[2026-04-05 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tourists choose safety, affordability with trips to mainland China

Snippet: Travel industry leader says rise in airlines’ fuel surcharges and Mideast conflict has dampened Hongkongers’ desire to travel long distances

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349064/hong-kong-tourists-choose-safety-affordability-trips-mainland-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 14:32 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tourists choose safety, affordability with trips to mainland China

Snippet: Travel industry leader says rise in airlines’ fuel surcharges and Mideast conflict has dampened Hongkongers’ desire to travel long distances

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349064/hong-kong-tourists-choose-safety-affordability-trips-mainland-china

[2026-04-05 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India turns to ‘trusted friend’ Russia for oil, LNG supply as Iran war energises ties

Snippet: The two sides aim to keep their energy trade flowing despite sanctions while balancing against the US and China, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3349063/india-turns-trusted-friend-russia-oil-lng-supply-iran-war-energises-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 14:29 UTC+10:00] [Narendra Modi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India turns to ‘trusted friend’ Russia for oil, LNG supply as Iran war energises ties

Snippet: The two sides aim to keep their energy trade flowing despite sanctions while balancing against the US and China, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3349063/india-turns-trusted-friend-russia-oil-lng-supply-iran-war-energises-ties

[2026-04-05 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How can Beijing attract top-tier Chinese AI professionals based abroad?

Snippet: Strategy would help country transition from ‘major trainer’ of talent to ‘development highland’ as tech competition with US intensifies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3349047/how-can-beijing-attract-top-tier-chinese-ai-professionals-based-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How can Beijing lure top-tier Chinese AI professionals based abroad?

Snippet: Strategy would help country transition from ‘major trainer’ of talent to ‘development highland’ as tech competition with US intensifies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3349047/how-can-beijing-attract-top-tier-chinese-ai-professionals-based-abroad

[2026-04-05 13:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China’s CXMT IPO clouds memory upcycle outlook

Snippet: Rising supply risks threaten pricing power of Samsung, SK hynix, Micron

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10710128

[2026-04-05 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Forget Temu's "Bugatti" Knockoff. Texas Man 3D-Printed A Lamborghini Aventador Body

Snippet: Forget ordering a $30,000 "Bugatti" knockoff from Chinese e-commerce websites like Temu.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/forget-temus-bugatti-knockoff-texas-man-3d-printed-lamborghini-aventador-body

[2026-04-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese chains Aeon, Ito-Yokado retreat in north China as instant retail race heats up

Snippet: Store closures in Beijing and Tianjin highlight mounting pressure from domestic rivals amid shifting consumer habits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348978/japanese-chains-aeon-ito-yokado-retreat-north-china-instant-retail-race-heats?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese chains lose ground in north China as competition and deflation bite

Snippet: Store closures in Beijing and Tianjin highlight mounting pressure from domestic rivals amid shifting consumer habits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348978/japanese-chains-aeon-ito-yokado-retreat-north-china-instant-retail-race-heats

[2026-04-05 12:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Observatory warns of thundery showers amid Ching Ming Festival in Hong Kong

Snippet: ‘Members of the public should be aware of the change in weather,’ forecaster says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3349058/observatory-warns-thundery-showers-amid-ching-ming-festival-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 12:53 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Observatory warns of thundery showers amid Ching Ming Festival in Hong Kong

Snippet: ‘Members of the public should be aware of the change in weather,’ forecaster says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3349058/observatory-warns-thundery-showers-amid-ching-ming-festival-hong-kong

[2026-04-05 12:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China aims to show global leadership with Iran war diplomacy. US appears uninterested

Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) -- China is stepping up its diplomacy on the Iran war, putting forward a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallying support from Gulf countries and opposing a United Nations proposal to use any force necessary to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10710109

[2026-04-05 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iran Allows Iraqi Ships To Use Strait Of Hormuz As Total Weekly Transits Reach Highest Since War Began

Snippet: Over the past two weeks we have been chronicling the increased rate of crossing across the "blockaded" strait of Hormuz as a growing number of ships from friendly nations - whether untolled Chinese tankers or toll-paying Indian, Japanese and Korean vessels - have been making the passage. And as traffic through the Hormuz strait has been picking up in the past week, the seven-day rolling average for transits on Friday reached the highest since the war started, according to Bloomberg.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/iran-allows-iraqi-ships-use-strait-hormuz-total-weekly-transits-reach-highest-war-began

[2026-04-05 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China is transforming Hong Kong into a strategic hub

Snippet: The city is moving beyond its traditional role to drive the nation’s financial and innovation future

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3348085/how-china-transforming-hong-kong-strategic-hub?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 11:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China is transforming Hong Kong into a strategic hub

Snippet: The city is moving beyond its traditional role to drive the nation’s financial and innovation future

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3348085/how-china-transforming-hong-kong-strategic-hub

[2026-04-05 11:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Chinese students challenge departure order over 'fake' diploma controversy

