[2026-04-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Paris] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The US-China trade war 1 year on: who really holds the upper hand?

Snippet: A fragile truce prevented all-out confrontation, but Beijing and Washington remain locked in a struggle few analysts see easing any time soon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3348826/us-china-trade-war-1-year-who-really-holds-upper-hand

[2026-04-03 08:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan Post Insurance sets up first overseas subsidiary in New York

Snippet: Japan Post Insurance will open its first overseas subsidiary in New York to monitor U.S. market trends and investment performance in real time. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/insurance/japan-post-insurance-sets-up-first-overseas-subsidiary-in-new-york

[2026-04-03 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan chemical, material makers' profit outlook darkens on oil crisis

Snippet: Cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz on March 11. More than 70% of Japan’s imported naphtha comes from the Middle East. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/japan-chemical-material-makers-profit-outlook-darkens-on-oil-crisis

[2026-04-03 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Foreign reserves log sharpest drop in about year in March amid weaker won: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign reserves posted their sharpest monthly decline in about a year in March amid a stronger dollar and authorities' efforts to manage exchange rate volatility, the central bank said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260402009800320

[2026-04-03 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: After 30 years in Japan, Starbucks has remade cafe culture

Snippet: Starbucks Japan's first store when it opened in Tokyo in 1996. (Starbucks Coffee Japan)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/after-30-years-in-japan-starbucks-has-remade-cafe-culture

[2026-04-03 06:44 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China imports US oil for Asian fuel markets amid Hormuz crisis

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/china-imports-us-oil-for-asian-fuel-markets-amid-hormuz-crisis/

[2026-04-03 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean investment projects in U.S. to be unveiled 'over coming weeks': senior U.S. official

Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 2 (Yonhap) -- A senior official of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration said Thursday that South Korea's investment projects in the United States will be announced "over the coming weeks."

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403000400315

[2026-04-03 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hallazgo de fósiles en China revela un salto sorprendente hacia la aparición de animales complejos

Snippet: En esta foto de noviembre de 2023, proporcionada por Gaorong Li, se muestra un fósil parecido al Haootia, en la Universidad de Yunan, en Kunming, China. (Gaorong Li vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/animales-vide-evolucion-f74072b9b099881f701e93bbcccba4c7

[2026-04-03 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China embraces spring break for schools. Will it boost consumption?

Snippet: China's local governments hope to spur spending by introducing school holidays. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/china-embraces-spring-break-for-schools.-will-it-boost-consumption

[2026-04-03 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Marubeni buys US aircraft parts dealer DASI to gear up for servicing

Snippet: A DASI warehouse in Florida. The company buys maintenance parts in bulk and resells them individually. (DASI)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-s-marubeni-buys-us-aircraft-parts-dealer-dasi-to-gear-up-for-servicing

[2026-04-03 04:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: New fossils provide snapshot of the beginning of complex animals that led to us

Snippet: This November 2023 photo provided by Gaorong Li shows a Haootia-like fossil at Yunnan University in Kunming, China. (Gaorong Li via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fossil-animals-evolution-science-china-bizarre-a56a123cbad480e2c35f2356181d32d7

[2026-04-03 04:34 UTC+10:00] [Emmanuel Macron] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘You have to be serious’: Macron criticises Trump’s mixed messages about Nato and Iran

Snippet: Speaking in South Korea, the French president defended the transatlantic alliance and called for return to peace

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/02/you-have-to-be-serious-macron-criticises-trumps-mixed-messages-about-nato-and-iran

[2026-04-03 03:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Polarizing Trevor Bauer signs with Long Island Ducks in return to US after stints in Japan, Mexico

Snippet: Trevor Bauer will pitch in the United States again this month.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/sports/trevor-bauer-signs-with-long-island-ducks-in-return-to-us/

[2026-04-03 03:25 UTC+10:00] [Asean] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump tariffs cast shadow as US-China trade shrinks ahead of leaders’ meet

Snippet: Deficit with mainland hits two-decade low as trade shifts to Taiwan, Mexico and Vietnam amid tariff fallout and efforts to stabilise ties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3348857/trump-tariffs-cast-shadow-us-china-trade-shrinks-ahead-leaders-meet

[2026-04-03 03:17 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 CrosswordFriday, 3 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-03

[2026-04-03 03:17 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 SudokuFriday, 3 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-03

[2026-04-03 03:17 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 CrosswordFriday, 3 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-04-03

[2026-04-03 03:17 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 SearchFriday, 3 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-04-03

[2026-04-03 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: New Zealand, Cook Islands agree defense pact, ending China tension

Snippet: WELLINGTON — New Zealand and the Cook Islands signed a new defense and security declaration on Thursday, ending a breakdown between the Pacific nations sparked by a partnership that the Cooks signed with China.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/03/world/asia-oceania/new-zealand-cook-islands-agree-defense-pact-ending-china-tension/2313273

[2026-04-03 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China to end months of conflict

