[2026-04-09 15:54 UTC+10:00] [Apple] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Feng Chen Wang on 10 years in fashion and ‘Chinamaxxing’ before it was cool – interview

Snippet: The Chinese-born designer, who had Virgil Abloh as a mentor, just celebrated her brand’s 10th year at Shanghai Fashion Week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3349482/feng-chen-wang-10-years-fashion-and-chinamaxxing-it-was-cool-interview

[2026-04-09 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hugh Bowman opts to ride My Wish in Champions Mile, with James McDonald his replacement on Invincible Ibis

Snippet: Australian ace makes tough call on mount for HK$24 million feature, paving the way for Kiwi superstar to hop on Hong Kong Derby hero

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349481/hugh-bowman-opts-ride-my-wish-champions-mile-james-mcdonald-his-replacement-invincible-ibis?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 15:51 UTC+10:00] [Hugh Bowman] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hugh Bowman opts to ride My Wish in Champions Mile, with James McDonald his replacement on Invincible Ibis

Snippet: Australian ace makes tough call on mount for HK$24 million feature, paving the way for Kiwi superstar to hop on Hong Kong Derby hero

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349481/hugh-bowman-opts-ride-my-wish-champions-mile-james-mcdonald-his-replacement-invincible-ibis

[2026-04-09 15:45 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Twenty-six phone calls’: How China helped bring Tehran to the negotiating table

Snippet: Beijing: As the world waits to see whether the shaky US-Iran ceasefire holds, China is being credited with playing a role in bringing Tehran to the negotiating table.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/twenty-six-phone-calls-how-china-helped-bring-tehran-to-the-negotiating-table-20260409-p5zmjf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 15:25 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: West PH Sea: Philippines unveils new coast guard command in Spratlys

Snippet: THITU ISLAND, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard unveiled on Thursday its first dedicated command center in the Spratly island chain, a flashpoint in the disputed South China Sea that has been the site of repeated confrontations with Chinese vessels.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/472188/west-ph-sea-philippines-unveils-new-coast-guard-command-in-spratlys/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hangzhou ‘Six Little Dragons’ member Manycore seeks US$130m from Hong Kong IPO

Snippet: The spatial design software developer is selling 161 million shares priced between HK$6.72 and HK$7.62 each, with listing set for April 17

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3349471/hangzhou-six-little-dragons-member-manycore-seeks-us130m-hong-kong-ipo?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hangzhou ‘Six Little Dragons’ member Manycore seeks US$130m from Hong Kong IPO

Snippet: The spatial design software developer is selling 161 million shares priced between HK$6.72 and HK$7.62 each, with listing set for April 17

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3349471/hangzhou-six-little-dragons-member-manycore-seeks-us130m-hong-kong-ipo

[2026-04-09 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi: senior officers must ‘stay pure’ to meet Chinese military’s centenary goal

Snippet: Speech live-streamed to PLA’s high-level units calls for resolute political loyalty with no room for self-interest or corruption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3349470/xi-senior-officers-must-stay-pure-meet-chinese-militarys-centenary-goal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 15:02 UTC+10:00] [President Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi: senior officers must ‘stay pure’ to meet Chinese military’s centenary goal

Snippet: Speech live-streamed to PLA’s high-level units calls for resolute political loyalty with no room for self-interest or corruption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3349470/xi-senior-officers-must-stay-pure-meet-chinese-militarys-centenary-goal

[2026-04-09 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alcohol-free drinks are on the rise. Here’s what’s new on menus

Snippet: From Chinese-style sparkling tea to shrubs and verjus to spirit alternatives, here are some non-alcoholic alternatives now on menus

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3349376/alcohol-free-drinks-are-rise-heres-whats-new-menus?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 14:45 UTC+10:00] [non-alcoholic alternatives] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alcohol-free drinks are on the rise. Here’s what’s new on menus

Snippet: From Chinese-style sparkling tea to shrubs and verjus to spirit alternatives, here are some non-alcoholic alternatives now on menus

