Topic: China — Neutral reports only

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[2025-12-16 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan boosts scrutiny after Chinese buyers lead property rush near critical sites
Snippet: Japan to require nationality disclosure for land near key sites after study finds Chinese nationals bought half of 3,498 such properties in 2024
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3336629/japan-tightens-land-law-after-chinese-buyers-lead-property-rush-near-sensitive-sites
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[2025-12-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s build-up of Yellow Sea facilities tipped to fuel South Korean suspicions
Snippet: Report notes increasing number of buoys with possible military uses in waters both sides claim as part of their exclusive economic zones
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336626/chinas-build-yellow-sea-facilities-expected-fuel-south-korean-suspicions
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[2025-12-16 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: “Journey Across Jungles” chronicles China–Laos Railway on National Geographic - DailyNews
Snippet: From December 13, the documentary “Journey Across Jungles: The China–Laos Railway” is being aired on the National Geographic Channel across South Asia.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/world/915914/journey-across-jungles-chronicles-china-laos-railway-on-national-geographic/
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[2025-12-16 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong jobless rate unchanged at 3.8% on back of ‘solid’ economic expansion
Snippet: Improving consumer confidence, economic growth supporting overall market but some sectors may remain under pressure, labour chief says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3336627/hong-kong-jobless-rate-unchanged-38-back-solid-economic-expansion
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[2025-12-16 19:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: 31% of Hong Kong firms to boost hiring next quarter but AI threatens junior jobs
Snippet: Artificial intelligence could take over junior roles in professional, scientific and technical services, which has net employment outlook of minus 15 per cent
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3336623/31-hong-kong-firms-boost-hiring-next-quarter-ai-threatens-junior-jobs
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[2025-12-16 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | Global finance is quietly moving east
Snippet: The IMF’s Shanghai Centre will not alter global finance overnight but shows that Asia’s voice in shaping international financial norms is growing louder
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3336479/global-finance-quietly-moving-east
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[2025-12-16 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Worker unconscious with head injury after falling from scaffolding in Hong Kong
Snippet: Police say male construction worker, 65, was conducting renovation works at house in Tai Po when he fell and lost consciousness
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3336620/worker-unconscious-head-injury-after-falling-scaffolding-hong-kong
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[2025-12-16 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong selects 2 artists to represent the city at 2026 Venice Biennale
Snippet: The pairing of Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui for Hong Kong’s exhibition at the 2026 Venice Biennale presents a study in contrasts
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3336424/hong-kong-selects-2-artists-2026-venice-biennale-explore-lifes-poetic-rhythms
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[2025-12-16 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority vows flexible approach to A&E fee transition
Snippet: Hospitals to make allowances as well as deploying more staff during shift to new healthcare payment arrangements from January 1
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3336612/hong-kong-hospital-authority-pledges-flexible-approach-during-ae-fee-transition
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[2025-12-16 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Tawanchai looking to get title bid on track against Chinese fighter Liu
Snippet: Thai fighter believes any potential future trilogy match against featherweight kickboxing world champion Superbon ‘would be such an entertaining fight’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/kickboxing/article/3336610/one-championship-tawanchai-aims-revive-title-bid-against-chinas-liu-mengyang
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[2025-12-16 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Review | Lucrezia Drei dazzles in Musica Viva’s Lucia di Lammermoor in Hong Kong
Snippet: Despite amazing vocals, the opera by Gaetano Donizetti needs more space than offered by Hong Kong City Hall’s Concert Hall to truly shine
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3336580/lucrezia-drei-dazzles-musica-vivas-lucia-di-lammermoor-hong-kong
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[2025-12-16 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Year of the Horse 2026: predictions, facts, myths and feng shui
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementSCMP Lifestyle SeriesYear of the Horse 2026: predictions, facts, myths and feng shuiFrom auspicious horse-themed phrases and couplets to whether your luck is in, discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year. Updated: 27 Feb, 2026Advertisement[1]Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for all 12 zodiac signs.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/series/3336601/year-horse-2026-predictions-facts-myths-and-feng-shui
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[2025-12-16 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong schools to get HK$500,000 each under AI education plan
Snippet: Public primary and secondary schools interested are required to submit their application forms by February 2026
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3336600/hong-kong-schools-get-hk500000-each-under-hk500-million-ai-education-plan
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[2025-12-16 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China offers more support to returning overseas students as influx grows
Snippet: As the number of students coming back to China soars, a new national service platform will help them find work and start businesses
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336586/china-offers-more-support-returning-overseas-students-influx-grows
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[2025-12-16 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China seizes 430kg cocaine aided by US intel, in sign anti-drug pact is working
Snippet: Chinese authorities uncovered the drug in an international container at the Yantian port in Shenzhen, according to CCTV
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3336590/china-seizes-430kg-cocaine-aided-us-intel-sign-anti-drug-agreement-may-be-working
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[2025-12-16 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China ‘one yuan girl’ featured in old renminbi banknote found after nearly 50 years