Snippet: Pakistan and Afghanistan have confirmed they are holding talks in China aimed at ending the worst conflict between the South Asian neighbours since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in 2021.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/2/pakistan-afghanistan-hold-talks-in-china-to-end-months-of-conflict

[2026-04-03 02:23 UTC+10:00] [Pop and rock] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘People are exhausted by Blackpink and BTS’: the DIY Chinese bands redefining corporate ‘idol’ pop

Snippet: Since the regime quashed China’s version of the K-pop industry in 2021, an underground ‘alt-idol’ culture has emerged, championing freedom and experimentation

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/02/diy-chinese-bands-redefining-corporate-idol-pop

[2026-04-03 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gaudio Lab Makes NAB Show Debut, Unveiling AI-Powered Content Localization Platform "Gaudio Studio Pro"

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaudio Lab, a leading AI audio technology company, today announced its participation in NAB Show 2026, taking place April 19–22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. NAB Show is the world's largest event for the media, entertainment, and broadcast technology industry. Gaudio Lab will showcase Gaudio Studio Pro (GSP), its AI-powered content localization platform, at the AI Innovation Pavilion in West Hall (Booth W2300I).

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709014

[2026-04-03 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What will the US do next in its war on Iran? Chinese pundits point to a likely path

Snippet: With no truce in sight, American forces might be preparing for a short, sharp option, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348832/what-will-us-do-next-its-war-iran-chinese-pundits-point-likely-path

[2026-04-03 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: National Maritime Council condemns China for directing fire control radar to a PH Navy warship

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - The National Maritime Council on (NMC) Thursday expressed condemnation of the recent incidents involving Chinese maritime forces and against Philippine vessels and fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) calling it “aggressive and dangerous.”

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/02/news/national-maritime-council-condemns-china-for-directing-fire-control-radar-to-a-ph-navy-warship/2313613

[2026-04-03 01:00 UTC+10:00] [He Fengqingyang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China under-16 women’s team beat hosts France for second win in invitational event

Snippet: Chinese have two wins from two matches in six-team Montaigu Cup, and are second in standings behind Japan, who are also unbeaten

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3348833/china-under-16-womens-team-beat-hosts-france-second-win-invitational-event

[2026-04-03 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Germany urges China to help push Iran to reopen Hormuz

Snippet: The German minister for foreign affairs, Johann Wadephul, held a call with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to discuss how to resolve the conflict in the Middle East, according to a post on X from the German foreign ministry.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/germany-urges-china-help-push-iran-reopen-hormuz

[2026-04-03 00:06 UTC+10:00] [Formula One 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Alpine condemn ‘hateful’ abuse of Colapinto and Ocon over F1 crashes

Snippet: Colapinto abused over Bearman’s high-speed crash in Japan

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/02/alpine-hateful-messages-franco-colapinto-esteban-ocon-oliver-bearman-f1

[2026-04-02 23:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Twins starter Wells leans into self-belief for 1st win of KBO season

Snippet: SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- After his team's top two starters submitted subpar outings to begin the new season over the weekend, new LG Twins pitcher Lachlan Wells pitched a strong game Thursday to put the defending Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) champions back on track.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260402010700315

[2026-04-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How East Asia is being quietly reordered by the US war on Iran

Snippet: States like China and Russia that can provide energy, industrial inputs, strategic reassurance or room for manoeuvre are gaining weight

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3348429/how-east-asia-being-quietly-reordered-us-war-iran

[2026-04-02 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: THE KOREA INDUSTRY DAILY: Korea Pavilion Concludes Successful Showcase at JEC World 2026, Secures $450,000 in Export Deals and Expands Global Partnerships

Snippet: PARIS, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korea Carbon Industry Promotion Agency (Kcarbon), in collaboration with Gyeongsangbuk-do, successfully concluded its participation in JEC World 2026, the world's largest composites exhibition, held from March 10 to 12 in Paris, France. Through the operation of the Korea Pavilion, the agency strengthened the global presence of Korea's carbon materials and advanced application technologies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708990

[2026-04-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s ex-China mineral-alliance plan faces cost surge amid Iran war oil shock

Snippet: Analysts say Middle East turmoil is elevating commodity input costs, affecting processing efforts and prompting push for ‘friendshoring’ to secure resources

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3348809/trumps-fragile-ex-china-mineral-alliance-plan-faces-cost-surge-amid-iran-war-oil-shock

[2026-04-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s snooker world No 1 Bai Yulu hopes more girls will emulate her journey

Snippet: In a state media interview, 22-year-old world champion calls herself ‘clumsy bird’ who owes her success to practice rather than any ‘genius’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3348797/chinese-world-no-1-snooker-player-bai-yulu-hoping-more-girls-will-emulate-her-journey

[2026-04-02 22:11 UTC+10:00] [ArkClaw] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: OpenClaw deepens China footprint through native Tencent, ByteDance integrations

Snippet: Tencent is actively seeking cooperation with OpenClaw as it moves to capitalise on the agent’s popularity to win over domestic users

