Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-08 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese drug makers signed 157 out-licensing deals with global pharmaceutical firms last year versus 94 a year earlier
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[2026-01-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Harry Sayers leaving nothing to chance as team seek glory at HSBC SVNS 3 tournament in Dubai
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[2026-01-08 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: British bank warns recoveries could fall below 1 per cent as restructuring priorities and access to assets remain uncertain
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[2026-01-08 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Back to the Past is the talk of Hong Kong after smashing local box office records. Here’s what to know about the movie starring Louis Koo
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[2026-01-08 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While rising ridership figures are a sign of progress in Greater Bay Area integration, the city must do more to adapt and attract the travellers of tomorrow
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[2026-01-08 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cadillac have no illusions of F1 task ahead, but they’re ‘up for the challenge’Team principal Graeme Lowdon says objective is not just to establish a team, but to be competitive quickly and to ‘go forward’.
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[2026-01-08 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cadillac have no illusions of F1 task ahead, but they’re ‘up for the challenge’Team principal Graeme Lowdon says objective is not just to establish a team, but to be competitive quickly and to ‘go forward’.
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[2026-01-08 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Seoul’s calls for Chinese mediation seen to underscore Beijing’s central role in preserving stability between two Koreas
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[2026-01-08 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: South Korean leader’s Beijing visit makes clear need to manage inter-Korean tensions and establish stability en route to denuclearisation
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[2026-01-08 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Asia and Pacific have been the global growth engine for many decades. From the rebuilding of Japan, Singapore and South Korea post world wars to the more recent developments of ASEAN countries and China, the region has established itself as a global manufacturing hub, fuelled by cheap labour and falling trade costs.
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[2026-01-08 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Officers from the Katunayake Airport Police and the Airport Tourist Police arrested a Chinese national on the evening of January 6 for allegedly stealing US$ 10,000 from the hand luggage of a high-ranking Thai Buddhist prelate. The stolen currency is valued at around Rs. 3,080,000.
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[2026-01-08 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Beruwala China Fort Dharga Boy’s 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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[2026-01-08 05:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: White House vows continued ‘American dominance in the western hemisphere’ as Trump claims Caracas will now buy ‘only American-made’ products
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[2026-01-08 04:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Japan has criticized new Chinese restrictions on exporting so-called dual-use goods to the country, imposed after comments from its prime minister on Chinese military drills near Taiwan upset Beijing.
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[2026-01-08 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: PM Mark Carney will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping for trade and other talks in first such trip by a Canadian leader in nearly a decade
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[2026-01-08 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US president has said control of the Danish territory is a national security issue, causing increased alarm among Copenhagen’s allies
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[2026-01-08 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Updated SU7 model offers longer range – more than 900km (560 miles) on a single charge – and other advanced features
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[2026-01-08 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Station sergeant allegedly drove private car under the influence of alcohol and crashed into police van at Kowloon East regional headquarters
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[2026-01-08 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deadly Tai Po blaze triggered the citywide removal of protective mesh at around 420 buildings undergoing renovations
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[2026-01-08 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cash-strapped authority sells two tranches of bonds, one worth HK$5 billion with five-year term and other for HK$3 billion with 10-year term
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[2026-01-08 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China has engaged with Greenland in areas ranging from oil and minerals to tourism. But its footprint is far smaller than Trump claims
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[2026-01-08 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-08 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Acquisition of 41,226 sq ft plot – which could yield 570 homes – reflects confidence in the property market’s recovery as sales rebound
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[2026-01-08 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A US-based maritime monitoring group has alleged a Chinese ship used different identities and flags while working in Philippine waters
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[2026-01-08 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s spot market for memory chips is surging on tight global supply, but Shenzhen vendors say sky-high quotes are scaring off buyers
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[2026-01-07 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing says Caracas has ‘full permanent sovereignty over all its natural resources’
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[2026-01-07 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawmakers to choose between Starry Lee and Ronick Chan as divided support and free voting set the stage for a closely fought contest on Thursday
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[2026-01-07 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Portuguese says he plans to use the break in his schedule to ‘see a little bit of Hong Kong’ before refocusing on his quarter-final
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[2026-01-07 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: State-backed SMEE, often dubbed China’s best ASML challenger, has sold Shanghai Weiyao to AMIES in a move that prioritises tool development
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[2026-01-07 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Communist Party newspaper says authorities should avoid ‘policy bandwagons’ that could lead to economic imbalances, urging plans based on local strengths
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[2026-01-07 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing may seize on growing distrust of Washington and pitch itself to Global South as the more stable power, observers say
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[2026-01-07 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wheelock and Kerry plan to roll out more than 4,500 units in 2026, even as analysts warn that inventory overhang may cap price gains
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[2026-01-07 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home star recovers from one set down to beat No 6 seed Gabriel Diallo in a clash lasting more than two hours at Victoria Park
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[2026-01-07 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that he had requested China's assistance in limiting North Korea's nuclear program.
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[2026-01-07 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Post examines the recall, the risk associated with the toxin, and recommended disposal steps for affected items
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[2026-01-07 22:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A administração de Donald Trump informou a líder interina da Venezuela que o país deve cortar relações com China, Rússia, Irão e Cuba como pré-condição para aprodução e venda de crude. Segundo a cadeia televisiva ABC, que avançou a notícia, a Casa Branca quer que a Venezuela corte relações com esses países antes de permitir que volte a exportar o seu crude.
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[2026-01-07 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing may look to strengthen ties with Latin American countries, but is expected to take a cautious approach
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[2026-01-07 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Waziri wa mambo ya nje wa China Wang Yi ameanza hivi leo ziara yake ya kila mwaka katika mataifa ya bara la Afrika, akilenga hasa eneo muhimu la kimkakati la Mashariki mwa Afrika.
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[2026-01-07 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The firm plans to open more than 10 small-format outlets in key cities over a two-year period
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[2026-01-07 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Used in China for centuries, frog buttons are a key feature of a limited-edition Adidas jacket that has become a huge hit on social media
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[2026-01-07 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: British national, 36, appears at Kowloon City Court facing manslaughter and drug charges in connection with hotel room death
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[2026-01-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s investigation targets imports of dichlorosilane from Japan, alleging dumping that harms Chinese production, amid escalating bilateral and trade tensions
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[2026-01-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Grey-haired expectant mother’s baby journey charted online; she says sweet food makes foetus ‘kick’ her belly, faces criticism on social media
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[2026-01-07 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Court heard defendant was ‘opportunist’ who had ‘accidentally’ captured victim’s intimate parts while taking pictures of city’s scenery
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[2026-01-07 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung says he asked his Chinese counterpart to act as a mediator to help restart talks about Pyongyang’s arsenal
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[2026-01-07 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The robot completed 88 per cent of the steps on its first attempt, followed by real-time adjustments and corrections to finish the surgery
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[2026-01-07 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police say the grenade found in Aberdeen Country Park by workers was safely handled with no evacuation needed
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[2026-01-07 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Dieses Jubiläum hat es in sich. Ausgerechnet in dem Moment, in dem US-Raketen über Venezuela niedergehen und US-Präsident Donald Trump Venezuelas Machthaber Nicolas Maduro festnehmen lässt, feiert der US-amerikanische Konzern Chevron seine 102-jährige Präsenzim Land.
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[2026-01-07 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Boosting domestic demand, addressing debt risks and promoting yuan’s international use also priorities for coming year
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[2026-01-07 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investment bank predicts the MSCI China Index of both yuan-traded stocks and Chinese firms trading in Hong Kong and the US to surge in 2026
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