[2026-04-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [ageing population] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong is ageing, but the real question is where people age

Snippet: The city’s rapid ageing need not turn into a crisis as long as it can look beyond its borders and tap into regional healthcare systems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3350035/hong-kong-ageing-real-question-where-people-age

[2026-04-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong is ageing, but the real question is where people age

Snippet: The city’s rapid ageing need not turn into a crisis as long as it can look beyond its borders and tap into regional healthcare systems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3350035/hong-kong-ageing-real-question-where-people-age?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 06:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Drunkard spent 8 years with metal chopstick stuck in his throat

Snippet: This gives new meaning to pain in the neck.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/world-news/chinese-boozer-spends-8-years-with-metal-chopstick-stuck-in-his-throat-before-having-doctors-remove-it/

[2026-04-18 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Go with the flow: Carmaker debuts voice-controlled ‘in-vehicle toilet’

Snippet: If you gotta go while on-the-go, urine in luck.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/lifestyle/chinese-carmakers-rolling-out-cars-with-in-vehicle-toilet/

[2026-04-18 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 CrosswordSaturday, 18 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-18

[2026-04-18 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 SudokuSaturday, 18 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-18

[2026-04-18 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 CrosswordSaturday, 18 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-04-18

[2026-04-18 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 SearchSaturday, 18 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-04-18

[2026-04-18 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong in Sevens heaven as dazzling display marks start of 50th year

Snippet: Not even a leaky roof at Kai Tak Stadium can put a dampener on proceedings as 34,368 fans pass through gates on day one

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3350541/hong-kong-sevens-heaven-dazzling-display-marks-start-50th-year?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 02:06 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong in Sevens heaven as dazzling display marks start of 50th year

Snippet: Not even a leaky roof at Kai Tak Stadium can put a dampener on proceedings as 34,368 fans pass through gates on day one

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3350541/hong-kong-sevens-heaven-dazzling-display-marks-start-50th-year

[2026-04-18 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Of failed revolution and Raymond Powell

Snippet: THE original intention for the meeting was to discuss the filing of a petition at the Supreme Court for restraining Raymond Powell from interfering with the internal affairs of the Philippines, particularly the conduct of government. Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute (ACPSSI) President Herman Tiu Laurel and the institute’s legal counsel Raffy Tuvera scheduled the afternoon meeting at the Valle Verde Country Club.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/18/opinion/columns/of-failed-revolution-and-raymond-powell/2322907

[2026-04-18 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China embassy to Japan: Probe threats vs diplomats

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/18/world/asia-oceania/china-embassy-to-japan-probe-threats-vs-diplomats/2322941

[2026-04-18 01:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Scores of Chinese women smuggled into Germany for massive prostitution ring: prosecutors

Snippet: Five suspects are accused of organised smuggling of foreigners for their roles in operating the syndicate over the past three years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3350540/scores-chinese-women-smuggled-germany-massive-prostitution-ring-prosecutors?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 01:46 UTC+10:00] [Germany] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Scores of Chinese women smuggled into Germany for massive prostitution ring: prosecutors

Snippet: Five suspects are accused of organised smuggling of foreigners for their roles in operating the syndicate over the past three years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3350540/scores-chinese-women-smuggled-germany-massive-prostitution-ring-prosecutors

[2026-04-18 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Without Chinese help, it will take years for Iran to have thousands of missiles

Snippet: If Iran does not get heavy Chinese help with reconstituting its ballistic missiles program, the damage the Israeli and American militaries caused it means the regime will not be able to obtain thousands of missiles for multiple years, the IDF said on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-893372

[2026-04-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Australia, New Zealand look set for inevitable showdown

Snippet: The Australians will have a tricky final pool match against Canada, while the reigning champions finish up against Fiji before the semis

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3350504/cathay/hsbc-hong-kong-sevens-australia-new-zealand-look-set-inevitable-showdown?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [rugby] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Australia, New Zealand look set for inevitable showdown

Snippet: The Australians will have a tricky final pool match against Canada, while the reigning champions finish up against Fiji before the semis

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3350504/cathay/hsbc-hong-kong-sevens-australia-new-zealand-look-set-inevitable-showdown

[2026-04-18 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese LED chipmaker’s purchase of Dutch firm collapses after US opposition

Snippet: The failed Lumileds deal highlights the growing hurdles Chinese tech firms face in overseas acquisitions under tightening US policy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3350520/chinese-led-chipmakers-purchase-dutch-firm-collapses-after-us-opposition?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Go Scale Capital] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese LED chipmaker’s purchase of Dutch firm collapses after US opposition

Snippet: The failed Lumileds deal highlights the growing hurdles Chinese tech firms face in overseas acquisitions under tightening US policy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3350520/chinese-led-chipmakers-purchase-dutch-firm-collapses-after-us-opposition