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3348829/openclaw-deepens-china-footprint-through-native-tencent-bytedance-integrations

[2026-04-02 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pakistán dice que la nueva ronda de conversaciones de paz con Afganistán avanza en China

Snippet: Residentes y rescatistas inspeccionan el lugar de un ataque aéreo en un hospital de desintoxicación en Kabul, Afganistán, el 17 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Siddiqullah Alizai, archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-afganistan-china-conversaciones-combates-urumqi-529ffc156805d239993793616ff1711b

[2026-04-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [71st Group Army] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA upgrades ageing tanks with protection system for potential Taiwan operation

Snippet: Type 96A main battle tanks from Eastern Theatre Command now have APS to counter drones and anti-tank missiles, according to state media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3348816/pla-upgrades-ageing-tanks-protection-system-potential-taiwan-operation

[2026-04-02 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pakistan confirms peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban in China

Snippet: Residents and rescue workers inspect the site of an airstrike at a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Siddiqullah Alizai, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-afghanistan-china-talks-fighting-urumqi-fe6135ac3b986a5362a0b951f66ec5c1

[2026-04-02 21:00 UTC+10:00] [EV deliveries] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China EV makers surge back in March as subsidies and financing spur demand

Snippet: Carmakers report strong month-on-month gains as policy support and new financing schemes lift buyer sentiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3348799/china-ev-makers-surge-back-march-subsidies-and-financing-spur-demand

[2026-04-02 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China youth flock to TCM bars for ‘prescription cocktails’ amid ‘punk wellness’ trend

Snippet: Younger generation embrace notion of ‘wrecking yourself while saving yourself’ by drinking concoctions of booze and herbs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3348517/china-youth-flock-tcm-bars-prescription-cocktails-amid-rise-punk-wellness-lifestyle

[2026-04-02 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: French President Macron lands in South Korea after Japan visit

Snippet: SEOUL — French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday after visiting fellow US ally Japan, where he praised Europe's "predictability" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump over the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/02/world/french-president-macron-lands-in-south-korea-after-japan-visit/2313215

[2026-04-02 20:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul voices hope for swift Mideast stability after Trump’s Iran speech: Cheong Wa Dae

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708950

[2026-04-02 20:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee meets with US senators, discusses Middle East, OPCON, alliance roles

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708948

[2026-04-02 20:01 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China and Vietnam are shifting from confrontation to calm in South China Sea claims

Snippet: Disagreements continue, but the two sides are showing notable restraint in contrast with Beijing’s fierce exchanges with Manila

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348763/why-china-and-vietnam-are-shifting-confrontation-calm-south-china-sea-claims

[2026-04-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia Times] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Japan’s relief rally masks deeper economic risks

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/japans-relief-rally-masks-deeper-economic-risks/

[2026-04-02 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Spotlighting Trends, Leading the Future: 2026 Spring Trendsetting Products Global Launch Event Successfully Held in Hangzhou

Snippet: HANGZHOU, China, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The third edition of Trend Feast and the 2026 Spring Trendsetting Products Global Launch Event, hosted by Hongcan Co. and co-organized by AGIBOT Co. and Huading Cold Chain Technology, was held in Hangzhou on March 24.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708933

[2026-04-02 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Matildas players join Japan criticising 'inequality' in prize money

Snippet: Australia and Japan played in front of 74,397 fans at Stadium Australia in the Asian Cup final. (AAP: Dean Lewins)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-02/matildas-japan-players-call-out-prize-money-inequality/106528588

[2026-04-02 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Macron arrives in South Korea after Japan visit, touts Europe’s ‘predictability’

Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday, after travelling from Japan where he praised Europe’s “predictability” in remarks seen as a veiled criticism of Donald Trump over the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/macron-arrives-south-korea-after-japan-visit-touts-europes

[2026-04-02 19:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea turns to US oil as Trump pushes allies

Snippet: South Korea is ramping up imports of US crude as the government and refiners move to secure alternative supplies amid concerns over potential disruptions from the Middle East, with US President Donald Trump urging allies to buy American oil.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708910

[2026-04-02 19:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea, Indonesia expand forest, wildfire cooperation amid climate risks

Snippet: The Korea Forest Service said Thursday it has signed a framework agreement on forestry cooperation and a separate memorandum of understanding on wildfire management and post-fire restoration with Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708896

[2026-04-02 18:55 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘China shock 2.0’ is a false narrative born of Western anxiety: Chinese media

Snippet: The state-run Economic Daily says the real problem with the global economy is not China’s strong exports, but rising protectionism

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348787/china-shock-20-false-narrative-born-western-anxiety-chinese-media

[2026-04-02 18:44 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: PH naming of Kalayaan Island Group features in WPS draws China warning

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — China has expressed strong disapproval of the Philippines’ move to assign standardized local names to more than 100 features in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the West Philippine Sea, warning that Beijing would take steps to defend its claims.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/471783/ph-naming-of-kalayaan-island-group-features-in-wps-draws-china-warning/