[2026-02-14 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Farewell to the ‘unipolar moment’: Europe scrambles for footing between US and China

Snippet: French and German foreign ministers revive talks with Beijing counterpart to respond to US-China divide-and-rule tactics and bolster European unity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3343547/farewell-unipolar-moment-europe-scrambles-footing-between-us-and-china

[2026-02-14 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Electric cars in China

Snippet: BYD and others see bumpy road ahead as price war sparks backlash

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/electric-cars-in-china

[2026-02-14 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Merz cita ordem mundial "sob destruição" e acena ao Brasil

Snippet: O chanceler federal da Alemanha, Friedrich Merz (CDU), afirmou, nesta sexta-feira (13/02), que a ordem mundial baseada em direitos e regras está em processo de "destruição" em um contexto em que Estados Unidos, Rússia e China disputam a hegemonia.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/premi%C3%AA-alem%C3%A3o-cita-ordem-mundial-sob-destrui%C3%A7%C3%A3o-e-faz-aceno-ao-brasil/a-75964616

[2026-02-14 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: EU calls for offensive cyber capabilities

Snippet: The EU should develop offensive cyber capabilities to enhance its defenses against perceived threats, the bloc’s tech chief, Henna Virkkunen, has told Politico.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/632432-eu-cyber-capabilities-russia-china/

[2026-02-14 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brazil breaks up China-linked US$190m money-laundering ring tied to crime gang

Snippet: Prosecutors claim Chinese-run distribution network concealed revenue, evaded tax obligations and fostered money laundering of drug proceeds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3343545/brazil-breaks-china-linked-us190m-money-laundering-ring-tied-top-crime-syndicate

[2026-02-14 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US allows oil majors to resume Venezuela operations

Snippet: The authorisation does not allow transactions ‌with companies in Russia, Iran or China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3343543/us-allows-oil-majors-resume-venezuela-operations

[2026-02-14 03:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pentagon adds Chinese firms to military list, then withdraws filing

Snippet: Move weeks before Trump-Xi summit highlights mixed signals from Washington and injects fresh uncertainty into fragile US-China truce

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3343540/pentagon-adds-chinese-firms-military-list-then-withdraws-filing

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Chinese provinces slash revenue outlook, analysts warn of debt control

Snippet: Local governments seen curbing infrastructure spending as Beijing’s fiscal discipline pushes regions to prioritise social services and tech over large projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343499/chinese-provinces-slash-revenue-outlook-analysts-warn-debt-control

[2026-02-14 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: How China uses religion for political influence in Taiwan

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/china-uses-religion-for-political-influence-in-taiwan-taipei-beijing/video-75945186

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese power line projects seek private capital in sign of infrastructure shift

Snippet: Beijing is encouraging more private investment in a range of critical infrastructure projects, from railways to nuclear power plants

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343495/chinese-power-line-projects-seek-private-capital-sign-infrastructure-shift

[2026-02-13 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beware of ‘political swindlers’, China’s cadres warned ahead of leadership change

Snippet: Communist Party’s anti-corruption agencies say there is still a danger of graft in the promotion process

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343527/beware-political-swindlers-chinas-cadres-warned-ahead-leadership-change

[2026-02-13 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing and Tokyo in maritime stand-off after Japan seizes Chinese boat, captain

Snippet: Beijing urges Tokyo to protect Chinese crew members’ rights after incident off southwestern Nagasaki prefecture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343525/beijing-and-tokyo-new-maritime-stand-after-japan-seizes-chinese-boat-holds-captain

[2026-02-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China charges former AstraZeneca executive – a sign of the times?

Snippet: Foreign drug makers face pressure in the Chinese market, from tighter regulatory oversight to growing local competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343522/china-charges-former-astrazeneca-executive-what-it-means-global-pharmaceutical-firms

[2026-02-13 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese fighter jets locked radar on foreign stealth plane: PLA Daily

Snippet: Military commentators say PLA aircraft cited by official military paper was likely to have been a J-16

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343509/chinese-fighter-jets-locked-radar-foreign-stealth-plane-800-metres-pla-daily

[2026-02-13 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Win-win, not zero-sum, China’s Wang Yi tells US’ Marco Rubio in Munich talks

Snippet: In their second in-person encounter, the two top diplomats hold ‘positive and constructive’ talks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343523/china-us-top-diplomats-wang-yi-marco-rubio-meet-munich

[2026-02-13 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CATL, CMOC Group, Laopu Gold join Hang Seng Index in latest quarterly review

Snippet: The three companies will be added to the gauge after the market close on March 6, while car dealer Zhongsheng Group will be removed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343521/catl-cmoc-group-laopu-gold-join-hang-seng-index-latest-quarterly-review

[2026-02-13 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bangladesh’s BNP set to balance ties with powers to avoid crossing ‘red line’

Snippet: The party will focus on economic growth after the election while fostering cordial ties with India, Pakistan, China and the US, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343508/bangladeshs-bnp-set-balance-ties-regional-powers-us-avoid-crossing-red-line

[2026-02-13 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Japan yaikamata meli ya China na kuongeza uhasama baina yao

