Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-02 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry leaders attribute rise to three-day holiday on mainland and strained Beijing-Tokyo ties drawing some to Hong Kong instead of Japan
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[2026-01-02 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chan Chak-ming also says his department will answer society’s needs with ‘professional, efficient and empathetic’ services
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[2026-01-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Unless Beijing introduces more forceful policies, consumers could get locked into a mindset that is ‘nearly impossible to break’, scholars say
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[2026-01-02 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: University buys four-storey office block in Kowloon Tong for US$252 million from Singapore-based Mapletree
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[2026-01-02 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The singer reflects on 2025 that ‘brought many tests’ and scrutiny, urging his fans to ‘place your energy where it truly matters’
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[2026-01-02 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chen Qi says offender has been arrested after sending a direct message threatening Olympic gold medallist’s ‘entire family’
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[2026-01-02 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey’ pays tribute to hit movies such as Infernal Affairs and New Police Story at reopened venue
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[2026-01-02 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ICAC withholds names of estates linked to cases, but says contractor of one project allegedly offered bribes to secure HK$33 million deal
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[2026-01-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Silk-weaving loom dating to Western Han is world’s oldest known ‘computer hardware’ with corresponding ‘software’, China science body says
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[2026-01-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Easy-riding feline travel companion called ‘Dumpling’ has catnip for journey; owner even places litter tray near spot where he sits
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[2026-01-02 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-02 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Last year, 20 Chinese semiconductor IPOs raised over 45 billion yuan (US$6.4 billion), with six of them listing in December
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[2026-01-02 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yuen Cheung-yan died on New Year’s Day at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, actor and film director Lee Lik-chi says
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[2026-01-02 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Briton and Australian will ride in Hong Kong through to the final meeting on July 12 after Jockey Club announcement
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[2026-01-02 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From seafood teppanyaki to pan-Asian and fusion cuisines, as well as two new Italian eateries, here are 11 new restaurants for January 2026
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[2026-01-02 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Beijing defending Taiwan drills to a Chinese snack stall drawing crowds of support, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-01-02 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Changing metrics of competition are reshaping the international systems built around Western dominance, analysts say
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[2026-01-02 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Check out Moomin, neon exhibitions and the Hong Kong Tennis Open, watch Back to the Past with Louis Koo and eat snake hotpot this weekend
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[2026-01-02 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: China’s BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.
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[2026-01-02 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investors expect Beijing’s ‘policy pivot’ to continue, with a focus on demand-side stimulus and stabilising the housing market, analyst says
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[2026-01-02 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: What began as a strategic exit for a Hong Kong conglomerate has devolved into a high-stakes stand-off between Washington and Beijing
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[2026-01-02 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sabah’s natural beauty and events linked to the tourism drive entice travellers as the Malaysian state aims for 4 million arrivals
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[2026-01-02 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shares leap 82 per cent in debut after retail investors’ demand exceeds supply by 2,347 times
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[2026-01-02 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City can go beyond ‘superconnector’ role to be a ‘co-architect of rules’ and become more proactive in areas Beijing deems strategically critical
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[2026-01-02 12:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Temperatures over many areas fell to 12 degrees or below this morning, four to five degrees lower than those of Thursday,’ Observatory says
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[2026-01-02 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nicknamed ‘big mouth brother’ by colleagues, 48-year-old with ‘balloon’ face suffers muscle damage due to continual blowing
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[2026-01-02 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consent and gender issues are key areas the government will look at when it starts the review process
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[2026-01-02 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deal value is expected to rise, with strategic transactions and overseas ambitions driving momentum
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[2026-01-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: HSBC, the city’s biggest lender, saw double-digit growth in the number of Hong Kong-dollar multimillionaires in 2025
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[2026-01-02 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jordan Chan came from poverty in Guangdong, moved to Hong Kong as a child and worked odd jobs before joining TVB as a dance apprentice
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[2026-01-02 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Savings rates near zero prevent further prime rate reductions, though Hibor-linked loans will get cheaper, analysts say
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[2026-01-02 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawmakers must actively represent the people, raise questions about the work of the government under the Basic Law and cooperate on finding solutions
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[2026-01-02 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Footage shared by a mainland military social media account shows Taipei 101 but it’s not clear when it was taken
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[2026-01-02 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: How global curricula, cultural diversity and shifting demographics are shaping the city’s international education landscape
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[2026-01-02 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yujo offers a menu focused on sashimi and the robata grill, Mi Manchi blends traditional flavours with local ingredients, and Mr. Cheesecake brings its beloved desserts
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[2026-01-02 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New Year’s Day message from the US State Department follows drill around island that saw over 30 warships deployed, according to Taipei
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[2026-01-02 08:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The move could be a signal to Beijing to steer clear of the stand-off between the Trump administration and the Maduro government
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[2026-01-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: According to motor-industry news sources dozens of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers face a do-or-die moment in 2026, according to analysts, amid weakening domestic demand that is expected to see perennial loss-making firms exit the world’s largest car market.
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[2026-01-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A programme to provide school supplies for schoolchildren as a donation from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was held at Ga/Opatha Rahula College on December 28.
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[2026-01-02 03:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Suspect allegedly kicked and slapped girl, 15, repeatedly at Kwun Tong Promenade for ‘spreading false rumours’ on multiple occasions, police say
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[2026-01-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in December 2025
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[2026-01-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Brazil car factories to Beijing’s Venezuela plans, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in December 2025
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[2026-01-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From a ‘blindsided’ Dutch minister to Brussels’ China de-risking, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in December 2025
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[2026-01-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Discover SCMP’s Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over the political, social and economic landscape
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[2026-01-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yiwu, one of China’s biggest export hubs, was expected to take a hit from US tariffs. Instead, it has seen trade surge
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[2026-01-02 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-01 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China was an unmatched power in the Song and Ming dynasties, with greater concentrated authority. But it consolidated, rather than colonised
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[2026-01-01 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: What Just B’s Bain coming out as gay shows about Korea’s progress on LGBTQWith Bain the first active member of a K-pop boy group to publicly come out as gay, is Korean society beginning to shift towards acceptance?
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[2026-01-01 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: What Just B’s Bain coming out as gay shows about Korea’s progress on LGBTQWith Bain the first active member of a K-pop boy group to publicly come out as gay, is Korean society beginning to shift towards acceptance?
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[2026-01-01 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: What Just B’s Bain coming out as gay shows about Korea’s progress on LGBTQWith Bain the first active member of a K-pop boy group to publicly come out as gay, is Korean society beginning to shift towards acceptance?
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