[2026-06-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchWednesday, 17 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-06-17

[2026-06-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Thailand taps South African, German experts for UN arbitration process in dispute with Cambodia

Snippet: BANGKOK — Thailand has appointed conciliators from South Africa and Germany for a United Nations arbitration process initiated by Cambodia to resolve a long-running maritime dispute, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told reporters on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/world/asia-oceania/thailand-taps-south-african-german-experts-for-un-arbitration-process-in-dispute-with-cambodia/2366954

[2026-06-17 01:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China says next stage of US-Iran talks will be ‘more difficult’

Snippet: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has warned that future negotiations between Tehran and Washington are likely to face greater challenges, saying the next phase of talks will be "more difficult" than the initial stage.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-says-next-stage-us-iran-talks-will-be-more-difficult

[2026-06-17 01:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India's Kaynes enters Japan's chip assembly market with local partners

Snippet: With back-end processing largely handled by plants in Taiwan, China and Southeast Asia, India's emergence as a new base enables Japanese manufacturers to diversify geopolitical risks. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/india-s-kaynes-enters-japan-s-chip-assembly-market-with-local-partners

[2026-06-17 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan wants to send 30,000 young scientists abroad for AI, quantum research

Snippet: Visitors walk at Harvard University. Japan has seen a decline in the number of researchers studying overseas. (SIPA via AP)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/education/japan-wants-to-send-30-000-young-scientists-abroad-for-ai-quantum-research

[2026-06-17 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Marubeni buys Texas gas producer EagleRidge Energy II

Snippet: Marubeni owns LNG interests worldwide topping 700,000 metric tons annually, including those in Peru pictured here. (Marubeni)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-s-marubeni-buys-texas-gas-producer-eagleridge-energy-ii

[2026-06-17 01:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Miss Hong Kong hopeful’s viral video highlights the struggle of learning Cantonese | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Mainland contestant’s attempt to speak Cantonese sparked criticism as she talked about the difficulties of learning the local language.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/scmp-originals/3357342/miss-hong-kong-hopefuls-viral-video-highlights-struggle-learning-cantonese

[2026-06-17 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Bank Of Japan Raises Rates To 1% For The First Time In 31 Years, Will Stop Reducing Bond Purchases

Snippet: As widely expected, the BoJ raised the policy rate by 25bp to "around 1%" (there was one dissent from newly appointed dovish board member Asada for a hold) taking the cost of borrowing to its highest level in 31 years as the country adjusts to sustained inflation. The 0.25% increase, which was widely expected, takes Japan to what analysts said was a critical milestone in the central bank’s effort of normalizing monetary policy after years of ultra-low interest rates and

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bank-japan-raises-rates-1-first-time-31-years-will-stop-reducing-bond-purchases

[2026-06-17 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: BBC News

Title: Lack of World Cup segregation a risk - fans' chief

Snippet: Japan and Netherlands supporters sat together during Sunday's match in Dallas

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvgedy9w7z9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-17 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Teodoro’s role as Defense chief unaffected by China’s ban — Palace

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The ban imposed by China against Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. does not affect the discharge of his duties as chief of the Department of National Defense (DND), Malacañang insisted on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/16/news/teodoros-role-as-defense-chief-unaffected-by-chinas-ban-palace/2366775

[2026-06-17 00:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Magnitude 6.3 earthquake kills 1, injures 4 in China: report

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/16/world-news/magnitude-6-3-earthquake-kills-1-injures-4-in-china-report/

[2026-06-17 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China's DRAM Giant CXMT Gets Final Nod For Largest Mainland IPO Since 2022

Snippet: Chengxin Memory Technology, China’s leading maker of DRAM (dynamic random-access memory) chips, has had its initial public offering approved by the country’s securities watchdog, clearing the way for the Chinese mainland’s biggest stock market listing since 2022.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/chinas-dram-giant-cxmt-gets-final-nod-largest-mainland-ipo-2022

[2026-06-17 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong must stay outward-looking and a free port to thrive, trader leaders say

