[2026-04-29 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Niverse] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pair of Hong Kong luxury homes sells for US$41m as market sizzle increases

Snippet: Mainland China property tycoon reaps 86 per cent gain on 2010 investment, following another sale in the same project that netted 77 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3351736/pair-hong-kong-luxury-homes-sells-us41m-market-sizzle-increases

[2026-04-29 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong has a big stake in the success of harbourfront event space

Snippet: Success will be measured not only in ticket sales or rental income, but in how the site enhances Hong Kong’s global image

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3351664/hong-kong-has-big-stake-success-harbourfront-event-space?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Henderson Land Development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong has a big stake in the success of harbourfront event space

Snippet: Success will be measured not only in ticket sales or rental income, but in how the site enhances Hong Kong’s global image

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3351664/hong-kong-has-big-stake-success-harbourfront-event-space

[2026-04-29 08:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Democrats urge Trump to keep ban on Chinese cars in US as Xi meeting looms

Snippet: US lawmakers warn of ‘irreversible’ consequences for industry ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Chinese President ⁠Xi Jinping next month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351765/democrats-urge-trump-keep-ban-chinese-cars-us-xi-meeting-looms?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 08:42 UTC+10:00] [George Washington University] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Democrats urge Trump to keep ban on Chinese cars in US as Xi meeting looms

Snippet: US lawmakers warn of ‘irreversible’ consequences for industry ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Chinese President ⁠Xi Jinping next month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351765/democrats-urge-trump-keep-ban-chinese-cars-us-xi-meeting-looms

[2026-04-29 08:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pressure on DOJ to prosecute Anthony Fauci grows after adviser indicted—with days left to charge COVID ‘lies’

Snippet: WASHINGTON — The indictment of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s former adviser David Morens Tuesday revived calls for the Justice Department to prosecute Fauci himself for allegedly lying to Congress about funding risky research in China before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/pressure-on-doj-to-prosecute-anthony-fauci-grows-after-adviser-indictedwith-days-left-to-charge-covid-lies/

[2026-04-29 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: First full gas tanker exits Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began

Snippet: A tanker ship passed through the Strait of Hormuz headed for China on Monday — the first shipment of natural gas to successfully exit the Persian Gulf since the start of the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/world-news/first-full-gas-tanker-exits-strait-of-hormuz-since-iran-war-began/

[2026-04-29 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s art market resilience, proven by The Great Wave’s US$2.8 million sale

Snippet: Despite overall cooling, Hong Kong’s art market shows resilience – the top end remains intact, and the lower price brackets stay steady

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3351635/hong-kongs-art-market-resilience-proven-great-waves-us28-million-sale?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 08:00 UTC+10:00] [The Great Wave] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s art market resilience, proven by The Great Wave’s US$2.8 million sale

Snippet: Despite overall cooling, Hong Kong’s art market shows resilience – the top end remains intact, and the lower price brackets stay steady

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3351635/hong-kongs-art-market-resilience-proven-great-waves-us28-million-sale

[2026-04-29 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s reported ban on sulphuric acid exports could have overseas buyers reeling

Snippet: Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351630/how-chinas-reported-ban-sulphuric-acid-exports-could-have-overseas-buyers-reeling?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Peng Yang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s reported ban on sulphuric acid exports could have overseas buyers reeling

Snippet: Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351630/how-chinas-reported-ban-sulphuric-acid-exports-could-have-overseas-buyers-reeling

[2026-04-29 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US draft bill targets Beijing’s AI rise with mandate to name China’s tech leaders

Snippet: Lawmakers seek report on China’s AI progress, benchmarking capabilities and comparing US systems as rivalry over frontier tech deepens

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3351764/us-draft-bill-targets-beijings-ai-rise-mandate-name-chinas-tech-leaders?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 07:59 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US draft bill targets Beijing’s AI rise with mandate to name China’s tech leaders

Snippet: Lawmakers seek report on China’s AI progress, benchmarking capabilities and comparing US systems as rivalry over frontier tech deepens

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3351764/us-draft-bill-targets-beijings-ai-rise-mandate-name-chinas-tech-leaders

[2026-04-29 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan turns to Chinese petrochemicals amid naphtha crunch

Snippet: Japanese chemical companies are grappling with shortages of feedstocks that had been sourced mainly from the Middle East. (Photo by Kai Fujii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/japan-turns-to-chinese-petrochemicals-amid-naphtha-crunch

[2026-04-29 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mitsubishi Materials to lift tungsten carbide prices on tight China supply

Snippet: Tungsten materials are used by Mitsubishi Materials to make cemented carbide cutting tools. (Mitsubishi Materials)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/mitsubishi-materials-to-lift-tungsten-carbide-prices-on-tight-china-supply

[2026-04-29 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US conditions for paying UN dues include China curbs, report says

Snippet: The US owes billions of dollars in unpaid fees to the organisation, which is facing ‘imminent financial collapse’, according to its chief

