[2026-09-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taobao’s ‘ugly’ goods find a growing market among China’s young consumers

Snippet: Items that might have once been seen as unmarketable are going viral online as shoppers embrace quirkiness and novelty over conventional aesthetics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3367218/taobaos-ugly-goods-find-growing-market-among-chinas-young-consumers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taobao’s ‘ugly’ products turn humour and individuality into a booming business

Snippet: Items that might have once been seen as unmarketable are going viral online as shoppers embrace quirkiness and novelty over conventional aesthetics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3367218/taobaos-ugly-goods-find-growing-market-among-chinas-young-consumers

[2026-09-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are mainland Chinese F&B chains hitting roadblocks in Hong Kong after rapid expansion? | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Dessert chain Fufuland and tea drink chain Ningji had about 10 outlets in Hong Kong at their peak, but have now left the market.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/hong-kong/3367201/are-mainland-chinese-fb-chains-hitting-roadblocks-hong-kong-after-rapid-expansion

[2026-09-12 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (3rd LD) N. Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with details in paras 2-5)By Kim Hyun-soo

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260912000353315

[2026-09-12 10:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Cheong Wa Dae denounces N.K. missile launch as violation of UNSC resolution

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- The presidential Office of National Security on Saturday held an emergency meeting following North Korea's ballistic missile launch and called it a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260912000700315

[2026-09-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian military] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: As China rises, Australia is increasingly enmeshed in the US war machine. Is the alliance still worth the risk?

Snippet: Australia is being exploited by an ally that could draw it, however unwillingly, into war with China, experts warn

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/12/rise-of-china-is-australia-us-alliance-still-worth-the-risk-kevin-rudd

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dodging deer and scary, sodden descents: inside Hong Kong’s Asian Games time trial quest

Snippet: Chloe Leung and Vincent Lau poised to begin city’s medal challenge in Japan following daring reconnaissance mission with coach Herve Dagorne

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3367247/dodging-deer-and-scary-sodden-descents-inside-hong-kongs-asian-games-time-trial-quest?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Asian Games] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dodging deer and scary, sodden descents: inside Hong Kong’s Asian Games time trial quest

Snippet: Chloe Leung and Vincent Lau poised to begin city’s medal challenge in Japan following daring reconnaissance mission with coach Herve Dagorne

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3367247/dodging-deer-and-scary-sodden-descents-inside-hong-kongs-asian-games-time-trial-quest

[2026-09-12 09:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) N. Korea's ballistic missiles flew about 250 km: JCS

Snippet: (2nd LD) S. Korea's nominal GDP grows at fastest pace in 47 years in Q2; $40,000 per capita GNI on track

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806009500315

[2026-09-12 09:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) N. Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with details; ADDS paras 7-8)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260912000352315

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brics summit could emerge as milestone in bloc’s unity

Snippet: The expected meeting between the leaders of China and India on the sidelines of the multilateral summit bodes well for stability in Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3367233/brics-summit-could-emerge-milestone-blocs-unity?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-12 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brics summit could emerge as milestone in bloc’s unity

Snippet: The expected meeting between the leaders of China and India on the sidelines of the multilateral summit bodes well for stability in Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3367233/brics-summit-could-emerge-milestone-blocs-unity

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

Source: AP News

Title: Norcorea lanza misiles balísticos hacia el mar tras ejercicios militares de EEUU, Surcorea y Japón

Snippet: En esta fotografía facilitada por el gobierno de Corea del Norte, su gobernante Kim Jong Un, segundo de derecha a izquierda, y su hija, tercera de derecha a izquierda, asisten a una prueba de fuego real de sistemas de lanzamiento múltiple de cohetes, el sábado 14 de marzo de 2026, en un lugar no revelado de Corea del Norte.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/coreas-proyectil-pyongyang-seul-59224b9dec3833c7813ef32d7032ef9d

[2026-09-12 09:00 UTC+10:00] [LIFE] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: The demonic highs of ‘Onimusha’ make up for jarring lows

Snippet: If a new album has some real bangers alongside a few dud tracks you always skip, can it still be considered a great listen overall?

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/09/12/digital/onimusha-games-kyoto-historical-fantasy-samurai-japan/

[2026-09-12 08:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missiles toward the sea

Snippet: A TV screen shows a file image of a North Korean missile launch during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/north-south-korea-projectile-fired-ccf51bb9cd9abfda6c0b0f36c4b639e1

[2026-09-12 08:37 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: North Korea fires off unidentified projectile, Seoul says

Snippet: North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile toward its eastern coast on Saturday, the South Korean military said, a day after the South concluded trilateral military drills with the U.S. and Japan.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/12/asia-pacific/north-korea-fires-projectile/

[2026-09-12 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI fight shadows final preparations for Xi Jinping’s White House visit

