[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

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

Source: Financial Times

Title: The China Shock 2.0

Snippet: The world’s second-biggest economy generated a record trade surplus of $1.2tn last year, exacerbating global concerns from other nations that their industries will be overwhelmed by Chinese imports. Find out how both developed and developing countries are responding.

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/china-shock-2

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese rocket force scientist Major General Feng Yufang dies aged 63

Snippet: Feng advocated for self-reliance, once saying ‘core technologies cannot be bought and relying on imports will not get us far’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3350064/chinese-rocket-force-scientist-major-general-feng-yufang-dies-aged-63?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [China Daily] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese rocket force scientist Major General Feng Yufang dies aged 63

Snippet: Feng advocated for self-reliance, once saying ‘core technologies cannot be bought and relying on imports will not get us far’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3350064/chinese-rocket-force-scientist-major-general-feng-yufang-dies-aged-63

[2026-04-15 13:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump’s son Eric to join father's state visit to China

Snippet: Donald Trump's son Eric, who oversees the family business ‌empire, will accompany the US president on his trip next month to China, a spokesperson for the family organization told Reuters on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717812

[2026-04-15 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump’s Hormuz blockade puts China, India in crosshairs as U.S. pressure on Iran spills over

Snippet: The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is not only squeezing Iran but also ratcheting up pressure on two of its most consequential relationships in Asia — India and China.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/strait-hormuz-us-iran-blockade-china-india-relations-energy-risk-tensions.html

[2026-04-15 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Show patriotism through concrete actions,’ Xia Baolong tells Hong Kong businesspeople

Snippet: He also says people with ulterior motives have politicised the deadly Tai Po fire to stir up social unrest, urging residents to remain vigilant

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3350115/show-patriotism-through-concrete-actions-xia-baolong-tells-hong-kong-businesspeople?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 13:34 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Show patriotism through concrete actions,’ Xia Baolong tells Hong Kong businesspeople

Snippet: He also says people with ulterior motives have politicised the deadly Tai Po fire to stir up social unrest, urging residents to remain vigilant

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3350115/show-patriotism-through-concrete-actions-xia-baolong-tells-hong-kong-businesspeople

[2026-04-15 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong is the perfect complement to Dubai, not a replacement

Snippet: Readers discuss the possibility of the wealthy migrating to Hong Kong from the United Arab Emirates, and the Hong Kong government’s response to war’s disruptions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3349988/hong-kong-perfect-complement-dubai-not-replacement?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Singaporean government] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong is the perfect complement to Dubai, not a replacement

Snippet: Readers discuss the possibility of the wealthy migrating to Hong Kong from the United Arab Emirates, and the Hong Kong government’s response to war’s disruptions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3349988/hong-kong-perfect-complement-dubai-not-replacement

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Auntie AI: China's chatbot makers cultivate senior users

Snippet: Elderly people learn to use smartphones at a senior citizens' university in Taiyuan, China. Older users are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for medical advice, help with daily tasks and more. © Getty Images

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/auntie-ai-china-s-chatbot-makers-cultivate-senior-users

[2026-04-15 13:11 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: China-linked firm takes majority stake in Qld coal mine

Snippet: April 15, 2026 13:11 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/china-linked-firm-takes-majority-stake-in-qld-coal-mine/

[2026-04-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: This rugby player is fighting Asian beauty standards by showing women it’s OK to be strong

Snippet: German-Chinese national athlete Sofie Fella urges girls and women to transcend traditional Asian femininity norms and build strength

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3350000/rugby-player-fighting-asian-beauty-standards-showing-women-its-ok-be-strong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Sofie Fella] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: This rugby player is fighting Asian beauty standards by showing women it’s OK to be strong

Snippet: German-Chinese national athlete Sofie Fella urges girls and women to transcend traditional Asian femininity norms and build strength

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3350000/rugby-player-fighting-asian-beauty-standards-showing-women-its-ok-be-strong

[2026-04-15 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China rejects US criticism, urges 'end to military operations' in Middle East

Snippet: China has pushed back against criticism from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, with a spokesperson at the Chinese embassy blaming global fuel shortages on instability in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-rejects-us-criticism-urges-end-military-operations-middle-east

[2026-04-15 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks surge as hopes of US-Iran talks ease oil price fears

Snippet: Chinese and Hong Kong stocks rally on US-Iran dialogue hopes, falling oil prices and Wall Street gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350108/hong-kong-stocks-surge-hopes-us-iran-talks-ease-oil-price-fears?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 12:28 UTC+10:00] [Hang Seng Index] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks surge as hopes of US-Iran talks ease oil price fears

Snippet: Chinese and Hong Kong stocks rally on US-Iran dialogue hopes, falling oil prices and Wall Street gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350108/hong-kong-stocks-surge-hopes-us-iran-talks-ease-oil-price-fears

[2026-04-15 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SinoUnited Health Attracts International Patients as China Emerges as Global Medical Tourism Destination

Snippet: SHANGHAI, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From CAR-T Cell Therapy and cardiac interventions to health checkups and dental care, China's medical capabilities have increasingly drawn international patients in recent years—underscoring the country's rising influence in the global healthcare landscape. SinoUnited Health (SUH), a leading private high-quality healthcare provider in Shanghai, is at the forefront of this trend, driving its core mission of "World-class Care, China Innovation" to attract patients from around the world.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717625

