[2026-08-25 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could Mecca defence pact be first step to new Middle East order?

Snippet: As security deal shakes up calculations for the US, China and Russia, a regional order shaped by regional states is no longer unthinkable

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3364690/could-mecca-defence-pact-be-first-step-new-middle-east-order?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 22:30 UTC+10:00] [India] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could Mecca defence pact be first step to new Middle East order?

Snippet: As security deal shakes up calculations for the US, China and Russia, a regional order shaped by regional states is no longer unthinkable

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3364690/could-mecca-defence-pact-be-first-step-new-middle-east-order

[2026-08-25 22:25 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Beijing warns it will not sever ties with Iran after US vows ‘economic D-Day’

Snippet: Beijing: China has fired a warning shot at Washington, making clear it won’t cease cooperating with Iran and was prepared to retaliate if the Trump administration continued with fresh sanctions.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/beijing-warns-it-will-not-sever-ties-with-iran-after-us-vows-economic-d-day-20260825-p60rj4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Amazing feats and epic fails at the World Humanoid Robot Games in China | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing saw several stretchers deployed to remove robots that had ‘passed out’.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/technology/3365233/amazing-feats-and-epic-fails-world-humanoid-robot-games-china

[2026-08-25 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Woman fined HK$4,000 over unleashed dog attack at Hong Kong pet garden

Snippet: Woman pleads guilty after her unleashed dog attacked another and bit its owner, as magistrate urges people to pay more attention to their pets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3365232/woman-fined-hk4000-over-unleashed-dog-attack-hong-kong-pet-garden?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 22:22 UTC+10:00] [dog] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Woman fined HK$4,000 over unleashed dog attack at Hong Kong pet garden

Snippet: Woman pleads guilty after her unleashed dog attacked another and bit its owner, as magistrate urges people to pay more attention to their pets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3365232/woman-fined-hk4000-over-unleashed-dog-attack-hong-kong-pet-garden

[2026-08-25 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Chinese artist Gao Zhen jailed over satirical Mao statues

Snippet: BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese artist Gao Zhen was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday for “infringing upon the reputation of heroes” over his satirical works of art, including statues of China’s former leader Mao Zedong.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-artist-sentenced-mao-statues-acd33edef90b92b50d5396ad206022c3

[2026-08-25 22:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Romantic Warrior’s bid for fifth Hong Kong Cup up in the air after scans reveal joint issue

Snippet: Champion galloper could be sidelined again after “a change in one of the horse’s joints” was detected

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3365231/romantic-warriors-bid-fifth-hong-kong-cup-air-after-scans-reveal-joint-issue?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 22:09 UTC+10:00] [Gorgeous Win] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Romantic Warrior’s bid for fifth Hong Kong Cup up in the air after scans reveal joint issue

Snippet: Champion galloper could be sidelined again after “a change in one of the horse’s joints” was detected

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3365231/romantic-warriors-bid-fifth-hong-kong-cup-air-after-scans-reveal-joint-issue

[2026-08-25 21:53 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Artist known for sculptures of Mao Zedong jailed for slandering ‘heroes and martyrs’

Snippet: Gao Zhen sentenced to three years in prison after already spending two years in detention

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/25/artist-gao-zhen-sculptures-mao-zedong-jailed-china

[2026-08-25 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Bessent Drops Iran Sanctions Hammer On Dozens Of Chinese Firms, Spares Big Banks As Beijing Threatens Retaliation

Snippet: The Trump administration's "Operation Economic Outcast" has expanded the sanctions campaign across China and Hong Kong, targeting dozens of individuals and businesses while intentionally holding off on sanctioning major Chinese banks that keep Tehran connected to the global financial system. Beijing, meanwhile, signaled earlier Tuesday that it would not retreat from its economic relationship with Iran, raising the risk that Trump's economic war against Tehran could evolve into a direct confrontation with China, the largest buyer of discounted Iranian crude.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/bessent-drops-iran-sanctions-hammer-dozens-chinese-firms-spares-big-banks-beijing

