[2026-03-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [National Natural Science Foundation of China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How much for foreign prestige? China says no to some Western science journal fees

Snippet: Chinese researchers will no longer be reimbursed for paper publication charges in Nature Communications, among others

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345039/how-much-foreign-prestige-china-says-no-some-western-science-journal-fees

[2026-03-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China growing trend among couples has them calling each other ‘teammate’ or ‘roommate’

Snippet: ‘Comradely’ couples drop lovey-dovey pet names to reflect effort in relationships; critics say trend suggests an ‘unhappy’ marriage.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344751/china-growing-trend-among-couples-has-them-calling-each-other-teammate-or-roommate

[2026-03-02 16:59 UTC+10:00] [Montreal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese diving pipeline spills out two teens already being hailed as future champs

Snippet: Jiang Linjing, 15, Cui Jiaxi, 13, win gold and silver in the women’s 10m platform at World Cup stop in Montreal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3345096/chinese-diving-pipeline-spills-out-two-teens-already-being-hailed-future-champs

[2026-03-02 16:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea, Singapore agree to launch FTA upgrade talks, expand nuclear energy cooperation

Snippet: South Korea and Singapore agreed Monday to begin negotiations to upgrade their bilateral free trade agreement and deepen cooperation in nuclear energy, including small modular reactors, as the two countries seek to strengthen economic security amid growing global uncertainty.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685073

[2026-03-02 16:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Middle East tensions raise supply stakes for Korea’s energy-heavy economy

Snippet: Strait of Hormuz closure could deal a blow to Korean businesses through higher oil prices, currency swings, weaker investment

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685072

[2026-03-02 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Iran conflict highlights S. Korea's tech exposure in the Gulf

Snippet: The US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the retaliatory attacks that have since hit Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain are drawing attention to how much South Korea's biggest technology companies now have riding on the Gulf.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685059

[2026-03-02 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung SDI to unveil high-power batteries for AI at InterBattery 2026

Snippet: Samsung SDI said Monday it wouldpresent high-power battery products and technologies targeting the artificial intelligence era at InterBattery 2026, South Korea’s largest battery industry exhibition.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685055

[2026-03-02 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Policy | South China Morning Post

Snippet: China adds Japanese entities to export control list, turning up heat on TokyoBeijing has also added 20 Japanese firms and institutions to a watch list for the export of goods with potential military applications.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy

[2026-03-02 15:39 UTC+10:00] [India] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran strikes day 3: markets open with sharp sell-off in futures and Asian shares

Snippet: Oil prices have surged dramatically amid rising fears of a broader escalation in the Middle East after the attacks by the US and Israel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345089/iran-strikes-day-3-markets-open-sharp-sell-futures-and-asian-shares

[2026-03-02 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil price surges, stocks drop on Iran conflict

Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Oil prices soared and stocks fell in Asia on Monday on the back of turmoil in the Middle East after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with the vital Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and several ships attacked.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/world/americas-emea/oil-price-surges-stocks-drop-on-iran-conflict/2290801

[2026-03-02 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 2026 LCK Cup wraps up, Gen.G reigns supreme

Snippet: Gen.G sweeps BNK FearX 3-0 in Hong Kong, heads for FST as Korea's first seed

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685040

[2026-03-02 15:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gender discrimination remains major health risk for Korea's young women: report

Snippet: A government-run research institute has found that gender discrimination remains a major factor undermining young women’s health, suggesting unequal social practices continue to place young women at risk of mental suffering and other adverse living conditions affecting health.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685037

[2026-03-02 15:07 UTC+10:00] [North Korea] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In US strikes on Iran, North Korea sees nuclear vindication

Snippet: Iran’s nuclear programme was aspirational. North Korea’s is not. That distinction explains everything, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3345084/us-strikes-iran-north-korea-sees-nuclear-vindication

[2026-03-02 14:33 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: New locations sought for Aussie beef due to China levy

Snippet: March 2, 2026 14:33 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/new-locations-sought-for-aussie-beef-due-to-china-levy/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s on the wish list for China’s private sector ahead of the ‘two sessions’?

