[2026-04-15 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Dachser grows despite economic headwinds

Snippet: HONG KONG, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Logistics provider Dachser increased its revenue to around EUR 8.3 billion in the 2025 financial year. This is 3.1 percent higher than the previous year and sets a new record for the company. The tonnage transported rose to 46.7 million metric tons (+5.8 percent), while the number of shipments increased to 86.2 million (+3.6 percent).

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718158

[2026-04-15 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US controls chips in the AI race, but China controls the scoreboard

Snippet: Whoever produces tokens cheaply, at scale, has an advantage in the AI economy, just as cheap steel once decided industrial supremacy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3349947/us-controls-chips-ai-race-china-controls-scoreboard?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 18:30 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US controls chips in the AI race, but China controls the scoreboard

Snippet: Whoever produces tokens cheaply, at scale, has an advantage in the AI economy, just as cheap steel once decided industrial supremacy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3349947/us-controls-chips-ai-race-china-controls-scoreboard

[2026-04-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] ["correct view" of political performance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sour note: China criticises local governments for ‘imprudent’ spending

Snippet: Amid belt-tightening drive, spotlight falls on projects deemed not in the public interest, including millions of yuan spent on promotional songs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350133/sour-note-china-criticises-local-governments-imprudent-spending

[2026-04-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sour note: China criticises local governments for ‘imprudent’ spending

Snippet: Amid belt-tightening drive, spotlight falls on projects deemed not in the public interest, including millions of yuan spent on promotional songs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350133/sour-note-china-criticises-local-governments-imprudent-spending?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 17:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Exclusive] Chinese brokers sell leaked TOPIK questions online for up to $5,000

Snippet: Chinese brokers have been selling purported Test of Proficiency in Korean questions online for as much as $5,100 ahead of the exam, raising concerns over the integrity of the Korean-language proficiency test.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718121

[2026-04-15 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong set to rise to No 2 global financial hub within 15 years: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief says city’s strengths are its stable environment and strong growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350155/hong-kong-set-rise-no-2-global-financial-hub-within-15-years-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 17:58 UTC+10:00] [Economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong set to rise to No 2 global financial hub within 15 years: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief says city’s strengths are its stable environment and strong growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350155/hong-kong-set-rise-no-2-global-financial-hub-within-15-years-paul-chan

[2026-04-15 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What is the Setlog app trending in Hong Kong and South Korea?

Snippet: Viral app Setlog lets up to 12 friends film two-to four-second clips every hour, then auto-stitches them into a split-screen ‘day-in-the-life’ vlog

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350142/what-setlog-app-trending-hong-kong-and-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 17:45 UTC+10:00] [Setlog] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What is the Setlog app trending in Hong Kong and South Korea?

Snippet: Viral app Setlog lets up to 12 friends film two-to four-second clips every hour, then auto-stitches them into a split-screen ‘day-in-the-life’ vlog

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350142/what-setlog-app-trending-hong-kong-and-south-korea

[2026-04-15 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AGIBOT and Longcheer Technology Achieve World's First Embodied AI Deployment in Consumer Electronics Precision Manufacturing Mass-Production Line

Snippet: NANCHANG, China, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AGIBOT, a leading robotics company specializing in embodied intelligence, today announced the successful deployment of its AGIBOT G2 robots into a live consumer electronic precision manufacturing environment operated by Longcheer Technology, a global leader in smart device ODM manufacturing. The project marks the world's first large-scale industrial implementation of embodied AI systems within core production workflows in consumer electronics manufacturing.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718083

[2026-04-15 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brazil blacklists China’s BYD, how batteries might get a quality upgrade: 7 EV reads

Snippet: From Telsa regaining world’s top spot to Chinese carmakers gaining rapid ground in Europe, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3350112/brazil-blacklists-chinas-byd-how-batteries-might-get-quality-upgrade-7-ev-reads?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 17:30 UTC+10:00] [electric and new energy vehicles] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brazil blacklists China’s BYD, how batteries might get a quality upgrade: 7 EV reads

Snippet: From Telsa regaining world’s top spot to Chinese carmakers gaining rapid ground in Europe, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3350112/brazil-blacklists-chinas-byd-how-batteries-might-get-quality-upgrade-7-ev-reads

[2026-04-15 17:24 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases – report

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/iran-used-chinese-spy-satellite-to-target-us-bases-report/

[2026-04-15 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Beijing and Hong Kong march in lockstep on 'security education day'

Snippet: A flag-raising ceremony is held at the Hong Kong Police College to mark National Security Education Day on April 15. (China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/hong-kong-security-law/beijing-and-hong-kong-march-in-lockstep-on-security-education-day

[2026-04-15 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Wong Chuk Hang became Hong Kong’s answer to Beijing’s 798

Snippet: Affordable rents and expansive spaces have attracted galleries to the southside district, fostering a vibrant art community beyond Central

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3350111/how-wong-chuk-hang-became-hong-kongs-answer-beijings-798?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Wong Chuk Hang became Hong Kong’s answer to Beijing’s 798

