Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-15 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beyond the central bank’s rate cuts that take effect Monday, authorities will work to lower the minimum down payment for commercial property purchase loans to 30 per cent
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[2026-01-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The team finishes second in the group behind Australia with one win and two draws, will play Uzbekistan in the quarter-finals in Jeddah
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[2026-01-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The court hearing could be decisive in the tug-of-war over control of the Dutch chipmaker, which sparked supply chain worries and China tensions
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[2026-01-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Order From Chaos was launched with a successful Kickstarter campaign, but production and delivery were complicated by President Donald Trump’s ever-changing tariffs
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[2026-01-15 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consumer Council also finds significant variance in rental fees across different stations within the same platform
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[2026-01-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Job adverts for ‘community workers’ say military veterans and Communist Party members will be favoured for the positions
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[2026-01-15 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Andrew Lam calls for government and legislature to discuss proposal to tighten scrutiny of building maintenance projects in greater depth
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[2026-01-15 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese e-commerce giant deepens integration of its fast-growing app to enable voice-powered shopping, travel and digital tasks
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[2026-01-15 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: HSBC challenges fintechs with app for making international paymentsA new for app making international payments from HSBC Holdings will directly challenging the dominance of fintechs like Revolut and Wise that have gained tens of millions of retail customers by offering cheap foreign exchange.
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[2026-01-15 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-01-15 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hongkonger loses in third qualifying round of year’s first grand slam but could still make the main draw should there be withdrawals
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[2026-01-15 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-15 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The jets, co-produced with China, proved their worth during the India-Pakistan tensions, when they destroyed an S-400 air defence system
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[2026-01-15 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Airport Authority says strong figures came on the back of busy Christmas season, while cargo throughput for the year also rose 2.7 per cent
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[2026-01-15 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The agreement removes taxes on military supplies, including weapons and fuel used in joint exercises
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[2026-01-15 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Complaints received over past three years include one from woman who spent HK$400,000 on beauty treatments, Consumer Council says
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[2026-01-15 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Social Goods sees Christophe Younes’ love of health and baked treats come together, with his mother helping realise his sourdough vision
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[2026-01-15 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: People’s Liberation Army says it is working on advanced technology to provide better front-line mapping
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[2026-01-15 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss Japan’s energy strategy, and how Hong Kong can do better on paper and plastic bottle recycling
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[2026-01-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: European Union Aviation Safety Agency test flights a crucial step in acquiring certification needed for global operation
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[2026-01-15 13:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Online travel-booking agency Trip.com slumps 19 per cent after China opens antitrust probe into the company
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[2026-01-15 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In the wake of the Tai Po fire, an all-too-common practice in building management and maintenance comes under the spotlight – and must be redressed
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[2026-01-15 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: What looks like a side-effect of ‘coal-to-gas’ heating programmes is really a structural issue: rural pensions are not enough to live on
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[2026-01-15 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Export permits are also being stalled as Beijing-Tokyo tensions simmer
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[2026-01-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Defendants given prison sentences for creating sexual content for profit via their AI emotional companions
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[2026-01-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Andrew Wright urges talented city squad to take advantage while going is good – ‘we don’t know what future looks like’
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[2026-01-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nurse admits blunder, blames newborn’s moving fingers as she cut umbilical cord; infant’s father says wife is ‘distraught’ about incident
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[2026-01-15 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Five of Hong Kong’s new lawmakers own more than 10 properties, while nine have overseas holdings
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[2026-01-15 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Agreement on price floors will allow mainland carmakers to avoid price wars and nurture brand reputation, analysts say
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[2026-01-15 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index poised to reach 30,000 as Chinese stocks’ valuations make them difficult for global investors to ignore, Tiger Brokers says
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[2026-01-15 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deepening cooperation on traditional Chinese medicine and cancer research will help the city play a role in developing more effective and less intrusive treatments
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[2026-01-15 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After a volatile year, Pigs will enjoy success at work in the Year of the Fire Horse, but need to pay close attention to their health
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[2026-01-15 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: There is heightened anticipation about a potential major DeepSeek release around the Lunar New Year
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[2026-01-15 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With 2026 only two weeks old, failing to make the top two in Dubai will end Hong Kong’s interest in the world series for another year
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[2026-01-15 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the city tackles the scourge of scams, it must pay attention to the mental health of those affected and ensure they are supported
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[2026-01-15 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Critics warn easing export controls could boost Beijing’s military and undermine US lead in the AI race, as White House defends decision
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[2026-01-15 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese carmakers sold more than 2.6 million units to overseas markets last year, up 104 per cent from a year earlier, association says
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[2026-01-15 09:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-15 09:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hana no Kumo puts a spin on the kappou experience, HKMU launches the Museum of Modern Chinese Literature, and Swim Club brings Californian cool to the Kimpton
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[2026-01-15 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing realises that maritime leadership will be measured not just by fleets and bases but also by who protects the planet’s last great commons
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[2026-01-15 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: John Phelan says it is essential that America matches China’s superior production capacity and manufacturing workforce
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[2026-01-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The ‘Selection Tournament’ to select Sri Lankan Wushu athletes to participate in the 10th World Junior Wushu Championship to be held in China will be held on January 19 and 20 at the Wathupitiwala Indoor Stadium, said Sri Lanka Wushu Federation President Vijith Edirisinghe.
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[2026-01-15 05:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The academic allegedly let a Chinese delegation visit sensitive sites and could be jailed for years if convicted
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[2026-01-15 04:12 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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[2026-01-15 03:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing from January 21, affecting applicants worldwide while exempting key visa categories
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[2026-01-15 03:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lam’s shows scheduled for January 31 and February 1 at the Tokyo Garden Theatre have been postponed indefinitely
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[2026-01-15 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Canada inaangazia kuimarisha uhusiano na nchi nyingine, tofauti na Marekani.
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[2026-01-15 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A China encerrou 2025 com um superávit comercial recorde de 8,51 trilhões de yuans (quase 1,2 trilhão de dólares ou R$ 6,5 trilhões), apesar do impacto das tarifas comerciais dos Estados Unidos, o que levou os chineses a mudarem seu foco para mercados fora dos EUA, mostram dados oficiais publicados nesta quarta-feira (14/01).
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[2026-01-15 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City leader John Lee outlines government priorities in wake of November’s blaze, with resettlement of residents and investigations topping list
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