Snippet: Former and current Trade Development Council leaders stress free flow of goods, people and capital, while deepening ties with China amid geopolitical tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357338/hong-kong-must-stay-outward-looking-and-free-port-thrive-trader-leaders-say?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 00:03 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong must stay outward-looking and a free port to thrive, trader leaders say

Snippet: Former and current Trade Development Council leaders stress free flow of goods, people and capital, while deepening ties with China amid geopolitical tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357338/hong-kong-must-stay-outward-looking-and-free-port-thrive-trader-leaders-say

[2026-06-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Xi vows support for Myanmar as President Min Aung Hlaing moves to bridge isolation

Snippet: Myanmar expected to push for reopened China trade routes that were restricted for fear of conflict spilling over the border

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357315/chinas-xi-vows-support-myanmar-president-min-aung-hlaing-moves-bridge-isolation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Rosatom] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Xi vows support for Myanmar as President Min Aung Hlaing moves to bridge isolation

Snippet: Myanmar expected to push for reopened China trade routes that were restricted for fear of conflict spilling over the border

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357315/chinas-xi-vows-support-myanmar-president-min-aung-hlaing-moves-bridge-isolation

[2026-06-16 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines vows to block structures at Scarborough Shoal amid fears of Chinese expansion

Snippet: Observers say Beijing could be using its ‘old playbook’ of deploying scientific activities to boost military presence in the South China Sea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3357335/philippines-vows-block-structures-scarborough-shoal-amid-fears-chinese-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-16 23:33 UTC+10:00] [UN Convention on the Law of the Sea] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines vows to block structures at Scarborough Shoal amid fears of Chinese expansion

Snippet: Observers say Beijing could be using its ‘old playbook’ of deploying scientific activities to boost military presence in the South China Sea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3357335/philippines-vows-block-structures-scarborough-shoal-amid-fears-chinese-expansion

[2026-06-16 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Chinese Stocks, Yuan Drop After Dismal Data Dump: Worst Retail Sales Since COVID

Snippet: China’s consumer spending and investment slumped in May to levels unseen since the pandemic, exposing risks for an increasingly two-speed economy, as Bloomberg's Chang Shu and Eric Zhu noted:

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/chinese-stocks-yuan-drop-after-dismal-data-dump-worst-retail-sales-covid

[2026-06-16 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Earthquake kills at least 1 person in northwestern China

Snippet: BEIJING — An earthquake in northwestern China has killed at least one person and injured four others, state media said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/16/world/earthquake-kills-at-least-1-person-in-northwestern-china/2366716

[2026-06-16 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sismo de 6,3 deja una persona muerta en el noroeste de China

Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — Un sismo en el noroeste de China causó al menos un muerto y cuatro heridos, informó el martes la prensa estatal.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-sismo-qinghai-28ad2fc72a445be0c5139eb8d9629db2

[2026-06-16 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 1 dead in earthquake in China's Qinghai province

Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — An earthquake in northwestern China has killed at least one person and injured four others, state media said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-qinghai-earthquake-4d9badc5085d55b94972f38b228918b9

[2026-06-16 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Magnitude 5.5 earthquake shakes eastern Japan but no danger of a tsunami

Snippet: TOKYO (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook eastern Japan, including Tokyo, on Tuesday, but there was no danger of a tsunami, the meteorological agency said.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-earthquake-tokyo-region-ibaraki-1ada5e6d9ede710835bcc0568303e0b0

[2026-06-16 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mirror dancer paralysed in stage accident awarded HK$6.29m | South China Morning Post

Snippet: A Hong Kong court has awarded the 31-year-old, who needs three carers to provide round-the-clock assistance, maximum compensation.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/hong-kong/3357328/mirror-dancer-paralysed-stage-accident-awarded-hk629m

[2026-06-16 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Europe declining faster than Qing China? A Chinese-French debate

Snippet: While a startling historical comparison made by a former French diplomat has caused a stir, it might be too soon to write off Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3357056/europe-declining-faster-qing-china-chinese-french-debate?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-16 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Sciences Po] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Europe declining faster than Qing China? A Chinese-French debate

