[2026-08-17 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Launch of Northern Metropolis flats attracts strong interest from Hong Kong homebuyers

Snippet: More than half of the 82 units available at Park Silicon in Kwu Tung were sold, signalling a positive shift in the city’s property market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3364205/launch-northern-metropolis-flats-attracts-strong-interest-hong-kong-homebuyers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan pact a sign of a realigning global order

Snippet: China may view the agreement as an opportunity to expand its own diplomatic and economic influence in the Middle East and South Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3364033/saudi-arabia-turkey-pakistan-pact-sign-realigning-global-order?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 09:15 UTC+10:00] [American unpredictability] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan pact a sign of a realigning global order

Snippet: China may view the agreement as an opportunity to expand its own diplomatic and economic influence in the Middle East and South Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3364033/saudi-arabia-turkey-pakistan-pact-sign-realigning-global-order

[2026-08-17 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Apple Trains Custom AI Model For China With Alibaba's Help

Snippet: Apple has trained a custom large language model specifically for the Chinese market, utilizing technical support from Alibaba Group, according to Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/apple-trains-custom-ai-model-china-alibabas-help

[2026-08-17 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AIIB warns climate inaction could downgrade a third of sovereign borrowers by 2050

Snippet: Delayed physical impacts to hit economies by 2050 without stronger climate policies, says Beijing-based multilateral lender

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3363764/aiib-warns-climate-inaction-could-downgrade-third-sovereign-borrowers-2050?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AIIB warns climate inaction could downgrade a third of sovereign borrowers by 2050

Snippet: Delayed physical impacts to hit economies by 2050 without stronger climate policies, says Beijing-based multilateral lender

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3363764/aiib-warns-climate-inaction-could-downgrade-third-sovereign-borrowers-2050

[2026-08-17 04:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: China being investigated for funding pro-Palestine marches in UK, the Telegraph reveals

Snippet: China is suspected of funding pro-Palestine marches in the UK, The Telegraph revealed exclusively last week.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-905707

[2026-08-17 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Beijing Wants Nvidia Out But China's AI Developers Aren't Ready

Snippet: China has spent years pouring money and political capital into building a homegrown semiconductor industry. Yet when its AI companies need to train their most sophisticated models, many still turn to Nvidia, according to South China Morning Post.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/beijing-wants-nvidia-out-chinas-ai-developers-arent-ready

[2026-08-17 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 CrosswordMonday, 17 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-08-17

[2026-08-17 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 SudokuMonday, 17 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-08-17

[2026-08-17 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 CrosswordMonday, 17 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-08-17

[2026-08-17 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 SearchMonday, 17 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-08-17

[2026-08-17 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race

Snippet: WASHINGTON — The US is preparing to tell dozens of countries they must pick sides in the artificial intelligence race with China, warning they will be excluded from a US-led AI coalition if they also sign up for Beijing’s competing framework, according to a US official and an internal draft reviewed by Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/business/top-business/us-to-tell-partners-they-must-pick-sides-in-ai-race/2406439

[2026-08-17 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mexico bets on homegrown electric bus to curb China reliance

Snippet: Development of the Mexican-made electric bus is now moving into full gear. (Photo by Tomohiro Ichihara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/mexico-bets-on-homegrown-electric-bus-to-curb-china-reliance

[2026-08-17 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese ship sails for Europe through Arctic

Snippet: BEIJING — A Chinese container vessel has set sail for Europe through the Arctic, part of new weekly service on a route that cuts shipment times in half but which environmental groups warn could speed up the melting of polar ice.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/world/asia-oceania/chinese-ship-sails-for-europe-through-arctic/2406360

[2026-08-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian security and counter-terrorism] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A fake website and a deluge of CVs: the Australian firm embroiled in an FBI probe into alleged Chinese espionage

Snippet: Exclusive: Fake consultancy impersonating Brisbane firm online is one of 13 websites seized by the US Department of Justice

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/17/fbi-investigation-china-alleged-espionage-fake-websites-defence-intelligence-australia

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

Source: AP News

Title: Today in Sports - Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal at Beijing Games for most ever at an Olympics

Snippet: 1933 — Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees plays his 1,308th straight game to break Everett Scott’s record of 1,307.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/michael-phelps-track-and-field-david-toms-olympic-games-6ac2446628e18ec2ed96db1e9e7f7430

[2026-08-17 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a ‘rough’ and ‘crude’ Chinese cartoon ox went from box office zero to hero

Snippet: Widely slated on its release, Nui Lai has become the summer’s most surprising smash hit despite competition from The Odyssey and Spider-Man

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3364211/how-rough-and-crude-chinese-cartoon-ox-went-box-office-zero-hero?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 00:02 UTC+10:00] [AI-generated images] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a ‘rough’ and ‘crude’ Chinese cartoon ox went from box office zero to hero

Snippet: Widely slated on its release, Nui Lai has become the summer’s most surprising smash hit despite competition from The Odyssey and Spider-Man