Snippet: Five Chinese students accused of falsifying academic credentials to attend Honam University challenged the government's order for them to leave the country immediately, claiming that their admission process was legitimate.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10710053

[2026-04-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Closing Hong Kong schools with low enrolment will hurt special education kids: parents

Snippet: Students with special educational needs do better in smaller classes and in schools that look beyond academic grades, parents say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3349031/closing-hong-kong-schools-low-enrolment-will-hurt-special-education-kids-parents?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Closing Hong Kong schools with low numbers hurts special education kids: parents

Snippet: Students with special educational needs do better in smaller classes and in schools that look beyond academic grades, parents say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3349031/closing-hong-kong-schools-low-enrolment-will-hurt-special-education-kids-parents

[2026-04-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China not targeting US West Coast with ultra-large underwater drones: lead scientist

Snippet: Huge size of China’s unmanned submersibles has US defence experts worried Beijing may attack vulnerable targets including LA and Seattle

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348766/china-not-targeting-us-west-coast-ultra-large-underwater-drones-lead-scientist?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Yan Zheping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China not targeting US West Coast with ultra-large underwater drones: lead scientist

Snippet: Huge size of China’s unmanned submersibles has US defence experts worried Beijing may attack vulnerable targets including LA and Seattle

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348766/china-not-targeting-us-west-coast-ultra-large-underwater-drones-lead-scientist

[2026-04-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Public outrage as China traveller at pet-friendly hotel receives text recommending dog meat eateries

Snippet: ‘Deeply offensive’ pre-visit message to tourist with puppy leads to cancellation of booking; turns spotlight on animal protection laws

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3348646/public-outrage-china-traveller-pet-friendly-hotel-receives-text-recommending-dog-meat-eateries?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Outrage as China traveller at pet-friendly hotel gets text offering dog meat eateries

Snippet: ‘Deeply offensive’ pre-visit message to tourist with puppy leads to cancellation of booking; turns spotlight on animal protection laws

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3348646/public-outrage-china-traveller-pet-friendly-hotel-receives-text-recommending-dog-meat-eateries

[2026-04-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong win Women’s World Championship ice hockey event with match to spare

Snippet: Team’s win secures them second promotion in three years, and comes on the heels of men’s under-18 side finishing with silver last month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3349041/hong-kong-win-womens-world-championship-ice-hockey-event-match-spare?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong win Women’s World Championship ice hockey event with match to spare

Snippet: Team’s win secures them second promotion in three years, and comes on the heels of men’s under-18 side finishing with silver last month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3349041/hong-kong-win-womens-world-championship-ice-hockey-event-match-spare

[2026-04-05 09:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Ex-NYC Mayor de Blasio Joins China-Linked Far-Left Group At Anti-U.S. "Emergency Meeting" In Colombia

Snippet: The New York Post reports that former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio secretly traveled with his girlfriend and a far-left activist group, alleged to have links to the Chinese Communist Party, to attend an "emergency" meeting denouncing the U.S. It's a 180-degree turn for the former Democratic mayor of NYC, long a symbol of American capitalism, even as the image of the metro area deteriorates under Zohran Mamdani's socialist rule.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/ex-nyc-mayor-de-blasio-joins-china-linked-far-left-group-anti-us-emergency-meeting

[2026-04-05 09:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Instant delivery is changing how Chinese shop

Snippet: Special lockers hold items for Meituan personnel to deliver. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/consumer/instant-delivery-is-changing-how-chinese-shop

[2026-04-05 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s high-value tourism pivot makes sense for the city

Snippet: If Hong Kong is to strengthen its credentials as an international city, it must appeal to visitors from different countries and cultures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3348899/hong-kongs-high-value-tourism-pivot-makes-sense-city?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 09:15 UTC+10:00] [tourism] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s high-value tourism pivot makes sense for the city

Snippet: If Hong Kong is to strengthen its credentials as an international city, it must appeal to visitors from different countries and cultures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3348899/hong-kongs-high-value-tourism-pivot-makes-sense-city

[2026-04-05 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s sports stars show bravery in the face of toxic fan culture

Snippet: Olympic champion Quan Hongchan is just the latest Chinese star to detail being on the receiving end of abuse from fans

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3348915/chinas-sports-stars-show-bravery-face-toxic-fan-culture?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Quan Hongchan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s sports stars show bravery in the face of toxic fan culture

Snippet: Olympic champion Quan Hongchan is just the latest Chinese star to detail being on the receiving end of abuse from fans

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3348915/chinas-sports-stars-show-bravery-face-toxic-fan-culture

[2026-04-05 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What next for the struggling rural mothers in China who helped to build AI?

Snippet: Data-labelling workshops once hailed as a solution in the country’s poverty alleviation campaign face a painful reckoning

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3349038/what-next-struggling-rural-mothers-china-who-helped-build-ai?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 08:00 UTC+10:00] [People's Daily Online] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What next for the struggling rural mothers in China who helped to build AI?

