[2026-05-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: A hotly debated lung cancer drug cut the risk of death by 34% in a late-stage trial in China

Snippet: An experimental lung cancer drug from Akeso and Summit Therapeutics reduced the risk of death by 34% in a closely watched late-stage trial, according to results released Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/31/asco-summit-akeso-ivonescimab-improves-survival-in-harmoni-6-trial.html

[2026-05-31 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists leave posts after whistle-blower raises alarm over their research

Snippet: The trio faced heightened scrutiny after a former doctoral student and blogger known as Student Geng raised questions about their work

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355468/chinese-scientists-leave-posts-after-whistle-blower-raises-alarm-over-their-research?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:28 UTC+10:00] [Central South University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists leave posts after whistle-blower raises alarm over their research

Snippet: The trio faced heightened scrutiny after a former doctoral student and blogger known as Student Geng raised questions about their work

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355468/chinese-scientists-leave-posts-after-whistle-blower-raises-alarm-over-their-research

[2026-05-31 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Light Years Charm provides David Eustace with landmark Group Three victory in Hong Kong

Snippet: British handler secures milestone when partnering with Jerry Chau in the Lion Rock Trophy (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3355469/light-years-charm-provides-david-eustace-landmark-group-three-victory-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:26 UTC+10:00] [Australian Champion Trainer] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Light Years Charm provides David Eustace with landmark Group Three victory in Hong Kong

Snippet: British handler secures milestone when partnering with Jerry Chau in the Lion Rock Trophy (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3355469/light-years-charm-provides-david-eustace-landmark-group-three-victory-hong-kong

[2026-05-31 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Confronting cancer in Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesConfronting cancer in Hong KongAs cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management. Updated: 31 May, 2026Advertisement[1]Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3355467/confronting-cancer-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Confronting cancer in Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesConfronting cancer in Hong KongAs cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management. Updated: 31 May, 2026Advertisement[1]Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3355467/confronting-cancer-hong-kong

[2026-05-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?

Snippet: While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the city back

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3355306/hong-kong-winning-war-cancer-or-facing-new-front-late-diagnosis?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Our Hong Kong Foundation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?

Snippet: While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the city back

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3355306/hong-kong-winning-war-cancer-or-facing-new-front-late-diagnosis

[2026-05-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Local identity gets the last word

Snippet: Our Europe correspondent David Crowe, back in Australia visiting family in Nowra, heard that the longstanding owner of the Sturgiss Newsagency, Ronald Sturgiss, known as Bill, died a few weeks ago. His son, Greg, also runs the store. “It’s a good old-fashioned newsagent. You can get newspapers from up and down the South Coast, as well as the Italian and Chinese papers, and all the magazines.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/local-identity-gets-the-last-word-20260529-p601vj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In sign of easing UK-China ties, British Foreign Secretary set for talks, tech hub visit

Snippet: Announcement comes days after delegations from both countries sat down at Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss concrete military engagement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355463/sign-easing-uk-china-ties-british-foreign-secretary-set-talks-tech-hub-visit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 20:24 UTC+10:00] [British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In sign of easing UK-China ties, British Foreign Secretary set for talks, tech hub visit

Snippet: Announcement comes days after delegations from both countries sat down at Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss concrete military engagement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355463/sign-easing-uk-china-ties-british-foreign-secretary-set-talks-tech-hub-visit

[2026-05-31 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: High rents, job fears rank among top stressors for mainland students in Hong Kong

Snippet: But over 40 per cent still plan to stay in city after graduation despite financial and mental strain, poll finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355464/high-rents-job-fears-rank-among-top-stressors-mainland-students-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 20:22 UTC+10:00] [cost of living] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: High rents, job fears rank among top stressors for mainland students in Hong Kong

Snippet: But over 40 per cent still plan to stay in city after graduation despite financial and mental strain, poll finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355464/high-rents-job-fears-rank-among-top-stressors-mainland-students-hong-kong

[2026-05-31 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippines, Japan seek to strengthen defense ties amid U.S.-China thaw

Snippet: Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro speaks during a limited media briefing in Singapore on May 31. (Photo by Kentaro Takeda)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/south-china-sea/philippines-japan-seek-to-strengthen-defense-ties-amid-u.s.-china-thaw

[2026-05-31 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippines, Japan seek to strengthen defense ties amid US-China thaw

Snippet: Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro speaks during a limited media briefing in Singapore on May 31. (Photo by Kentaro Takeda)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/south-china-sea/philippines-japan-seek-to-strengthen-defense-ties-amid-us-china-thaw

[2026-05-31 19:29 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: No signs of Chinese drills in Bajo de Masinloc – AFP

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday said that while Chinese ships have been sighted in the vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), there are no indications or signs that they are conducting tactical exercises, as they earlier claimed.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/476509/no-signs-of-chinese-drills-in-bajo-de-masinloc-afp/

[2026-05-31 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cinco muertos en un derrumbe en una mina ilegal en China

Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — Cinco personas murieron y otra resultó herida el domingo en un derrumbe en una operación minera ilegal en China, informó la agencia oficial de noticias china Xinhua.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-derrumbe-mina-yunnan-3bc16055c008bac0b7b9a6b72745a32c

[2026-05-31 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Collapse in China kills 5 during illegal mining operation

Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — A collapse occurred in an illegal mining operation in China on Sunday, killing five people and injuring one other person, Chinese official news agency Xinhua reported.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-mine-collapse-yunnan-illegal-mining-baiwu-a70c25659ca412414f3e4f518634157b

[2026-05-31 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 1 dead, 2 in critical condition after fire at luxury Hong Kong flat

Snippet: Police investigate suspicious fire that killed 30-year-old woman after drug paraphernalia found in master bedroom

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3355460/1-dead-2-critical-condition-after-fire-luxury-hong-kong-flat?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 19:06 UTC+10:00] [fire] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 1 dead, 2 in critical condition after fire at luxury Hong Kong flat

Snippet: Police investigate suspicious fire that killed 30-year-old woman after drug paraphernalia found in master bedroom

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3355460/1-dead-2-critical-condition-after-fire-luxury-hong-kong-flat

[2026-05-31 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HK Express cancels 6 Hong Kong-Okinawa flights as Typhoon Jangmi approaches

Snippet: Airline says special ticket arrangements are in place for affected passengers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3355459/hk-express-cancels-6-hong-kong-okinawa-flights-typhoon-jangmi-approaches?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 19:05 UTC+10:00] [HK Express] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HK Express cancels 6 Hong Kong-Okinawa flights as Typhoon Jangmi approaches

Snippet: Airline says special ticket arrangements are in place for affected passengers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3355459/hk-express-cancels-6-hong-kong-okinawa-flights-typhoon-jangmi-approaches

[2026-05-31 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Taiwan BTS fans turn to Taoist love deity in hopes of scoring concert tickets

Snippet: BTS fans in Taiwan are turning to Yue Lao, the Taoist God of Love in charge of love and marriage, in the hope that divine matchmaking will connect them with seats for the world-renowned South Korean boy band's upcoming Kaohsiung shows.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/videos/taiwan-bts-fans-turn-to-taoist-love-deity-in-hopes-of-scoring-concert-tickets/2355155

[2026-05-31 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Defense spending, China in Asia and lessons from Ukraine: Takeways from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue

Snippet: Defense spending, China's position in the Asia-Pacific region and lessons from Ukraine were just some of the topics dominating the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue this year.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/31/takeways-from-the-2026-shangri-la-dialogue-.html

[2026-05-31 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI firm MiniMax prepares for mainland China listing after shares surge in Hong Kong

Snippet: Chinese AI model company hires Citic Securities to prepare a mainland share sale, with the listing venue yet to be confirmed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3355418/ai-firm-minimax-prepares-mainland-china-listing-after-shares-surge-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 18:15 UTC+10:00] [MiniMax] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI firm MiniMax prepares for mainland China listing after shares surge in Hong Kong

Snippet: Chinese AI model company hires Citic Securities to prepare a mainland share sale, with the listing venue yet to be confirmed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3355418/ai-firm-minimax-prepares-mainland-china-listing-after-shares-surge-hong-kong

[2026-05-31 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines says Beijing main hurdle to South China Sea code of conduct

Snippet: Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue, defence chief Teodoro blamed China for stalling the pact and stressed Asean’s unity on the issue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355456/philippines-says-beijing-main-hurdle-south-china-sea-code-conduct?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines says Beijing main hurdle to South China Sea code of conduct

Snippet: Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue, defence chief Teodoro blamed China for stalling the pact and stressed Asean’s unity on the issue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355456/philippines-says-beijing-main-hurdle-south-china-sea-code-conduct

[2026-05-31 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying

Snippet: Tech chief Sun Dong also says new space manufacturing research centre focusing on AI and 3D printing will be established this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3355455/hong-kong-may-host-shenzhou-23-crew-2027-including-astronaut-lai-ka-ying?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 17:57 UTC+10:00] [Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying

Snippet: Tech chief Sun Dong also says new space manufacturing research centre focusing on AI and 3D printing will be established this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3355455/hong-kong-may-host-shenzhou-23-crew-2027-including-astronaut-lai-ka-ying

[2026-05-31 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SoftBank plans 75 billion euros of AI investments in France, as Europe struggles to catch up with U.S. and China

Snippet: Japan's SoftBank Group plans to invest 45 billion euros ($53 billion) over the next five years to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in France, the company said on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/31/softbank-to-build-up-ai-data-centers-in-france-with-major-investment.html

[2026-05-31 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Climate change] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: An enormous ship docked in Melbourne today. Its cargo could permanently change Australian motoring

Snippet: The arrival of a purpose-built ship owned by Chinese car manufacturer BYD that docked in Melbourne on Sunday carrying 5000 vehicles has been described by an analyst as a “turning point” in the electrification of Australian road transport.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/an-enormous-ship-docked-in-melbourne-today-its-cargo-could-permanently-change-australian-motoring-20260531-p602f6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As EU mulls economic tools, China vows to take steps against any new trade restrictions

