[2026-03-28 03:15 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 CrosswordSaturday, 28 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-28

[2026-03-28 03:15 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 SudokuSaturday, 28 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-28

[2026-03-28 03:15 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 CrosswordSaturday, 28 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-28

[2026-03-28 03:15 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 SearchSaturday, 28 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-28

[2026-03-28 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China to the rescue

Snippet: ALL of a sudden, the tensions in the West Philippine Sea subside. While the times just past saw frequent altercations between the China Coast Guard (CCG) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) over their respective assertions of sovereignty over the contested waters, the sudden outbreak of hostilities between the United States-Israel tandem on the one hand and Iran on the other now appears to have worked wonders.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/28/opinion/columns/china-to-the-rescue/2309441

[2026-03-28 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan to boost coal-fired power amid energy chaos

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/28/world/asia-oceania/japan-to-boost-coal-fired-power-amid-energy-chaos/2309213

[2026-03-28 02:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's BYD, rival to Tesla, says profit fell despite record revenue

Snippet: Visitors walk by a hybrid car at a BYD showroom in Beijing, China, Thursday, March 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-byd-ev-sales-tesla-c2fe8ed6647f245161b7648cd7407a51

[2026-03-28 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Brics summit] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does it mean for China if Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin visit back to back?

Snippet: Expected trips in close succession highlight Beijing’s strategic effort to manage relations with the two amid turbulent times, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348148/what-does-it-mean-china-if-donald-trump-and-vladimir-putin-visit-back-back

[2026-03-28 01:30 UTC+10:00] [Paris] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China launches investigations into US trade practices. Why now?

Snippet: Washington’s measures may breach WTO rules and past agreements, commerce ministry says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3348193/china-launches-investigations-us-trade-practices-why-now

[2026-03-28 01:00 UTC+10:00] [PLA Air Force] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What the debut of a new air-based missile means for China’s nuclear strategy

Snippet: Jinglei-1 and H-6N strategic bomber combination completes nuclear triad, boosts second-strike capability, military magazine says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3348174/what-debut-new-air-based-missile-means-chinas-nuclear-strategy

[2026-03-28 01:00 UTC+10:00] [BYD] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BYD’s four-year profit run ends, eyes global markets as next engine of growth

Snippet: Earnings at China’s EV leader fall short of expectations amid intense domestic competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3348207/byds-four-year-profit-run-ends-eyes-global-markets-next-engine-growth

[2026-03-28 01:00 UTC+10:00] [C919] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Air China subsidiary to lease 10 Boeing jets in deals worth about US$400 million

Snippet: The announcement comes weeks ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned visit to China, where he is expected to conduct trade talks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348170/air-china-subsidiary-lease-10-boeing-jets-deals-worth-about-us400-million

[2026-03-28 00:58 UTC+10:00] [Formula One] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: McLaren and Lando Norris aim to put horror start behind them at Japanese Grand Prix

Snippet: No Mercedes car started last race in China

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/27/mclaren-and-lando-norris-aim-to-put-horror-start-behind-them-at-japanese-grand-prix

[2026-03-28 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Huawei's 6th Global Installer Summit: Gathering the Best Installers to Embrace Renewable Energy Opportunities in the AI Era

Snippet: DONGGUAN, China, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei's 6th Global Installer Summit was held in Songshan Lake, Dongguan, China. More than 500 partners and installers from 29 countries and regions worldwide gathered to discuss industry trends, solutions, and business models, and to explore new paths for high-quality development.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704586

[2026-03-28 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Intel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s tech self-sufficiency drive reaches new milestone with powerful RISC-V chips

Snippet: The Xiangshan high-performance processor is the latest effort from China to push the boundaries with RISC-V architecture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3348168/chinas-tech-self-sufficiency-drive-reaches-new-milestone-powerful-risc-v-chips

[2026-03-28 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pain at the pump fuels EV rush in China, driving a timely boost for carmakers

Snippet: Brent crude above US$110 is pushing mainland buyers away from petrol cars, lifting China’s EV makers despite fading subsidies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3348200/pain-pump-fuels-ev-rush-china-driving-timely-boost-carmakers

[2026-03-28 00:00 UTC+10:00] [“involution-style” competition] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese market regulator tells firms to focus on healthy competition overseas

Snippet: State Administration for Market Regulation tells companies it will address ‘involution-style’ competition as they step up efforts to expand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348163/chinese-market-regulator-tells-firms-focus-healthy-competition-overseas

[2026-03-27 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Xinhua] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What do China’s new ‘correct view’ rules for local Communist Party officials mean?