Snippet: Simple village girl from the country’s Dong ethnic minority is now a humble mother of two; her family have never tried to cash in on fame
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3335753/china-one-yuan-girl-featured-old-renminbi-banknote-located-after-nearly-50-years
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[2025-12-16 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: China wants to own Industry 4.0 – but India wants it open - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/china-wants-to-own-industry-4-0-but-india-wants-it-open/
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[2025-12-16 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Broken eagle: China 'Overmatch' warning tests US credibility - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/broken-eagle-china-overmatch-warning-tests-us-credibility/
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[2025-12-16 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Hong Kong court finds pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty
Snippet: The High Court in Hong Kong on Monday found pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty on two charges of foreign collusion and one charge of sedition.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/hong-kong-court-finds-pro-democracy-tycoon-jimmy-lai-guilty/a-75155293
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[2025-12-16 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong shipping baron’s nephew buys US$9.6 million flat in Repulse Bay
Snippet: An entity linked to Raymond Pao, a nephew of the late Y.K. Pao, acquired the 2,491 sq ft, four-bedroom flat in Grand Garden on December 8
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3336577/hong-kong-shipping-barons-nephew-buys-us96-million-flat-repulse-bay
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[2025-12-16 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Boycott this unjust law’: Taiwan’s attempt to curb draft evasion draws flak
Snippet: Proposed changes would also mandate alternative service for transgender and intersex people, a move that has sparked backlash
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336512/taiwan-moves-tighten-conscription-rules-after-high-profile-draft-dodging
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[2025-12-16 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Mpigania demokrasia Lai atiwa hatiani Hong Kong
Snippet: Majaji wa Mahakama ya Hong Kong waliamua jioni ya Jumatatu (Disemba 15) kwamba Lai, mwenye umri wa miaka 78, ana hatia ya kula njama na wenzake kwa kushirikiana na wageni kuhatarisha usalama wa taifa na kuchapisha makala za uchochezi.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/mpigania-demokrasia-lai-atiwa-hatiani-hong-kong/a-75172080
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[2025-12-16 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/meta-tolerates-ad-fraud-china-safeguard-revenue/
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[2025-12-16 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Letters | World must learn to live with China’s manufacturing prowess
Snippet: Readers discuss China’s record trade surplus so far this year, Hong Kong’s ambitions to be a cryptocurrency hub, and how to effectively curb social media overuse
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3336439/world-must-learn-live-chinas-manufacturing-prowess
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[2025-12-16 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: China’s big layoff wave now buffeting its tech sector - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/chinas-big-layoff-wave-now-buffeting-its-tech-sector/
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[2025-12-16 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong classical concert to pay tribute to fallen Tai Po firefighter
Snippet: Proceeds from the December 22 show, featuring some of Hong Kong’s biggest classical musicians, will go to the family of Ho Wai-ho
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3336562/hong-kong-classical-concert-raise-money-family-firefighter-lost-tai-po-fire
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[2025-12-16 13:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Don’t be misled,’ Beijing tells foreign media in Hong Kong after Lai verdict
Snippet: Commissioner’s office also writes to The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, condemning their editorials on verdict
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3336563/dont-be-misled-lies-beijing-tells-foreign-media-hong-kong-after-lai-verdict
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[2025-12-16 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong stocks slump to 3-week low as China growth jitters dampen sentiment
Snippet: Caution prevails as investors weigh China’s growth prospects after key economic data showed a deceleration across the board
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336561/hong-kong-stocks-hit-3-week-low-china-growth-jitters-dampen-sentiment
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[2025-12-16 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong police deployed to Tai Po fire site show resilience: psychologist
Snippet: Frontline officers are coping emotionally, despite inevitable triggers and strains of investigating catastrophic Wang Fuk Court blaze
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3336539/hong-kong-police-deployed-tai-po-fire-site-show-resilience-psychologist
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[2025-12-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Testing the waters’? US reported to have seized Chinese cargo bound for Iran
Snippet: The US accuses China of supplying Iran with dual-use components that could potentially support Tehran’s ballistic missile build-up
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336545/us-testing-waters-reported-seizure-chinese-cargo-bound-iran
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[2025-12-16 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Despicable’: Hong Kong slams Western ‘smears’ as US calls for Jimmy Lai release
Snippet: ‘These biased statements and malicious smears from external forces precisely reflect that the national security risks we face are real,’ government says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3336559/despicable-hong-kong-slams-western-smears-us-calls-jimmy-lais-release
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[2025-12-16 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | Momentum for peaceful reunification across Taiwan Strait is growing
Snippet: Recent shifts in Taiwan’s political environment and international attitudes suggest the time is right for cross-strait engagement
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3335902/momentum-peaceful-reunification-across-taiwan-strait-growing
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[2025-12-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China teen girl risks life to save boy from icy lake, tells dad watering cart soaked her
Snippet: Fearless 13-year-old tells anxious mother of drowning boy, 4, that she is ‘rather light’, ignoring danger to crawl onto thin ice
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3335719/china-teen-girl-risks-life-save-boy-icy-lake-tells-dad-wet-clothes-are-watering-cart
