[2026-04-01 01:22 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Sports Institute] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards: fencer Ryan Choi, swimmer Siobhan Haughey win ‘best of best’

Snippet: First-time nominee Choi takes home three awards while Haughey’s top award is her fourth among seven awards overall

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3348576/hong-kong-sports-stars-awards-fencer-ryan-choi-swimmer-siobhan-haughey-win-best-best

[2026-04-01 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Labor party] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Labor’s draft party platform more assertive on China and omits mandatory jail term stance

Snippet: Exclusive: the 2026 document is designed to provide ‘scaffolding’ for a long-term Labor government

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/01/labor-government-draft-national-party-platform-china-mandatory-jail

[2026-04-01 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Building on Trust, Embracing Change

Snippet: Phoenix TV Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707034

[2026-04-01 00:34 UTC+10:00] [Ching Ming] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 6.5 million people to pass through Hong Kong borders during coming holiday

Snippet: Immigration authorities expect high volume at Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau Spur Line and Shenzhen Bay checkpoints during Easter and Ching Ming Festival holiday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3348574/65-million-people-pass-through-hong-kong-borders-during-coming-holiday

[2026-04-01 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Will China join Pakistan-led efforts to mediate US-Iran peace?

Snippet: Islamabad, Pakistan – When Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Monday that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar would travel to Beijing the following day, it reached for familiar language, highlighting the longstanding ties between the two nations.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/will-china-join-pakistan-led-efforts-to-mediate-us-iran-peace

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China football team sucker-punched by early goals in wake-up call against Cameroon

Snippet: Defeat to higher-ranked ‘Indomitable Lions’ in Fifa Series in Melbourne comes four days after win over World Cup-bound Curacao

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3348564/china-football-team-sucker-punched-early-goals-wake-call-against-cameroon

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pledges ‘strategic coordination’ with Pakistan to help end US war on Iran

Snippet: Pakistani foreign minister arrives in Beijing amid speculation that Tehran is seeking security guarantees from China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348571/china-pledges-strategic-coordination-pakistan-help-end-us-war-iran

[2026-04-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Huang Yiping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China has ‘room’ for imported inflation, but economic risks rising: PBOC adviser

Snippet: As US-Israel war with Iran sends prices up, a monetary expert says impact on China depends on conflict’s severity, while higher energy costs are worrying

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348567/china-has-room-imported-inflation-economic-risks-rising-pboc-adviser

[2026-03-31 23:21 UTC+10:00] [National Working Committee on Children and Women] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing’s top official on women’s affairs lays out 3 goals for Hong Kong

Snippet: City should incorporate measures that ensure women and families thrive in its first five-year plan, State Councillor Shen Yiqin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348565/beijings-top-official-womens-affairs-lays-out-3-goals-hong-kong

[2026-03-31 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong exporter confidence falls at steepest rate in 2 years

Snippet: Trade Development Council says for first quarter of 2026, current performance index fell to 46.5 from 51.4 while expectation index declined to 46.9 from 51.9

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3348560/hong-kong-exporter-confidence-records-steepest-drop-2-years

[2026-03-31 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could the energy crisis prompt US and China to ‘sit down and work together’?

Snippet: Washington’s change in direction is a ‘reminder’ that Beijing could play a more important role in global governance, researcher says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348499/could-energy-crisis-prompt-us-and-china-sit-down-and-work-together

[2026-03-31 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Huawei's cloud computing revenue dropped in 2025 as Chinese AI lagged U.S. rivals

Snippet: Huawei's push to develop its own artificial intelligence chip has yet to drive the double-digit revenue gains of its peers, as Chinese companies strive to narrow the gap with the U.S. on AI.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/huawei-annual-report-2025-cloud-computing-revenue.html

[2026-03-31 22:56 UTC+10:00] [Sun Yingsha] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ITTF World Cup: Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi-kem edges Polish rival before key clash with world No 8

Snippet: Doo is city’s only hope left in Macau tournament after teammate Lam Siu-hang is knocked out after losing to Alexis Lebrun of France

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3348557/ittf-world-cup-hong-kongs-doo-hoi-kem-edges-polish-rival-key-clash-world-no-8

[2026-03-31 22:45 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US-based dissident artist put on trial in China over satirical Mao sculptures, says rights group

Snippet: New York-based Gao Zhen was detained in 2024 during a family visit to China and then tried for ‘defaming national heroes’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/31/dissident-artist-gao-zhen-tried-china-satirical-mao-sculptures-rights-group

[2026-03-31 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hang Seng Indexes Company and Korea Exchange Launch the First Co-branded HK-Korea Cross-Market Index Series to Deepen Capital Market Connectivity

Snippet: HONG KONG, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hang Seng Indexes Company ('HSIL') and Korea Exchange ('KRX') today jointly announced the launch of the Hang Seng KRX HK-Korea Index Series, marking the first co-branded cross-market index collaboration between the two organisations and a significant step in deepening capital market connectivity between Hong Kong and Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707001

