[2025-12-16 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China wants to own Industry 4.0 – but India wants it open - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/china-wants-to-own-industry-4-0-but-india-wants-it-open/

[2025-12-16 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Broken eagle: China 'Overmatch' warning tests US credibility - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/broken-eagle-china-overmatch-warning-tests-us-credibility/

[2025-12-16 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s dress code row, South Korea falls out with K-pop: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From ex-NBA player’s cancer treatment to backlash against Malaysia’s ‘moral police’, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3336583/ex-nba-player-fights-cancer-singapore-porn-star-mocks-bali-arrest-7-asia-highlights

[2025-12-16 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Boycott this unjust law’: Taiwan’s attempt to curb draft evasion draws flak

Snippet: Proposed changes would also mandate alternative service for transgender and intersex people, a move that has sparked backlash

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336512/taiwan-moves-tighten-conscription-rules-after-high-profile-draft-dodging

[2025-12-16 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue

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/features/meta-tolerates-ad-fraud-china-safeguard-revenue/

[2025-12-16 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | World must learn to live with China’s manufacturing prowess

Snippet: Readers discuss China’s record trade surplus so far this year, Hong Kong’s ambitions to be a cryptocurrency hub, and how to effectively curb social media overuse

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3336439/world-must-learn-live-chinas-manufacturing-prowess

[2025-12-16 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China’s big layoff wave now buffeting its tech sector - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/chinas-big-layoff-wave-now-buffeting-its-tech-sector/

[2025-12-16 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks slump to 3-week low as China growth jitters dampen sentiment

Snippet: Caution prevails as investors weigh China’s growth prospects after key economic data showed a deceleration across the board

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336561/hong-kong-stocks-hit-3-week-low-china-growth-jitters-dampen-sentiment

[2025-12-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Testing the waters’? US reported to have seized Chinese cargo bound for Iran

Snippet: The US accuses China of supplying Iran with dual-use components that could potentially support Tehran’s ballistic missile build-up

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336545/us-testing-waters-reported-seizure-chinese-cargo-bound-iran

[2025-12-16 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Momentum for peaceful reunification across Taiwan Strait is growing

Snippet: Recent shifts in Taiwan’s political environment and international attitudes suggest the time is right for cross-strait engagement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3335902/momentum-peaceful-reunification-across-taiwan-strait-growing

[2025-12-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China teen girl risks life to save boy from icy lake, tells dad watering cart soaked her

Snippet: Fearless 13-year-old tells anxious mother of drowning boy, 4, that she is ‘rather light’, ignoring danger to crawl onto thin ice

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3335719/china-teen-girl-risks-life-save-boy-icy-lake-tells-dad-wet-clothes-are-watering-cart

[2025-12-16 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing approves first L3 autonomous cars in leap towards ‘hands-off’ driving

Snippet: The cars, both pure EVs, can only navigate urban streets and highways in designated areas, according to the ministry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336522/beijing-approves-first-two-l3-autonomous-cars-leap-towards-hands-driving

[2025-12-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What North Korea’s war dead tribute reveals about Kim’s endgame

Snippet: In Kim Jong-un’s public grief for fallen mine-clearers, observers see a strategic play to lock in a role in Russia’s post-war rebuilding

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3336540/what-north-koreas-war-dead-tribute-reveals-about-kims-endgame

[2025-12-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China fintech giant Ant upgrades AI health app to tap eldercare, wellness demand

Snippet: App AQ integrates Apple and Huawei devices, adds family health profiles and smart reminders to boost user engagement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3336524/chinese-fintech-giant-ant-upgrades-ai-health-app-tap-booming-eldercare-wellness-demand

[2025-12-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wu relishes ‘home’ Hong Kong Tennis Open, aims to build on National Games gold

Snippet: China’s Wu expects boost from local fans as he looks to vie with Jerry Shang and Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3336514/hong-kong-tennis-open-wu-yibing-hopes-build-national-games-win-home-event

[2025-12-16 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump appeals to Xi over Jimmy Lai as Britain summons China’s ambassador

Snippet: US president says he asked Chinese leader to consider freeing Lai, describing the jailed media executive as ‘an older man’ who is ‘not well’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3336555/trump-urges-xi-show-leniency-jimmy-lai-britain-summons-chinas-ambassador