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3349376/alcohol-free-drinks-are-rise-heres-whats-new-menus

[2026-04-09 14:41 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Government turns down in situ redevelopment proposal by over 400 Tai Po fire victims

Snippet: Housing Bureau says on-site redevelopment will take too long and over 80 per cent of residents want quicker solution, according to earlier survey

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349468/government-turns-down-situ-redevelopment-proposal-over-400-tai-po-fire-victims

[2026-04-09 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong receives 90 reports of people stuck in lifts after voltage dip

Snippet: Caught in chaos, SCMP video director recounts ‘scary’ hour-long ordeal in stalled Times Square lift

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349460/hong-kong-receives-90-reports-people-stuck-lifts-after-voltage-dip?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong receives 90 reports of people stuck in lifts after voltage dip

Snippet: Caught in chaos, SCMP video director recounts ‘scary’ hour-long ordeal in stalled Times Square lift

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349460/hong-kong-receives-90-reports-people-stuck-lifts-after-voltage-dip

[2026-04-09 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is one of America’s top AI-robot scholars about to join China’s tech talent pool?

Snippet: Su Hao, of UC San Diego, appears on Fudan University faculty list as professor in electronic information specialising in AI

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349408/one-americas-top-ai-robot-scholars-about-join-chinas-tech-talent-pool?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Princeton University] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is one of America’s top AI-robot scholars about to join China’s tech talent pool?

Snippet: Su Hao, of UC San Diego, appears on Fudan University faculty list as professor in electronic information specialising in AI

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349408/one-americas-top-ai-robot-scholars-about-join-chinas-tech-talent-pool

[2026-04-09 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Great Retreat: Beijing's Digital Currency Ambitions Are Faltering

Snippet: Authored by James Gorrie via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/great-retreat-beijings-digital-currency-ambitions-are-faltering

[2026-04-09 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: RoboSense Announced Q1 2026 LiDAR Sales, Robotics Segment Grows 1,458.8% YoY to Over 185,500 Units

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RoboSense (2498.HK) , a pioneering AI-driven robotics technology company, announced its sales volume for the first quarter of 2026, with total LiDAR sales reaching 330,300 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 204.1%. Among these, LiDAR sales volume for the ADAS segment totaled 144,800 units, while LiDAR sales volume for robotics and others reached 185,500 units, representing a robust year-on-year surge of 1,458.8%.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713569

[2026-04-09 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Beijing 'distressed' by Chinese researcher's death in US university

Snippet: China has called on American authorites to investigate the death of a Chinese semiconductor researcher in the US, who was found dead after "hostile questioning" by law enforcement there.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge0xd4g21qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Xinhua Silk Road: Chinese baijiu brand Wuliangye celebrates Boao Forum's 25th anniversary as honorary strategic partner

Snippet: BEIJING, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese baijiu maker Wuliangye participated in the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2026 as an honorary strategic partner and the provider of the designated liquor, marking the forum's 25th anniversary.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713565

[2026-04-09 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to roll out relief measures for transport sector as fuel costs soar

Snippet: Relief measures expected to be handed out in form of subsidies or waivers, with details to be announced later in the day

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349450/hong-kong-roll-out-relief-measures-transport-sector-fuel-costs-soar?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 12:57 UTC+10:00] [US-Israeli war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to roll out relief measures for transport sector as fuel costs soar

Snippet: Relief measures expected to be handed out in form of subsidies or waivers, with details to be announced later in the day

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349450/hong-kong-roll-out-relief-measures-transport-sector-fuel-costs-soar

[2026-04-09 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China Produces "Baby Shahed" Kamikaze Drones For $500

Snippet: China's manufacturing base is now churning out short-range, low-cost kamikaze drones priced at under $500 per unit, which X user PLA Military Updates has described as "Baby Shahed" drones.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/china-produces-baby-shahed-kamikaze-drones-500

[2026-04-09 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's Rokid to bring OpenClaw to AI glasses