[2026-04-15 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: KMT chief shows way forward to avoid blind confrontation with Beijing

Snippet: Instead of betting the ranch on an ever more unreliable Washington, like William Lai, Cheng Li-wun is wisely reaching out to mainland China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3349841/kmt-chief-shows-way-forward-avoid-blind-confrontation-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Taiwan Public Opinion Foundation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: KMT chief shows way forward to avoid blind confrontation with Beijing

Snippet: Instead of betting the ranch on an ever more unreliable Washington, like William Lai, Cheng Li-wun is wisely reaching out to mainland China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3349841/kmt-chief-shows-way-forward-avoid-blind-confrontation-beijing

[2026-04-15 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China AI robot restaurant analyses diners’ faces, tongues to recommend health-focused dishes

Snippet: Robotic ‘workers’ ease workload of eatery’s human staff by 60 per cent, cut the cost of dishes for customers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350001/china-ai-robot-restaurant-analyses-diners-faces-tongues-recommend-health-focused-dishes

[2026-04-15 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China AI robot restaurant analyses diners’ faces, tongues to recommend health-focused dishes

Snippet: Robotic ‘workers’ ease workload of eatery’s human staff by 60 per cent, cut the cost of dishes for customers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350001/china-ai-robot-restaurant-analyses-diners-faces-tongues-recommend-health-focused-dishes?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong school invited to compete in NBA Rising Stars Invitational for first time

Snippet: Jeremy Lin and Lauren Jackson will attend the week-long event in Singapore to support the 12 boys’ and 12 girls’ high-school teams

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3349994/hong-kong-school-invited-compete-nba-rising-stars-invitational-first-time?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Melbourne] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong school invited to compete in NBA Rising Stars Invitational for first time

Snippet: Jeremy Lin and Lauren Jackson will attend the week-long event in Singapore to support the 12 boys’ and 12 girls’ high-school teams

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3349994/hong-kong-school-invited-compete-nba-rising-stars-invitational-first-time

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Tesla China CEO Says Shanghai Gigafactory Is "Golden Key" To Optimus Robot Production

Snippet: Tesla's China president was quoted by local media on Tuesday as saying the Shanghai Gigafactory could eventually play a major role in mass-producing humanoid robots. The comment comes after Tesla said earlier this year that it would pivot away from producing Model S and X vehicles at its California factory and convert the vehicle production lines to Optimus robot production.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/tesla-china-ceo-says-shanghai-gigafactory-golden-key-optimus-robot-production

[2026-04-15 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How PayMe’s 3.3 million users and Hong Kong firms could start using stablecoins

Snippet: HSBC eyes retail stablecoin roll-out via PayMe in second half of 2026, as Standard Chartered-led joint venture focuses on institutions first

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350089/how-paymes-33-million-users-and-hong-kong-firms-could-start-using-stablecoins?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How PayMe’s 3.3 million users and Hong Kong firms could start using stablecoins

Snippet: HSBC eyes retail stablecoin roll-out via PayMe in second half of 2026, as Standard Chartered-led joint venture focuses on institutions first

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350089/how-paymes-33-million-users-and-hong-kong-firms-could-start-using-stablecoins

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The cross-cultural love story that forms the heart of the Africa Centre

Snippet: A Zimbabwean and Japanese love story lies behind the forces empowering minorities in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3350068/cross-cultural-love-story-forms-heart-africa-centre?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The cross-cultural love story that forms the heart of the Africa Centre

Snippet: A Zimbabwean and Japanese love story lies behind the forces empowering minorities in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3350068/cross-cultural-love-story-forms-heart-africa-centre

[2026-04-15 09:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Malaysia's Perodua aims to bolster long-term EV value to fend off China rivals

Snippet: Malaysia's Perodua launched its first electric car, the QV-E, in December 2025. (Photo by Ahmad Mustakim)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/malaysia-s-perodua-aims-to-bolster-long-term-ev-value-to-fend-off-china-rivals

[2026-04-15 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s U-turn on basketball betting a prudent move

Snippet: Officials have warned that launching the betting scheme at this time would encourage participation in illegal prediction market gambling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350029/hong-kongs-u-turn-basketball-betting-prudent-move?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 09:15 UTC+10:00] [public finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s U-turn on basketball betting a prudent move

Snippet: Officials have warned that launching the betting scheme at this time would encourage participation in illegal prediction market gambling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350029/hong-kongs-u-turn-basketball-betting-prudent-move

[2026-04-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese robotics firms focus on quadrupeds as major revenue drivers

Snippet: The newly established AgiQuad, a separate subsidiary under Shanghai-based AgiBot, is targeting US$73 million in revenue this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350071/chinese-robotics-firms-focus-quadrupeds-major-revenue-drivers

[2026-04-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese robotics firms focus on quadrupeds as major revenue drivers

Snippet: The newly established AgiQuad, a separate subsidiary under Shanghai-based AgiBot, is targeting US$73 million in revenue this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350071/chinese-robotics-firms-focus-quadrupeds-major-revenue-drivers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland Chinese buyers fuel 93 per cent surge in Hong Kong property deal value

Snippet: Mainland buyers return in force as a stronger yuan, talent inflows and demand for new homes lift Hong Kong’s property market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350070/mainland-buyers-fuel-93-cent-surge-hong-kong-property-deal-value?utm_source=rss_feed