Snippet: While a startling historical comparison made by a former French diplomat has caused a stir, it might be too soon to write off Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3357056/europe-declining-faster-qing-china-chinese-french-debate

[2026-06-16 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Stock Rally Pauses As Attention Turns To Warsh's First FOMC

Snippet: US futures are flat, pausing after a three-day rally with investors shifting their focus to this week's FOMC meeting, Kevin Warsh's first, which begins today. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.1% after surging 2% on Monday; and Nasdaq futures gain 0.3%, as SpaceX continued to surge, rising 11% overnight and on track for a more than 50% jump since going public, and briefly surpassing Microsoft's market value in afterhours trading.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/stock-rally-pauses-attention-turns-warshs-first-fomc

[2026-06-16 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Presidente alemán dice que Europa está preocupada por tensiones en disputado mar de China Meridional

Snippet: El presidente alemán Frank-Walter Steinmeier (izq) con el presidente filipino Ferdinand Marcos Jr. en el Palacio Malacanang en Manila, el 16 de junio del 2026. (Ezra Acayan/Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/filipinas-alemania-china-disputas-46391556397f7cbea5880dde622f8045

[2026-06-16 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH maritime zones 'not at risk' under UN treaty on high seas — DFA

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said the Philippines' maritime zones were "not at risk" if the country failed to oppose China's declaration on its ratification of a United Nations (UN) treaty on the sustainable use of biodiversity in international waters.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/16/news/ph-maritime-zones-not-at-risk-under-un-treaty-on-high-seas-dfa/2366544

[2026-06-16 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: BOJ hikes rates as deputy head warns inflation risks and Iran uncertainties

Snippet: Following a two-day board meeting, BOJ decided to lift its policy rate by a quarter point to 1%. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/bank-of-japan/boj-hikes-rates-as-deputy-head-warns-inflation-risks-and-iran-uncertainties

[2026-06-16 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: German president in Philippines says Europe worries about South China Sea

Snippet: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, center left, with his wife Elke Budenbender, left, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with his wife Liza Araneta Marcos pose for pictures in Manila, Philippines Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Ezra Acayan/Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/germany-president-steinmeier-philippines-marcos-china-sea-5752f361a8b132cff0d8b05d2ab65cce

[2026-06-16 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Vietnam group plans $360m plane repair hub with Hong Kong, Japan partners

Snippet: A rendering shows the planned aircraft maintenance facility at northern Vietnam's Van Don International Airport. (HAECO)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/vietnam-group-plans-360m-plane-repair-hub-with-hong-kong-japan-partners

[2026-06-16 21:42 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Is China sleepwalking down Japan’s zombie economy path?

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/is-china-sleepwalking-down-japans-zombie-economy-path/

[2026-06-16 21:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea, UAE discuss energy supply ties amid supply chain uncertainties

Snippet: South Korea and the United Arab Emirates discussed strategic cooperation in the energy sector, including joint oil reserves and nuclear power plants, the industry ministry said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773100

[2026-06-16 21:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Airport identity check controversy over Ive's Jang Won-young prompts stronger guidance

Snippet: A recent controversy involving IVE's Jang Won-young during an airport identity verification check has prompted Korea Airports Corporation to strengthen guidance on passenger screening procedures.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773096

[2026-06-16 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese shoppers prefer domestic brands, but not when it comes to these few categories

Snippet: Localised strategies and high-quality reputations help products from Japan, Switzerland, South Korea and the US build consumer affinity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357317/chinese-shoppers-prefer-domestic-brands-not-when-it-comes-these-few-categories?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-16 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Pampers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese shoppers prefer domestic brands, but not when it comes to these few categories

Snippet: Localised strategies and high-quality reputations help products from Japan, Switzerland, South Korea and the US build consumer affinity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357317/chinese-shoppers-prefer-domestic-brands-not-when-it-comes-these-few-categories

[2026-06-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s green energy drive shores up factories against El Nino, limiting outage odds

Snippet: Manufacturers less fearful of electricity rationing following big changes to the national grid since earlier power crises