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3351762/us-conditions-paying-un-dues-include-china-curbs-report-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 06:51 UTC+10:00] [Stephane Dujarric] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US conditions for paying UN dues include China curbs, report says

Snippet: The US owes billions of dollars in unpaid fees to the organisation, which is facing ‘imminent financial collapse’, according to its chief

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3351762/us-conditions-paying-un-dues-include-china-curbs-report-says

[2026-04-29 05:56 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka deepens tourism and educational ties with China

Snippet: Sri Lanka has taken a significant step toward strengthening its tourism and educational cooperation with China, following an official visit by Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe to Sichuan College on April 23.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/business/986514/sri-lanka-deepens-tourism-and-educational-ties-with-china/

[2026-04-29 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Asian Beach Games’ medalists return home

Snippet: Sri Lankan athletic team came up with fine performance to clinch 4 medals (one silver and 3 bronze) at the recently concluded Asian Beach Games in China. The medal winning Lankan athletes arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday. Lankan medal winners included: Silver medal – Ishara Samanmali in women’s long jump, Bronze medals – Shashikala Lankathilake and Jayathra Sampath Miranda in the women’s and men’s long jump with men’s 4x60m relay team comprising Manuja Prabhash, Malith Thamel, Malith Tharushan and

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/sports/986640/asian-beach-games-medalists-return-home/

[2026-04-29 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: End of an era in Buddhist scholarship

Snippet: Professor Y. Karunadasa, Emeritus Professor of Pali and Buddhist studies, University of Kelaniya, and former Director of Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies (PGIPBS), passed away on 27.04. 2026 at the ripe age of 92. Till his last moment, Professor Karunadasa continued to be a teacher at such national and international institutes as Centre for Buddhist Studies, Hong Kong University, and Buddha Dharma Centre, Hong Kong.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/features/986622/end-of-an-era-in-buddhist-scholarship/

[2026-04-29 04:37 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: BYD profit slumps as its car sales in China falter

Snippet: April 29, 2026 04:37 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/byd-profit-slumps-as-its-car-sales-in-china-falter/

[2026-04-29 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Tokyo Electron's close ties with TSMC at risk after chip tech leak

Snippet: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is a crucial customer for Tokyo Electron. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/tokyo-electron-s-close-ties-with-tsmc-at-risk-after-chip-tech-leak

[2026-04-29 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Supreme Court seems likely to grant tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down Falun Gong suit

Snippet: The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-china-cisco-falun-gong-lawsuit-c6a1fca49c35e031f9c889ac5bd30276

[2026-04-29 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong star vows to be ‘companion, not mentor’ to protesters arrested in 2019

Snippet: Cantopop singer Hins Cheung makes pledge at event organised as part of youth rehabilitation programme at Hong Kong Museum of History

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3351757/hong-kong-star-vows-be-companion-not-mentor-protesters-arrested-2019?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong star vows to be ‘companion, not mentor’ to protesters arrested in 2019

Snippet: Cantopop singer Hins Cheung makes pledge at event organised as part of youth rehabilitation programme at Hong Kong Museum of History

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3351757/hong-kong-star-vows-be-companion-not-mentor-protesters-arrested-2019

[2026-04-29 02:15 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 CrosswordWednesday, 29 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-29

[2026-04-29 02:15 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 SudokuWednesday, 29 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-29

[2026-04-29 02:15 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 CrosswordWednesday, 29 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-04-29

[2026-04-29 02:15 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 SearchWednesday, 29 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-04-29

[2026-04-29 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Pentagon admits ‘no defense’ against Russian and Chinese hypersonic weapons

Snippet: The United States will struggle to defend itself against advanced missile systems developed by China and Russia, senior Pentagon officials told lawmakers as they called for funding for the proposed Golden Dome missile defense program.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639208-golden-dome-peer-competitors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-29 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Pentagon admits ‘no defense’ against Russian and Chinese hypersonic weapons

Snippet: The United States will struggle to defend itself against advanced missile systems developed by China and Russia, senior Pentagon officials told lawmakers as they called for funding for the proposed Golden Dome missile defense program.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639208-golden-dome-peer-competitors/

[2026-04-29 01:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Op-ed: In blocking Meta-Manus deal, China sends a powerful message to U.S. market about AI race

Snippet: When Meta agreed to acquire Manus, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence startup with Chinese roots for roughly $2 billion last December, many saw the transaction as just another routine deal in today's global technology economy: capital crossing borders, startups relocating to friendlier jurisdictions, and major platform companies acquiring talent and intellectual property in the race to build the next generation of AI systems.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/china-meta-manus-ai-deal.html

[2026-04-29 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Crucial free throws tow Gilas 3x3 men to Asian Beach Games semis