[2025-12-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ByteDance dominates China’s tech hiring as AI talent demand surges

Snippet: ByteDance tops rivals Meituan and Alibaba in recruitments this year, according to professional social networking platform Maimai

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3336503/bytedance-dominates-chinas-tech-hiring-ai-talent-demand-surges

[2025-12-16 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US denies Indo-Pacific retreat, says aid is being recalibrated to counter China

Snippet: Washington argues that targeted assistance and partnerships will deepen regional ties and deliver longer-term economic and security gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3336552/us-rejects-claims-indo-pacific-retreat-says-aid-being-recalibrated-counter-china

[2025-12-16 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why ‘relative stability’ in US-China ties is unlikely to last

Snippet: The temperature has lowered after a downward spiral since Trump’s return to the White House, but relations may face ‘strong headwinds’ again

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336495/why-relative-stability-us-china-ties-unlikely-last

[2025-12-16 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why China-France ties are blossoming in an era of global uncertainty

Snippet: As Paris pursues strategic autonomy and Beijing seeks national rejuvenation, both powers are poised to reimagine a new global order

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3336207/france-china-sees-civilisational-partner-polarised-world

[2025-12-16 07:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: O silêncio da China nas negociações para a paz na Ucrânia

Snippet: Em meio às negociações para uma paz duradoura na Ucrânia, que prosseguem em Berlim neste domingo e nesta segunda-feira (15/12), ressurgiram os apelos para que a China desempenhe um papel mais construtivo para pôr fim à guerra.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/o-sil%C3%AAncio-da-china-nas-negocia%C3%A7%C3%B5es-para-a-paz-na-ucr%C3%A2nia/a-75160012

[2025-12-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prof. G. L. Peiris offers a rare insider’s account of SL’s peace talks with LTTE - DailyNews

Snippet: At a moment when the world is closely watching peace efforts linked to conflicts in Thailand and Cambodia, Gaza and Ukraine, a new book by Prof. G. L. Peiris revisits one of the most closely scrutinised peace initiatives of recent times: the negotiations between the Sri Lankan Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915280/prof-g-l-peiris-offers-a-rare-insiders-account-of-sls-peace-talks-with-ltte/

[2025-12-16 05:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mexico stands by its decision for 50% tariffs on Chinese goods

Snippet: Government defends tariff package as vital to supporting domestic workers and producers, and not aimed at curbing imports from China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336547/mexico-stands-50-cent-tariffs-chinese-goods-says-move-will-protect-350000-jobs

[2025-12-16 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in Escoda Shoal

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/philippines/filipino-fishermen-hurt-boats-damaged-china-sabina-shoal/

[2025-12-16 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Court finds Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai guilty after landmark national security trial

Snippet: Lai, 78, was mastermind behind three conspiracies to instigate international sanctions against Hong Kong and mainland China, judges find

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3336541/court-finds-hong-kongs-jimmy-lai-guilty-after-landmark-national-security-trial

[2025-12-16 02:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China's Jiutian drone carrier targets US Pacific soft underbelly - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/chinas-jiutian-drone-carrier-targets-us-pacific-soft-underbelly/

[2025-12-16 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Mahakama ya Hong Kong yampata na hatia Jimmy Lai

Snippet: Hii ni kesi muhimu zaidi inayohusu sheria tata ya Usalama wa Taifa iliyowekwa na China. Jimmy Lai mwenye umri wa miaka 78, anaweza kuhukumiwa kifungo cha maisha jela baada ya kukutwa na hatia ya kuchochea maandamano ya mwaka 2019 ya kudai demokrasia ambayo yalichukuliwa kama changamoto kubwa kwa utawala wa Beijing.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/mahakama-ya-hong-kong-yampata-na-hatia-jimmy-lai-kuhatarisha-usalama-wa-taifa/a-75167138

[2025-12-16 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jimmy Lai’s conviction in Hong Kong becomes flashpoint between China, West

Snippet: Western nations unlikely to hit city with more sanctions as they need Beijing’s cooperation to offset unfair US trade practices, experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3336533/jimmy-lais-conviction-hong-kong-becomes-flashpoint-between-china-west

