[2026-03-03 13:15 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Panama anger, China-linked crime, ousted Peru president: 7 Latin America relations reads

Snippet: From friction over the Panama Canal to steel dumping and crime, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in February 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344942/panama-anger-china-linked-crime-ousted-peru-president-7-latin-america-relations-reads

[2026-03-03 13:14 UTC+10:00] [Nikkei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks slide for a second day as US-Iran war rattles sentiment

Snippet: Risk-off sentiment is seen across major Asia-Pacific markets, with South Korea’s Kospi benchmark falling 2 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3345204/hong-kong-stocks-slide-second-day-us-iran-war-rattles-sentiment

[2026-03-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Tokyo District Court] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Unification Church faces uphill task in Japan to fight court’s liquidation ruling

Snippet: Critics have called the group a ‘moneymaking business’, with many people having lost huge sums of money from its ‘spiritual sales’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3345196/unification-church-faces-uphill-task-japan-fight-courts-liquidation-ruling

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | US, China discuss investment revival ahead of Trump’s trip: sources

Snippet: Both sides exploring structured joint ventures and licensing deals, with Beijing seeking protection and Washington eyeing better market access amid declining capital flows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345165/us-china-discuss-investment-revival-ahead-trumps-trip-sources

[2026-03-03 12:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Govt. to secure oil supplies from outside Middle East amid possible closure of Hormuz strait

Snippet: The government said Tuesday it will push for securing oil supplies from outside the Middle East in response to the possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US and Israeli strikes on Iran, while stressing that South Korea has sufficient oil reserves.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685535

[2026-03-03 12:44 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: China’s Two Sessions to reveal Xi’s economic and defence plans as military purge casts shadow

Snippet: Top politicians will gather to set growth target with focus on technology self-reliance amid rising US competition

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/03/china-two-sessions-president-xi-economy-defence-technology

[2026-03-03 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump hit Iran — but he’s really got China in his crosshairs

Snippet: With Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil-export terminal, in flames after Saturday’s US-led attack, China’s energy lifeline is going up in smoke.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/opinion/trump-hit-iran-but-hes-really-got-china-in-his-crosshairs/

[2026-03-03 12:31 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tourism, once New Zealand’s top overseas earner, lags behind dairy post-pandemic

Snippet: Arrivals from China, which before Covid was the second biggest source of visitors, have yet to recover to their pre-pandemic level

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3345202/tourism-once-new-zealands-top-overseas-earner-lags-behind-dairy-post-pandemic

[2026-03-03 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kim Jong-un’s daughter may well become North Korea’s first female leader

Snippet: The signs of succession are apparent, from Kim Ju-ae’s growing public appearances with her father to her reported appointment to a new leadership position

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3344613/kim-jong-uns-daughter-may-well-become-north-koreas-first-female-leader

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

Source: AP News

Title: China's high-tech ambitions collide with limits to growth

Snippet: Humanoid robot performers dressed in traditional costume join dancers in a performance during Lunar New Year celebrations in Beijing, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-party-congress-economy-property-jinping-e9b8c257561f67b19fbe9b2521835343

[2026-03-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [National People's Congress] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Language as a weapon? PLA academics push for training overhaul, cite Ukraine war

Snippet: Digitised battlefields demand new breed of soldier, as skilled at data analysis and psy-ops as at wielding a weapon, veteran instructor says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3345144/language-weapon-pla-academics-push-training-overhaul-cite-ukraine-war

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man drives 900 km for marriage proposal, hangs banner asking fellow drivers to make way

Snippet: Romantic businessman receives congratulations along the way, thanks fellow road users amid country’s congested New Year traffic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344728/chinese-man-drives-900-km-marriage-proposal-hangs-banner-asking-fellow-drivers-make-way

[2026-03-03 11:30 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Two sessions’ to ‘focus on Hong Kong’s financial role, Northern Metropolis’

Snippet: Meetings of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and National People’s Congress begin on Wednesday and Thursday respectively

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3345179/two-sessions-focus-hong-kongs-financial-role-northern-metropolis

[2026-03-03 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Starlight Investments Expands Asia-Pacific Presence with Senior Hire in Korea

Snippet: Starlight appoints TK Gong as Vice President, Global Markets, Asia and the Pacific and opens office in Seoul

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685384

[2026-03-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Who are China's tech billionaires? | South China Morning Post

Snippet: China's tech billionairesChina's tech billionairesOverviewLatest NewsSee all knowledgeOverviewLatest NewsSUBSCRIBEChina's tech billionairesThe founders of China's tech giants are raking it in + FOLLOWRegister and follow to be notified the next time content from China's tech billionaires is published.Link CopiedBusiness8 hours agoWill users stick around after China’s US$1 billion AI marketing battle?Tech Trends9 hours agoChinese AI drug researcher XtalPi expects to turn first annual profitTech Trends10 hours agoWill Apple’s low-cost iPhone 17e make a splash in China’s smartphone market?Opinion13 hours agoHow the

