Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-13 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lucky stars in the Year of the Fire Horse mean Roosters will prosper at work and could meet their ideal partner. But healthy living is key
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[2026-01-13 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Although its heyday may be over, the city’s film industry must focus on quality over quantity as it adapts to the changing world of entertainment
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[2026-01-13 09:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-13 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s embassy opposes Washington’s ‘long-arm jurisdiction’ after Trump announces a 25 per cent tariff on countries doing business with Iran
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[2026-01-13 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The addition of new destinations offers travellers more options and further unlocks the economic potential of the high-speed rail service
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[2026-01-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After the abduction of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, many Chinese entrepreneurs in the region say they are staying put – for now
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[2026-01-13 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As optimism grows over an end to the Ukraine war, a weakening of Moscow’s support for Pyongyang may give Beijing new leverage to stabilise the Korean peninsula
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[2026-01-13 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath held productive discussions with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi yesterday (12), during the latter’s brief visit to Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Wing Commander (Retd) Lakmal Gunawardena and Praveena Dunuwille stood tall as the men’s and women’s champions at the Monsoon Cup Golf Championship 2025, organised by the Sri Lanka Air Force and held at the scenic China Bay Eagles Golf Links in Trincomalee over the weekend.
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[2026-01-13 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sakyamuni Cultural Limited in Hong Kong organised several programmes in support of victims of the recent Ditwah cyclone in Sri Lanka. These efforts were led by Dr. Kwok Shiu Ming, the director of the Sakyamuni Cultural Limited. Essential dry rations were donated to selected families and schoolchildren in the Kandy district.
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[2026-01-13 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Leader cites China as a key trade partner, underscoring a sharp shift from his 2023 campaign attacks to a more pragmatic stance
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[2026-01-13 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Ende 2025 führte China groß angelegte Militärübungen rund um Taiwan durch. Am 29. Dezember veröffentlichte die chinesische Volksbefreiungsarmee (PLA) zwei Videos (abrufbar hierund hier) auf der chinesischen Social-Media-Plattform Weibo, auf denen unter anderem der berühmte Wolkenkratzer "Taipeh 101" in der taiwanischen Hauptstadt zu sehen ist. Das staatliche Fernsehen CCTV zeigte die Aufnahmen noch am selben Tag in den Hauptnachrichten.
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[2026-01-13 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Heng Guan, a Chinese national who documented a network of detention facilities in China's northwestern Xinjiang province, has spent months in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody as the Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) attempted to deport him.
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[2026-01-13 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Military analyst on CCTV says frontier technologies reflect ‘expectations for future aerospace and space superiority’
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[2026-01-13 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid fears of potential mineral export curbs by Beijing, Japanese industry is bracing, and Tokyo appears keen on a united international response
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[2026-01-13 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: President tells China’s top anti-graft watchdog that corruption is a ‘stumbling block’ that is hampering the country’s development
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[2026-01-13 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trio among eight defendants who pleaded guilty before former media boss Jimmy Lai’s conviction last month in national security trial
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[2026-01-13 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The Nürburgring in the Western hills of Germany is the world's longest permanent race track. It's almost a century old and was the site of many Formula One Grand Prix races.
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[2026-01-13 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Bad Bunny singing only in Spanish to Skai Isyourgod rapping in Chinese dialects, language is no longer a barrier to global fandom
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[2026-01-13 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawmakers propose minimum sentences and tighter rules for political candidates, while critics warn the changes amount to more social control
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[2026-01-13 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hangzhou-based High-Flyer ranks second among China’s 10 top-performing large hedge-fund managers last year
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[2026-01-12 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: When winter takes hold of northeastern China, the city of Harbin transforms into a fantasy world of ice. The streets and parks sparkle in the light of thousands of lamps, and elaborate sculptures are carved out of big blocks of ice. The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival with the theme "A Fairy Tale World" is now considered the largest ice and snow festival in the world.