Snippet: Latest regulations lay bare dual mandate of absolute loyalty to central authority and mindfulness about ‘political performance’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3348184/what-do-chinas-new-correct-view-rules-local-communist-party-officials-mean

[2026-03-27 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Alpine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: McLaren’s Oscar Piastri outshines Mercedes duo to go fastest in Japanese Grand Prix practice

Snippet: Teenager Kimi Antonelli, who won career-first grand prix in China, finishes second, with early championship leader George Russell third

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/formula-one-f1/article/3348169/mclarens-oscar-piastri-outshines-mercedes-duo-go-fastest-japanese-grand-prix-practice

[2026-03-27 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China abre investigaciones sobre prácticas comerciales de EEUU en respuesta a aranceles de Trump

Snippet: Contenedores de mercancías, listos para embarcar en el puerto de Guangzhou, en el distrito de Nansha, en la provincia de Guangdong, en el sur de China, el 17 de abril de 2025. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan, archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-eeuu-investigacion-comercio-trump-aranceles-9288785bba04e8c8bf0c73725c01609b

[2026-03-27 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Ethiopia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The end of ‘win-lose’? China-backed mediation body makes pitch at Boao Forum

Snippet: More flexibility, fewer costs and greater convenience in the process hailed by head of new International Organisation for Mediation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348123/end-win-lose-china-backed-mediation-body-makes-pitch-boao-forum

[2026-03-27 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China says talks would help restore Hormuz transit, supports Pakistan as mediator

Snippet: Initiating peace talks in the Iran war "is no easy task," but it would be "conducive to restoring normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz," Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said during a call with his Pakistani counterpart on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-says-talks-would-help-restore-hormuz-transit-supports-pakistan

[2026-03-27 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top Singaporean scientist Seeram Ramakrishna joins China’s Tsinghua University

Snippet: The ‘father of electrospinning’, who taught for almost 30 years in the city state, will continue his research in Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348141/top-singaporean-materials-scientist-seeram-ramakrishna-joins-chinas-tsinghua-university

[2026-03-27 21:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Reporters from 30 countries to attend World Journalists Conference in Korea

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/10704553

[2026-03-27 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rise of the ‘wolf pack’: China’s canine robots evolve for urban combat

Snippet: Chinese state broadcaster highlights robot wolves, drones and laser weapons in new documentary about the PLA’s latest unmanned systems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3348167/rise-wolf-pack-chinas-canine-robots-evolve-think-one-urban-combat

[2026-03-27 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From chips to MRIs, Iran war puts helium users on edge

Snippet: Fitch Ratings says helium prices have roughly doubled since conflict began

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348153/semiconductors-medical-tech-iran-war-puts-helium-users-edge

[2026-03-27 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Plot twists in the viral ‘great escape’ and homecoming video of 7 dogs from China

Snippet: Once the unexpected turn of events become known, the situation sparks renewed discussions online about misinformation and animal welfare

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3348152/great-escape-great-reunion-plot-twists-china-viral-video-7-dogs-homecoming

[2026-03-27 20:59 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Taylor Swift, a cloned sheep and China fashion week: photos of the day – Friday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenBeirut, Lebanon An apartment building hit by an Israeli airstrike in the Burj al-Barajneh neighbourhood of Beirut’s southern suburbsPhotograph: AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenNetanya, Israel Rocket trails are seen in the sky amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacksPhotograph: Jack Guez/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenCernay-la-Ville, France The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and Britain’s foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, on the second day of the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting near ParisPhotograph: Stéphanie Lecocq/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenDubai,

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/mar/27/taylor-swift-a-cloned-sheep-and-china-fashion-week-photos-of-the-day-friday

[2026-03-27 20:57 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PH, China meet for maritime talk, ‘possible cooperation in non-sensitive areas’

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/manila-beijing-maritime-talk-possible-cooperation-non-sensitive-areas/

[2026-03-27 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Wei Shihao] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lower-ranked China give World Cup-bound Curacao wake-up call in Fifa Series match

Snippet: The smallest nation to ever qualify for the finals were playing first match under a new head coach, while fellow debutants Cabo Verde also lose

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3348143/lower-ranked-china-give-world-cup-bound-curacao-wake-call-fifa-series-match

[2026-03-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: German defence minister urges strong US presence in Indo-Pacific

Snippet: ‘To support or not to support Ukraine can also have an impact on Taiwan and the security situation in the Indo-Pacific’: Pistorius

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348118/german-defence-minister-urges-strong-us-presence-indo-pacific-amid-china-concerns

[2026-03-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war exposes a weakness in China’s vast shipping sector: a lack of insurers

Snippet: China’s maritime sector still relies on overseas legal and financial service providers, a potential strategic vulnerability in a turbulent world

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348096/iran-war-shows-chinas-urgent-need-plug-maritime-insurance-gap-expert

[2026-03-27 19:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee stresses ‘peace’ at West Sea memorial, avoids mention of North Korea

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/10704524

[2026-03-27 19:44 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China’s clean energy offer to Indonesia just got harder to refuse

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/chinas-clean-energy-offer-to-indonesia-just-got-harder-to-refuse/

[2026-03-27 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Japan: Tokyo sakura season begins with Ueno Park picnics

Snippet: By Friday, visitors were already spreading picnic sheets beneath pale pink canopies in Ueno Park, one of the capital’s best‑known hanami (flower viewing) spots. The announcement matters well beyond the weather: for Tokyo’s residents, sakura season marks the start of spring gatherings, family outings and one of the city’s busiest tourism periods.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/27/japan-tokyo-sakura-season-begins-with-ueno-park-picnics/