Snippet: As private businesses grapple with cash flow challenges, entrepreneurs say they want the settling of outstanding debts to be made a priority

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344906/whats-wish-list-chinas-private-sector-ahead-two-sessions

[2026-03-02 13:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lost in translation? Court interpreters navigate justice for foreign defendants in Korea

Snippet: Court interpreters work at the fault lines of language and law, ensuring clarity while guarding strict neutrality

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685012

[2026-03-02 12:56 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks fall alongside Asian equities as gold, oil jump on Iran war

Snippet: Shares of Chinese oil producers and gold miners rise in tandem with crude and bullion prices

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345062/hong-kong-stocks-fall-alongside-asian-equities-gold-oil-jump-iran-war

[2026-03-02 12:37 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-p5o6pe.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-02 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos show China's low-cost lifestyle in vast, semiabandoned housing complexes

Snippet: Residents fish in an artificial canal at the semi-abandoned “Life in Venice” housing complex in Qidong, on China’s east coast, Feb. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Dake Kang)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/china-property-cheap-housing-abandoned-9f642584aea206204dcfdd10afb25861

[2026-03-02 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's young people are moving to smaller cities to 'retire' early on low home prices

Snippet: Residents fish in an artificial canal at the semi-abandoned “Life in Venice” housing complex in Qidong, on China’s east coast, Feb. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Dake Kang)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-cheap-housing-prices-4a2825765c974497ce5a8748302de285

[2026-03-02 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China boy defends aunt who faces pressure to marry, says she ‘only wants a man with 8-pack abs’

Snippet: Feisty youngster stands up to adult relatives, says he will financially support auntie if no match found; internet users dub him a ‘warrior’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344714/china-boy-defends-aunt-who-faces-pressure-marry-says-she-only-wants-man-8-pack-abs

[2026-03-02 11:56 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Trump may have eye on superpower summit in timeline for defeating Iran

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-attacks-iran-donald-trump-four-week-timeline-and-china-summit/79a3df4e-ec0e-4b79-9213-eb7dea629f47

[2026-03-02 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: LUXE Homes | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Luxury home in landslide-hit Redhill Peninsula sells for half its 2017 priceA luxury home in the upscale district of Hong Kong where inspectors discovered dozens of suspected illegal structures in the wake of a recent landslide has sold for just over half what the owner paid for it six years ago, according to property agents.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/luxe-homes

[2026-03-02 11:30 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan is betting big on AI. Few workers have used it.

Snippet: When Hayao Miyazaki was shown an artificial intelligence system capable of generating crude animation in 2016, his response was blunt: “I am utterly disgusted.”

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/02/japan/society/ai-awareness-japan-jobs/

[2026-03-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Who is Vladimir Putin? | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Vladimir PutinVladimir PutinOverviewLatest NewsSee all knowledgeOverviewLatest NewsSUBSCRIBEVladimir PutinRussian president + FOLLOWRegister and follow to be notified the next time content from Vladimir Putin is published.Link CopiedRussia & Central Asia2 Mar 2026Long Iran war could hurt Ukraine’s defence, says ZelenskyMiddle East28 Feb 2026US says it used drones based on Iran’s own Shaheds in attack: ‘retribution’Middle East27 Feb 2026Trump puts fate of world’s top conflicts in hands of 2 menOpinion26 Feb 2026Don’t expect Russia’s war on Ukraine to end in its fifth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/knowledge/people/vladimir-putin

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

Snippet: Policy to products: Web3 innovation takes centre stage at Consensus Hong KongSFC CEO Julia Leung Fung-yee announced that the regulator will greenlight virtual asset margin financing for clients with strong credit profiles.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/cryptocurrency

[2026-03-02 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Top shipbuilding voice Li Yanqing rebukes Washington’s ‘China threat’ narrative

Snippet: China’s national shipbuilding association official calls US port fees ‘absurd’ and politically motivated, while asserting China’s market lead is solid despite global fluctuations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345013/top-china-shipbuilding-voice-li-yanqing-why-us-industry-cant-be-rebuilt-overnight

[2026-03-02 08:30 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Now is the time for China to show it’s serious about opening up

Snippet: The ‘two sessions’ is Beijing’s chance to demonstrate reliability as nations reassess their ties with China and the US in an increasingly fragmented global order

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3344883/now-time-china-show-its-serious-about-opening

[2026-03-02 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 CrosswordMonday, 2 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-02

[2026-03-02 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 SudokuMonday, 2 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-02

[2026-03-02 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 CrosswordMonday, 2 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-02

[2026-03-02 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 SearchMonday, 2 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-02

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Unofficial' talks on plastic pollution treaty to begin in Japan

Snippet: TOKYO — Delegates from around 20 countries will hold three days of “informal” talks in Japan from Sunday aimed at salvaging efforts towards a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/world/asia-oceania/unofficial-talks-on-plastic-pollution-treaty-to-begin-in-japan/2290684

[2026-03-02 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese import expansion or trade and GDP shock — that’s the PH question

Snippet: IN 2026, Chinese import growth will continue to expand and support world trade prospects. But if geopolitics escalates, the Philippines risks its China-fueled Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) supply chain position, and could face major trade and gross domestic product (GDP) losses.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/opinion/columns/chinese-import-expansion-or-trade-and-gdp-shock-thats-the-ph-question/2290627

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China aims to shift power balance in region

