[2026-03-08 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Family] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: My parents’ Betta electrical store, Springvale: the shop was our life, and it was enough | Alice Pung

Snippet: They were survivors of the killing fields and Mao’s China – and their shop was not just their existence, it was their second chance at redemption, writes author Alice Pung

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/08/alice-pung-parents-betta-store-springvale

[2026-03-08 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 CrosswordSunday, 8 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-08

[2026-03-08 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 SudokuSunday, 8 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-08

[2026-03-08 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 SearchSunday, 8 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-08

[2026-03-08 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Korea Central News Agency] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will the US attack on Iran push North Korea even closer to Russia and China?

Snippet: Donald Trump’s targeting of Tehran will push Pyongyang to feel ‘vindicated’ in developing nuclear weapons for its own security, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3345806/will-us-attack-iran-push-north-korea-even-closer-russia-and-china

[2026-03-08 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China’s Xi calls for political loyalty in the military as anti-corruption purge widens

Snippet: BEIJING — China's President Xi Jinping on Saturday said political loyalty in the military must be ensured and called for resolutely pushing forward the fight against corruption as a military purge widened.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/world/chinas-xi-calls-for-political-loyalty-in-the-military-as-anti-corruption-purge-widens/2295332

[2026-03-08 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Shohei Ohtani homers to help Japan survive WBC scare in narrow win over Korea

Snippet: TOKYO — Defending champion Japan hit four home runs — two by Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki — to beat South Korea 8-6 on Saturday and stay undefeated in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/07/sports/shohei-ohtani-homers-to-help-japan-survive-scare-in-narrow-win-over-korea-in-world-baseball-classic/

[2026-03-08 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Presidente chino pide lealtad política en el Ejército en medio de purga militar anticorrupción

Snippet: En esta foto publicada por la Agencia de Noticias Xinhua, el presidente chino Xi Jinping asiste a una reunión plenaria de la delegación del Ejército Popular de Liberación (EPL) y la Fuerza de Policía Armada Popular en la cuarta sesión de la XIV Asamblea Popular Nacional (APN) en Beijing el sábado 7 de marzo de 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-ejercito-xi-jinping-aa5fb1934fd881081ac9df543553b0b4

[2026-03-08 01:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China’s Xi calls for political loyalty in the military as anti-corruption purge widens

Snippet: In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a plenary meeting of the delegation of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the People’s Armed Police Force at the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing on Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Li Gang/Xinhua via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-congress-military-purge-jinping-1f13700eec749f9476810a878368a62a

[2026-03-08 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping’s zero-fail mission for China’s military: total loyalty, no corruption

Snippet: President underlines his strict ideological line to the PLA’s diminished delegation to the NPC

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3345830/xi-jinpings-zero-fail-mission-chinas-military-total-loyalty-no-corruption

[2026-03-08 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mi Hyang Lee has roller coaster round that lands her in LPGA lead in China

Snippet: HAINAN ISLAND, China (AP) — Mi Hyang Lee made only five pars Saturday in a wild and windy round at the Blue Bay LPGA that ended with a 1-under 71, good enough to seize control with a three-shot lead as the South Korean goes after her first LPGA win more than eight years.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mi-hyang-lee-lpga-blue-bay-china-choi-bc64f0f0e6d5e0be395884f1a1380d9b

[2026-03-08 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Tongji University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists use AI model to crack mystery of moon’s far side

Snippet: Findings add to a growing body of insights from China’s historic Chang’e-6 mission to the lunar far side in 2024

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345810/chinese-scientists-use-ai-model-crack-mystery-moons-far-side

[2026-03-07 23:30 UTC+10:00] [brain-computer interfaces] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Innovation plus livelihoods – the twin tracks of China’s 5-year plan

Snippet: The country’s new economic blueprint targets hi-tech advances plus basic human needs such as nursing home beds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345822/innovation-plus-livelihoods-twin-tracks-chinas-5-year-plan

[2026-03-07 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Brussels] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In the emerging world order, Europe and China’s interests align

Snippet: Together, Brussels and Beijing can reshape global power into a balance where Europe matters and China gains legitimacy as a responsible power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3344614/emerging-world-order-europe-and-chinas-interests-align

[2026-03-07 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Framework for rocket development, test launches in PH through new PhilSA agreement

Snippet: THE Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), together with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA), Ascend International Gateway Inc. and Republic of Korea’s (ROK) Perigee Aerospace Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on a framework for rocket development training and experimental rocket launches in the Philippines.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/tmt-newswire/framework-for-rocket-development-test-launches-in-ph-through-new-philsa-agreement/2295258

[2026-03-07 22:12 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: China hits back at claims of 'unsafe' encounter with Australian forces

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/china-hits-back-at-claims-of-unsafe-encounter-with-australian-forces-20260307-p5o8ex.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-07 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to launch TCM on global health mission over the next 5 years

Snippet: Health commission chief says the plan is to expand the pool of medicinal plants and improve training and technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345819/china-launch-tcm-global-health-mission-over-next-5-years