[2026-03-31 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: China’s abuse makes birthright citizenship a life-or-death choice for America

Snippet: Get ready for the next Roe v. Wade — as a new Supreme Court case threatens to split the country, not over abortion, but over “birthright citizenship.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/opinion/chinas-abuse-makes-birthright-citizenship-a-life-or-death-ruling/

[2026-03-31 22:29 UTC+10:00] [Sabrewing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China tests ‘world’s heaviest cargo drone’ suited to high-altitude and island operations

Snippet: Designed for both military and civilian use, it has 7-tonne take-off weight and is the world’s heaviest cargo drone in full-scale flight

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3348559/china-tests-worlds-heaviest-cargo-drone-suited-high-altitude-and-island-operations

[2026-03-31 22:13 UTC+10:00] [Kuomintang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No deals on mainland China visit, Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai warns KMT chairwoman

Snippet: Kuomintang chair Cheng Li-wun is expected to lead a delegation to mainland China from April 7 to 12

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3348556/no-deals-mainland-china-visit-taiwans-premier-cho-jung-tai-warns-kmt-chairwoman

[2026-03-31 22:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea to ease multiple-entry visa requirements for Chinese nationals

Snippet: South Korea has eased requirements for multiple-entry visas for Chinese visitors, Seoul's diplomatic mission in Beijing said Tuesday, in line with efforts to attract more tourists and enhance convenience for business travelers.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706994

[2026-03-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3 Chinese ships exit Strait of Hormuz as PetroChina stresses operations stable

Snippet: PetroChina chairman addresses annual results conference as three Chinese vessels transit Strait of Hormuz and Iran passes law on transit fees

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348534/3-chinese-ships-exit-strait-hormuz-petrochina-stresses-operations-stable

[2026-03-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shenzhen activates China’s first 10,000-card AI cluster with domestic chips

Snippet: Hub launches new cluster built with Huawei advanced chips, delivering 11,000 petaflops of computing power in push for home-grown tech

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3348502/shenzhen-activates-chinas-first-10000-card-ai-cluster-domestic-chips

[2026-03-31 21:54 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: What China’s spy chief was really seeking in Indonesia

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/what-chinas-spy-chief-was-really-seeking-in-indonesia/

[2026-03-31 21:24 UTC+10:00] [Shing-Tung Yau] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: SCMP Plus exclusive: meet Shing-Tung Yau in person

Snippet: World-renowned mathematician and educator to feature in exclusive in-person event for SCMP Plus subscribers in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/announcements/article/3348545/scmp-plus-exclusive-meet-shing-tung-yau-person

[2026-03-31 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: New Milestone Achieved! Fibocom's Fx550 5G Module Based on Samsung Exynos Modem Enters Global Mass Production

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 31, Fibocom announced that its Fx550 5G module (including FM550 M.2 form factor and FG550 LGA form factor), developed based on the Samsung Exynos Modem chipset, has officially entered large-scale mass production. The commercial launch of this product not only marks a significant milestone in the strategic collaboration between Fibocom and Samsung, but also provides high-performance and highly reliable connectivity solutions for global 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) and broadband IoT

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706977

[2026-03-31 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Olympic boxing champ involved in gender debate wins first bout at Asian titles

Snippet: Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting celebrates after defeating Poland’s Julia Szeremeta in their women’s 57 kg final boxing match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lin-yuting-boxing-gender-olympics-32d906c7daf238565feb076fc1c8f75a

[2026-03-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Apple’s accidental AI feature roll-out in China risks regulatory backlash, expert says

Snippet: Mainland China users briefly access Apple Intelligence before the update vanishes, raising questions over compliance and regulatory approval

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3348527/apples-accidental-ai-feature-roll-out-china-risks-regulatory-backlash-expert-says

[2026-03-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Shenzhen] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bryn Terfel on bringing drama to the opera stage and the importance of listening

Snippet: Bryn Terfel’s journey as one of opera’s most commanding voices, from singing at King Charles’ coronation to Verbier Festival’s inaugural China edition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3348515/bryn-terfel-bringing-drama-opera-stage-and-importance-listening

[2026-03-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How emperors and nobles kept warm without down quilts during winter in ancient China

Snippet: While the rich luxuriated using women, dogs, cats to fight off freezing temperatures, the poor slept in manure heaps and death was common

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3347718/how-emperors-and-nobles-kept-warm-without-down-quilts-during-winter-ancient-china

[2026-03-31 20:49 UTC+10:00] [Centaline Property Agency] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong homebuyers pile into new launches despite rate jitters and Middle East tensions

Snippet: All 254 Tseung Kwan O flats snapped up as developers ramp up supply and demand stays firm

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348547/hong-kong-homebuyers-pile-new-launches-despite-rate-jitters-and-middle-east-tensions

[2026-03-31 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Chan Chi-sang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ice climber aiming to raise awareness of technical sport in subtropical city

