[2026-01-09 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cites Biden’s message to Xi that Japan could build nukes ‘overnight’

Snippet: Beijing releases 30-page report that includes a call for international community to ‘take concrete and strong measures’ against Japan’s nuclear ambitions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3339370/china-cites-bidens-message-xi-japan-could-build-nuclear-weapons-overnight

[2026-01-09 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Yuan to strengthen to 6.85 per US dollar in first quarter 2026: Morgan Stanley

Snippet: Strong export growth and US dollar weakness are expected to bolster the currency, the bank says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339358/chinas-yuan-strengthen-685-us-dollar-first-quarter-2026-morgan-stanley

[2026-01-09 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: MoU signed to provide job opportunities for Sri Lankan Electricians in Japan - DailyNews

Snippet: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on January 7, 2026, at the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) to create employment opportunities for Sri Lankan youth in Japan’s electrical engineering sector.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/09/local/930916/mou-signed-to-provide-job-opportunities-for-sri-lankan-electricians-in-japan/

[2026-01-09 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China–Japan rift deepens over dual‑use goods export ban

Snippet: China is ramping up economic and political pressure on Japan, announcing on Tuesday a ban on exports of equipment with dual military and civilian applications, including items that use rare earth elements.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/chinajapan-rift-deepens-over-dualuse-goods-export-ban/a-75435036

[2026-01-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: J-35 jet maker flexes production muscle, pledging to double output in 5 years

Snippet: New video shows stealth fighter on the runway at SAC in Liaoning as state media says factory will be part of ‘Shenyang Aerospace City’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3339315/chinas-j-35-jet-maker-flexes-production-muscle-pledging-double-output-5-years

[2026-01-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Profile | Ex-Taiwan model, actress Jean Wang ends abusive marriage, excels in culinary arts

Snippet: Entertainment star impresses with patisserie skills; maintains film career, becomes role model for women who face domestic violence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3338274/ex-taiwan-model-actress-jean-wang-ends-abusive-marriage-excels-culinary-arts

[2026-01-09 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to probe food delivery platforms under anti-monopoly law

Snippet: State Council announcement cites ‘excessive subsidies’ and ‘price wars’ in document unveiling market assessment for online delivery services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339342/china-probe-food-delivery-platforms-under-anti-monopoly-law

[2026-01-09 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kazuyoshi Miura ready to ‘make a contribution’ to his new J-League team at 58

Snippet: Miura made his Japan debut in 1990 but was famously left out of the squad for their first World Cup finals appearance in 1998.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3339340/japanese-legend-kazuyoshi-miura-ready-make-contribution-his-new-j-league-team-58

[2026-01-09 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greenland. Greenland. Greenland. Why is Trump so fixed on the US having it?

Snippet: Denmark says it’s not for sale and people on the island seem opposed to being owned by the United States

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339339/greenland-greenland-greenland-why-trump-so-fixed-us-having-it

[2026-01-09 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: MiniMax and Zhipu’s stellar Hong Kong IPOs supercharge China’s AI ambitions

Snippet: Zhipu’s coding assistant is wooing subscribers with a monthly fee of about US$3, a fraction of what Anthropic charges for Claude

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3339301/minimax-and-zhipus-stellar-hong-kong-ipos-supercharge-chinas-ai-ambitions

[2026-01-09 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s shipyards still lead the world, but US threats took a toll in 2025

Snippet: Chinese shipbuilders saw their market share dip for the first time in five years in 2025, as uncertainty over US port fees roiled the industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339308/chinas-shipyards-still-lead-world-us-threats-took-toll-2025

[2026-01-09 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China FM Wang Yi opens Africa tour with united call for rules-based order

Snippet: In Ethiopia, Wang joins African Union leader Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in voicing concerns over US raid on Venezuela

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339294/china-fm-wang-yi-opens-africa-tour-united-call-rules-based-order

[2026-01-09 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tourist accused of harassing turtle, killing sea slugs in Malaysia

Snippet: A fellow visitor from China called out the man’s actions during a dive in Sabah state’s Semporna