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3364211/how-rough-and-crude-chinese-cartoon-ox-went-box-office-zero-hero

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong send Asian Games table tennis warning after Europe Smash silver linings

Snippet: City squad claim three medals from world-class Swedish tournament, poised for Japanese glory quest next month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3364202/hong-kong-send-asian-games-table-tennis-warning-after-europe-smash-silver-linings?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Felix Lebrun] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong send Asian Games table tennis warning after Europe Smash silver linings

Snippet: City squad claim three medals from world-class Swedish tournament, poised for Japanese glory quest next month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3364202/hong-kong-send-asian-games-table-tennis-warning-after-europe-smash-silver-linings

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More interest in home-grown C919 lays bare demand-supply mismatch at Comac

Snippet: Parts shortage and supply chain production remain a problem and may be about more than just aero engines, industrial veteran says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3364151/more-interest-home-grown-c919-lays-bare-demand-supply-mismatch-comac?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More interest in home-grown C919 lays bare demand-supply mismatch at Comac

Snippet: Parts shortage and supply chain production remain a problem and may be about more than just aero engines, industrial veteran says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3364151/more-interest-home-grown-c919-lays-bare-demand-supply-mismatch-comac

[2026-08-16 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: China-based Hengli Group main importer of sanctioned Iranian crude oil, analysts say - report

Snippet: Hengli Group, a Chinese company that employs over 300,000 people and earns over $100 billion per year, is a primary importer of Iranian crude oil, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing industry analysts, shipping brokers, and the US Treasury.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-905670

[2026-08-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Communist Party of China invokes Jiang’s legacy in call to rally round Xi’s leadership

Snippet: Article in People’s Daily marking the former leader’s centenary stressed the importance of unity when navigating ‘rough waters’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3364198/communist-party-china-invokes-jiangs-legacy-call-rally-round-xis-leadership?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Communist Party invokes Jiang’s legacy in call to rally round Xi’s leadership

Snippet: Article in People’s Daily marking the former leader’s centenary stressed the importance of unity when navigating ‘rough waters’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3364198/communist-party-china-invokes-jiangs-legacy-call-rally-round-xis-leadership

[2026-08-16 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Boy, 13, among 16 arrested as Hong Kong police tackle juvenile crime

Snippet: Suspects arrested for various alleged offences such as disorderly conduct, possession of offensive weapons, deception and assault

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3364206/boy-13-among-16-arrested-hong-kong-police-tackle-juvenile-crime?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 22:54 UTC+10:00] [youth offences] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Boy, 13, among 16 arrested as Hong Kong police tackle juvenile crime

Snippet: Suspects arrested for various alleged offences such as disorderly conduct, possession of offensive weapons, deception and assault

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3364206/boy-13-among-16-arrested-hong-kong-police-tackle-juvenile-crime

[2026-08-16 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: University of Hong Kong, CityU secure spots in global university top 100

Snippet: HKU up five spots to 62nd, CityU jumps to 95th in Academic Ranking of World Universities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3364200/university-hong-kong-cityu-secure-spots-global-university-top-100?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 22:20 UTC+10:00] [City University of Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: University of Hong Kong, CityU secure spots in global university top 100

Snippet: HKU up five spots to 62nd, CityU jumps to 95th in Academic Ranking of World Universities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3364200/university-hong-kong-cityu-secure-spots-global-university-top-100

[2026-08-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [National Development and Reform Commission] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From cargo to combat: China urged to prepare civilian ships for wartime use

Snippet: Defence researcher at top planning agency says Beijing should draw lessons from the Falklands conflict to commandeer commercial vessels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3364193/cargo-combat-china-urged-prepare-civilian-ships-wartime-use

[2026-08-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From cargo to combat: China urged to prepare civilian ships for wartime use

Snippet: Defence researcher at top planning agency says Beijing should draw lessons from the Falklands conflict to commandeer commercial vessels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3364193/cargo-combat-china-urged-prepare-civilian-ships-wartime-use?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could Hong Kong character at centre of new Disneyland show be a pangolin?

Snippet: Poppy’s storyline will include nods to life in Hong Kong and see her cross paths with other beloved Pixar characters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3364195/could-hong-kong-character-centre-new-disneyland-show-be-pangolin?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 21:30 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could Hong Kong character at centre of new Disneyland show be a pangolin?