[2025-12-16 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korea leadership crisis

Snippet: Ousted South Korean leader accused of acting to justify martial law at home

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/south-korea-leadership-crisis

[2025-12-16 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Berlin verurteilt Schuldspruch gegen Jimmy Lai in Hongkong

Snippet: Das an diesem Montag bekanntgegebene Urteil verdeutliche die "tiefgreifende Verschlechterung der Meinungs-, Presse- und Versammlungsfreiheit" in Chinas Sonderverwaltungsregion Hongkong, betonte ein Sprecher des Auswärtigen Amtes in Berlin. Im Falle von Jimmy Lai komme sein fragiler Gesundheitszustand hinzu, dem medizinisch wie rechtlich auch entsprochen werden müsse. "Wir fordern die Hongkonger Behörden auf, die Rechte und die Freiheiten zu achten, die den Bürgerinnen und Bürgern Hongkongs verfassungsrechtlich zugesichert sind", so der Außenamtssprecher weiter.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/hongkong-schuldspruch-jimmy-lai-urteil-china-demokratie-aktivist-kritik-deutschland/a-75165013

[2025-12-16 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s latest stealth endurance drone, CH-7, completes maiden flight

Snippet: Designer says UAV can quickly penetrate target areas for reconnaissance and rely on stealth to send information from battle front lines

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336520/chinas-latest-stealth-endurance-drone-ch-7-completes-maiden-flight

[2025-12-16 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: यूक्रेनी बच्चों को उत्तर कोरिया भेजे जाने पर मचा हंगामा

Snippet: खबर है कि दो यूक्रेनी बच्चों को उत्तर कोरिया में बने एक कैंप में भेजा गया था. यह कैंप उत्तर कोरियाई उच्च वर्ग के बच्चों के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाता है. कुछ विश्लेषक इन यूक्रेनी बच्चों को रूस और उत्तर कोरिया के प्रोपेगैंडा वॉर के मोहरे के तौर पर देखते हैं.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/ukrainian-children-being-sent-to-north-korea-sparks-outrage/a-75160289

[2025-12-16 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s bid to ease tensions with China, Liu Cixin on AI: SCMP daily highlights

Snippet: From Tokyo spelling out in part its position on Taiwan to acclaimed author Liu Cixin discussing AI, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3336499/tokyos-latest-bid-ease-tensions-beijing-liu-cixin-ai-scmp-daily-highlights

[2025-12-16 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Huawei’s Kirin 9030 processor shows China’s chip progress despite US curbs

Snippet: Despite ‘meaningful density improvements’ in its N+3 process, SMIC’s capabilities are still behind leading chipmakers TSMC and Samsung

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3336501/huaweis-kirin-9030-processor-shows-chinas-chip-progress-despite-us-export-curbs-report

[2025-12-16 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s growing demand for rare-earth steel is bad news for America’s F-35

Snippet: Advanced product is used in huge infrastructure projects but that has further reduced supply for overseas buyers like the US defence sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3336457/why-chinas-growing-demand-rare-earth-steel-bad-news-americas-f-35

[2025-12-15 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s fertility push: IVF grants grow, but high costs still deter couples

Snippet: Local governments are subsidising a portion of expensive treatments, but experts warn that cash handouts will not fix the economic pressure of raising a family

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336505/chinas-fertility-push-ivf-grants-grow-high-costs-still-deter-couples

[2025-12-15 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | US global retreat shows Japan’s folly in defying China

Snippet: The new US security strategy has sent shock waves through its allies and leaves Japan exposed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3336030/us-global-retreat-shows-japans-folly-defying-china

[2025-12-15 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese statement on Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin withdrawals leaves fans confused

Snippet: Calls for greater focus on player workload after statement omits mention of schedule at WTT Finals in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3336519/chinese-statement-sun-yingsha-wang-chuqin-withdrawals-leaves-fans-confused

[2025-12-15 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Jimmy Lai akutwa na hatia katika kesi ya usalama wa taifa