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3339289/chinese-tourist-malaysia-accused-harassing-rare-turtle-killing-sea-slugs

[2026-01-09 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘instant reply providers’ offer solace by responding to angry clients online

Snippet: ‘Good listeners’ with a high emotional quotient earn cash by listening to people’s gripes; offer to provide a ‘whole-day good mood’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3338173/china-instant-reply-providers-offer-solace-promptly-responding-client-ventings-online

[2026-01-09 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘sweep and kill’ weapon, Malaysians opting for Singapore: 7 highlights

Snippet: From China’s long game after Trump’s Venezuela operation to Eric Tsang leaving TVB, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3339258/chinas-sweep-and-kill-weapon-malaysians-opting-singapore-scmps-7-highlights

[2026-01-09 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippine navy ‘up to the challenge’ of defending territory in South China Sea

Snippet: Manila is banking on modern ships and global alliances to challenge China’s increasing presence in the contentious waters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339264/philippine-navy-confident-it-can-navigate-south-china-sea-dispute-challenge

[2026-01-09 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Chinese space station is studying how gravity affects battery performance

Snippet: Project is led by the country’s second civilian astronaut working with researchers on the ground to look at ways to improve performance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3339221/why-chinese-space-station-studying-how-gravity-affects-battery-performance

[2026-01-09 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s consumer prices stay flat in 2025 amid focus on price wars

Snippet: Beijing has been intensifying efforts to combat industrial overcapacity and fierce competition in key sectors, aiming to stabilise the economy and support growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3339263/chinas-consumer-prices-stay-flat-2025-amid-focus-price-wars-domestic-demand

[2026-01-09 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stock rally fades as investors reassess China’s economic outlook

Snippet: While producer prices beat estimates and consumer prices rose, analyst says the readings must be interpreted cautiously

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339256/hong-kong-stocks-snap-2-day-decline-china-deflationary-pressure-wanes

[2026-01-09 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s comment that Taiwan issue is ‘up to Xi’ stirs defence concern in Taipei

Snippet: In a New York Times interview, the US president says he does not believe the island would be attacked during his term

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339252/taiwan-xi-jinping-and-nothing-venezuela-donald-trump

[2026-01-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With US focused on Venezuela, China has window to pressure Japan: analysts

Snippet: Beijing’s trade actions raise stakes with Tokyo, as China’s rare earth power and Japan’s chip dominance are seen as potentially key levers in their bilateral dispute

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339212/us-focused-venezuela-china-has-window-pressure-japan-analysts

[2026-01-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Online appeal by Chinese woman to boost granny’s funeral crowd gets 130 million views

Snippet: Granddaughter of introverted grandma who had few friends offers gifts, travelling expenses to thoughtful strangers who came to ceremony

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3338124/online-appeal-chinese-woman-boost-grannys-funeral-attendance-gains-130-million-views

[2026-01-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s Takaichi tipped for snap election gamble as poll ratings soar

Snippet: The Japanese prime minister has won plaudits at home over her tough stance towards China, but inflation remains a major voter concern

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339211/japans-takaichi-tipped-snap-election-gamble-poll-ratings-soar

[2026-01-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Understanding Hong Kong's World War II history | South China Morning Post

Snippet: World War II in Hong KongWorld War II in Hong KongOverviewLatest NewsSee all knowledgeOverviewLatest NewsSUBSCRIBEWorld War II in Hong KongLife during wartime + FOLLOWRegister and follow to be notified the next time content from World War II in Hong Kong is published.Link CopiedOpinion9 Jan 2026Amid historical tensions with Japan, Hong Kong must engage for the futureReview13 Nov 2025Against All Odds: Hong Kong-set WWII thriller punches above its weightPolitics17 Oct 2025Envoys given special tour of Hong Kong exhibition on Chinese victory

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/knowledge/events/world-war-ii-hong-kong

[2026-01-09 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | For South Korea to reset relations with China, it must withstand US pressure

Snippet: The South Korean president’s visit to China was a sign of a more pragmatic approach that departs from that of his US-leaning predecessor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3339205/south-korea-reset-relations-china-it-must-withstand-us-pressure