[2026-04-18 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Intelligence Believes China Weighing Sending Iran Advance Radar Systems

Snippet: US intelligence is flagging early signs that Beijing may have been eyeing a move into the Iran conflict - quietly considering sending advanced radar systems, which it is said to have been mulling since near the opening of the US-Israel war which kicked off last month.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/us-intelligence-believes-china-weighing-sending-iran-advance-radar-systems

[2026-04-18 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: German star combining rugby with police duties

Snippet: Niklas Koch hoping promoted nation’s Hong Kong exploits leave lasting impression in football-mad country

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3350485/cathay/hsbc-hong-kong-sevens-german-star-combining-rugby-police-duties?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Germany] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: German star combining rugby with police duties

Snippet: Niklas Koch hoping promoted nation’s Hong Kong exploits leave lasting impression in football-mad country

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3350485/cathay/hsbc-hong-kong-sevens-german-star-combining-rugby-police-duties

[2026-04-17 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKEX proposes halving share settlement cycle in bid to boost Hong Kong’s financial profile

Snippet: Bourse operator launches a consultation on shortening the share settlement cycle to one day, aiming to implement the reform in late 2027

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350526/hkex-proposes-halving-share-settlement-cycle-bid-boost-hong-kongs-financial-profile?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 23:51 UTC+10:00] [HKEX] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKEX proposes halving share settlement cycle in bid to boost Hong Kong’s financial profile

Snippet: Bourse operator launches a consultation on shortening the share settlement cycle to one day, aiming to implement the reform in late 2027

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350526/hkex-proposes-halving-share-settlement-cycle-bid-boost-hong-kongs-financial-profile

[2026-04-17 23:45 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Lebanese return home and a robot sorts groceries in China: pictures of the day – Friday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenWashington, USDonald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Marine One at the White House for the start of a trip to Las Vegas and PhoenixPhotograph: Andrew Leyden/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenSydney, AustraliaThe duke and duchess of Sussex meet volunteer first responders from Bondi Surf Bathers’ life saving club on day four of the couple’s trip to AustraliaPhotograph: Jonathan Brady/Pool/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenLondon, UKPeter Mandelson walks his dog.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/apr/17/lebanese-return-home-robot-china-does-the-groceries-pictures-of-the-day-friday

[2026-04-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Chen Jie] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war energy shock threatens Southeast Asia’s supply chains. A win for China?

Snippet: US and European importers are shifting some orders back to China – but not everyone is optimistic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350446/iran-war-energy-shock-threatens-southeast-asias-supply-chains-win-china

[2026-04-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war energy shock threatens Southeast Asia’s supply chains. A win for China?

Snippet: US and European importers are shifting some orders back to China – but not everyone is optimistic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350446/iran-war-energy-shock-threatens-southeast-asias-supply-chains-win-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 23:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rugby fans old and new celebrate ‘best weekend of the year’ at Hong Kong Sevens

Snippet: K-pop girl group Primrose get spectators in the mood to party after hours of action on the pitch at Kai Tak Stadium

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/3350525/rugby-fans-old-and-new-celebrate-best-weekend-year-hong-kong-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 23:23 UTC+10:00] [Annie] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rugby fans old and new celebrate ‘best weekend of the year’ at Hong Kong Sevens

Snippet: K-pop girl group Primrose get spectators in the mood to party after hours of action on the pitch at Kai Tak Stadium

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/3350525/rugby-fans-old-and-new-celebrate-best-weekend-year-hong-kong-sevens

[2026-04-17 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gloomy weather can’t take shine off Hong Kong Sevens for visiting rugby fans

Snippet: Rugby tournament kicks off 50th anniversary edition with spectators in party mood

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3350524/gloomy-weather-cant-take-shine-hong-kong-sevens-visiting-rugby-fans?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 23:11 UTC+10:00] [UK] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gloomy weather can’t take shine off Hong Kong Sevens for visiting rugby fans

Snippet: Rugby tournament kicks off 50th anniversary edition with spectators in party mood

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3350524/gloomy-weather-cant-take-shine-hong-kong-sevens-visiting-rugby-fans

[2026-04-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese trucks could go 100% electric, halving road transport oil use: industry

Snippet: China’s industrial supply chains and engineering expertise provide a distinct competitive advantage, CiDi CEO Albert Hu says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350463/chinese-trucks-could-go-100-electric-halving-road-transport-oil-use-industry?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese trucks could go 100% electric, halving road transport oil use: industry

Snippet: China’s industrial supply chains and engineering expertise provide a distinct competitive advantage, CiDi CEO Albert Hu says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350463/chinese-trucks-could-go-100-electric-halving-road-transport-oil-use-industry

[2026-04-17 22:51 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Manacled Manus: the limits of ‘Singapore washing’ for China AI