[2026-08-25 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Normal stability’: US-China Track 1.5 talks offer formula for ties

Snippet: Senior party official Liu Haixing uses unofficial discussions to make the case for disagreements to remain ‘controllable’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3365226/normal-stability-us-china-track-15-talks-offer-formula-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 21:43 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Normal stability’: US-China Track 1.5 talks offer formula for ties

Snippet: Senior party official Liu Haixing uses unofficial discussions to make the case for disagreements to remain ‘controllable’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3365226/normal-stability-us-china-track-15-talks-offer-formula-ties

[2026-08-25 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China moves to close regulatory loopholes in overseas investment by wealthy individuals

Snippet: Newly drafted rules would expand oversight of direct offshore investments, with more reporting requirements but limited changes for market-linked schemes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365206/china-moves-close-regulatory-loopholes-overseas-investment-wealthy-individuals?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 21:30 UTC+10:00] [NDRC] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China moves to close regulatory loopholes in overseas investment by wealthy individuals

Snippet: Newly drafted rules would expand oversight of direct offshore investments, with more reporting requirements but limited changes for market-linked schemes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365206/china-moves-close-regulatory-loopholes-overseas-investment-wealthy-individuals

[2026-08-25 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese vessel caught with banned shark fin in Pacific

Snippet: SYDNEY — Kiribati, a tiny Pacific neighbor to Hawaii that has grown ties with Beijing, detained a Chinese vessel this month for illegally harvesting shark fins, its maritime police told Agence France-Presse.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/25/world/chinese-vessel-caught-with-banned-shark-fin-in-pacific/2411624

[2026-08-25 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Disney Worldbuilders documentary captures ‘magic’ of turning films into theme park lands

Snippet: New Disney+ film interviews masterminds behind Frozen and more to show how on-screen tales are adapted at Disneylands from Hong Kong to Paris

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3365189/disney-worldbuilders-documentary-captures-magic-turning-films-theme-park-lands?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Disney Worldbuilders] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Disney Worldbuilders documentary captures ‘magic’ of turning films into theme park lands

Snippet: New Disney+ film interviews masterminds behind Frozen and more to show how on-screen tales are adapted at Disneylands from Hong Kong to Paris

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3365189/disney-worldbuilders-documentary-captures-magic-turning-films-theme-park-lands

[2026-08-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Chinese Medicine Hospital to start 24-hour inpatient services in December

Snippet: City’s first dedicated traditional Chinese medicine hospital will also launch 10 additional special disease programmes within this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3365220/hong-kongs-chinese-medicine-hospital-start-24-hour-inpatient-services-december?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Chinese Medicine Hospital to start 24-hour inpatient services in December

Snippet: City’s first dedicated traditional Chinese medicine hospital will also launch 10 additional special disease programmes within this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3365220/hong-kongs-chinese-medicine-hospital-start-24-hour-inpatient-services-december

[2026-08-25 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against Iran

Snippet: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US will "tighten the noose" around Iranian revenue sources

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyl8965j5go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-25 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong jewellery shop slapped with 30-day tour group ban over coerced sales

Snippet: Kaiser Jewellery International barred from receiving any inbound tour group visitors from Wednesday until September 24

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3365216/hong-kong-jewellery-shop-slapped-30-day-tour-group-ban-over-coerced-sales?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 20:50 UTC+10:00] [Kowloon Bay] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong jewellery shop slapped with 30-day tour group ban over coerced sales

Snippet: Kaiser Jewellery International barred from receiving any inbound tour group visitors from Wednesday until September 24

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3365216/hong-kong-jewellery-shop-slapped-30-day-tour-group-ban-over-coerced-sales

[2026-08-25 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China warns US against expanding Iran sanctions to Chinese firms

Snippet: China has warned Washington that it will retaliate if the Trump administration significantly expands its Iran-related secondary sanctions against Chinese companies.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-warns-us-against-expanding-iran-sanctions-chinese-firms

[2026-08-25 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: DeepSeek leads surge in low cost Chinese open-weight models on US platform