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[2026-01-12 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Trump amesema siku ya Jumapili kwamba ni muhimu sana kulidhibiti eneo hilo la Denmark lenye utajiri wa mafuta kwa ajili ya usalama wa Marekani kwa kuzingatia ongezeko la shughuli za kijeshi za Urusi na China kwenye ukanda wa Arctic.
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[2026-01-12 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing also aims to collect more industrial data and push manufacturers to embrace digital solutions
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[2026-01-12 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city state will study and incorporate into policy frameworks relevant observations made by the Hong Kong authorities about the fire
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[2026-01-12 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Eastern Court Principal Magistrate David Cheung rules media can report name of defendant, Simon So, accused of molesting pupil at flat in Sai Ying Pun
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[2026-01-12 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police say man, 42, had changed gas cylinder in the morning but tube was not fixed correctly, with a spark in the evening causing blast
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[2026-01-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commerce ministry also pledges to boost domestic demand, services and two-way investment over coming year
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[2026-01-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yunnan Provincial Sports Bureau also says that further investigations into the Asian Games dragon boat champion’s allegations are under way
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[2026-01-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Memory-chip prices could jump between 40 and 50 per cent in the first quarter after rising by the same level in the previous quarter
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[2026-01-12 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Authorities warn road closures for Sunday’s marathon will affect services along 269 bus and 40 minibus routes, urge public to plan ahead
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[2026-01-12 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Most financial institutions forecast price gains ranging from 5 to 10 per cent, supported by supply constraints and end-user demand
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[2026-01-12 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chinese Foreign Minister H.E. Wang Yi arrived in Sri Lanka this morning for a brief transit visit, following his official tour of several African countries. During his visit, he met with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, where the two discussed bilateral cooperation and post-disaster recovery efforts.
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[2026-01-12 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ai, the chimpanzee advanced primate intelligence studies by mastering languages and colours, leaving a legacy in cognitive research
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[2026-01-12 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But some buyers also express concerns over use of the technology in toys for children
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[2026-01-12 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing calls for ‘peace and stability’ in the region amid escalating protests in Iran
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[2026-01-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Woman who began life in destitution goes from factory floor to US$16 billion fortune; says success comes from ‘refusal to accept defeat’
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[2026-01-12 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Top German politicians have a new favorite travel destination: India. Following the recent visit by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is heading to New Delhi on Sunday with a larger delegation.
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[2026-01-12 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Chinese government has donated 11.484 million meters of fabric to Sri Lanka to support the national school uniform program, the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education announced.
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[2026-01-12 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Alexander Bublik dampening expectation for Australian Open despite perfect start to 2026, reaching world top 10 with Victoria Park success
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[2026-01-12 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Year of the Horse 2026 will be welcomed across China with blessings for money, health and more. Here are common ones and their meanings
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[2026-01-12 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Homeowners were convicted and fined sums of HK$130,000, HK$85,000 and HK$60,000 for unauthorised works at seaside estate
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[2026-01-12 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Starry Lee says 12-member group will have fellow lawmakers Ronick Chan and Stanley Ng as ‘chief coordinators’
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[2026-01-12 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New research suggests that shared food was the primary engine of assimilation for nomadic tribes migrating into central China
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[2026-01-12 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Breakthrough follows duties levied by Brussels in October 2024 as part of investigation into industry subsidies
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[2026-01-12 19:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In a call with the Somali foreign minister, China’s top envoy reiterates Beijing’s support for Somalia’s territorial integrity
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[2026-01-12 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-12 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pavilion offers a slower alternative to the ‘hyper-accelerated pace’ of Asia’s big contemporary art fairs, says one of its co-founders
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[2026-01-12 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Major producers are suspected of using Beijing’s anti-involution campaign as an excuse to rig prices
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[2026-01-12 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Gwamnatin Birtaniya ta ce tana tattaunawa da kungiyar kawancen tsaro ta NATO kan yadda za a kara inganta tsaro a yankin Arctic, domin tunkarar barazanar Rasha da China.
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