Snippet: Chinese startup Rokid officially launched its AI glasses in Japan and Europe this year as it further expands markets outside China. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/china-s-rokid-to-bring-openclaw-to-ai-glasses

[2026-04-09 11:55 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Man fighting for life after being attacked by a hammer at a Sydney hospital

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/woman-charged-after-striking-hospital-patient-with-hammer/61ac471e-acbe-4efa-bcb9-45940b72ad88

[2026-04-09 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cultural clashes, ‘unruly crowds’ at Japan’s cherry blossom parties stir overtourism debate

Snippet: A report claims residents of Dazaifu in Fukuoka prefecture complained about groups ‘making a racket in Chinese’ at a popular hanami spot

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3349441/cultural-clashes-unruly-crowds-japans-cherry-blossom-parties-stir-overtourism-debate?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 11:30 UTC+10:00] [hanami] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cultural clashes, ‘unruly crowds’ at Japan’s cherry blossom parties stir overtourism debate

Snippet: A report claims residents of Dazaifu in Fukuoka prefecture complained about groups ‘making a racket in Chinese’ at a popular hanami spot

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3349441/cultural-clashes-unruly-crowds-japans-cherry-blossom-parties-stir-overtourism-debate

[2026-04-09 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s global future depends on diverse talent

Snippet: To sharpen its competitive edge, the city must look beyond traditional borders to widen its narrowing talent pipeline

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3349169/hong-kongs-global-future-depends-diverse-talent?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s global future depends on diverse talent

Snippet: To sharpen its competitive edge, the city must look beyond traditional borders to widen its narrowing talent pipeline

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3349169/hong-kongs-global-future-depends-diverse-talent

[2026-04-09 11:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Was China responsible for achieving '11th-hour' ceasefire?

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-09/chinas-role-in-negotiating-ceasefire/106544290

[2026-04-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mining revolution: China’s 500-tonne ‘underground carrier’ tunnels a kilometre to mine ore

Snippet: Unprecedented boring machine tasked with helping unlock a hidden world of wealth buried beneath the Earth’s crust

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349367/mining-revolution-chinas-500-tonne-underground-carrier-tunnels-kilometre-mine-ore?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China Railway Construction Corporation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mining revolution: China’s 500-tonne ‘underground carrier’ tunnels a kilometre to mine ore

Snippet: Unprecedented boring machine tasked with helping unlock a hidden world of wealth buried beneath the Earth’s crust

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349367/mining-revolution-chinas-500-tonne-underground-carrier-tunnels-kilometre-mine-ore

[2026-04-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman, 89, climbs from 27th to 21st floor of building to escape locked bedroom goes viral

Snippet: Fearless grandmother continues descent as firefighters rush to her rescue; is eventually moved inside high-rise block, suffers no injuries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3349272/china-woman-89-climbs-27th-21st-floor-building-escape-locked-bedroom-goes-viral?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman, 89, climbs from 27th to 21st floor of building to escape locked bedroom goes viral

Snippet: Fearless grandmother continues descent as firefighters rush to her rescue; is eventually moved inside high-rise block, suffers no injuries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3349272/china-woman-89-climbs-27th-21st-floor-building-escape-locked-bedroom-goes-viral

[2026-04-09 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong halts raw oyster sales from French brand over possible gastroenteritis link

Snippet: Centre for Food Safety took action after receiving a notification about suspected gastroenteritis cases in the Netherlands linked to the oysters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3349442/hong-kong-halts-raw-oyster-sales-french-brand-over-possible-gastroenteritis-link?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 10:33 UTC+10:00] [gastroenteritis] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong halts raw oyster sales from French brand over possible gastroenteritis link

Snippet: Centre for Food Safety took action after receiving a notification about suspected gastroenteritis cases in the Netherlands linked to the oysters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3349442/hong-kong-halts-raw-oyster-sales-french-brand-over-possible-gastroenteritis-link

[2026-04-09 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-Iran ceasefire unlikely to cause major fuel price drop: Hong Kong economists