[2026-01-09 10:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Greenland: Vance warns Europe to take Trump 'seriously'

Snippet: US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday accused Denmark — a fellow NATO member — and the rest of Europe of failing to protect Greenland from the intentions of Russia and China.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/greenland-vance-warns-europe-to-take-trump-seriously/a-75442457

[2026-01-09 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Xpeng unveils hybrid SUV boasting world’s longest driving distance

Snippet: Launch of new G7 edition underscores Xpeng’s go-global push and rising competition with Tesla and BYD

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3339222/chinas-xpeng-unveils-hybrid-suv-version-boasting-worlds-longest-driving-distance

[2026-01-09 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai steps up oversight of delayed payment practices hurting suppliers

Snippet: Task force set up to protect supply-chain vendors and stabilise manufacturing amid fierce price wars

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339235/shanghai-steps-oversight-delayed-payment-practices-hurting-suppliers

[2026-01-09 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China warns of ‘law of the jungle’ as US exits global bodies

Snippet: Opportunity and challenge for Beijing on world stage amid Donald Trump’s order suspending support for 66 international organisations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339220/china-warns-law-jungle-us-exits-global-bodies

[2026-01-09 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Queda de Maduro dá à China novas cartas nas disputas com EUA

Snippet: Horas depois da controversa captura do líder venezuelano Nicolás Maduro pelos Estados Unidos neste fim de semana, o Ministério das Relações Exteriores da China declarou que Pequim estava "profundamente chocada" com o "uso flagrante da força contra um Estado soberano".

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/queda-de-maduro-d%C3%A1-%C3%A0-china-novas-cartas-na-rivalidade-com-eua/a-75441250

[2026-01-09 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Abans Auto recognised with ‘Golden Strategic Partner Award’ at Yadea Global Distributor Conference in China - DailyNews

Snippet: Abans Auto, Sri Lanka’s premier automotive company and the exclusive distributor of Yadea electric vehicles in the country, was recently recognised on the global stage with the ‘Golden Strategic Partner Award – 2025’ at the Yadea Global Distributor Conference held in Wuxi, China.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/09/business/930372/abans-auto-recognised-with-golden-strategic-partner-award-at-yadea-global-distributor-conference-in-china/

[2026-01-09 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China leads Naval drills off South African coast featuring Russia and Iran - DailyNews

Snippet: South Africa is hosting a major international naval exercise this week, bringing together vessels from China, Russia and Iran.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/09/world/930408/china-leads-naval-drills-off-south-african-coast-featuring-russia-and-iran/

[2026-01-09 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ComBank unveils UnionPay SplendorPlus card for Lankan travellers - DailyNews

Snippet: Reinforcing its dedication to enhancing customer convenience and delivering exceptional value, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has unveiled the UnionPay SplendorPlus Card, a premium addition to its UnionPay credit cards portfolio, created expressly to give Sri Lankan travellers a frictionless, highly cost-efficient payment experience, especially when travelling to China’s mainland.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/09/business/930193/combank-unveils-unionpay-splendorplus-card-for-lankan-travellers/

[2026-01-09 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Between US and China, Japan finds itself friendless  - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/between-us-and-china-japan-finds-itself-friendless/

[2026-01-09 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US will end China’s dominance of rare earths, Trump adviser Navarro predicts

Snippet: The president’s trade aide says American innovation will ‘quickly wipe away’ Beijing’s ‘weaponisation’ of critical minerals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3339243/us-will-end-chinas-dominance-rare-earths-trump-adviser-navarro-predicts

[2026-01-09 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Smiles all around at South Korea-China summit - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/smiles-all-around-at-south-korea-china-summit/

[2026-01-09 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: A corrida das montadoras alemãs para alcançar a China

Snippet: Nürburgring, nas colinas ocidentais da Alemanha, é a pista de corrida permanente mais longa do mundo. Tem quase um século de existência e foi palco de muitas disputas da Fórmula 1. A pista de mais de 20 quilômetros é apelidada de "Inferno Verde", por causa das florestas que cercam a região de Eifel e seu traçado desafiador.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/a-corrida-das-montadoras-alem%C3%A3s-para-alcan%C3%A7ar-a-china/a-75372891

