[2026-04-29 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pair of Hong Kong luxury homes sells for US$41m as market sizzle increases

Snippet: Mainland China property tycoon reaps 86 per cent gain on 2010 investment, following another sale in the same project that netted 77 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3351736/pair-hong-kong-luxury-homes-sells-us41m-market-sizzle-increases?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 08:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Democrats urge Trump to keep ban on Chinese cars in US as Xi meeting looms

Snippet: US lawmakers warn of ‘irreversible’ consequences for industry ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Chinese President ⁠Xi Jinping next month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351765/democrats-urge-trump-keep-ban-chinese-cars-us-xi-meeting-looms?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 08:42 UTC+10:00] [George Washington University] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Democrats urge Trump to keep ban on Chinese cars in US as Xi meeting looms

Snippet: US lawmakers warn of ‘irreversible’ consequences for industry ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Chinese President ⁠Xi Jinping next month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351765/democrats-urge-trump-keep-ban-chinese-cars-us-xi-meeting-looms

[2026-04-29 08:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pressure on DOJ to prosecute Anthony Fauci grows after adviser indicted—with days left to charge COVID ‘lies’

Snippet: WASHINGTON — The indictment of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s former adviser David Morens Tuesday revived calls for the Justice Department to prosecute Fauci himself for allegedly lying to Congress about funding risky research in China before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/pressure-on-doj-to-prosecute-anthony-fauci-grows-after-adviser-indictedwith-days-left-to-charge-covid-lies/

[2026-04-29 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: First full gas tanker exits Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began

Snippet: A tanker ship passed through the Strait of Hormuz headed for China on Monday — the first shipment of natural gas to successfully exit the Persian Gulf since the start of the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/world-news/first-full-gas-tanker-exits-strait-of-hormuz-since-iran-war-began/

[2026-04-29 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 29)

Snippet: 'Fair allowance' for temporary workers falls short of structural reform

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429000700320

[2026-04-29 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 29)

Snippet: Excessive demands: Samsung workers' planned strike triggers extreme concerns

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429000600320

[2026-04-29 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on April 29)

Snippet: Rally without breadth: Korea's equity boom accelerates on chips, but debt and risks quietly build

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429000500320

[2026-04-29 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s reported ban on sulphuric acid exports could have overseas buyers reeling

Snippet: Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351630/how-chinas-reported-ban-sulphuric-acid-exports-could-have-overseas-buyers-reeling?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Peng Yang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s reported ban on sulphuric acid exports could have overseas buyers reeling

Snippet: Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351630/how-chinas-reported-ban-sulphuric-acid-exports-could-have-overseas-buyers-reeling

[2026-04-29 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US draft bill targets Beijing’s AI rise with mandate to name China’s tech leaders

Snippet: Lawmakers seek report on China’s AI progress, benchmarking capabilities and comparing US systems as rivalry over frontier tech deepens

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3351764/us-draft-bill-targets-beijings-ai-rise-mandate-name-chinas-tech-leaders?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 07:59 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US draft bill targets Beijing’s AI rise with mandate to name China’s tech leaders

Snippet: Lawmakers seek report on China’s AI progress, benchmarking capabilities and comparing US systems as rivalry over frontier tech deepens

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3351764/us-draft-bill-targets-beijings-ai-rise-mandate-name-chinas-tech-leaders

[2026-04-29 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan turns to Chinese petrochemicals amid naphtha crunch

Snippet: Japanese chemical companies are grappling with shortages of feedstocks that had been sourced mainly from the Middle East. (Photo by Kai Fujii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/japan-turns-to-chinese-petrochemicals-amid-naphtha-crunch

[2026-04-29 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mitsubishi Materials to lift tungsten carbide prices on tight China supply

Snippet: Tungsten materials are used by Mitsubishi Materials to make cemented carbide cutting tools. (Mitsubishi Materials)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/mitsubishi-materials-to-lift-tungsten-carbide-prices-on-tight-china-supply

[2026-04-29 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US conditions for paying UN dues include China curbs, report says

Snippet: The US owes billions of dollars in unpaid fees to the organisation, which is facing ‘imminent financial collapse’, according to its chief

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3351762/us-conditions-paying-un-dues-include-china-curbs-report-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 06:51 UTC+10:00] [Stephane Dujarric] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US conditions for paying UN dues include China curbs, report says

Snippet: The US owes billions of dollars in unpaid fees to the organisation, which is facing ‘imminent financial collapse’, according to its chief

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3351762/us-conditions-paying-un-dues-include-china-curbs-report-says

[2026-04-29 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japanese sake made in space fetches nearly $700,000

