Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-19 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong Premier League club announce departure of Roberto Losada after more than four trophy-laden years
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[2025-12-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Mysterious’ footwear fashion item crafted to look identical to iconic dish takes culinary craftsmanship to a new level; includes ‘soft-boiled egg’
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[2025-12-19 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mortuary specialists prepare bodies of Tai Po fire victims for dignified funerals, offering closure to grieving families
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[2025-12-19 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Invention Index, a new gauge, highlights top drug makers on the mainland for the first time
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[2025-12-19 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Key provisions target contracts with Chinese biotech companies and outbound investment in technologies with military applications in China
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[2025-12-19 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s battery makers raise prices amid lithium rebound and global AI energy demand
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[2025-12-19 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Veronica Yip posed topless for a Hong Kong magazine and acted in erotic films before becoming a pop singer, TV fixture and a tycoon’s wife
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[2025-12-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China chipmakers are projected to continue outspending the world on wafer fab equipment through 2027, report says
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[2025-12-19 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In the wake of the deadly fire, cancelling the fireworks display while going ahead with some events is sensible even as investigations into the tragedy continue
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[2025-12-19 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The United States on Wednesday announced an arms sales package worth $11.1 billion (€9.45 billion) for Taiwan, making it the largest ever US weapons package for the island.
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[2025-12-19 09:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Weapons package underpins Taipei’s move towards an asymmetric ‘porcupine’ strategy as Washington presses allies to do more
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[2025-12-19 09:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing secures 7 million tonnes of soybeans, passing halfway mark of its US purchase agreement. However, little has been shipped so far
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[2025-12-19 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trump calls for moon landing in 2028, lunar base thereafter, as China targets the end of the decade for its first crewed landing
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[2025-12-19 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Malvern College and International College believe in the power of outdoor learning and growing in nature’s classroom to build curiosity and resilience
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[2025-12-19 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A meeting was held between China’s Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Wang Dongming and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Parliament on Wednesday (17).
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[2025-12-19 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After a turbulent year, experts expect continued disruption to reshape global influence, testing alliances and altering the balance of power
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[2025-12-19 01:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A record number of Japanese nationals are working for United Nations agencies around the world.
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[2025-12-19 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US State Department approves massive deal that includes billions in Himars and howitzer equipment, drones and software
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[2025-12-19 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing says it is now granting longer permits giving foreign companies easier access to vital minerals, but many details remain unclear
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[2025-12-19 00:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Outage also leaves some stuck in lifts at shopping centre and university campus, while police get report of traffic lights malfunctioning
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[2025-12-19 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chinese AI pioneer also releases first robot dogs under new venture Ace Robotics
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[2025-12-19 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commerce authorities vow to defend firms such as Nuctech and CRRC, while Beijing continues talks with Brussels over EV tariffs
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[2025-12-19 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From EU-China trade ties to Laos securing approval to export durians, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage
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[2025-12-19 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The initiative underscores the growing use of intelligent Chinese-made robots in the country’s manufacturing industry
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[2025-12-19 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: France are next on the list in 2024, with Italy third, followed by Russia and the United States, and then Germany and China
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[2025-12-18 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: About 700,000 people expected to visit display over nine-month run, director Louis Ng says
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[2025-12-18 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carrier says it is cooperating with local authorities in probe into incident, which led to delays for two incoming planes
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[2025-12-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dozens convicted of illegally shipping 166 tonnes of the strategic material, marking a major enforcement of Beijing’s export controls
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[2025-12-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Huge advancement allows paralysed man to work, order takeaway delivery via robotic dogs and control smart wheelchairs with his thoughts
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[2025-12-18 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese ministry’s arm in Hong Kong says attempts to pressure nation akin to ‘mantis trying to stop a chariot or ant trying to shake a tree’
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[2025-12-18 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet also says association will propose that key construction safety guidelines become legally binding
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[2025-12-18 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Haya yakiwa miongoni mwa mauzo makubwa zaidi ya silaha kwa kisiwa hicho kinachojitawala, huku Washington ikilenga kuzuia uwezekano wa uvamizi kutoka China. Mpango huo, ambao bado unahitaji idhini ya Bunge la Marekani, unajumuisha mifumo ya roketi ya HIMARS, mizinga, makombora ya kupambana na vifaru, ndege zisizo na rubani pamoja na vifaa vingine vya kijeshi.
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[2025-12-18 22:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Diplomatic war of words continues with PLA Daily articles targeting Tokyo’s defence and intelligence plans
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[2025-12-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘AI is being adopted at an unprecedented speed,’ Tan Dai, president at cloud unit Volcano Engine, says
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[2025-12-18 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thai and Cambodian foreign ministers brief Chinese counterpart on border conflict, while Beijing vows to ‘serve as a bridge’
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[2025-12-18 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawyers for US newspaper claim ex-employee Selina Cheng is taking legal action only after her ‘extortionate’ demand for HK$3 million was rejected
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[2025-12-18 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Most goods can enter Hainan with zero import duties under the new system, as China looks to turn the island into a strategic buffer zone
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[2025-12-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Blonde-haired content creator who identifies as ‘Blink’ online appears at event dressed like star, signs postcards bearing image of iconic singer
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[2025-12-18 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The United States on Wednesday approved $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever U.S. weapons package for the island which is under increasing military pressure from China.
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[2025-12-18 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The three-way merger will create China’s fourth-largest investment bank with assets of US$128 billion
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[2025-12-18 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau has been in talks with the club over the venue, which has identified around 12 slots for 2026-27 season
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[2025-12-18 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City leader says opening of Aircraft Engineering Training Centre is ‘major step’, adds hub will create ‘better-paid and high-skill jobs’
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[2025-12-18 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Chinese government has deployed a team of drone experts to assist Sri Lanka in identifying areas damaged and at risk of flooding and landslides following Cyclone Ditva, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said.
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[2025-12-18 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Amerika Serikat menyetujui penjualan senjata senilai US$11,1 miliar atau sekitar Rp185 triliun yang dipesan Taiwan. Inilah paket persenjataan terbesar yang pernah diberikan Washington kepada pemerintah di Taipei. Persetujuan diumumkan Rabu (17/12) waktu setempat dan menjadi paket kedua di masa jabatan terbaru Presiden Donald Trump.
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[2025-12-18 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Known as dung zi in Cantonese and dongzhi in Mandarin, the winter solstice is one of the most important celebrations for Chinese families
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[2025-12-18 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Albert Chow replaces Kenneth Chen, who resigned in July, less than one year after his appointment
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[2025-12-18 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hospital Authority’s charity fund set up for employees affected by fire raises more than HK$14 million, including nine individual donations of HK$1 million or more
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[2025-12-18 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The concentration risk so prevalent elsewhere is mitigated in Asia by a diverse equity landscape and the unique strengths in China
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[2025-12-18 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Speakers and delegates from around the world gather in Hong Kong for three-day event highlighting the care of gallopers
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[2025-12-18 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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