Snippet: Taasisi ya Uvuvi ya Japan imethibitisha kuikamata meli hiyo na kusema nahodha aliamriwa kusimama kwa ajili ya kukaguliwa na wakaguzi wa uvuvi, lakini alipuuza amri hiyo.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/japan-yaikamata-meli-ya-china-na-kuongeza-uhasama-baina-yao/a-75948856

[2026-02-13 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: EU plant Binnenmarkt-Offensive gegen USA und China

Snippet: Die Staats- und Regierungschefs der Europäischen Union haben sich auf einen umfassenden Plan zur Stärkung des Binnenmarktes verständigt. Ziel ist es, die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der europäischen Wirtschaft gegenüber den USA und China nachhaltig zu sichern.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/ursula-von-der-leyen-k%C3%BCndigt-gro%C3%9Fen-wettbewerbsplan-f%C3%BCr-europa-eu-friedrich-merz-usa-china-eurobonds/a-75947144

[2026-02-13 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fans joke that China’s wait for Winter Olympics gold is ‘like passing the parcel’

Snippet: Sun Long’s speedskating silver was just the fourth medal of the Games for Chinese delegation, with gold still remaining out of reach

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3343494/winter-olympics-china-fans-joke-wait-gold-medal-passing-parcel

[2026-02-13 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Garlic in brides’ dowries: symbol of frugality and household management in China

Snippet: More than a kitchen staple, garlic is revered as a ‘divine herb’; boasts 3,000-year legacy in medicine, rituals, home protection

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3343505/how-garlic-brides-dowries-china-promotes-frugality-and-household-management

[2026-02-13 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thai PM agrees to form coalition with Thaksin-backed Pheu Thai

Snippet: The 2 parties were previously coalition partners, until PM Anutin pulled out over a Cambodia border dispute scandal last June

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3343502/thai-pms-winning-party-form-coalition-thaksin-backed-pheu-thai

[2026-02-13 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gold rush backlash: why China is clamping down on ‘get rich’ promises

Snippet: Regulators intervene to contain fallout after volatility in global prices sparks market turmoil at home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3343471/china-tightens-gold-trading-rules-shenzhen-after-platforms-collapse

[2026-02-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China overhauls CPI basket, with never-before-seen unveiling of its composition

Snippet: Beijing’s five-year recalibration aims to better reflect consumption, as policymakers shift weight away from food and housing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343465/china-overhauls-consumer-price-basket-never-seen-unveiling-its-composition

[2026-02-13 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: US pushes Taiwan to boost defense spending amid China threat

Snippet: A bipartisan group of 37 US lawmakers urged Taiwan's parliament to approve a proposed multi-billion dollar defense spending package, warning that the threat from China "has never been greater."

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/us-lawmakers-press-taiwan-to-boost-defense-spending-amid-china-threat/a-75945362

[2026-02-13 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Decoded

Snippet: Technology Maria Ressa warns Trump’s narrative warfare is more insidious than Duterte’s Newsletters [DECODED] China’s familiar language of provocation Feb 11, 2026 6:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters [DECODED] 2016 nostalgia and the internet’s selective memory Jan 28, 2026 6:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters [DECODED] AI as ‘alien intelligence’ Jan 14, 2026 6:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/decoded/

[2026-02-13 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: disinformation and misinformation

Snippet: Technology Maria Ressa warns Trump’s narrative warfare is more insidious than Duterte’s Thought Leaders [Pastilan] How many Filipinos learned to love China’s puppet show Feb 12, 2026 5:05 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters [DECODED] 2016 nostalgia and the internet’s selective memory Jan 28, 2026 6:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Fact Check Engineered lies: How 2025’s disinformation machinery hijacks our collective reality Dec

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/disinformation-and-misinformation/

[2026-02-13 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mercedes to accelerate localisation as China revenue slump hits 2025 profits

Snippet: Despite a weak outlook, the company unveils a strategy to further localise production in China, introduce AI-based upgrades and launch new models

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343463/mercedes-benz-accelerate-localisation-china-revenue-slump-hits-2025-profits

[2026-02-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How did a prized red gemstone reach the ancient, mysterious Shu kingdom?

Snippet: The presence of the warm, reddish-orange mineral in the Bronze Age archaeological site of Sanxingdui has long puzzled archaeologists

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3343451/how-did-prized-red-gemstone-reach-ancient-mysterious-shu-kingdom

[2026-02-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No floor yet: China home prices keep falling despite policy support

Snippet: Monthly declines narrowed in January, yet worsening year-on-year prices suggest housing pressures persist

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3343442/china-housing-market-shows-no-clear-turning-point-price-declines-continue

[2026-02-13 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ByteDance's new AI video model goes viral as China looks for second DeepSeek moment

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/bytedance-seedance-artificial-intelligence-video-model-goes-viral/

[2026-02-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese woman, 30, earning US$140,000 a month running marketing firm retires

Snippet: Deng says she has had strong business instinct from young age; opened store selling educational products after university graduation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3343421/china-woman-30-earning-us140000-month-running-marketing-firm-announces-retirement