[2026-03-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rising star chip scientist Jiang Jianfeng leaves MIT for Peking University

Snippet: Jiang returns to China to advance information technology by creating smaller, faster and more energy-efficient computer chips

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345553/rising-star-chip-scientist-jiang-jianfeng-leaves-mit-chinas-peking-university

[2026-03-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China women living together for years spark debate on cohabitation and support

Snippet: ‘Best friends’ rent flat together after abusive marriages to men; story sheds light on country’s long history of ‘collective’ female living

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3345303/china-women-living-together-years-spark-discussions-female-cohabitation-and-support

[2026-03-07 20:42 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘46,800 jobs’: Xinjiang official says textile industry is growing despite US sanctions

Snippet: Amid China’s annual ‘two sessions’, Wang Kuiran says region will boost legal support for businesses affected by US restrictions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3345813/46800-jobs-xinjiang-official-says-textile-industry-growing-despite-us-sanctions

[2026-03-07 19:02 UTC+10:00] [Beijing Forestry University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beyond beef: China and Uruguay team up on science to target cancer, pests and robotics

Snippet: The two countries look for new potential in a relationship built on trade in agricultural products

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345791/beyond-beef-china-and-uruguay-team-science-target-cancer-pests-and-robotics

[2026-03-07 18:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Google reportedly in Korea data center talks after map data approval

Snippet: Talks follow Seoul’s approval of map data exports that require processing on domestic servers

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10688847

[2026-03-07 18:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: The women behind Korea’s fight for equality

Snippet: From courtroom battles to public testimony, voices that changed attitudes toward women

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687862

[2026-03-07 18:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Following crab season to Uljin along East Sea

Snippet: Along Korea’s East Sea coast, Uljin offers travelers simple early-spring pleasure: fresh crab, sweeping seascapes and the quiet rhythm of a fishing town

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687660

[2026-03-07 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports

Snippet: An aerial view of the Balboa terminal, run by CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Co., after Panama’s government ordered the occupation of the port following a Supreme Court ruling that the concession was unconstitutional, in Panama City, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/panama-canal-ports-china-us-arbitration-67b0e8643f6a25f0277be0bb28afdb73

[2026-03-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From rivals to partners, China and Europe are retooling ties, adviser says

Snippet: A succession of leaders have beaten a path to Beijing with pragmatic cooperation in mind, according to former ambassador Wu Ken

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345754/rivals-partners-china-and-europe-are-retooling-ties-adviser-says

[2026-03-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Foreigners flock to Chinese malatang eateries, host birthdays, believe rich soup is healthy

Snippet: ‘Spicy, numbing, hot’ delicacy becomes go-to dish for birthdays and dates around the globe; aficionados describe it as a ‘personal hotpot’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3345275/foreigners-flock-chinese-malatang-eateries-host-birthdays-believe-rich-soup-healthy

[2026-03-07 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Stuart Fairchild's grand slam leads Taiwan over Czech Republic at the World Baseball Classic

Snippet: Taiwan’s Stuart Fairchild runs past the third base as he calebrates his grand slam home run in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic game between Taiwan and Czechia in Tokyo, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ohtani-japan-south-korea-wbc-3b4a0611ff8dfadefa84e2523170411d

[2026-03-07 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: U.S. Patient with Advanced Lung Cancer Stabilized by Novel Immunotherapy Treatment in China

Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jiahui International Cancer Center (JICC) has stabilized a U.S. patient with advanced non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and Parkinson's disease using ivonescimab, a novel immunotherapy currently available only in China.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10689104

[2026-03-07 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump turns attention from Iran to Latin America at summit

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion on college sports in the East Room of the White House, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-latin-america-china-d1cbf9af62f10e0644770f2e2b2bd791

[2026-03-07 15:50 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China quietly eclipsing a weakened Russia in Central Asia

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/china-quietly-eclipsing-a-weakened-russia-in-central-asia/

[2026-03-07 15:00 UTC+10:00] [howitzer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan starts review of defence bill as competing proposals expose divisions

Snippet: The island’s main political parties clash over whether to prioritise US arms or invest in home-grown weapons and ‘T-Dome’ air shield

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3345756/taiwan-starts-review-defence-bill-competing-proposals-expose-divisions

[2026-03-07 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls for Mountbatten-Windsor's removal from line of succession

Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from the royal line of succession for his "deplorable" actions.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/world/americas-emea/canadian-prime-minister-mark-carney-calls-for-mountbatten-windsors-removal-from-line-of-succession/2295184

[2026-03-07 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s DeepSeek teams with Tencent, HKU on AI tool to sharpen 3D design

Snippet: Open-source Pointer-CAD framework, built on Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5 model, enhances accuracy and efficiency in computer-aided design: researchers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3345687/chinese-start-deepseek-teams-tencent-hku-ai-tool-sharpen-3d-design

[2026-03-07 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Two sessions’ 2026: China’s push for financial superpower, corruption curbs