Snippet: Open models reached a record share of 62 per cent on a US web development platform on Saturday, a reversal of figures in June

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3365204/deepseek-leads-surge-low-cost-chinese-open-weight-models-us-platform?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Taiwanese] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: DeepSeek leads surge in low cost Chinese open-weight models on US platform

Snippet: Open models reached a record share of 62 per cent on a US web development platform on Saturday, a reversal of figures in June

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3365204/deepseek-leads-surge-low-cost-chinese-open-weight-models-us-platform

[2026-08-25 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hungary investigates possible fraud in Orbán-era ventilator purchases

Snippet: Doctors and nurses wearing protective gears attend a patient on ventilator at the intensive care unit of Szent Laszlo Hospital treating COVID-19 patients during the pandemic of new coronavirus COVID-19 in Budapest, Hungary, on Dec. 13, 2021. (Zoltan Balogh/MTI via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hungary-china-fraud-orban-covid19-ventilator-deal-db5dae40f252e4ba325c9505913c1ef2

[2026-08-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US building twice as much gas-fired capacity as China in AI boom, analysis finds

Snippet: There has been a 76% increase in under-construction gas-fired projects amid ‘frenzy’ to build more datacenters

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/25/us-gas-power-china-ai-datacenter

[2026-08-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s sporting machine fails to turn individual Olympic gold into team success

Snippet: Why has a country that shines in the Olympics struggled so badly on the football pitch and basketball court? Two experts think they know

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3365176/why-chinas-sporting-machine-fails-turn-individual-olympic-gold-team-success?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [AFC Asian Cup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s sporting machine fails to turn individual Olympic gold into team success

Snippet: Why has a country that shines in the Olympics struggled so badly on the football pitch and basketball court? Two experts think they know

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3365176/why-chinas-sporting-machine-fails-turn-individual-olympic-gold-team-success

[2026-08-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s J-16s face off against Egypt’s Rafales in combat drills as Iran war rumbles on

Snippet: PLA pilots test strategic reach in 6,000km mission as Middle East conflict pushes Cairo and Beijing closer

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3365163/chinas-j-16s-face-against-egypts-rafales-combat-drills-iran-war-rumbles?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Rafale] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s J-16s face off against Egypt’s Rafales in combat drills as Iran war rumbles on

Snippet: PLA pilots test strategic reach in 6,000km mission as Middle East conflict pushes Cairo and Beijing closer

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3365163/chinas-j-16s-face-against-egypts-rafales-combat-drills-iran-war-rumbles

[2026-08-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese dad’s chemotherapy note prompts food vendor’s US$15 donation, going viral

Snippet: Father praises stranger’s compassion for bringing warmth to their darkest days

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3365066/chinese-dads-chemotherapy-note-prompts-food-vendors-us15-donation-going-viral?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese dad’s chemotherapy note prompts food vendor’s US$15 donation, going viral

Snippet: Father praises stranger’s compassion for bringing warmth to their darkest days

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3365066/chinese-dads-chemotherapy-note-prompts-food-vendors-us15-donation-going-viral

[2026-08-25 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong power firms to raise fuel charges from September amid geopolitical tensions

Snippet: CLP Power and HK Electric announce higher fuel-related charges, while offering rebates and subsidies to ease the burden on households

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3365205/hong-kong-power-firms-raise-fuel-charges-september-amid-geopolitical-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 19:53 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Island] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong power firms to raise fuel charges from September amid geopolitical tensions

Snippet: CLP Power and HK Electric announce higher fuel-related charges, while offering rebates and subsidies to ease the burden on households

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3365205/hong-kong-power-firms-raise-fuel-charges-september-amid-geopolitical-tensions

[2026-08-25 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: #NPD trends on Chinese social media as people seek advice on how to deal with narcissistic partners | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Influencers are offering tips and training on spotting signs of narcissistic personality disorder, and how to manage partners who display the traits.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/arts-culture/3365198/npd-trends-chinese-social-media-people-seek-advice-how-deal-narcissistic-partners