Snippet: While warning of retaliation against ‘new trade instruments’, Beijing says China-EU communication channels remain open

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3355453/eu-mulls-economic-tools-china-vows-take-steps-against-any-new-trade-restrictions?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Commerce] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As EU mulls economic tools, China vows to take steps against any new trade restrictions

Snippet: While warning of retaliation against ‘new trade instruments’, Beijing says China-EU communication channels remain open

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3355453/eu-mulls-economic-tools-china-vows-take-steps-against-any-new-trade-restrictions

[2026-05-31 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Japan defence minister denies militarism, criticises China's 'huge arsenal'

Snippet: Japan's defence minister has rebutted Beijing's claim that his country is engaging in a "new militarism" - criticising China for its military expansion and lack of transparency.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8p4ejy8ppo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-31 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Computex in Taiwan, South Korea local elections, India monetary policy

Snippet: Computex 2026 will feature speakers from many of the world's most important chip companies, with a focus on artificial intelligence, robotics, mobility and other next-gen tech. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/your-week-in-asia/computex-in-taiwan-south-korea-local-elections-india-monetary-policy

[2026-05-31 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong NGO offers HK$30,000 to Tai Po fire victims who transfer property

Snippet: Tung Wah Group pledges relocation grant to around 1,000 households who agree to transfer ownership to government amid strong demand for legal support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3355449/hong-kong-ngo-offers-hk30000-tai-po-fire-victims-who-transfer-property?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 16:27 UTC+10:00] [legal aid scheme] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong NGO offers HK$30,000 to Tai Po fire victims who transfer property

Snippet: Tung Wah Group pledges relocation grant to around 1,000 households who agree to transfer ownership to government amid strong demand for legal support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3355449/hong-kong-ngo-offers-hk30000-tai-po-fire-victims-who-transfer-property

[2026-05-31 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong considers new offshore yuan venture fund for tech, emerging industries

Snippet: Initiative builds on AI and finance convergence while supporting yuan internationalisation, finance chief Paul Chan says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355448/hong-kong-considers-new-offshore-yuan-venture-fund-tech-emerging-industries?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 16:25 UTC+10:00] [Northern Metropolis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong considers new offshore yuan venture fund for tech, emerging industries

Snippet: Initiative builds on AI and finance convergence while supporting yuan internationalisation, finance chief Paul Chan says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355448/hong-kong-considers-new-offshore-yuan-venture-fund-tech-emerging-industries

[2026-05-31 16:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Russia, China mark 30 years of partnership

Snippet: Russia and China on Friday underscored their strategic partnership and commitment to what they described as “win-win cooperation” rather than a “zero-sum game,” at a joint reception in Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760233

[2026-05-31 15:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Japan defense chief takes swipe at China

Snippet: Japan's defense minister took a veiled swipe at China Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760218

[2026-05-31 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: La actividad fabril de China se desacelera en mayo y genera dudas sobre su economía

Snippet: Un trabajador descansa en una fábrica de aros de acero para ruedas de bicicleta a exportar a Estados Unidos en Hangzhou, en el este de la provincia china de Zhejiang, el viernes 11 de abril de 2025. (Chinatopix Via AP, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-fabrica-actividad-desaceleracion-economia-d4b6d33ff0eaf47b9a1e7a54023ee668

[2026-05-31 15:39 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Japan rejects ‘new militarism,’ accuses China of rapidly arming

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-china-criticism-defense-summit/

[2026-05-31 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese defence minister rejects ‘new militarism’ label from China in Shangri-La speech

Snippet: ‘Every country must be able to choose its future by its own will,’ Shinjiro Koizumi says in address to Singapore

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355447/japanese-defence-minister-rejects-new-militarism-label-china-shangri-la-speech?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 15:35 UTC+10:00] [Taiwan Strait] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese defence minister rejects ‘new militarism’ label from China in Shangri-La speech

Snippet: ‘Every country must be able to choose its future by its own will,’ Shinjiro Koizumi says in address to Singapore

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355447/japanese-defence-minister-rejects-new-militarism-label-china-shangri-la-speech

[2026-05-31 15:27 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-iran-war-israel-army-captures-strategic-castle-in-lebanon/7cc473b5-6ac8-4715-8ea5-fe7d6b0b4a63

[2026-05-31 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Taiwan collects carbon levies from major emitters for first time

Snippet: A bird flies near smoke emitted from a factory in an industrial area of Yilan, Taiwan. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/environment/climate-change/taiwan-collects-carbon-levies-from-major-emitters-for-first-time

[2026-05-31 15:02 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Japan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China

Snippet: Shinjiro Koizumi says Japan valued as a ‘peace-loving’ nation while China expands military capabilities ‘without sufficient transparency’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/31/japan-defence-minister-rebuffs-claims-of-new-militarism-levelled-by-china