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 men’s team eked out a close 18-14 victory over India Tuesday to march on to the semifinals of the 6th Asian Beach Games at the Sanya Sports Centre Gymnasium in Sanya, China.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/sports/crucial-free-throws-tow-gilas-3x3-men-to-asian-beach-games-semis/2330761

[2026-04-29 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Helper arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly putting 2 young boys in dog cage

Snippet: Mother alleges helper confined boys, aged two and three, in a cage in flat

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3351754/helper-arrested-hong-kong-allegedly-putting-2-young-boys-dog-cage?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 01:12 UTC+10:00] [child abuse] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Helper arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly putting 2 young boys in dog cage

Snippet: Mother alleges helper confined boys, aged two and three, in a cage in flat

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3351754/helper-arrested-hong-kong-allegedly-putting-2-young-boys-dog-cage

[2026-04-29 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s calls to open Hormuz show the limits of its ties to Iran, experts say

Snippet: While Beijing has long seen Tehran as a useful partner, the nation is not crucial to its Middle East strategy, analysts argue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351707/chinas-calls-open-hormuz-show-limits-its-ties-iran-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Tehran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s calls to open Hormuz show the limits of its ties to Iran, experts say

Snippet: While Beijing has long seen Tehran as a useful partner, the nation is not crucial to its Middle East strategy, analysts argue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351707/chinas-calls-open-hormuz-show-limits-its-ties-iran-experts-say

[2026-04-29 00:59 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Hidden Chinese history of Australia’s gold rush is going global

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/hidden-chinese-history-of-australias-gold-rush-is-going-global/

[2026-04-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With Meta-Manus AI deal ‘difficult’ to undo, how will Beijing exert its authority?

Snippet: Case shows US-China competition has expanded beyond chips and models to areas of engineering and product design, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3351718/meta-manus-ai-deal-difficult-undo-how-will-beijing-exert-its-authority?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Manus] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With Meta-Manus AI deal ‘difficult’ to undo, how will Beijing exert its authority?

Snippet: Case shows US-China competition has expanded beyond chips and models to areas of engineering and product design, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3351718/meta-manus-ai-deal-difficult-undo-how-will-beijing-exert-its-authority

[2026-04-29 00:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s revised security policy to get ‘more aggressive’: Chinese expert

Snippet: Rewritten policies could even include changes to nuclear weapons stance, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351751/japans-revised-security-policy-get-more-aggressive-chinese-expert?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 00:09 UTC+10:00] [Liberal Democratic Party] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s revised security policy to get ‘more aggressive’: Chinese expert

Snippet: Rewritten policies could even include changes to nuclear weapons stance, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351751/japans-revised-security-policy-get-more-aggressive-chinese-expert

[2026-04-29 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada’s push to rebuild ties with China hits a snag: a lack of direct flights

Snippet: Canada has permitted an ‘incremental increase’ in flights to China, but airlines may be reluctant to add services amid the wars in Ukraine and Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351717/canadas-push-rebuild-ties-china-hits-snag-lack-direct-flights?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Huawei Technologies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada’s push to rebuild ties with China hits a snag: a lack of direct flights

Snippet: Canada has permitted an ‘incremental increase’ in flights to China, but airlines may be reluctant to add services amid the wars in Ukraine and Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351717/canadas-push-rebuild-ties-china-hits-snag-lack-direct-flights

[2026-04-28 23:44 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/united-arab-emirates-says-it-will-leave-opec-effective-may-1/751ca99c-67d3-4d31-943c-4453a656d5e2

[2026-04-28 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: What China holds in store for Apple's new CEO

Snippet: An Apple store in Beijing. China has recently become a major bright spot for iPhone sales. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/tech-asia/what-china-holds-in-store-for-apple-s-new-ceo

[2026-04-28 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police arrest man after fire inside sports store injures staff member

Snippet: Kowloon Bay Decathlon store worker burns hands tackling fire set by suspect who fled but was arrested within hours

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3351743/hong-kong-police-arrest-man-after-fire-inside-sports-store-injures-staff-member?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 22:45 UTC+10:00] [arson] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police arrest man after fire inside sports store injures staff member

Snippet: Kowloon Bay Decathlon store worker burns hands tackling fire set by suspect who fled but was arrested within hours

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3351743/hong-kong-police-arrest-man-after-fire-inside-sports-store-injures-staff-member

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese industrial robot maker Inovance joins Hong Kong IPO queue

Snippet: Company aims to enhance internationalisation strategy with listing expected to raise up to US$2 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china-future-tech/robotics/article/3351738/chinese-industrial-robot-maker-inovance-joins-hong-kong-ipo-queue?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Shenzhen Stock Exchange] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese industrial robot maker Inovance joins Hong Kong IPO queue

Snippet: Company aims to enhance internationalisation strategy with listing expected to raise up to US$2 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china-future-tech/robotics/article/3351738/chinese-industrial-robot-maker-inovance-joins-hong-kong-ipo-queue