Snippet: Majaji watatu wa serikali walimkuta Lai aliye na umri wa miaka 78, na hatia ya kuungana na wenzake wengine kushirkiana kinyume cha sheria kuhatarisha usalama wa China pamoja na kuchapisha taarifa za uchochezi. Hata hivyo Lai ambae ni mpinzani mkubwa wa serikali ya Beijing amekanusha mashitaka yote dhidi yake.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/jimmy-lai-akutwa-na-hatia-katika-kesi-ya-usalama-wa-taifa/a-75162014

[2025-12-15 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Защо Русия изпрати тези украински деца в Северна Корея

Snippet: Казусът с двете украински деца, за които се разбра , че са били изпратени в лагер за деца на севернокорейския елит, се разглежда от някои анализатори като част от пропагандната война, водена от Москва и Пхенян. Украинската правозащитничка от Регионалния център за правата на човека (RCHR) Катерина Рашевска обаче е категорична, че децата са станали жертви на военно престъпление.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/bg/zaso-rusia-izprati-tezi-ukrainski-deca-v-severna-korea/a-75159508

[2025-12-15 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tank, upgraded for high altitudes, could be sent to border with India

Snippet: The Type 99B has been designed for ‘rapid and sustained combat operations’ in areas like the Himalayas, according to state media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336467/chinese-main-battle-tank-upgraded-high-altitudes-could-be-sent-border-india

[2025-12-15 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China-led Asia-Pacific lifts global aviation outlook as profits set to soar

Snippet: Passenger demand from China and India, eased visa rules and freight resilience drive growth as IATA forecasts record airline profits in 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336513/china-led-asia-pacific-region-lifts-global-aviation-outlook-profits-set-soar

[2025-12-15 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 1 station, 116 million trips: Shenzhen breaks travel record as rail usage booms

Snippet: Over 116 million passengers have already passed through Shenzhen’s main rail station this year, as trips from Hong Kong continue to rise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336497/shenzhen-sets-travel-record-rail-station-handles-116-million-trips-11-months

[2025-12-15 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and Saudi Arabia pledge deeper hi-tech cooperation despite US pressure

Snippet: Mohammed bin Salman says the kingdom will work with Beijing in areas ranging from oil to AI to bring ‘greater benefits’ to both countries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336508/china-and-saudi-arabia-pledge-deeper-hi-tech-cooperation-despite-us-pressure

[2025-12-15 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China accuses Philippines of ‘premeditated’ provocations near Sabina Shoal

Snippet: Meanwhile, Manila says Philippine fishing boats were targeted by Chinese coastguard water cannons near disputed South China Sea reef

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336509/china-accuses-philippines-premeditated-provocations-near-sabina-shoal

[2025-12-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s scandal-hit Shaolin Temple urged to draw line between business, religion

Snippet: Provincial Communist Party boss on impromptu visit calls on temple’s new leadership to protect reputation and return to ‘true teachings’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3336493/chinas-scandal-hit-shaolin-temple-urged-draw-clear-line-between-business-and-religion

[2025-12-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Nvidia chip is unlikely to derail ambitions of China’s Huawei, Moore Threads

Snippet: China’s huge demand for AI computing power leaves room for growth for both US and domestic chips, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3336490/why-nvidias-h200-unlikely-derail-chip-ambitions-chinas-huawei-moore-threads

[2025-12-15 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hidden histories of China revealed at rare book fair in Hong Kong

Snippet: At Firsts Hong Kong, several rare book exhibits gave visitors the chance to peruse first-hand accounts of China’s complex past

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3336496/rare-diaries-and-marco-polo-travelogue-reveal-hidden-histories-china-hong-kong-fair

[2025-12-15 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kimi developer Moonshot shows China’s growing AI depth: US government report

Snippet: Washington’s evaluation highlights an increasing number of Chinese companies developing world-leading open-weight AI models, not just DeepSeek

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3336450/kimi-developer-moonshot-shows-chinas-growing-ai-depth-us-government-report

[2025-12-15 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China centenarian food vlogger enjoys diverse cuisines, shares longevity secrets

Snippet: Elderly grandmother who endured war and poverty early in life says today’s China is ‘hundreds’ of times happier; enjoys TV dramas, news

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3335761/chinese-centenarian-food-vlogger-enjoys-diverse-cuisines-shares-longevity-secrets