Snippet: Chinese side is said to view US requests as limiting both harmful outcomes from AI and Beijing’s ability to develop its own capabilities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3367242/ai-fight-shadows-final-preparations-xi-jinpings-white-house-visit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-12 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | AI fight shadows final preparations for Xi Jinping’s White House visit

Snippet: Chinese side is said to view US requests as limiting both harmful outcomes from AI and Beijing’s ability to develop its own capabilities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3367242/ai-fight-shadows-final-preparations-xi-jinpings-white-house-visit

[2026-09-12 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: JCS

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with background)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260912000351315

[2026-09-12 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan eyes next-gen fast breeder reactors as China, Russia lead

Snippet: The Japan Atomic Energy Agency's Monju, a prototype fast breeder reactor, was decommissioned in 2016. (Photo by Maho Obata)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/japan-eyes-next-gen-fast-breeder-reactors-as-china-russia-lead

[2026-09-12 07:38 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: DFA: China’s ‘island-building’ can’t erase PH rights over reefs

Snippet: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday rejected China’s claim of sovereignty over Panganiban (Mischief) Reef and Zamora (Subi) Reef, saying Beijing’s island-building cannot change the features’ legal status as low-tide elevations.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/488377/dfa-chinas-island-building-cant-erase-ph-rights-over-reefs/

[2026-09-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: New $11bn canal underscores China's turn toward Southeast Asia

Snippet: Ship lock testing on Aug. 12: To bridge a 65-meter decline over the course of the Pinglu Canal, engineers built three sets of locks capable of carrying a loaded ship weighing up to 5,000-metric tons. (VCG via Getty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/big-in-asia/new-11bn-canal-underscores-china-s-turn-toward-southeast-asia

[2026-09-12 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: JCS

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea on Saturday, South Korea's military said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260912000300315

[2026-09-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: JCS

Snippet: (2nd LD) S. Korea's nominal GDP grows at fastest pace in 47 years in Q2; $40,000 per capita GNI on track

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260526006200315

[2026-09-12 06:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Peruana Keiko Fujimori dice que no entrará en disputa de EEUU y China, hace guiño a Beijing

Snippet: El secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, a la derecha, y la presidenta peruana, Keiko Fujimori, se estrechan la mano tras una conferencia de prensa conjunta en el Palacio de Gobierno, el jueves 10 de septiembre de 2026, en Lima, Perú. (AP Foto/Martín Mejía, foto compartida)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/peru-eeuu-china-marco-rubio-xi-jinping-donald-trump-keiko-fujimori-escudo-americas-1dd1767cefa15cf24e982aec1ac60f3f

[2026-09-12 05:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: U.S. lawmaker calls on State Dept. to revise policy on N. Korea travel ban

Snippet: WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. lawmaker has called on the State Department to revise its policy banning U.S. citizens from traveling to North Korea, noting that many Korean Americans with aging relatives in the North hope to have family reunions in the reclusive state.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260912000200315

[2026-09-12 04:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mitsui, Tokyo Gas join Japan power market players to talk long-term trading

Snippet: Japan's industry ministry is designing a market for companies to secure long-term electricity supplies. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/mitsui-tokyo-gas-join-japan-power-market-players-to-talk-long-term-trading

[2026-09-12 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China hikes visa fee sevenfold for Japanese visitors, citing 'reciprocity'

Snippet: China is increasing visa fees only for Japanese nationals in response to Tokyo raising overall visa fees in July. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/china-hikes-visa-fee-sevenfold-for-japanese-visitors-citing-reciprocity

[2026-09-12 02:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: How 9/11 accelerated China's rise and the decline of US hegemony

Snippet: An American flag seen on Sept. 9 in front of a backdrop of lower Manhattan, where the World Trade Center once stood. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/how-9-11-accelerated-china-s-rise-and-the-decline-of-us-hegemony

[2026-09-12 02:29 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: ‘I don’t have any’: Trump brushes aside concerns over AI’s existential risks

Snippet: The president is instead focusing on American tech maintaining its lead over China.

Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/11/donald-trump-ai-concerns-01072301?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-09-12 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: DeepSeek's New Hyper-Efficient Model Stokes Fears Over Korea's Memory Makers

Snippet: Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix each fell more than 3% in Seoul on Friday after DeepSeek said its newest AI model needs a fraction of the memory required by its predecessor. Both stocks had been trying to recover from July's selloff and remain more than 25% below their highs. Local retail traders, who helped drive the rally earlier this year, have sold around $10 billion of the pair this month alone.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/deepseeks-new-hyper-efficient-model-stokes-fears-over-koreas-memory-makers

[2026-09-12 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordSaturday, 12 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-09-12

[2026-09-12 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuSaturday, 12 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-09-12

[2026-09-12 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordSaturday, 12 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-09-12

[2026-09-12 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchSaturday, 12 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-09-12

[2026-09-12 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Sumitomo Metal launches Japan's first EV battery recycling plant