[2026-08-25 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong exports jump 50.7% in July, driven by growth in AI-related electronics

Snippet: Government expects robust demand to continue supporting trade development despite geopolitical risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3365195/hong-kong-exports-jump-507-july-driven-growth-ai-related-electronics?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 19:01 UTC+10:00] [chip shipments] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong exports jump 50.7% in July, driven by growth in AI-related electronics

Snippet: Government expects robust demand to continue supporting trade development despite geopolitical risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3365195/hong-kong-exports-jump-507-july-driven-growth-ai-related-electronics

[2026-08-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why was China’s response to North Korea’s latest missile launches so muted?

Snippet: Missile tests hours after China’s foreign minister left Seoul won’t alter Beijing’s focus on regime stability, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3365190/why-was-chinas-response-north-koreas-latest-missile-launches-so-muted?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [George H.W. Bush Foundation for US-China Relations] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why was China’s response to North Korea’s latest missile launches so muted?

Snippet: Missile tests hours after China’s foreign minister left Seoul won’t alter Beijing’s focus on regime stability, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3365190/why-was-chinas-response-north-koreas-latest-missile-launches-so-muted

[2026-08-25 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s smog-busting, anti-pollution plan will clear Shenzhen’s skies for Apec summit

Snippet: Tech hub to curb industrial output, conduct drills and use AI to pinpoint pollution sources, creating ‘crisp air’ as world leaders roll in

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3365165/how-chinas-smog-busting-anti-pollution-plan-will-clear-shenzhens-skies-apec-summit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 18:52 UTC+10:00] [Shenzhen] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s smog-busting, anti-pollution plan will clear Shenzhen’s skies for Apec summit

Snippet: Tech hub to curb industrial output, conduct drills and use AI to pinpoint pollution sources, creating ‘crisp air’ as world leaders roll in

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3365165/how-chinas-smog-busting-anti-pollution-plan-will-clear-shenzhens-skies-apec-summit

[2026-08-25 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong government statistician cleared of loitering charge near girls’ school

Snippet: Defendant, 59, admits photographing 16-year-old girl, but judge rules loitering charge unsuitable as his conduct did not amount to a threat to the pupil

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3365194/hong-kong-government-statistician-cleared-loitering-charge-near-girls-school?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 18:48 UTC+10:00] [Kestrel Lam Tsz-hong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong government statistician cleared of loitering charge near girls’ school

Snippet: Defendant, 59, admits photographing 16-year-old girl, but judge rules loitering charge unsuitable as his conduct did not amount to a threat to the pupil

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3365194/hong-kong-government-statistician-cleared-loitering-charge-near-girls-school

[2026-08-25 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Display Mercedes-Benz backs into escalator at Chinese mall | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Local media reported a staff member in the mall’s basement suffered slight injuries.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/china/3365193/display-mercedes-benz-backs-escalator-chinese-mall

[2026-08-25 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China taps high-altitude winds for power generation by flying craft to 4,000m

Snippet: The craft, developed by a Chinese start-up, uses winds at high altitude to produce electricity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365180/china-taps-high-altitude-winds-power-generation-flying-craft-4000m?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Aerospace Information Research Institute] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China taps high-altitude winds for power generation by flying craft to 4,000m

Snippet: The craft, developed by a Chinese start-up, uses winds at high altitude to produce electricity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365180/china-taps-high-altitude-winds-power-generation-flying-craft-4000m

[2026-08-25 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3 helpers sacked, issued warnings over use of employer data to secure loans

Snippet: Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog highlights three cases and says helpers’ actions led to their employers being harassed by debt collectors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3365186/3-helpers-sacked-issued-warnings-over-use-employer-data-secure-loans?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 18:00 UTC+10:00] [news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3 helpers sacked, issued warnings over use of employer data to secure loans

Snippet: Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog highlights three cases and says helpers’ actions led to their employers being harassed by debt collectors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3365186/3-helpers-sacked-issued-warnings-over-use-employer-data-secure-loans