to the petrochemical industry while also supplying electricity
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[2026-01-21 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The David Hayes-trained superstar becomes Hong Kong’s highest-rated galloper in history after reaching a figure of 128
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[2026-01-21 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the concerns of Hongkongers ahead of the budget, animal adoption, and seat belt rules
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[2026-01-21 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Coroner says undisputed evidence shows collision that left 39 dead was caused by the gross negligence of two coxswains
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[2026-01-21 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The force reached out to the runner and is arranging a time for him to return to the city to assist with investigation, an insider says
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[2026-01-21 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Signs emerge that the flare-up of geopolitical tensions could spill over to the financial markets
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[2026-01-21 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ricky Cheng’s trip to Macau suspected of breaching provisions under Prevention of Bribery Ordinance regarding civil servants, government says
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[2026-01-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The assumption that domestic unrest can be treated as background noise, unlikely to disrupt energy flows, is becoming increasingly untenable
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[2026-01-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Naval variant of PLA Air Force’s H-6K is primarily designed as an anti-ship weapon, key to deterring vessels in various conflict scenarios
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[2026-01-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But Beijing is likely to conclude that further action would be counterproductive, according to the investment bank
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[2026-01-21 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Latest example of Chinese drug maker acquiring equity in overseas partner shows they are becoming true development partners, analysts say
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[2026-01-21 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With the popularity of the event growing and competition from other cities, organisers should be open to innovative ideas for improvement
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[2026-01-21 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Year of the Fire Horse will bring Dragons good luck in terms of career development, but the outlook for romance and health isn’t so rosy
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[2026-01-21 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With Beijing discouraging ‘irrational competition’, the fewer brands with greater scale that emerge from the consolidation wave should look to opportunities abroad
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[2026-01-21 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-21 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Beijing added seven times more new capacity in 2025, with 80% renewable
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[2026-01-21 04:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: French president advocates use of the EU’s anti-coercion mechanism against US tariffs, as he warns of moving ‘towards a world without rules’
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[2026-01-21 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New rules impose much stricter requirements for private cars and light goods vehicles over six years old that fail mandatory annual inspections
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[2026-01-21 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: European Commission plan would make vendor removals mandatory within three years and allow broader curbs if China is deemed a cyber risk
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[2026-01-21 02:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Father makes social media post accusing helper of causing son’s brain haemorrhage day after two women arrested by police
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[2026-01-21 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: First batch of rice arrives in Cuba under new Chinese programme while the island reels from abrupt halt in Venezuelan oil shipments
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[2026-01-21 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s average effective tariff rate estimated to be as low as 1.3 per cent in 2025, helping it secure raw materials and build soft power
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[2026-01-21 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Xi pushes need for full grasp of 2026-2030 goals, setting boundaries amid domestic malaise and external challenges to get the ball rolling
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[2026-01-21 01:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Days before US President Donald Trump marked his first year back in the White House on Tuesday, China released a series of economic data showing signs of resilience against trade pressure from the United States.
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[2026-01-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The state-owned telecoms network operator trains its TeleChat3 models on Huawei’s Ascend 910B chips
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[2026-01-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Militant group Isis-K claimed responsibility for the attack in the Afghan capital, says it has placed Chinese nationals on its target list
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[2026-01-21 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the new mandatory reporting law takes effect, parents already under ‘tremendous pressure’ plead for greater understanding and support
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[2026-01-21 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commercial launches accounted for 54 per cent of the total last year, data from China National Space Administration shows
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[2026-01-20 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po says finance and technology are ‘mutually reinforcing’ but balanced approach needed to support development
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[2026-01-20 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The safety practices of Baotou Steel Group, the factory’s owner, have frequently come under criticism from authorities
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[2026-01-20 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Popular Frenchman Gael Monfils bids farewell to Melbourne Park, Jannik Sinner strolls on after France’s Hugo Gaston retires after 68 minutes
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[2026-01-20 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Europe’s 33 per cent EV sales growth outpaces the mainland in 2025, while Germany launches a US$3.5 billion subsidy programme
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[2026-01-20 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Man, 42, said to hold British and Chinese nationality, arrested for allegedly molesting teenage girl on street in Sapporo
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[2026-01-20 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sha Tin and Tung Chung sites also among those the government will open for interest to develop into private student hostels to ease housing pressure
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[2026-01-20 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid escalating transatlantic rifts fuelled by Donald Trump, vice-premier urges global cooperation, free trade and dialogue, pledging to boost imports and open China’s market
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[2026-01-20 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Return of twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei to mark first time Japan will be without any pandas since normalisation of diplomatic ties in 1972
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[2026-01-20 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City receives waivers as centre court does not meet the standards set out by the men’s tennis global governing body
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[2026-01-20 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The prospect that Britain would block the planned new embassy had cast doubt on the prime minister’s planned trip to China this month
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[2026-01-20 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Xiaomi cut its latest shipment forecast by between 10 and 70 million units, while Transsion lowered its target by 30 to 45 million units
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[2026-01-20 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Made over six months from a 200-year-old piece of Chinese rosewood, or huanghuali, the cello is now on show at Sheung Wan’s Liang Yi Museum
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[2026-01-20 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 11 companies raised US$4 billion in Hong Kong in the first three weeks of 2026, with hundreds more lining up to list, Bonnie Chan says
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[2026-01-20 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing announces support for small businesses and the tech sector, after 2025 economic data shows heavy reliance on exports
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[2026-01-20 21:59 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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[2026-01-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The advanced technology is part of Beijing’s push to establish a self-reliant supply chain for sectors deemed critical to national security
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