Snippet: Sumitomo Metal Mining's new recycling plant will extract lithium from spent EV batteries. (Photo by Masatoshi Ida)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/sumitomo-metal-launches-japan-s-first-ev-battery-recycling-plant

[2026-09-12 01:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan eyes subsidies to create emergency capacity for drones, ammunition

Snippet: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force trucks carry an anti-ship missile launch system and ammunition. (Photo by Ryota Ogata)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/japan-eyes-subsidies-to-create-emergency-capacity-for-drones-ammunition

[2026-09-12 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nippon Steel makes $2bn contrarian bet on Japan's automotive market

Snippet: Nippon Steel spent about $2 billion, its largest ever investment in a single asset, to build this next-generation hot rolling line. (Photo by Naoki Matsuda)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/nippon-steel-makes-2bn-contrarian-bet-on-japan-s-automotive-market

[2026-09-12 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Astemo to boost US motor capacity as client Honda shifts to hybrids

Snippet: Astemo's plan to boost capacity comes after primary customer Honda said it would focus on hybrids over electric and fuel cell vehicles. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-s-astemo-to-boost-us-motor-capacity-as-client-honda-shifts-to-hybrids

[2026-09-12 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese investors snap up government bonds amid global market jitters over US Treasuries

Snippet: From social media tips to long queues at banks, buyers in China are rushing to secure government debt amid a global sell-off of US Treasuries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3367203/chinese-investors-snap-government-bonds-amid-global-market-jitters-over-us-treasuries?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-12 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Gone in seconds’: Chinese buyers snap up government debt amid US bond turmoil

Snippet: From social media tips to long queues at banks, buyers in China are rushing to secure government debt amid a global sell-off of US Treasuries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3367203/chinese-investors-snap-government-bonds-amid-global-market-jitters-over-us-treasuries

[2026-09-11 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Singapore weighs joining China-led AI body, does it risk US retaliation?

Snippet: Joining the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation gives Singapore influence, but may affect its Pax Silica role, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3367253/singapore-weighs-joining-china-led-ai-body-does-it-risk-us-retaliation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-11 23:53 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Singapore weighs joining China-led AI body, does it risk US retaliation?

Snippet: Joining the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation gives Singapore influence, but may affect its Pax Silica role, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3367253/singapore-weighs-joining-china-led-ai-body-does-it-risk-us-retaliation

[2026-09-11 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Lone warrior’ travels to Poland to fulfil promise to watch China at U20 Women’s World Cup

Snippet: ‘When the players entered the pitch and ran to the centre to warm up, I felt it was all worth it,’ 23-year-old football fan Li Zijian says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3367239/lone-warrior-travels-poland-fulfil-promise-watch-china-u20-womens-world-cup?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-11 23:04 UTC+10:00] [Sosnowiec Arena] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Lone warrior’ travels to Poland to fulfil promise to watch China at U20 Women’s World Cup

Snippet: ‘When the players entered the pitch and ran to the centre to warm up, I felt it was all worth it,’ 23-year-old football fan Li Zijian says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3367239/lone-warrior-travels-poland-fulfil-promise-watch-china-u20-womens-world-cup

[2026-09-11 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US lends $100M to a cell network operator in Africa

Snippet: President Donald Trump greets supporters as he arrives on the stage at the Republican convention Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-huawei-africell-tech-us-china-a755a634563876d52c9738dce4e5d7f4

[2026-09-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Key pillar’: the 5-year powerhouse plan for China’s car industry

Snippet: Beijing’s outline calls for boosting domestic market and innovation while controlling capacity to avoid involution effects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3367214/key-pillar-5-year-powerhouse-plan-chinas-car-industry?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [China Passenger Car Association] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Key pillar’: the 5-year powerhouse plan for China’s car industry

Snippet: Beijing’s outline calls for boosting domestic market and innovation while controlling capacity to avoid involution effects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3367214/key-pillar-5-year-powerhouse-plan-chinas-car-industry

[2026-09-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Twin Chokepoint Shock: Houthis Seize Mayyun Island In Bab el-Mandeb Strait As Hormuz Disruptions Persist

Snippet: Three converging threats to watch are intensifying pressure on global energy markets: damage to Russian refining capacity, ongoing disruption at Hormuz, and new, expanding Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping. The resulting physical market squeeze extends well beyond the Gulf area. Record-high diesel prices in the US and other markets, such as China's return to buying crude, raise the risk that oil markets will remain exceptionally tight into the Northern Hemisphere winter.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/twin-chokepoint-shock-houthis-seize-mayyun-island-bab-el-mandeb-strait-hormuz

[2026-09-11 22:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea seeks to retake OPCON from US under 'no added conditions' principle: defense minister nominee

Snippet: Defense Minister nominee Kang Shin-chul said Friday that South Korea is seeking to retake wartime operational control from the United States under a firm principle that there will be "no additional conditions" attached.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10871032