[2026-01-09 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Cambodia extradites alleged scam-center conglomerate head to China - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/cambodia-extradites-chair-of-alleged-criminal-conglomerate-to-china/

[2026-01-09 01:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and US coexistence in Venezuela possible, US energy chief says

Snippet: Chris Wright sees a constructive role for Beijing but insists Washington must remain the dominant force controlling Venezuela’s oil flows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3339234/china-and-us-can-strike-balance-venezuela-says-us-energy-chief-chris-wright

[2026-01-09 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump wants US$1.5 trillion for military. Will China boost spending too?

Snippet: Analysts say Donald Trump’s military budget proposal aims to blunt China’s influence, but some dismiss the spending plan as ‘fanciful’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3339229/trump-wants-us15-trillion-dream-military-will-china-boost-spending-response

[2026-01-09 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA drills target swarms of suicide drones – Taiwan’s front line of defence

Snippet: CCTV footage shows naval unit conducting anti-drone and uncrewed target exercises as mainland China’s military launches 2026 training cycle

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3339041/pla-drills-target-swarms-suicide-drones-taiwans-front-line-defence

[2026-01-09 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Sinopec, CNAF to undergo consolidation, creating energy powerhouse

Snippet: State Council approves reorganisation between Sinopec and China National Aviation Fuel Group, state asset regulator says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3339225/chinas-oil-giants-sinopec-cnaf-undergo-consolidation-creating-energy-powerhouse

[2026-01-08 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says US seizure of Russian-flagged tanker breached international law

Snippet: The vessel and another one taken in the Caribbean have been accused of trying to evade US sanctions on Venezuelan oil

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339213/china-says-us-seizure-russian-flagged-oil-tanker-severely-violated-international-law

[2026-01-08 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cambodia extradites suspected crypto scam boss to China

Snippet: Chinese authorities on Thursday confirmed that Cambodia had extradited a tycoon accused of running a massive online scam operation.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/cambodia-extradites-suspected-crypto-scam-boss-to-china/a-75429155

[2026-01-08 22:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Nach Venezuela: Was hat Donald Trump nun im Blick?

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/de/donald-trump-venezuela-geopolitik-kuba-kolumbien-groenland-panamakanal-russland-china-reaktionen/video-75403572

[2026-01-08 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong always feels like ‘dream start’ to tennis season, China’s Shang says

Snippet: Jerry Shang powers to straight sets win over Lorenzo Sonego to reach quarter-finals for third year running

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3339198/hong-kong-tennis-open-city-always-feels-dream-start-season-chinas-shang-says

[2026-01-08 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s proposed foreign crime bill sparks xenophobia fears

Snippet: Critics say a bill to publish crime stats on foreign nationals stigmatises immigrants and ignores data showing their lower crime rates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3339202/south-koreas-proposed-foreign-crime-bill-sparks-xenophobia-fears-over-migration

[2026-01-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China basketball hall of fame honours pioneer wife of infectious disease expert

Snippet: Household name blazed a sporting trail then branched out into health, sports science; fans say she should be hailed for her own achievements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3338157/china-basketball-hall-fame-honours-pioneer-who-wife-renowned-infectious-disease-expert

[2026-01-08 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Maduro's downfall deals China new cards in US rivalry

Snippet: Hours after the US's controversial seizure of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro this weekend, China's Foreign Ministry stated Beijing was "deeply shocked" by the "blatant use of force against a sovereign state."

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/maduros-downfall-deals-china-new-cards-in-us-rivalry/a-75422605

[2026-01-08 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Zheng Qinwen out of Australian Open, says not fit enough to compete

Snippet: Olympic champion ‘progressing well’ in recovery from elbow surgery last year, but not yet in peak condition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3339185/chinas-zheng-qinwen-out-australian-open-says-shes-not-fit-enough-compete