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357300/chinas-green-energy-drive-shores-factories-against-el-nino-limiting-outage-odds?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Guangdong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s green energy drive shores up factories against El Nino, limiting outage odds

Snippet: Manufacturers less fearful of electricity rationing following big changes to the national grid since earlier power crises

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357300/chinas-green-energy-drive-shores-factories-against-el-nino-limiting-outage-odds

[2026-06-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Smart-driving chips: the weapon of choice in China’s EV tech war

Snippet: Carmakers strive for more control over computing hardware to reduce reliance on Nvidia and Horizon Robotics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3357294/smart-driving-chips-weapon-choice-chinas-ev-tech-war?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [electric vehicles] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Smart-driving chips: the weapon of choice in China’s EV tech war

Snippet: Carmakers strive for more control over computing hardware to reduce reliance on Nvidia and Horizon Robotics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3357294/smart-driving-chips-weapon-choice-chinas-ev-tech-war

[2026-06-16 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Motorsport new battleground for Chinese carmakers as Geely and BYD rev up global drive

Snippet: Geely sets sights on China hosting the Superbike World Championship after BYD reveals it is exploring options to enter Formula 1

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357313/motorsport-new-battleground-chinese-carmakers-geely-and-byd-rev-global-drive?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-16 20:37 UTC+10:00] [Geely] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Motorsport new battleground for Chinese carmakers as Geely and BYD rev up global drive

Snippet: Geely sets sights on China hosting the Superbike World Championship after BYD reveals it is exploring options to enter Formula 1

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357313/motorsport-new-battleground-chinese-carmakers-geely-and-byd-rev-global-drive

[2026-06-16 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: China offers staunch support to Myanmar president during his state visit

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping has endorsed the political leadership of his Myanmar counterpart, Min Aung ⁠Hlaing, as the two met in Beijing to map out the future development of bilateral ties.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/16/china-offers-staunch-support-to-myanmar-president-during-his-state-visit

[2026-06-16 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Ni hao, Ah Bao’: China’s Alipay gets AI-agent overhaul to challenge big tech rivals

Snippet: Fintech giant is seen leveraging its billion-user base to launch a conversational interface that coordinates 10,000 services, with safeguards

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3357307/ni-hao-ah-bao-chinas-alipay-gets-ai-agent-overhaul-challenge-big-tech-rivals?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-16 20:05 UTC+10:00] [Ah Bao] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Ni hao, Ah Bao’: China’s Alipay gets AI-agent overhaul to challenge big tech rivals

Snippet: Fintech giant is seen leveraging its billion-user base to launch a conversational interface that coordinates 10,000 services, with safeguards

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3357307/ni-hao-ah-bao-chinas-alipay-gets-ai-agent-overhaul-challenge-big-tech-rivals

[2026-06-16 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s NPC to discuss Hong Kong’s shared control over upgraded Shenzhen port

Snippet: China’s top legislative body will discuss Hong Kong’s shared control over Huanggang Port as 24-hour fast-track checkpoint set to open in July

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3357306/chinas-npc-discuss-hong-kongs-shared-control-over-upgraded-shenzhen-port?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-16 20:04 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s NPC to discuss Hong Kong’s shared control over upgraded Shenzhen port

Snippet: China’s top legislative body will discuss Hong Kong’s shared control over Huanggang Port as 24-hour fast-track checkpoint set to open in July

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3357306/chinas-npc-discuss-hong-kongs-shared-control-over-upgraded-shenzhen-port

[2026-06-16 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China showcases anti-drone air defences at Paris show as conflict fuels demand

Snippet: Many of the systems on display at Norinco’s Eurosatory stand have been designed to counter smaller aerial threats

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3357273/china-showcases-anti-drone-air-defences-paris-show-conflict-fuels-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-16 20:04 UTC+10:00] [Burkina Faso] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China showcases anti-drone air defences at Paris show as conflict fuels demand

Snippet: Many of the systems on display at Norinco’s Eurosatory stand have been designed to counter smaller aerial threats

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3357273/china-showcases-anti-drone-air-defences-paris-show-conflict-fuels-demand