Snippet: Proceeds from the sale will be donated to support Japan's space development projects. (Mitsubishi Heavy/Dassai)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/japanese-sake-made-in-space-fetches-nearly-700-000

[2026-04-29 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Kim Seong-kon] Living across boundaries: 'Now we are shining'

Snippet: These days, Koreans overseas take pride in their home country, as Korea is “glittering” in the international spotlight. In America, for example, many Korean Americans are proud of the country of their heritage thanks to the huge success of “KPop Demon Hunters.” People in Korea, too, are pleased with their country, as K-pop, Korean film and K-drama enjoy immense popularity in the global village.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727674

[2026-04-29 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to help Pacific island nations create payment settlement processor

Snippet: International remittances and tourism are critical parts of many Pacific island economies. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/japan-to-help-pacific-island-nations-create-payment-settlement-processor

[2026-04-29 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to help Pacific island nations create payment processor

Snippet: International remittances and tourism are critical parts of many Pacific island economies. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/japan-to-help-pacific-island-nations-create-payment-processor

[2026-04-29 05:56 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka deepens tourism and educational ties with China

Snippet: Sri Lanka has taken a significant step toward strengthening its tourism and educational cooperation with China, following an official visit by Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe to Sichuan College on April 23.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/business/986514/sri-lanka-deepens-tourism-and-educational-ties-with-china/

[2026-04-29 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Asian Beach Games’ medalists return home

Snippet: Sri Lankan athletic team came up with fine performance to clinch 4 medals (one silver and 3 bronze) at the recently concluded Asian Beach Games in China. The medal winning Lankan athletes arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday. Lankan medal winners included: Silver medal – Ishara Samanmali in women’s long jump, Bronze medals – Shashikala Lankathilake and Jayathra Sampath Miranda in the women’s and men’s long jump with men’s 4x60m relay team comprising Manuja Prabhash, Malith Thamel, Malith Tharushan and

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/sports/986640/asian-beach-games-medalists-return-home/

[2026-04-29 05:21 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Three ways South Korea can buy alliance insurance

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/three-ways-south-korea-can-buy-alliance-insurance/

[2026-04-29 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Terra Drone backs 2nd Ukrainian peer with eye on defense exports

Snippet: A member of Ukraine's military prepares a rocket-type interceptor drone for launch. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japan-s-terra-drone-backs-2nd-ukrainian-peer-with-eye-on-defense-exports

[2026-04-29 04:37 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: BYD profit slumps as its car sales in China falter

Snippet: April 29, 2026 04:37 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/byd-profit-slumps-as-its-car-sales-in-china-falter/

[2026-04-29 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Supreme Court seems likely to grant tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down Falun Gong suit

Snippet: The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-china-cisco-falun-gong-lawsuit-c6a1fca49c35e031f9c889ac5bd30276

[2026-04-29 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 the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordWednesday, 29 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-29

[2026-04-29 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 Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuWednesday, 29 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-29

[2026-04-29 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 the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordWednesday, 29 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-04-29

[2026-04-29 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, 29 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-04-29

[2026-04-29 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Pentagon admits ‘no defense’ against Russian and Chinese hypersonic weapons

Snippet: The United States will struggle to defend itself against advanced missile systems developed by China and Russia, senior Pentagon officials told lawmakers as they called for funding for the proposed Golden Dome missile defense program.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639208-golden-dome-peer-competitors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-29 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Pentagon admits ‘no defense’ against Russian and Chinese hypersonic weapons

Snippet: The United States will struggle to defend itself against advanced missile systems developed by China and Russia, senior Pentagon officials told lawmakers as they called for funding for the proposed Golden Dome missile defense program.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639208-golden-dome-peer-competitors/

[2026-04-29 01:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Op-ed: In blocking Meta-Manus deal, China sends a powerful message to U.S. market about AI race

Snippet: When Meta agreed to acquire Manus, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence startup with Chinese roots for roughly $2 billion last December, many saw the transaction as just another routine deal in today's global technology economy: capital crossing borders, startups relocating to friendlier jurisdictions, and major platform companies acquiring talent and intellectual property in the race to build the next generation of AI systems.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/china-meta-manus-ai-deal.html

[2026-04-29 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Crucial free throws tow Gilas 3x3 men to Asian Beach Games semis

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 men’s team eked out a close 18-14 victory over India Tuesday to march on to the semifinals of the 6th Asian Beach Games at the Sanya Sports Centre Gymnasium in Sanya, China.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/sports/crucial-free-throws-tow-gilas-3x3-men-to-asian-beach-games-semis/2330761

[2026-04-29 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: BOJ Keeps Rates On Hold In Rare 6-3 Vote Split As It Warns Of Looming Stagflation