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/manacled-manus-the-limits-of-singapore-washing-for-china-ai/

[2026-04-17 22:30 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnam and China are now perfectly aligned

Snippet: The emerging partnership enables Vietnam to preserve diplomatic flexibility and advance economic diversification in the face of US pressure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3350254/vietnam-and-china-are-now-perfectly-aligned

[2026-04-17 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnam and China are now perfectly aligned

Snippet: The emerging partnership enables Vietnam to preserve diplomatic flexibility and advance economic diversification in the face of US pressure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3350254/vietnam-and-china-are-now-perfectly-aligned?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong eyes HK$220 million private investment for national innovation centre

Snippet: Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau sets ‘ambitious’ goal for centre to be profitable by fifth year of operation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350515/hong-kong-eyes-hk220-million-private-investment-national-innovation-centre?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 22:16 UTC+10:00] [Yuen Long InnoPark] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong eyes HK$220 million private investment for national innovation centre

Snippet: Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau sets ‘ambitious’ goal for centre to be profitable by fifth year of operation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350515/hong-kong-eyes-hk220-million-private-investment-national-innovation-centre

[2026-04-17 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Smoother waters? China and Vietnam vow to ‘better’ navigate South China Sea frictions

Snippet: Joint communique as Hanoi’s top leader ends state visit indicates wish to keep maritime disputes from jeopardising their overall ties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350516/smoother-waters-china-and-vietnam-vow-better-navigate-south-china-sea-frictions?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 22:12 UTC+10:00] [Hoang Sa Islands] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Smoother waters? China and Vietnam vow to ‘better’ navigate South China Sea frictions

Snippet: Joint communique as Hanoi’s top leader ends state visit indicates wish to keep maritime disputes from jeopardising their overall ties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350516/smoother-waters-china-and-vietnam-vow-better-navigate-south-china-sea-frictions

[2026-04-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cathay Pacific, HK Express up passenger counts despite impact of Mideast war

Snippet: Cathay Group attributes growth to spate of mega-events in city, such as Art Basel and Hong Kong International Jewellery Show

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350510/cathay-pacific-hk-express-passenger-counts-despite-impact-mideast-war?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cathay Pacific, HK Express up passenger counts despite impact of Mideast war

Snippet: Cathay Group attributes growth to spate of mega-events in city, such as Art Basel and Hong Kong International Jewellery Show

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350510/cathay-pacific-hk-express-passenger-counts-despite-impact-mideast-war

[2026-04-17 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China complains of ‘harassment’ from New Zealand aerial patrols close to coastline

Snippet: Beijing said the plane had been operating over the Yellow and East China Seas and urged Wellington not to put civilian aircraft in danger

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350508/china-complains-harassment-new-zealand-aerial-patrols-close-coastline?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 21:50 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China complains of ‘harassment’ from New Zealand aerial patrols close to coastline

Snippet: Beijing said the plane had been operating over the Yellow and East China Seas and urged Wellington not to put civilian aircraft in danger

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350508/china-complains-harassment-new-zealand-aerial-patrols-close-coastline

[2026-04-17 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: China says its military activities around Taiwan are 'reasonable, justified'

Snippet: China's regular military activities around Taiwan are "entirely justified and reasonable," and any tensions are the fault of the government in Taipei, the Chinese defense ministry said in a rare comment on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-893361

[2026-04-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China slams Japan for sending warship through Taiwan Strait

Snippet: Beijing calls move a ‘deliberate provocation’ that undermines peace and stability in the strait

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350499/china-slams-japan-sending-warship-through-taiwan-strait?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China slams Japan for sending warship through Taiwan Strait

Snippet: Beijing calls move a ‘deliberate provocation’ that undermines peace and stability in the strait

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350499/china-slams-japan-sending-warship-through-taiwan-strait

[2026-04-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Amazon uses closer China supply ties to counter tariffs, Shein and Temu

Snippet: Amazon’s warehousing hub in Shenzhen streamlines shipping for Chinese sellers, cutting costs and delays amid rising competition and tariffs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350409/how-amazon-uses-closer-china-supply-ties-counter-tariffs-shein-and-temu?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Shein] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Amazon uses closer China supply ties to counter tariffs, Shein and Temu

Snippet: Amazon’s warehousing hub in Shenzhen streamlines shipping for Chinese sellers, cutting costs and delays amid rising competition and tariffs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350409/how-amazon-uses-closer-china-supply-ties-counter-tariffs-shein-and-temu

[2026-04-17 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Audi expands SAIC Motor partnership in bid to regain ground in China

Snippet: The first model in a range of electric vehicles jointly developed by Audi and China's SAIC Motor is showcased at an event in Shanghai in 2025. An SUV from the series is expected to launch at Beijing's auto show starting April 24. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/audi-expands-saic-motor-partnership-in-bid-to-regain-ground-in-china