Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-31 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: To arrive in Xi’an, China, is to enter a city where history does not simply sit behind glass. It stands on ramparts, rises from excavated earth, scents the air with cumin and fresh bread, glows in lantern light and, at night, returns in costume, music and spectacle for a generation that records wonder through phone screens.
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[2026-05-31 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SINGAPORE — Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth appeared to contradict a senior Navy official on Saturday, saying there had been “no change” in Washington’s position on Taiwan despite the Middle East war straining US weapons stockpiles.
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[2026-05-31 02:09 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-31 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-31 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pop culture enthusiasts pack exhibition floor, driving optimism among international exhibitors for three-day event
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[2026-05-31 01:45 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pop culture enthusiasts pack exhibition floor, driving optimism among international exhibitors for three-day event
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[2026-05-31 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Song Yadong submits Deiveson Figueiredo in second round, the only win among large number of local fighters on card
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[2026-05-31 01:30 UTC+10:00] [Zhu Kangjie] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Song Yadong submits Deiveson Figueiredo in second round, the only win among large number of local fighters on card
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[2026-05-31 01:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S. continues to pursue a ‘great deal’ which would make sure Iran does not have nuclear weapons, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the press in Singapore during his trip for the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue security summit. Hegseth also hailed a “new chapter” in relations with China, saying a “more collaborative” approach would guid ties between the two superpowers.
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[2026-05-31 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Call comes after Beijing eases restrictions on yachts from Hong Kong and Macau entering mainland cities in Greater Bay Area
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[2026-05-31 00:19 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Call comes after Beijing eases restrictions on yachts from Hong Kong and Macau entering mainland cities in Greater Bay Area
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[2026-05-30 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sarah Kwong becomes first woman from city to break the 50m barrier during Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships
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[2026-05-30 23:55 UTC+10:00] [Ana Bhianca Espenilla] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sarah Kwong becomes first woman from city to break the 50m barrier during Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships
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[2026-05-30 23:32 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: China on Saturday warned the EU against imposing new trade restrictions, as Brussels prepares a broad crackdown on Beijing's industrial overcapacity amid mounting fears for the future of European manufacturing.
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[2026-05-30 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In the wake of the Xi-Trump summit, the US and Chinese delegations dispense with the tough talk of previous years
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[2026-05-30 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In the wake of the Xi-Trump summit, the US and Chinese delegations dispense with the tough talk of previous years
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[2026-05-30 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mother’s Choice urges people of all backgrounds to step forward as 222 vulnerable children wait for temporary homes
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[2026-05-30 22:25 UTC+10:00] [foster care] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mother’s Choice urges people of all backgrounds to step forward as 222 vulnerable children wait for temporary homes
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[2026-05-30 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China is losing a chance at dialogue by not having a ministerial-level delegation at an annual defense forum in Singapore, Germany's chief of defense General Carsten Breuer said on Saturday.
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[2026-05-30 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The Philippines' maritime struggle with China is getting increasingly intense, according to national defense secretary Gilberto Teodoro.
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[2026-05-30 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court has sentenced two soccer players and a betting agent to up to 17 months in prison for bribery, match-fixing and illegal gambling in a prominent sports scandal.
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[2026-05-30 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland authorities confirm extension to Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge scheme, citing strong demand and millions of cross-border journeys since 2023 launch
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[2026-05-30 20:44 UTC+10:00] [Northbound travel scheme] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland authorities confirm extension to Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge scheme, citing strong demand and millions of cross-border journeys since 2023 launch
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[2026-05-30 20:20 UTC+10:00] [Global Affairs] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump and Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te: Trump recently said the U.S. is "not looking to have somebody say, 'Let's go independent.'" (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Sae Kamae)
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[2026-05-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The initiative underscores Beijing’s growing focus on AI governance, as concerns grow over algorithm bias and data security
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[2026-05-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [healthcare] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The initiative underscores Beijing’s growing focus on AI governance, as concerns grow over algorithm bias and data security
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[2026-05-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Liu Bin, former Zhejiang University professor who discovered the Liangzhu ruins, admits taking bribes and embezzlement
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[2026-05-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Liu Bin, former Zhejiang University professor who discovered the Liangzhu ruins, admits taking bribes and embezzlement
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[2026-05-30 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Generous donation enabled Yin to plant some of her earliest trees, sowing the seeds of a lasting friendship across continents
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[2026-05-30 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Generous donation enabled Yin to plant some of her earliest trees, sowing the seeds of a lasting friendship across continents
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[2026-05-30 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Central government has added 5 days of public holidays this year, and local administrations are extending spring and autumn school breaks
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[2026-05-30 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Central government has added 5 days of public holidays this year, and local administrations are extending spring and autumn school breaks
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[2026-05-30 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Health minister says ‘poisoned chalice’ of flavoured e-cigarettes uses sugar-coated toxins to mask bitter taste and hook younger people
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[2026-05-30 17:58 UTC+10:00] [flavoured cigarettes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Health minister says ‘poisoned chalice’ of flavoured e-cigarettes uses sugar-coated toxins to mask bitter taste and hook younger people
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[2026-05-30 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his Philippine counterpart Gilbert Teodoro met for bilateral talks at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30, 2026. Both posed for photos before discussions began between the longtime allies. Hegseth urged Asian allies to boost military spending to counter China’s growing power, warning of 'rightful alarm' over its rapid military buildup.
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[2026-05-30 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Alerts can also be tailored to specific districts under upgraded Emergency Alert System
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[2026-05-30 17:22 UTC+10:00] [Security chief] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Alerts can also be tailored to specific districts under upgraded Emergency Alert System
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[2026-05-30 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.S. Congress continues to have strong support for Taiwan even as it remains a focal point in relations with China, according to members of a delegation at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
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[2026-05-30 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In contrast with last year, his speech to the Shangri-La forum avoided sensitive issues and did not directly describe Beijing as a ‘threat’
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[2026-05-30 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Pete Hegseth] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In contrast with last year, his speech to the Shangri-La forum avoided sensitive issues and did not directly describe Beijing as a ‘threat’
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[2026-05-30 16:22 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Beijing: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has rejected claims that weapons sales to Taiwan had been paused due to the Iran war, as he chided allies for not spending enough on their own defence while praising Australia for “stepping up”.
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[2026-05-30 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Funding blitzes spotlight the dexterous hand sector, which is focused on the toughest component in humanoid hardware
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[2026-05-30 16:00 UTC+10:00] [AgiBot] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Funding blitzes spotlight the dexterous hand sector, which is focused on the toughest component in humanoid hardware
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[2026-05-30 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China's growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of "rightful alarm" over its rapid military buildup.
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[2026-05-30 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El secretario de Defensa de Estados Unidos, Pete Hegseth, durante un discurso en el foro anual de defensa y seguridad para Asia, Shangri-La Dialogue, el sábado 30 de mayo de 2026, en Singapur. (AP Foto/Achmad Ibrahim)
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[2026-05-30 14:41 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
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[2026-05-30 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The group said the workers ‘received an aggressive verbal tirade of profanities’ during a parking dispute involving Lee Cheuk‑hing
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[2026-05-30 14:29 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The group said the workers ‘received an aggressive verbal tirade of profanities’ during a parking dispute involving Lee Cheuk‑hing
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[2026-05-30 14:23 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Pentagon chief also tells Singapore defence summit of ‘alarm’ at China’s military buildup but says US does not seek ‘needless confrontation’
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