[2026-03-27 18:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pentagon skips release of troop review, raising USFK concerns, but immediate impact unlikely

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/10704453

[2026-03-27 18:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Conservative floor leader slams Seoul’s North Korea policy, calls for minister’s removal

Snippet: A senior conservative lawmaker on Friday criticized the Lee Jae Myung administration’s North Korea policy, arguing it emboldens Pyongyang and calling for the immediate removal of the unification minister.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704452

[2026-03-27 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: UnionPay's Voice at Boao: Exploring Diverse Pathways to Grow the Cross-Border Payment Ecosystem

Snippet: HAIKOU, China, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2026 was held from March 24 to 27 in Boao, Hainan. Dong Junfeng, Chairman of China UnionPay, attended the conference and spoke as a panelist about UnionPay's practices and observations in promoting a diversified global cross-border payment ecosystem at the event themed "Diversifying Cross-Border Payment System" on March 26.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704435

[2026-03-27 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China grandma falls in love with ‘bossy president’, writes him love letters, buys from his shop

Snippet: 84-year-old spends hours watching AI-generated humans, asks digital man if he ‘hates’ her, even thinks about marrying ‘him’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3347699/china-grandma-falls-love-bossy-president-writes-him-love-letters-buys-his-shop

[2026-03-27 16:55 UTC+10:00] [European Parliament] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: European Parliament heads to China after 8 years; members say it’s no sign of giving in

Snippet: Chair of consumer protection delegation due in China next week wants to convey ‘that our rules on product standards are to be followed’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348098/european-parliament-heads-china-after-8-years-members-say-its-no-sign-giving

[2026-03-27 16:14 UTC+10:00] [HK Express] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greater Bay Airlines to raise fuel charges by 34%, joining other Hong Kong carriers

Snippet: Fee for destinations other than mainland China to hit HK$389, while courier SF Express will review fuel surcharge on weekly basis from April

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3348094/greater-bay-airlines-raise-fuel-charges-34-joining-other-hong-kong-carriers

[2026-03-27 15:59 UTC+10:00] [quantum algorithms] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China team builds first silicon chip with elements for fault-tolerant quantum computing

Snippet: Study found the device was able to carry out a full set of error-detecting logical operations, according to Shenzhen researchers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348091/china-team-builds-first-silicon-chip-elements-fault-tolerant-quantum-computing

[2026-03-27 15:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Celltrion accelerates Japan push with newly approved biosimilars

Snippet: Celltrion announced Friday that it has obtained product approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for Omlyclo, a biosimilar of allergic disease treatment Xolair, and Eydenzelt, a biosimilar of the ophthalmic disease treatment Eylea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704307

[2026-03-27 15:45 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: On Beijing’s streets, ‘erratic’ Trump is playing in China’s favour

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/on-beijing-s-streets-erratic-trump-is-playing-in-china-s-favour-20260324-p5uc3r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-27 15:40 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong must look beyond mainland China talent to stay global, experts say

Snippet: Under top talent scheme, authorities have approved 126,942 applications since 2023, with 94.5 per cent – or 120,009 – coming from mainland China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3348087/hong-kong-must-look-beyond-mainland-china-talent-stay-global-experts-say

[2026-03-27 15:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 13% of Korean adults don't exercise at all: survey

Snippet: Nearly 13 percent of adults in South Korea did no exercise whatsoever in 2025, up by more than 50 percent compared to the previous year, a survey showed Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704285

[2026-03-27 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A way out for the US and Iran? The diplomatic path that could prove China right

Snippet: Talks between Washington and Tehran must involve nuclear concessions and a regional ceasefire, Middle East expert says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348043/way-out-us-and-iran-diplomatic-path-could-prove-china-right

[2026-03-27 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s top chip foundry SMIC unveils growth action plan

Snippet: Firm aims for above-average growth this year under plan for ‘optimising existing stock and digging for new increments’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3348044/chinas-top-chip-foundry-smic-unveils-action-plan-seizing-new-growth-opportunities

[2026-03-27 13:35 UTC+10:00] [Malaysia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Malaysian vessels permitted to travel through strait of Hormuz, country’s PM says after Iran talks

Snippet: A trickle of cargo ships and tankers – mostly Iranian, but some from Thailand and China – have made it through the strait since the war began

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/27/malaysian-vessels-permitted-to-travel-through-strait-of-hormuz-countrys-pm-says-after-talks-with-iran

[2026-03-27 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Dutch ace claims crown in wind-lashed ICTSI Kiteboarding finale

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Cohan van Dijk of the Netherlands delivered a world-class performance in punishing conditions, carving out a dramatic victory over Japan’s Hiro Karamon and Thailand’s Joseph Weston to reign supreme in the men’s Freestyle division of the ICTSI Philippine Kiteboarding Tour Season 11 at Aqua Resort in Boracay recently.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/27/sports/dutch-ace-claims-crown-in-wind-lashed-ictsi-kiteboarding-finale/2308964