Snippet: Data-labelling workshops once hailed as a solution in the country’s poverty alleviation campaign face a painful reckoning

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3349038/what-next-struggling-rural-mothers-china-who-helped-build-ai

[2026-04-05 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: The war with Iran is a major setback to China’s Belt and Road Initiative - opinion

Snippet: The main assumption behind China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is that economic connectivity can be insulated from geopolitics. The war with Iran is not just a regional conflict; it strikes at the structural heart of the BRI vision by showing that the BRI corridors are deeply impacted by regional security shocks.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-891752

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Energia solar dispara globalmente sob liderança da China

Snippet: A energia solar vem se expandindo mais rápido do que o esperado no início do século, num ritmo superior a qualquer outra fonte energética. A sua adoção é um elemento central dos planos de transição energética global, a fim de proteger o planeta das mudanças climáticas.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/expans%C3%A3o-da-energia-solar-dispara-globalmente-sob-lideran%C3%A7a-da-china/a-76610957

[2026-04-05 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Fresh humiliation for Chairman Xi Jinping as new Xiong’an megacity stalls: ‘Well behind’

Snippet: The Pyramid of Cheops. The Taj Mahal. Chichen Itza. The Colosseum.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/04/world-news/fresh-humiliation-for-chairman-xi-jinping-as-new-xiongan-megacity-stalls/

[2026-04-05 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: A new security paradigm is emerging in Asia

Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637294-china-vietnam-security-paradigm-asia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-05 02:16 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 CrosswordSunday, 5 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-05

[2026-04-05 02:16 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 SudokuSunday, 5 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-05

[2026-04-05 02:16 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 SearchSunday, 5 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-04-05

[2026-04-05 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The Philippines’ aggressive stance against China has backfired

Snippet: THE aggressive stance taken by the Philippines against China in the South China Sea dispute has backfired. Under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, the country shifted to a more confrontational policy. This included frequent public protests, highly publicized maritime incidents, and joint patrols and stronger military ties with the United States.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/05/opinion/world/the-philippines-aggressive-stance-against-china-has-backfired/2314259

[2026-04-05 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The Philippines’ aggressive stance against China has backfired

Snippet: THE aggressive stance taken by the Philippines against China in the South China Sea dispute has backfired. Under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, the country shifted to a more confrontational policy. This included frequent public protests, highly publicized maritime incidents, and joint patrols and stronger military ties with the United States.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/05/opinion/columns/the-philippines-aggressive-stance-against-china-has-backfired/2314259

[2026-04-05 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China shows leadership with Iran; US no interest

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — China is stepping up its diplomacy on the Iran war, putting forward a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallying support from Gulf countries, and opposing a United Nations proposal to use any force necessary to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/05/world/china-shows-leadership-with-iran-us-no-interest/2314222

[2026-04-05 02:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Student in controversial Hong Kong documentary hits out at planned Italian screening

Snippet: Ah Ling, who featured in award-winning To My Nineteen-Year-Old Self, says no one consulted her about screening at film festival

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349052/student-controversial-hong-kong-documentary-hits-out-planned-italian-screening?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 02:57 UTC+10:00] [Measure in Love] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Student in controversial Hong Kong documentary hits out at planned Italian screening

Snippet: Ah Ling, who featured in award-winning To My Nineteen-Year-Old Self, says no one consulted her about screening at film festival

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349052/student-controversial-hong-kong-documentary-hits-out-planned-italian-screening

[2026-04-05 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese surveillance tech rolled out in Africa with ZTE, Hikvision and Huawei at the helm

Snippet: China’s ‘safe city’ project can counter terrorism and curb crime but critics worry it may repress political opposition and peaceful protests

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348916/chinese-surveillance-tech-rolled-out-africa-zte-hikvision-and-huawei-helm?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 01:30 UTC+10:00] [Kenya] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese surveillance tech rolled out in Africa with ZTE, Hikvision and Huawei at the helm

Snippet: China’s ‘safe city’ project can counter terrorism and curb crime but critics worry it may repress political opposition and peaceful protests

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348916/chinese-surveillance-tech-rolled-out-africa-zte-hikvision-and-huawei-helm

[2026-04-04 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China is worried by Japan’s plans to change rules on arms sales

Snippet: The government in Tokyo is considering relaxing its restrictions on exports of lethal weapons amid heightened tensions with Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349045/why-china-worried-japans-plans-change-rules-arms-sales?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-04 23:37 UTC+10:00] [Liberal Democratic Party] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China is worried by Japan’s plans to change rules on arms sales

Snippet: The government in Tokyo is considering relaxing its restrictions on exports of lethal weapons amid heightened tensions with Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349045/why-china-worried-japans-plans-change-rules-arms-sales

[2026-04-04 23:06 UTC+10:00] [Facebook] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to expand after-school care for low-income families

Snippet: City leader says decision prompted by positive feedback from families who vouch that scheme gives them peace of mind to pursue careers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3349042/hong-kongs-john-lee-pledges-expand-after-school-care-low-income-families