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[2025-12-16 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong court’s verdict in Jimmy Lai trial sheds light on law, experts say
Snippet: Judges stress that Lai’s actions before enactment of national security law were not the subject of any charges, serving only as background
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3336542/hong-kong-courts-verdict-jimmy-lai-trial-sheds-light-law-experts-say
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[2025-12-16 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Beijing approves first L3 autonomous cars in leap towards ‘hands-off’ driving
Snippet: The cars, both pure EVs, can only navigate urban streets and highways in designated areas, according to the ministry
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336522/beijing-approves-first-two-l3-autonomous-cars-leap-towards-hands-driving
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[2025-12-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China fintech giant Ant upgrades AI health app to tap eldercare, wellness demand
Snippet: App AQ integrates Apple and Huawei devices, adds family health profiles and smart reminders to boost user engagement
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3336524/chinese-fintech-giant-ant-upgrades-ai-health-app-tap-booming-eldercare-wellness-demand
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[2025-12-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Wu relishes ‘home’ Hong Kong Tennis Open, aims to build on National Games gold
Snippet: China’s Wu expects boost from local fans as he looks to vie with Jerry Shang and Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3336514/hong-kong-tennis-open-wu-yibing-hopes-build-national-games-win-home-event
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[2025-12-16 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Trump appeals to Xi over Jimmy Lai as Britain summons China’s ambassador
Snippet: US president says he asked Chinese leader to consider freeing Lai, describing the jailed media executive as ‘an older man’ who is ‘not well’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3336555/trump-urges-xi-show-leniency-jimmy-lai-britain-summons-chinas-ambassador
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[2025-12-16 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Exclusive | Hong Kong to see more debt restructuring, liquidations amid weak economy: expert
Snippet: Derek Lai says firms are more willing to engage professionals to address their debt problems, increasing the chance of a successful result
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3336386/hong-kong-see-more-debt-restructuring-amid-weak-economy-says-king-liquidation
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[2025-12-16 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Editorial | Jimmy Lai verdict a testament to Hong Kong’s rule of law
Snippet: The national security law trial was conducted in Hong Kong’s open courts and showcases their professionalism
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3336523/jimmy-lai-verdict-testament-hong-kongs-rule-law
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[2025-12-16 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Labubu’s growth from books to viral doll craze shown in Hong Kong exhibition
Snippet: A touring exhibition celebrating Lung Ka-sing’s The Monsters, which birthed the popular Labubu, has come to Hong Kong
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3336474/labubus-growth-books-cultural-viral-doll-craze-shown-hong-kong-exhibition
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[2025-12-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ByteDance dominates China’s tech hiring as AI talent demand surges
Snippet: ByteDance tops rivals Meituan and Alibaba in recruitments this year, according to professional social networking platform Maimai
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3336503/bytedance-dominates-chinas-tech-hiring-ai-talent-demand-surges
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[2025-12-16 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | Hong Kong is stepping up its competitiveness in aviation
Snippet: By funding upgrades to the airport and signing international aviation deals, the city is proactively working to expand its global reach
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3336456/hong-kong-stepping-its-competitiveness-aviation
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[2025-12-16 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US denies Indo-Pacific retreat, says aid is being recalibrated to counter China
Snippet: Washington argues that targeted assistance and partnerships will deepen regional ties and deliver longer-term economic and security gains
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3336552/us-rejects-claims-indo-pacific-retreat-says-aid-being-recalibrated-counter-china
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[2025-12-16 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why ‘relative stability’ in US-China ties is unlikely to last
Snippet: The temperature has lowered after a downward spiral since Trump’s return to the White House, but relations may face ‘strong headwinds’ again
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336495/why-relative-stability-us-china-ties-unlikely-last
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[2025-12-16 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | Why China-France ties are blossoming in an era of global uncertainty
Snippet: As Paris pursues strategic autonomy and Beijing seeks national rejuvenation, both powers are poised to reimagine a new global order
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3336207/france-china-sees-civilisational-partner-polarised-world
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[2025-12-16 07:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: O silêncio da China nas negociações para a paz na Ucrânia
Snippet: Em meio às negociações para uma paz duradoura na Ucrânia, que prosseguem em Berlim neste domingo e nesta segunda-feira (15/12), ressurgiram os apelos para que a China desempenhe um papel mais construtivo para pôr fim à guerra.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/o-sil%C3%AAncio-da-china-nas-negocia%C3%A7%C3%B5es-para-a-paz-na-ucr%C3%A2nia/a-75160012
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[2025-12-16 05:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Mexico stands by its decision for 50% tariffs on Chinese goods
Snippet: Government defends tariff package as vital to supporting domestic workers and producers, and not aimed at curbing imports from China
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336547/mexico-stands-50-cent-tariffs-chinese-goods-says-move-will-protect-350000-jobs
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[2025-12-16 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Hong Kong court finds tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty in landmark security trial
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/hong-kong-pro-democracy-tycoon-jimmy-lai-convicted/
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[2025-12-16 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in Escoda Shoal
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/filipino-fishermen-hurt-boats-damaged-china-sabina-shoal/
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