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/knowledge/people/china-tech-billionaires

[2026-03-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What is the Greater Bay Area? | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Greater Bay AreaGreater Bay AreaOverviewLatest NewsSee all knowledgeOverviewLatest NewsSUBSCRIBEGreater Bay AreaSouthern China's megalopolis + FOLLOWRegister and follow to be notified the next time content from Greater Bay Area is published.Link CopiedBanking & Finance18 hours agoHSBC chairman floats ‘IPO connect’ for Hong Kong, Shenzhen listingsPolitics12 hours agoFocus on development and cherish stability, Xia Baolong urges Hong KongPolitics3 Mar 2026‘Two sessions’ to ‘focus on Hong Kong’s financial role, Northern Metropolis’Hong Kong Economy1 Mar 2026Legal framework for Northern Metropolis to be tabled at

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/knowledge/places/greater-bay-area

[2026-03-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: SCMP Knowledge | South China Morning Post

Snippet: CATEGORIESTopicsPeoplePlacesEventsCompaniesTopicsPeoplePlacesEventsCompaniesTopicsChina’s Communist PartyThe sole governing power of the People’s Republic of China Latest news, analysis and opinion on the Communist Party of China which has ruled the country since 1949 and is currently led by General Secretary Xi Jinping. The party currently has over 90 million members and it began to admit private entrepreneurs into its ranks in 2001.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/knowledge

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Science & Technology: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Senators unveil bill to keep Trump from easing curbs on AI chip sales to ChinaThe SAFE CHIPS Act is a rare effort led in part by Trump’s own party to stop him from further relaxing tech export restrictions on Beijing.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/science-technology

[2026-03-03 10:30 UTC+10:00] [China stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Investors lock onto NPC as markets seek policy lift amid AI jitters

Snippet: With Chinese stocks drifting and global markets spooked by artificial intelligence fears, traders are eyeing the ‘two sessions’ for catalysts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345073/investors-lock-npc-markets-seek-policy-lift-amid-ai-jitters

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

Source: Asia Times

Title: Post-Khamenei turmoil puts China’s energy security at risk

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/post-khamenei-turmoil-puts-chinas-energy-security-at-risk/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Strikes on Iran may complicate US-China ties

Snippet: No significant impact expected on China’s, or Hong Kong’s, economy from the most recent conflict in the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3345159/strikes-iran-may-complicate-us-china-ties

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Politics: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Exclusive | Hasan Piker talks about his controversial China trip – and ‘thinking Chinese thoughts’One of the most influential political commentators among young Americans, Piker claims Americans are ‘taught to hate China’, calling it ‘stupid’.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics

[2026-03-03 07:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ataques ao Irã dão à China chance de se distinguir dos EUA

Snippet: A China condenou veementemente os ataques contra o Irã, que resultaram na morte do chefe de Estado e líder religioso Ali Khamenei. O Ministério das Relações Exteriores da China afirmou que houve uma "violação flagrante e grave da soberania" do Irã e que os princípios da Carta da ONU foram pisoteados.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/ataques-ao-ir%C3%A3-oferecem-%C3%A0-china-chance-de-se-distinguir-dos-eua/a-76183900

[2026-03-03 07:45 UTC+10:00] [Jamieson Greer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s 2026 trade agenda sharpens push for ‘managed’ US-China ties

Snippet: US Trade Representative report touts deficit drop, pledges tougher Section 301 enforcement ahead of Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3345191/trumps-2026-trade-agenda-sharpens-push-managed-us-china-ties

[2026-03-03 07:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Grace Kao] YouTube breaks retirement taboo

Snippet: The United States, like South Korea, has a rapidly aging population. While the US offers a national Social Security program, which most older Americans who have worked will receive, it is often not enough to fully fund one’s daily living expenses.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685140

[2026-03-03 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: What China stands to lose – and gain – from the Iran war

Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633533-iran-china-lose-gain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

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

Source: The Age

Title: Back to Beijing: The SMH and The Age resume reporting from China

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/back-to-beijing-the-smh-and-the-age-resume-reporting-from-china-20260302-p5o6qt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: The Age

Title: Back to Beijing: The SMH and The Age resume reporting from China

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/back-to-beijing-the-smh-and-the-age-resume-reporting-from-china-20260302-p5o6rq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-03 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Africa: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Record-breaking? El Nino may return in 2026, making planet even hotterHowever, scientists say there’s a risk of 2026 being ‘the warmest year on record even without El Nino, due to the global warming trend’.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa

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

Source: ABC News

Title: After Iran's shock, there's a question Beijing cannot avoid

Snippet: If Xi Jinping does not rule indefinitely, who comes next? (Reuters: Sarah Meyssonnier)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-03/iran-china-xi-jinping-future/106405616

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

Source: ABC News

Title: BAnalysis by Bang Xiao

Snippet: Born in China and having lived in Australia for nearly two decades, Bang Xiao is an award-winning journalist at ABC's Asia Pacific Newsroom who uncovers Chinese politics, ranging from digital censorship and human rights violations to the intricacies of Beijing's diplomacy.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/bang-xiao/9528622