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy Series‘Two sessions’ 2026: China’s push for financial superpower, corruption curbsIn this series, the South China Morning Post delves into how Beijing’s efforts to defuse financial risks and root out political corruption have progressed, and what remains to be done. Updated: 07 Mar, 2026Advertisement[1]China works to build slow, steady stock markets, rejecting norm of boom and bustBeijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/series/3345786/two-sessions-2026-chinas-push-financial-superpower-corruption-curbs

[2026-03-07 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Two sessions’ 2026: China’s zero corruption, financial superpower push

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy Series‘Two sessions’ 2026: China’s zero corruption, financial superpower pushIn this series, the South China Morning Post delves into how Beijing’s efforts to defuse financial risks and root out political corruption have progressed, and what remains to be done. Updated: 07 Mar, 2026Advertisement[1]China works to build slow, steady stock markets, rejecting norm of boom and bustBeijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/series/3345786/two-sessions-2026-chinas-zero-corruption-financial-superpower-push

[2026-03-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Singapore, South Korea PMs to attend Boao Forum this month

Snippet: The two join a growing string of leaders from developed and regional economies who have visited China this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345739/prime-ministers-singapore-south-korea-attend-months-boao-forum-asia

[2026-03-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: In China's great hall of power, we had questions. So began a delicate dance

Snippet: Delegates during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC). (Reuters: Maxim Shemetov)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/china-does-not-want-politicians-talking-to-reporters/106425346

[2026-03-07 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ancient China had food delivery services; during Song dynasty, emperors ordered meals via eunuchs

Snippet: Lingering ‘idle men’ who hung about outside restaurants preceded today’s delivery drivers; others had their food sent using sedan chairs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3345290/ancient-china-had-food-delivery-services-during-song-dynasty-emperors-ordered-meals-eunuchs

[2026-03-07 11:00 UTC+10:00] [three red lines] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore developers feel the heat as China’s property woes continue

Snippet: Analysts say Singaporean firms are still likely to bet on China’s massive market, but could now adopt a more selective investment approach

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3345777/singapore-developers-feel-heat-chinas-property-woes-continue

[2026-03-07 10:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The obvious signs the Iran war is part of larger contest with Russia and China

Snippet: Critics who call Operation Epic Fury folly or a distraction are missing the point: Iran is just one front in an ongoing, evolving global contest that includes Russia and China.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/06/opinion/the-obvious-signs-the-iran-war-is-part-of-larger-contest-with-russia-and-china/

[2026-03-07 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China works to build slow, steady stock markets, rejecting norm of boom and bust

Snippet: Beijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345708/chinas-vision-powerhouse-stock-market-its-slow-and-steady-over-boom-and-bust

[2026-03-07 08:54 UTC+10:00] [China-Taiwan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Taiwan ramps up space-defense drive amid Beijing threats

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/taiwan-ramps-up-space-defense-drive-amid-beijing-threats/

[2026-03-07 08:35 UTC+10:00] [Asia Times] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Muted Iran war stance fits concerned onlooker China’s priorities

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/muted-iran-war-stance-fits-concerned-onlooker-chinas-priorities/

[2026-03-07 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The unorthodox coaching gambit that helped Matildas to greatest triumph

Snippet: An unfancied, injury-hit Matildas won Australia's first major international trophy at the 2010 Asian Cup. (Getty Images: Visual China Group)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/how-the-matildas-won-the-2010-womens-asian-cup/106390122

[2026-03-07 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Chinese Cultural Night at Port City Special Economic Zone - DailyNews

Snippet: The Chinese Cultural Night, held at the Port City Colombo, was organised by the Culture and Tourism Bureau of the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture together with the Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation and CHEC Port City Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/culture-art/962774/chinese-cultural-night-at-port-city-special-economic-zone/

[2026-03-07 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Tourists are flooding Japan's famous places. Have they reached their limit?

Snippet: Topic:Travel and Tourism

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/japan-addressing-overtourism-as-travel-booms/106390090

[2026-03-07 05:27 UTC+10:00] [flares] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australia complains to China after encounter between military helicopters

Snippet: Australia says the Chinese aircraft made an ‘unsafe’ manoeuvre, while China called the statement ‘distortions of facts’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3345781/australia-complains-china-after-encounter-between-military-helicopters

[2026-03-07 04:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology sector] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: North Korean agents using AI to trick western firms into hiring them, Microsoft says

Snippet: Firm says AI tools are masking identities of false applicants, who then funnel wages from remote IT jobs to North Korea

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/06/north-korean-agents-using-ai-to-trick-western-firms-into-hiring-them-microsoft-says

[2026-03-07 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Former England and Man United forward Jesse Lingard signs for Brazil's Corinthians

Snippet: Jesse Lingard smiles during a press conference as he joins FC Seoul, the K League 1 club, at Seoul Word Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, Feb. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/brazil-corinthians-jesse-lingard-signing-11b18b3c617d98466220f6f94da974b9