Snippet: Poppy’s storyline will include nods to life in Hong Kong and see her cross paths with other beloved Pixar characters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3364195/could-hong-kong-character-centre-new-disneyland-show-be-pangolin

[2026-08-16 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ex-regulator manager charged over unauthorised access to confidential files

Snippet: Tong Ka-lei, 39, former SFC enforcement division manager, faces 12 counts of obtaining access to a computer with a view to dishonest gain under the Crimes Ordinance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3364194/hong-kong-ex-regulator-manager-charged-over-unauthorised-access-confidential-files?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 21:29 UTC+10:00] [Tong Ka-lei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ex-regulator manager charged over unauthorised access to confidential files

Snippet: Tong Ka-lei, 39, former SFC enforcement division manager, faces 12 counts of obtaining access to a computer with a view to dishonest gain under the Crimes Ordinance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3364194/hong-kong-ex-regulator-manager-charged-over-unauthorised-access-confidential-files

[2026-08-16 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eat, move, live well: Hong Kong style

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesEat, move, live well: Hong Kong styleWith health awareness rising and Hong Kong’s wellness market expanding, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines some emerging lifestyle trends and assesses their effectiveness. Updated: 16 Aug, 2026Advertisement[1]Why are more Hongkongers turning to supplements to keep their ‘engine’ running?From collagen and creatine to traditional Chinese remedies, supplements are becoming part of daily life, but experts say a healthier diet should come first.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3364192/eat-move-live-well-hong-kong-style?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eat, move, live well: Hong Kong style

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesEat, move, live well: Hong Kong styleWith health awareness rising and Hong Kong’s wellness market expanding, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines some emerging lifestyle trends and assesses their effectiveness. Updated: 16 Aug, 2026Advertisement[1]Why are more Hongkongers turning to supplements to keep their ‘engine’ running?From collagen and creatine to traditional Chinese remedies, supplements are becoming part of daily life, but experts say a healthier diet should come first.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3364192/eat-move-live-well-hong-kong-style

[2026-08-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tuning the body: why Hongkongers turn to supplements to keep their ‘engine’ running

Snippet: From collagen and creatine to traditional Chinese remedies, supplements are becoming part of daily life, but experts say a healthier diet should come first

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3364161/tuning-body-why-hongkongers-turn-supplements-keep-their-engine-running?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Dietitians Association] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tuning the body: why Hongkongers turn to supplements to keep their ‘engine’ running

Snippet: From collagen and creatine to traditional Chinese remedies, supplements are becoming part of daily life, but experts say a healthier diet should come first

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3364161/tuning-body-why-hongkongers-turn-supplements-keep-their-engine-running

[2026-08-16 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong boy, 14, arrested for animal cruelty after badly injured cat dies

Snippet: Vet clinic employee called police suspecting animal had been treated inappropriately

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3364188/hong-kong-boy-14-arrested-animal-cruelty-after-badly-injured-cat-dies?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 20:54 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong boy, 14, arrested for animal cruelty after badly injured cat dies

Snippet: Vet clinic employee called police suspecting animal had been treated inappropriately

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3364188/hong-kong-boy-14-arrested-animal-cruelty-after-badly-injured-cat-dies

[2026-08-16 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to fly flags at half-mast for former premier Zhu Rongji’s funeral

Snippet: The late statesman, known for his pivotal role in transitioning China towards a market economy, will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3364189/china-fly-flags-half-mast-former-premier-zhu-rongjis-funeral?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 20:37 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to fly flags at half-mast for former premier Zhu Rongji’s funeral

Snippet: The late statesman, known for his pivotal role in transitioning China towards a market economy, will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3364189/china-fly-flags-half-mast-former-premier-zhu-rongjis-funeral

[2026-08-16 20:03 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 17 arrested, HK$3.67m seized in crackdown on scam group using Malaysian ‘runners’

Snippet: Police say arrests connected to phone scams that targeted 22 people and resulted in losses of HK$2.5 million between June and August

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3364186/17-arrested-hk367m-seized-crackdown-scam-group-using-malaysian-runners

[2026-08-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese swimming fans excited about Yu Yiting’s prospects after win over world record-holder

Snippet: Zhejiang swimmer beats Canada’s Summer McIntosh to win 200m individual medley at Pan Pacific Championships on Saturday night in record time

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3364180/chinese-swimming-fans-excited-about-yu-yitings-prospects-after-win-over-world-record-holder?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [swimming] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese swimming fans excited about Yu Yiting’s prospects after win over world record-holder

Snippet: Zhejiang swimmer beats Canada’s Summer McIntosh to win 200m individual medley at Pan Pacific Championships on Saturday night in record time

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3364180/chinese-swimming-fans-excited-about-yu-yitings-prospects-after-win-over-world-record-holder

[2026-08-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese brain-reading AI model may help predict depression risk 4 years in advance

Snippet: Scientists from Shenzhen University used data studying teenagers’ responses to facial expressions to identify possible warning signs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3364176/chinese-brain-reading-ai-model-may-help-predict-depression-risk-4-years-advance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Imagen] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese brain-reading AI model may help predict depression risk 4 years in advance

Snippet: Scientists from Shenzhen University used data studying teenagers’ responses to facial expressions to identify possible warning signs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3364176/chinese-brain-reading-ai-model-may-help-predict-depression-risk-4-years-advance

[2026-08-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Musk’s headaches: meet China’s corporate matrix challenging his business empire

Snippet: From Tesla to SpaceX, Starlink and Neuralink, Chinese companies are giving – or trying to give – Elon Musk’s firms a run for their money

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364094/musks-headaches-meet-chinas-corporate-matrix-challenging-his-business-empire?utm_source=rss_feed