Snippet: In the first G5 central bank announcement of the week, overnight the Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate in a 6-3 vote, despite forecasting a sharp rise in inflation as the war in the Middle East sends commodity prices higher and clouds the global economic outlook while testing Japan's given its exposure to rising energy prices.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/boj-keeps-rates-hold-rare-6-3-vote-split-it-warns-looming-stagflation

[2026-04-29 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s calls to open Hormuz show the limits of its ties to Iran, experts say

Snippet: While Beijing has long seen Tehran as a useful partner, the nation is not crucial to its Middle East strategy, analysts argue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351707/chinas-calls-open-hormuz-show-limits-its-ties-iran-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Tehran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s calls to open Hormuz show the limits of its ties to Iran, experts say

Snippet: While Beijing has long seen Tehran as a useful partner, the nation is not crucial to its Middle East strategy, analysts argue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351707/chinas-calls-open-hormuz-show-limits-its-ties-iran-experts-say

[2026-04-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: The cost of 76 years of US wars, from Korea to Iran

Snippet: “We called it ‘moon dust’,” Jeffery Camp, a 61-year-old retired military veteran who lives in Sarasota, Florida, says when describing the terrain in Maidan Shar, Afghanistan, where he served with the United States Army from 2008 to 2009.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/28/the-cost-of-76-years-of-us-wars-from-korea-to-iran

[2026-04-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With Meta-Manus AI deal ‘difficult’ to undo, how will Beijing exert its authority?

Snippet: Case shows US-China competition has expanded beyond chips and models to areas of engineering and product design, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3351718/meta-manus-ai-deal-difficult-undo-how-will-beijing-exert-its-authority?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Manus] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With Meta-Manus AI deal ‘difficult’ to undo, how will Beijing exert its authority?

Snippet: Case shows US-China competition has expanded beyond chips and models to areas of engineering and product design, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3351718/meta-manus-ai-deal-difficult-undo-how-will-beijing-exert-its-authority

[2026-04-29 00:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s revised security policy to get ‘more aggressive’: Chinese expert

Snippet: Rewritten policies could even include changes to nuclear weapons stance, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351751/japans-revised-security-policy-get-more-aggressive-chinese-expert?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 00:09 UTC+10:00] [Liberal Democratic Party] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s revised security policy to get ‘more aggressive’: Chinese expert

Snippet: Rewritten policies could even include changes to nuclear weapons stance, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351751/japans-revised-security-policy-get-more-aggressive-chinese-expert

[2026-04-29 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada’s push to rebuild ties with China hits a snag: a lack of direct flights

Snippet: Canada has permitted an ‘incremental increase’ in flights to China, but airlines may be reluctant to add services amid the wars in Ukraine and Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351717/canadas-push-rebuild-ties-china-hits-snag-lack-direct-flights?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Huawei Technologies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada’s push to rebuild ties with China hits a snag: a lack of direct flights

Snippet: Canada has permitted an ‘incremental increase’ in flights to China, but airlines may be reluctant to add services amid the wars in Ukraine and Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351717/canadas-push-rebuild-ties-china-hits-snag-lack-direct-flights

[2026-04-28 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lions beat Bears in extra innings to end 7-game losing streak

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The Samsung Lions squeezed past the Doosan Bears 5-4 in extra innings Tuesday to snap their seven-game losing streak in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428011500315

[2026-04-28 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Cheong Wa Dae denies discrimination against U.S. companies over network usage fees

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae on Tuesday denied a claim that U.S. companies were being discriminated against in South Korea over network usage fees after the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) raised grievances over the issue.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428011400315

[2026-04-28 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: What China holds in store for Apple's new CEO

Snippet: An Apple store in Beijing. China has recently become a major bright spot for iPhone sales. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/tech-asia/what-china-holds-in-store-for-apple-s-new-ceo

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese industrial robot maker Inovance joins Hong Kong IPO queue

Snippet: Company aims to enhance internationalisation strategy with listing expected to raise up to US$2 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china-future-tech/robotics/article/3351738/chinese-industrial-robot-maker-inovance-joins-hong-kong-ipo-queue?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Shenzhen Stock Exchange] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese industrial robot maker Inovance joins Hong Kong IPO queue

Snippet: Company aims to enhance internationalisation strategy with listing expected to raise up to US$2 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china-future-tech/robotics/article/3351738/chinese-industrial-robot-maker-inovance-joins-hong-kong-ipo-queue

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China orders maritime security research as Strait of Hormuz crisis exposes trade risks

Snippet: The research agenda will also focus on safeguarding port access and critical mineral investments amid rising threats to global trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351712/china-orders-maritime-security-research-strait-hormuz-crisis-exposes-trade-risks?utm_source=rss_feed