Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-23 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In our increasingly hi-tech-based economy and financial systems, energy and water resources will be macroeconomically critical
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[2025-12-23 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Holders of the 2 billion yuan note approve extension of grace period to January 28, but deny proposal to defer principal payment for a year
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[2025-12-23 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Taiwan’s air force says it is pushing US side on production speed and quality control amid mounting scrutiny from lawmakers over delays
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[2025-12-23 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Golden headgear lovingly made by husband as wedding gift for wife suffers ‘serious damage’ as exhibition display case tumbles over
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[2025-12-23 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Horsemeat is a central part of Kazakh and Central Asian culture and, for the team at Yurt, there was no question of it not being on the menu
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[2025-12-23 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The island’s customs reform may affect certain sectors in Hong Kong. The city should innovate, adapt and reinforce unique advantages
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[2025-12-23 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deep-Sea Shark 3, built by China’s Fierce Roc team, kicks some bot at the Battle of the Robots at Abu Dhabi’s Games of the Future
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[2025-12-23 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: It is good that officials are keeping an open mind and not rushing into any decisions. Hopefully, it will not be too long before suitable options are proposed
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[2025-12-23 09:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Situation intensifies as Beijing condemns tanker seizures and US security chief calls to remove Nicolas Maduro from power
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[2025-12-23 09:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Linda Sun, ex-deputy chief of staff to Kathy Hochul, walked free after jury was deadlocked on all 19 counts and could not reach a verdict
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[2025-12-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts examine Taiwan-related policy announcements, a new commemoration day and military posturing for clues to Beijing’s intent
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[2025-12-23 08:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The FCC move, which does not affect existing DJI models, is a significant escalation in Washington’s battle to crack down on Chinese drones
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[2025-12-23 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s pivot to emerging markets has kept its export machine running. But frictions are growing and steel is the most visible flashpoint
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[2025-12-23 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Activist says separation from son pressured dad to accept deportation so they could be together, despite fear of returning to homeland
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[2025-12-23 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two Sri Lankan air passengers who attempted to smuggle a stash of gems worth Rs. 32 million hidden on their persons and in their luggage, to China on the night of December 21 have been arrested by a team of Customs officers working at the Departure Terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
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[2025-12-23 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A high-level delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC) led by Member of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC and Secretary of the CPC Committee of Xizang Autonomous Region Wang Junzheng, will arrive in Sri Lanka today (23) for a two-day official visit, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo said.
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[2025-12-23 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Gregory Meeks also asked for an assessment of the military potential of the AI chips approved for export
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[2025-12-23 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is working to protect its water sources, improve water treatment plants to handle floods and salty water, and fix water distribution systems to reduce water losses and service problems, said Professor Yuansong Wei of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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[2025-12-23 06:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: In Venezuela dürfte das Vorgehen der US-Armada in der Karibik für wachsende Unruhe sorgen: Die Kriegsschiffe nehmen nicht nur angebliche Drogenboote ins Visier, sondern seit Dezember 2025 auch Öltanker. Während Venezuelas Rolle im Drogenhandel von Experten unterschiedlich bewertet wird, herrscht Einigkeit darüber, wie zentral die Ölexporte für das südamerikanische Land sind: Das heruntergewirtschaftete Venezuela sitzt auf den größten bekannten Ölvorkommen der Welt.
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[2025-12-23 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bids invited for the development, operation, management and maintenance of The Pier in Hung Hom for about three years
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[2025-12-23 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Wizara ya Biashara ya China imetangaza leo kuwa huu ulikuwa uamuzi wa awali katika mwendelezo wa uchunguzi ulioanza Agosti 2024 na hatua hiyo itaanza kutekelezwa Disemba 23.
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[2025-12-23 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: American researchers say restrictions on Chinese imports could help create complications for Beijing’s economic growth target next year
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[2025-12-23 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The league, which featured Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey when it was last held in 2021, plans to feature events in North America, Europe, Asia
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[2025-12-23 01:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Announcements suggest the dust has begun to settle following a massive purge in the military over corruption concerns
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[2025-12-23 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Environment groups say trend not so clear-cut, cite impact of pandemic and heightened public awareness over shelved waste-charging plan
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[2025-12-23 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Visits to the island by parliamentary members ‘seriously violate’ political foundations underpinning bilateral relations, Beijing says
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[2025-12-23 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From why China-South Korea relations may be cooling to Beijing’s latest bid to boost births, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage
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[2025-12-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New policy by the People’s Bank of China applies to one-off debts up to 10,000 yuan incurred since 2020, aiming to help people rebuild credit
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[2025-12-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Demonstration at cybersecurity event highlights a flaw that could turn one robot into a ‘Trojan horse’ that can seize control of others
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[2025-12-22 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police say staff member from Mong Kok East MTR station reported discovery of six workers collapsed on floor
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[2025-12-22 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Alleging that European subsidies are hurting Chinese producers, Beijing has imposed fees that look to hit French exporters the hardest
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[2025-12-22 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flawed approach to China studies could fuel misunderstandings and lead to misguided policy decisions in Washington, seminar hears
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[2025-12-22 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Croatian star joins strong field for January event at Victoria Park, including four current top 20 and leading Asian players
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[2025-12-22 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong plans to build an international gold trading centre as part of a wider commodities hub push
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[2025-12-22 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: HarmonyOS 6, the latest iteration, was initially made available to developers in June and released to Chinese consumers in October
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[2025-12-22 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City leader says bridge will open up transport networks of cooperation zone and promote cross-border talent flow and integration
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[2025-12-22 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former HKEX chief shifts to private fund model after regime fails to see a successful listing in a decade, raising call for a review
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[2025-12-22 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Return tickets for adults will cost HK$116 from next Monday, while fares for children and the elderly will jump to HK$75
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[2025-12-22 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: All cancelled flights are operated by Chinese carriers and involve most of the country’s major airlines
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[2025-12-22 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: China aidha imesema inapinga vikwazo vyote vya upande mmoja na vinavyotolewa kinyume cha sheria.
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[2025-12-22 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 80 per cent of all fraudulent messages disseminated through Meta-owned platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram
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[2025-12-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The upscale mall in Hong Kong’s Central district is undergoing a multimillion-dollar, three-year redevelopment for a new generation of shoppers
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[2025-12-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing moves to protect consumers and merchants, with new 29-article regulation tightening oversight of the fast-growing digital economy
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[2025-12-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jean-Pierre host-in-chief Marc Hofmann discusses fake birthdays, foie gras and why a little chaos makes a good night
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[2025-12-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Well-liked 50-year-old who worked so hard ‘he had no time to go to the toilet’ feels love of fellow food sellers who raise US$2,900 in 24 hours
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[2025-12-22 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shipments of permanent magnets to Europe saw a large increase in November, as Beijing begins granting general licences for rare earth exports
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[2025-12-22 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two-time Asia-Pacific Amateur champion finishes on 16 under par in Thailand to lead group of 35 who have secured status for 2026 season
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[2025-12-22 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japanese right-wing forces are whitewashing past atrocities as the world celebrates win over fascism, commentary in military paper says
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[2025-12-22 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Chinese Embassy in Colombo has announced that a high-level delegation from China will visit Sri Lanka from December 23 to 25 with the aim of promoting China–Sri Lanka friendship, deepening mutual understanding, and enhancing practical cooperation between the two nations.
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[2025-12-22 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Student publication Undergrad says HKU did not provide detailed reason for refusal but cited concerns of ‘social instability’ and ‘force majeure’
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