Snippet: Affordable rents and expansive spaces have attracted galleries to the southside district, fostering a vibrant art community beyond Central

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3350111/how-wong-chuk-hang-became-hong-kongs-answer-beijings-798

[2026-04-15 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: DBS Hong Kong acquires six floors at The Center in US$334 million deal

Snippet: Hong Kong’s biggest office deal this year signals return of confidence to city’s core commercial market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350140/dbs-hong-kong-acquires-six-floors-center-us334-million-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 16:50 UTC+10:00] [The Center] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: DBS Hong Kong acquires six floors at The Center in US$334 million deal

Snippet: Hong Kong’s biggest office deal this year signals return of confidence to city’s core commercial market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350140/dbs-hong-kong-acquires-six-floors-center-us334-million-deal

[2026-04-15 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Your Hong Kong Sevens weekend food guide for April 17-19

Snippet: Enjoy delicious treats at Dorsett Kai Tak’s rugby village, a sea cucumber menu at The Murray, and a taste of Singaporean pastries at Common Man Coffee Roasters’ pop-up

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350139/your-hong-kong-sevens-weekend-food-guide-april-17-19?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 16:49 UTC+10:00] [Le Salon de Thé de Joël Robuchon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Your Hong Kong Sevens weekend food guide for April 17-19

Snippet: Enjoy delicious treats at Dorsett Kai Tak’s rugby village, a sea cucumber menu at The Murray, and a taste of Singaporean pastries at Common Man Coffee Roasters’ pop-up

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350139/your-hong-kong-sevens-weekend-food-guide-april-17-19

[2026-04-15 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: China’s Xi meets Russian FM Lavrov, calls relations with Moscow ‘precious’

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and pressed for “closer and stronger strategic coordination” between Beijing and Moscow, according to state media.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/15/chinas-xi-meets-russian-fm-lavrov-calls-relations-with-moscow-precious

[2026-04-15 16:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung denies TV crisis, flags China challenges

Snippet: Samsung Electronics pushed back against market speculation of a crisis in its TV business, saying concerns are overstated despite ongoing challenges.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718021

[2026-04-15 16:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Why China’s EUV ambitions are unlikely this decade

Snippet: Prototype progress contrasts with steep barriers to mass production

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718019

[2026-04-15 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Chinese robotaxi companies forge ahead with UAE expansion despite Iran war

Snippet: BEIJING — At least three Chinese robotaxi companies are pressing ahead with expansion plans in the Middle East despite the ongoing Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/china-robotaxi-didi-weride-baidu-dubai-uae-expansion.html

[2026-04-15 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Chinese‑built satellite in Iranian hands tracked US bases - report

Snippet: Iran secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite, giving the Islamic Republic a new capability to target US military bases across the Middle East during the recent war, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-893037

[2026-04-15 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Chinese-backed coal mine purchase a 'vote of confidence', Qld government says

Snippet: Topic:Mining and Metals Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/yancoal-to-acquire-kestrel-coal-mine/106566352

[2026-04-15 16:04 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Man charged with stealing 1000 litres of diesel from farmer

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/yelarbon-man-charged-with-stealing-1000-litre-diesel/95b253b1-63b2-4a57-a2fe-c7c7d08b812f

[2026-04-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Huaqin’s US$580 million Hong Kong share sale attracts JPMorgan and UBS

Snippet: The Shanghai-listed firm is selling 58.55 million shares, pricing them at a 31.2 per cent discount to their last-traded mainland stock price

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/investor-relations/ipo-quote-profile/article/3350132/huaqins-us580-million-hong-kong-share-sale-attracts-jpmorgan-and-ubs?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Huaqin’s US$580 million Hong Kong share sale attracts JPMorgan and UBS

Snippet: The Shanghai-listed firm is selling 58.55 million shares, pricing them at a 31.2 per cent discount to their last-traded mainland stock price

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/investor-relations/ipo-quote-profile/article/3350132/huaqins-us580-million-hong-kong-share-sale-attracts-jpmorgan-and-ubs

[2026-04-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump will head to Beijing amid warming trend in sentiment about China at home

Snippet: Pew research finds majority of Americans have negative views but positive opinions have nearly doubled since 2023

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350109/trump-will-head-beijing-amid-warming-trend-sentiment-about-china-home?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Democrats] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump will head to Beijing amid warming trend in sentiment about China at home

Snippet: Pew research finds majority of Americans have negative views but positive opinions have nearly doubled since 2023

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350109/trump-will-head-beijing-amid-warming-trend-sentiment-about-china-home

[2026-04-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese create ‘wealthy’ online personas by buying exotic ‘lifestyle photos’ warned of legal risks

Snippet: ‘Real-life’ pictures of yachts, helicopters, luxury cars, horse riding excursions used to boost business profile, chance of romantic encounters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3350006/chinese-create-wealthy-online-personas-buying-exotic-lifestyle-photos-warned-legal-risks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese create ‘wealthy’ online personas by buying exotic ‘lifestyle photos’ warned of legal risks