Snippet: A NATIONAL security expert believes China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea are not mere diplomatic reactions, but a deliberate strategy to shift the regional balance of power in its favor.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/news/national/china-aims-to-shift-power-balance-in-region/2290689

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Other Sport | South China Morning Post

Snippet: LCK star Faker’s absence from Hong Kong hits ticket resale value on CarousellSouth Korean and his T1 team failed to qualify for the tournament, leading to a drop in prices of tickets in the secondary market.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sun Yingsha wins Singapore Smash title for third time, Wang Chuqin reclaims crown

Snippet: Chinese world No 1 Sun defeats compatriot Wang Manyu in seesawing battle, while fellow top player Wang wins more convincingly

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3345052/sun-yingsha-wins-singapore-smash-third-time-while-wang-chuqin-reclaims-his-crown

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s ties with Iran will endure despite death of Khamenei

Snippet: Killing of Iranian supreme leader has sparked turmoil and triggered talk about an ideological shift to the West

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345051/khamenei-dead-chinas-ties-iran-will-endure-heres-why

[2026-03-02 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Milan Cortina: Meet the multi-sport athletes of the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games

Snippet: Oksana Masters of the U.S. competes during the women’s middle distance sitting event of para cross country skiing at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, March 12, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/oksana-masters-milan-cortina-paralympics-898759e92748369fd511a6d9826fb7e2

[2026-03-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Europe, the world’s geopolitical punching bag, ready to hit back at the US and China?

Snippet: The EU could land a range of economic blows if it wants to be more than a lightweight, researchers say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345028/europe-worlds-geopolitical-punching-bag-ready-hit-back-us-and-china

[2026-03-02 00:15 UTC+10:00] [America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China always ends up winning when the United States goes to war (with others)

Snippet: Iran may prove another costly mistake for Washington as its global standing sinks even further, however the conflict turns out

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3345045/china-always-ends-winning-when-united-states-goes-war-others

[2026-03-02 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Honor debuts robot phone and humanoid companion in push into AI hardware

Snippet: Robot phone – featuring motorised arm that tracks motion and interacts with users through camera movement – unveiled ahead of MWC Barcelona

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3345042/chinas-honor-debuts-robot-phone-and-humanoid-companion-push-ai-hardware

[2026-03-01 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s rightward shift puts it on a collision course with China

Snippet: Any attempt by the Takaichi administration to revise the constitution and re-arm the country will ignite fierce opposition from Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3344382/japans-rightward-shift-puts-it-collision-course-china

[2026-03-01 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Hotel Cozi Oasis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China Resources subsidiary acquires Hong Kong hotel for student housing project

Snippet: CR Longdation buys Kwai Chung hotel for US$122 million and plans 900-bed facility as non-local student numbers continue to rise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3345026/china-resources-subsidiary-acquires-hong-kong-hotel-student-housing-project

[2026-03-01 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What will first Type 055 destroyers for PLA East China Fleet mean for Taiwan?

Snippet: Two of the guided-missile destroyers with hull numbers assigned have been spotted at a naval base on the East China Sea coast

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3345025/what-will-first-type-055-destroyers-pla-east-china-fleet-mean-taiwan

[2026-03-01 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gadgets | South China Morning Post

Snippet: As Disney and Fox bet on micro dramas, what are they and why are they a hit?They’re short, theatrical and shot ‘vertically’ for smartphones like TikTok videos. Micro dramas are on the rise – and Hollywood is watching.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/gadgets

[2026-03-01 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Xiaomi Pad] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Xiaomi launches premium smartphone 17 series globally to challenge Apple, Samsung

Snippet: The launch ahead of MWC Barcelona showcases Xiaomi’s push into premium market with new phones, tablet, smartwatch and concept hypercar

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3345016/chinas-xiaomi-launches-premium-smartphone-17-series-globally-challenge-apple-samsung

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Inside Xi Jinping’s new guide to promoting Communist Party officials

Snippet: Chinese leader targets ‘two-faced’ officials and demands new benchmarks tailored to local needs in newly released speeches

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3345015/inside-xi-jinpings-new-guide-promoting-communist-party-officials

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Warm winter no match: China’s sportswear sector posts surprise growth

Snippet: Policy support, Chinese New Year demand and Winter Olympics exposure lift China’s sportswear makers, with Li Ning and Anta leading gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3345011/warm-winter-no-match-chinas-sportswear-sector-posts-surprise-growth

[2026-03-01 19:07 UTC+10:00] [Brigid Kosgei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese rivals spur Feng Peiyou to break He Jie’s Chinese record at Tokyo Marathon

Snippet: China runner puts Asian Games rivals on notice at year’s first major race, with a time that beat previous mark set at Wuxi Marathon in 2024

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3345017/japanese-rivals-spur-feng-peiyou-break-he-jies-chinese-record-tokyo-marathon