[2026-03-03 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 CrosswordTuesday, 3 Marchloading

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

[2026-03-03 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 SudokuTuesday, 3 Marchloading

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

[2026-03-03 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 CrosswordTuesday, 3 Marchloading

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

[2026-03-03 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 SearchTuesday, 3 Marchloading

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

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China's leaders gather for key strategy session as challenges grow

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/world/asia-oceania/chinas-leaders-gather-for-key-strategy-session-as-challenges-grow/2291109

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US strike on Iran fuels Taiwan’s air defence debate and energy supply fears

Snippet: Analysts say attacks on Iran illustrate Taipei’s need for integrated weapons systems, superior intelligence and electronic warfare

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3345172/us-strike-iran-fuels-taiwans-air-defence-debate-and-energy-supply-fears

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI-aided US strikes in Iran to intensify China tech self-reliance push: analysts

Snippet: AI’s militarisation adds momentum to China’s drive for domestic chips and infrastructure, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3345164/ai-assisted-us-strikes-iran-intensify-china-drive-tech-self-reliance-analysts

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s Iran attack, EU ‘too slow’: 7 global relations reads

Snippet: From Europe’s US-China balance to Canada’s economic plans, seven highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in February 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344945/trumps-iran-attack-eu-too-slow-china-india-relations-7-global-relations-reads

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 996 comes to America, Xi-Trump summit chaos: 7 US-China relations reads

Snippet: From a new trilateral nuclear pact to the “worst” Xi-Trump talks prep, here are highlights from our overseas correspondents in February 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3344939/996-comes-america-hasan-pikers-chinese-thoughts-7-us-china-relations-reads

[2026-03-03 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Morgan Stanley] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s oil dependence leaves it exposed after US-Israel strikes on Iran: Morgan Stanley

Snippet: Mainland China imports vast amounts of oil from the Middle East but India, South Korea and others could fare worse, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345161/asias-oil-dependence-leaves-it-exposed-after-us-israel-strikes-iran-morgan-stanley

[2026-03-03 00:17 UTC+10:00] [Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Teresa Lazaro] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines promotes coastguard officer in ‘deliberate signal’ on South China Sea dispute

Snippet: Analysts say Marcos is doubling down on the country’s ‘transparency initiative’ while engaging Beijing diplomatically behind closed doors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3345174/philippines-promotes-coastguard-officer-deliberate-signal-south-china-sea-dispute

[2026-03-03 00:00 UTC+10:00] [basketball] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asian Games basketball axe leaves Hong Kong teams on the outside looking in

Snippet: Number of men’s and women’s sides for 2026 Games in Japan cut to 12 with Fiba rankings to be used to select who will play

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3345166/asian-games-basketball-axe-leaves-hong-kong-teams-outside-looking

[2026-03-02 23:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee seeks Singapore's support in S. Korea's efforts to resume talks with N. Korea

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung on Monday asked for Singapore's support for South Korea's efforts to resume talks with North Korea and make progress toward peace on the Korean Peninsula during his state visit to the Southeast Asian nation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685199

[2026-03-02 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Iran lose opening game of Women's AFC Asian Cup

Snippet: Iran's Zahra Sarbali (centre) kicks past Mun Eunju of South Korea at Robina Stadium. (ABC News: Dave Hunt)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-02/iran-beaten-in-opening-game-of-women-s-afc-asian-cup/106407622

[2026-03-02 23:33 UTC+10:00] [Ngau Tam Mei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKUST may reserve 20% of new medical school inaugural intake for non-locals

Snippet: School to welcome first batch of 50 students in 2028-29, with most non-locals expected to be from mainland China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3345170/hkust-may-reserve-20-new-medical-school-inaugural-intake-non-locals

[2026-03-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: The largest pharma show in Asia makes its return to Shanghai this June 2026

Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CPHI & PMEC China 2026 is set to take place from 16 to 18 June 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), building on its extremely successful run over the last few years.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685196

[2026-03-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Attack on Iran normalises global descent into the ‘law of the jungle’

Snippet: By waging war under the logic of pre-emptive defence, the US and Israel are hollowing out the foundations of international law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3345081/attack-iran-normalises-global-descent-law-jungle

[2026-03-02 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China EVs: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: China should skip a step in self-driving cars, Xpeng CEO saysHe Xiaopeng urges Beijing to clear way for a leap ahead in autonomous driving technology – a jump he promises to propose at the ‘two sessions’.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs

[2026-03-02 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Over 300 people have fled Iran via Azerbaijan, source says

Snippet: A total of 312 people have been evacuated from Iran via Azerbaijan since Saturday, including 101 Azerbaijanis and others from 19 countries, including China, Russia, and Pakistan, a source close to the government in Baku said on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/over-300-people-have-fled-iran-azerbaijan-source-says