Snippet: ‘It will take several months for prices to gradually decline after the war ends completely,’ expert says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349407/us-iran-ceasefire-unlikely-cause-major-fuel-price-drop-hong-kong-economists?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Oil price] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-Iran ceasefire unlikely to cause major fuel price drop: Hong Kong economists

Snippet: ‘It will take several months for prices to gradually decline after the war ends completely,’ expert says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349407/us-iran-ceasefire-unlikely-cause-major-fuel-price-drop-hong-kong-economists

[2026-04-09 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China biotech flow picks up as Everest seals US$250 million deal

Snippet: Sovereign wealth funds from Singapore and Abu Dhabi join Chinese state capital as cross-border biotech licensing reaches record highs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3349390/china-biotech-flow-picks-everest-seals-us250-million-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Abu Dhabi Investment Authority] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China biotech flow picks up as Everest seals US$250 million deal

Snippet: Sovereign wealth funds from Singapore and Abu Dhabi join Chinese state capital as cross-border biotech licensing reaches record highs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3349390/china-biotech-flow-picks-everest-seals-us250-million-deal

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese authorities investigating ‘malicious’ cyberbullying of diving star Quan Hongchan

Snippet: Investigation comes after Olympic champion reveals she had sustained online abuse, including from group that reportedly includes teammates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3349419/chinese-authorities-investigating-malicious-cyberbullying-diving-star-quan-hongchan?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China authorities probing ‘malicious’ cyberbullying of diving star Quan Hongchan

Snippet: Investigation comes after Olympic champion reveals she had sustained online abuse, including from group that reportedly includes teammates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3349419/chinese-authorities-investigating-malicious-cyberbullying-diving-star-quan-hongchan

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From Hong Kong’s Taikoo Square to Seoul’s Gangnam forest and Chengdu’s Hyperlane, nature is reshaping Asia’s cities

Snippet: Urban greening is evolving: Asian cities are embracing biodiverse urban forests, moving beyond mere decoration to create ecological, human-centric spaces

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/article/3349397/rewilding-city-urban-forests-asia

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China-backed solar project powers up in Laos amid Iran war energy shock

Snippet: The installation boasts more than two million solar panels and comes online as global fossil fuels face unprecedented disruption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349382/china-backed-solar-project-powers-laos-amid-iran-war-energy-shock?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China powers up major Southeast Asian solar project amid Iran war shock

Snippet: The installation boasts more than two million solar panels and comes online as global fossil fuels face unprecedented disruption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349382/china-backed-solar-project-powers-laos-amid-iran-war-energy-shock

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

Source: South Korea

Title: ASEAN+3 nations discuss economic responses amid Middle East conflict

Snippet: SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Deputy finance ministers from South Korea, China, Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) shared their assessments of the economic impact and government responses amid uncertainties stemming from the Middle East conflict, Seoul's finance ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260409001500320

[2026-04-09 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: MPF’s 10-month rally runs out of steam as assets drop 6 per cent in March

Snippet: Average pension savings fell HK$20,071 in March, leaving members HK$4,556 lower for the quarter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3349420/mpfs-10-month-rally-runs-out-steam-assets-drop-6-cent-march

[2026-04-09 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Site patrols a good start for better protection of Hong Kong’s countryside

Snippet: Enforcement action at country parks and campsites signals a turning point from the previous approach

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3349359/site-patrols-good-start-better-protection-hong-kongs-countryside?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 08:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California Congressman Fong introduces bill to cut red tape for US space dominance

Snippet: Congressman Vince Fong, a Republican from California, announced Wednesday he introduced legislation that would boost American space companies in the country’s race for dominance against China.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/us-news/california-congressman-fong-introduces-bill-to-advance-us-space-dominance/

[2026-04-09 08:04 UTC+10:00] [Rodrigo Gonzalez] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chile exposes smuggling ring that shipped US$917m in stolen copper to Chinese buyers

Snippet: Chilean investigators dismantled cross-border networks after one of largest organised crime operations in South American country’s history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349439/chile-exposes-smuggling-ring-shipped-us917m-stolen-copper-chinese-buyers