Snippet: ‘Real-life’ pictures of yachts, helicopters, luxury cars, horse riding excursions used to boost business profile, chance of romantic encounters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3350006/chinese-create-wealthy-online-personas-buying-exotic-lifestyle-photos-warned-legal-risks

[2026-04-15 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [ANN] Ongoing exhibition shares stories of China-foreign craftsmanship exchanges

Snippet: BEIJING (China Daily/ANN) -- At the ongoing ancient lacquerware exhibition at the Suzhou Museum, Jiangsu province, one particular piece commands attention: executed in black lacquer and richly ornamented with carved lacquer motifs and mother-of-pearl inlay, the incense stand is supported on four gently outward-curving legs.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717942

[2026-04-15 15:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, report says

Snippet: Iran secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite, giving the Islamic Republic a new capability to target US military bases across the Middle East during the recent war, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-used-chinese-spy-satellite-target-us-bases-report-says

[2026-04-15 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China set to issue US$2.3b in offshore bonds as demand for yuan-backed assets grows

Snippet: A planned sale of yuan-denominated bonds in Hong Kong, the largest since 2023, comes as investors seek shelter amid Middle East tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350130/china-sell-us23-billion-bonds-hong-kong-biggest-deal-2023?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 15:29 UTC+10:00] [dim sum bonds] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China set to issue US$2.3b in offshore bonds as demand for yuan-backed assets grows

Snippet: A planned sale of yuan-denominated bonds in Hong Kong, the largest since 2023, comes as investors seek shelter amid Middle East tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350130/china-sell-us23-billion-bonds-hong-kong-biggest-deal-2023

[2026-04-15 15:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China-Russia ties are ‘precious’ in current context: Xi

Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations are particularly “precious” in the face of an international landscape intertwined with change and chaos.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717888

[2026-04-15 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea's economy entering recovery phase amid closer ties with Russia, China: Seoul

Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's economy has entered a recovery phase thanks to closer relations with Russia and China, overcoming a period of recession, the unification ministry in Seoul said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260415006300315

[2026-04-15 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Xi califica de "valiosa" la relación China-Rusia en el contexto internacional actual

Snippet: El presidente de China, Xi Jinping, durante una reunión con el ministro ruso de Exteriores, Serguéi Lavrov, en el Gran Salón del Pueblo en Beijing, China, el miércoles 15 de abril de 2026. (Iori Sagisawa/Pool Foto via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-rusia-trump-diplomacia-xi-putin-8b061cc1179b70249e34ce95ca007f57

[2026-04-15 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Chinese chemical producer Hengyi's profit jumps 40-fold on Iran war

Snippet: Hengyi's plant in Brunei. (Screenshot from Hengyi Industries' website)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/chinese-chemical-producer-hengyi-s-profit-jumps-40-fold-on-iran-war

[2026-04-15 14:55 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US Hormuz blockade may not survive a Chinese standoff

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/us-hormuz-blockade-may-not-survive-a-chinese-standoff/

[2026-04-15 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

Snippet: China’s President Xi Jinping holds a talk with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Iori Sagisawa/Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-russia-relations-xi-lavrov-53d76647ffe08ea595e28eaff08df1fa

[2026-04-15 14:37 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Six out of 10': AFL star's tongue-in-cheek remark after meeting Prince Harry

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/harry-and-meghan-australia-tour-2026-duke-of-sussex-kicks-football-adam-kennedy-western-bulldogs-exclusive/e1f12046-d1db-4500-8a7b-ad72e66c3c54

[2026-04-15 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US-sanctioned Chinese tanker returns to Hormuz hours after transit

Snippet: A man stands near the waterfront as a vessel sits at anchor in Muscat, Oman, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran on March 16. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/us-sanctioned-chinese-tanker-returns-to-hormuz-hours-after-transit

[2026-04-15 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Number of Hong Kong secondary students with mental illness doubles over last 5 years

Snippet: Education authorities say the increase could be under-reported because of reluctance among parents and pupils to disclose health information

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3350120/number-hong-kong-secondary-students-mental-illness-doubles-over-last-5-years?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 14:18 UTC+10:00] [anxiety] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Number of Hong Kong secondary students with mental illness doubles over last 5 years

Snippet: Education authorities say the increase could be under-reported because of reluctance among parents and pupils to disclose health information

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3350120/number-hong-kong-secondary-students-mental-illness-doubles-over-last-5-years

[2026-04-15 14:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner

Snippet: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US Treasury Secretary Scott ‌Bessent said on Tuesday China had been an unreliable global partner during the Middle East war by hoarding oil supplies and limiting exports of some goods, mirroring its actions with medical goods during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717825

[2026-04-15 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Lavrov offers Russia energy to China amid US blockade

Snippet: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow could help offset energy shortages in China as the US blockade on Iranian ports disrupts supply.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/lavrov-offers-russia-energy-china-amid-us-blockade