[2026-02-13 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: OpenAI says China's DeepSeek trained its AI by distilling US models, memo shows

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/openai-deepseek-trained-ai-distilling-us-models/

[2026-02-13 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US-China relations

Snippet: Technology OpenAI says China’s DeepSeek trained its AI by distilling US models, memo shows Technology China’s customs agents told Nvidia’s H200 chips are not permitted, sources say Jan 14, 2026 6:53 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Technology How China built its ‘Manhattan Project’ to rival the West in AI chips Dec 19, 2025 1:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Asia Pacific Hegseth says US

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/us-china-relations/

[2026-02-13 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese cars now can’t be sold for less than it costs to make them

Snippet: Regulator bans tactics that result in a net loss per vehicle after a 7 per cent drop in the average car price

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3343429/beijing-warns-carmakers-stop-killing-your-profitability-hopes-selling-below-cost

[2026-02-13 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chau pumped to represent Hong Kong on Self Improvement in Riyadh Dirt Sprint

Snippet: Young jockey heads to Saudi Arabia in elite form as he bids to repeat Group Three Korea Sprint heroics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343422/form-jerry-chau-pumped-represent-hong-kong-self-improvement-riyadh-dirt-sprint

[2026-02-13 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Japan seizes Chinese fishing vessel in a first since 2022

Snippet: Japan said it seized a Chinese fishing vessel and arrested its captain for allegedly fleeing inspection in the nation's exclusive economic zone, adding to tensions between the countries.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/japan-seizes-chinese-fishing-vessel-in-a-first-since-2022/a-75942835

[2026-02-13 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Free Disneyland tickets for helpers; Chen Zhi’s extradition: 7 highlights

Snippet: From free Disneyland tickets for Hong Kong’s helpers to China’s link to Southeast Asia, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3343399/chinas-canal-link-southeast-asia-malaysias-illegal-temple-row-scmps-7-highlights

[2026-02-13 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Reality behind Trump's tariffs, AI job losses and Japan's debt - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/reality-behind-trumps-tariffs-ai-job-losses-and-japans-debt/

[2026-02-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As China seeks to globalise the yuan, it finds a new vehicle in Africa

Snippet: Africa Finance Corporation executive says entering Chinese capital markets is a ‘natural evolution’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343347/africas-yuan-pivot-why-more-top-lenders-are-eyeing-chinas-bond-market

[2026-02-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: After Zhang Youxia’s downfall, PLA told to be more mindful of spending

Snippet: State media also spotlights deep flaws in PLA’s readiness that have surfaced during country’s widening anti-corruption drive

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343348/make-every-penny-count-combat-chinas-military-told-countdown-lunar-new-year

[2026-02-13 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China's SDV sub exporting gray-zone warfare to the Gulf - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/chinas-sdv-sub-exporting-gray-zone-warfare-to-the-gulf/

[2026-02-13 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s MiniMax releases AI model ‘designed for real-world productivity’

Snippet: Company says it is ‘first frontier model … delivering on the promise of intelligence too cheap to meter’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343395/chinas-minimax-releases-cheap-ai-model-designed-real-world-productivity

[2026-02-13 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks decline after US rout on AI disruption jitters

Snippet: Sell-offs also whiplash commodity markets, with both gold and silver slumping as traders unwind positions to cover soured bets on equities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343394/hong-kong-stocks-decline-taking-cues-us-rout-jitters-about-ai-disruption

[2026-02-13 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: At Your Service | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Expanded Hong Kong scheme allows resale homebuyers to pay sellers directlyHKMA launches a direct transfer option for second-hand property transactions, replacing the traditional escrow system managed by law firms.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/your-service

[2026-02-13 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | ‘Becoming Chinese’ memes reflect a world shaped by China’s ascent

Snippet: The memes are really about how deeply global digital life is embedded in Chinese-built systems – and how comfortable young people are with that

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342421/becoming-chinese-memes-reflect-world-shaped-chinas-ascent

[2026-02-13 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘genius’ girl, 10, invests lucky money in gold to keep parents from spending

Snippet: On social media, many humorously asked the mother about her daughter’s next investment move

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3343388/china-genius-girl-10-began-buying-gold-3-years-ago-avoid-parents-spending-her-lucky-money

[2026-02-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Glimmer of hope? Why China’s marriage uptick could spark 2026 birth rebound

Snippet: Double-digit jump in registration rate, boosted by policy and cultural tradition, offers modest upturn, but demographers are wary of weak fertility intentions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343330/chinas-marriage-rebound-will-more-2025-knots-bring-more-baby-bumps-2026

[2026-02-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Hongkongers are using a longer Lunar New Year break for travel

Snippet: South Korea and Japan also popular as some residents make the most of break by taking two days of leave to enjoy nine consecutive days off

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343377/vietnam-mainland-china-among-top-lunar-new-year-destinations-hongkongers

[2026-02-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What is China’s Central Military Commission and how does it function?

Snippet: The downfall of two more members of the top command body has left just Xi Jinping and one other member active

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343361/what-chinas-central-military-commission-and-how-does-it-operate-amid-anti-graft-drive