Snippet: Former world No 4 Janet Kung has opened a dedicated venue for the public, optimistic about sport debuting at 2030 Winter Olympics in France

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3348520/hong-kong-ice-climber-aiming-raise-awareness-technical-sport-subtropical-city

[2026-03-31 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pioneering Innovation in Telecom Power: Huawei Wins Global Best Practices Award 2025

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Huawei Site Power Facility won the Global Best Practices Award 2025 from Frost & Sullivan for its continuous technological innovation and industry leadership. This award recognizes Huawei's outstanding contributions to the application of Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technologies and AI-powered green site solutions, highlighting its industry leadership in driving global operators' transition from traditional energy consumers to energy prosumers.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706961

[2026-03-31 20:09 UTC+10:00] [smart shipping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China plans AI-powered smart shipping system by 2027

Snippet: Pilot zones and more than 100 smart vessels are part of Beijing’s strategy to bolster maritime operations and address bottlenecks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348531/china-plans-ai-powered-smart-shipping-system-2027

[2026-03-31 20:09 UTC+10:00] [Dragon Air Force] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Apprentice Nichola Yuen ‘really excited’ for Hong Kong debut as she gears up for five rides

Snippet: The 10lb claimer will begin her apprenticeship with Ricky Yiu on Wednesday’s all-dirt card

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348530/apprentice-nichola-yuen-really-excited-hong-kong-debut-she-gears-five-rides

[2026-03-31 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s luxury living evolution, from Mid-Levels to Chai Wan

Snippet: A new wave of residences is redefining luxury on Hong Kong Island, embracing light and elevation, and blending nature and urban life

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/directories/luxe-homes/article/3348347/hong-kongs-luxury-living-evolution-mid-levels-chai-wan

[2026-03-31 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In age of US-China rivalry, supply chain statecraft counts

Snippet: Systems that once underpinned globalisation as a process of integration are becoming repurposed as instruments of competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3347953/age-us-china-rivalry-supply-chain-statecraft-counts

[2026-03-31 19:08 UTC+10:00] [Defence Innovation Science and Technology Institute] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan has enough plutonium to make 5,500 nuclear warheads, PLA Daily says

Snippet: China’s military mouthpiece claims Tokyo has ‘astonishing’ stockpile of nuclear materials and the tech to produce weapons

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3348518/japan-has-enough-plutonium-make-5500-nuclear-warheads-pla-daily-says

[2026-03-31 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Thousands of Chinese social media users change profile photos to Kris Jenner

Snippet: Chinese social media users have been changing their profile photo to Kris Jenner. (Supplied: RedNote/Douyin)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/kris-jenner-profile-pictures-trend-on-chinese-social-media/106515938

[2026-03-31 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China, Pakistan to 'strengthen' cooperation on Iran, Beijing says

Snippet: China and Pakistan will "strengthen" their cooperation on Iran, Beijing's foreign ministry said Tuesday, as top Islamabad officials visited the Chinese capital.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-pakistan-strengthen-cooperation-iran-beijing-says

[2026-03-31 18:39 UTC+10:00] [EnterVenue] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EnerVenue plugs into US$300 million to scale next-gen batteries as it eyes Hong Kong hub

Snippet: The California-based firm will use new funding to scale manufacturing and expand globally, with Hong Kong anchoring its regional push

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3348514/enervenue-plugs-us300-million-scale-next-gen-batteries-it-eyes-hong-kong-hub

[2026-03-31 18:17 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Exco approves plans for elevated mass transit system in Kai Tak

Snippet: Proposed elevated rail system expected to serve 50,000 people and connect Kai Tak Cruise Terminal to Kai Tak MTR station

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3348507/hong-kongs-exco-approves-plans-elevated-mass-transit-system-kai-tak

[2026-03-31 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japón despliega sus primeros misiles de largo alcance

Snippet: El lanzamisiles tierra-barco Type-12 se ve en la base Camp Kengun en la prefectura de Kumamoto, en el oeste de Japón, el 17 de marzo de 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japon-misiles-china-ejercito-constitucion-takaichi-37408e1cf45cd6a27c2034e677e5e519

[2026-03-31 17:36 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan seeks French backing as Macron begins Asia trip in Iran war’s shadow

Snippet: Japan is enlisting French support amid a global energy shock and a diplomatic rupture with Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3348495/japan-seeks-french-backing-macron-begins-asia-trip-iran-wars-shadow

[2026-03-31 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan deploys its first long-range missiles

Snippet: The Type-12 land-to-ship missile launcher is shown at the Camp Kengun in the Kumamoto prefecture, western Japan, on March 17, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-china-taiwan-missile-longrange-40322ab51735b2ce17ce6f02d224d14f

[2026-03-31 17:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Declassified documents show N. Korea's strong backlash against growing S. Korea–China ties in mid-1990s

Snippet: North Korea sharply reacted to growing relations between South Korea and China in the mid-1990s, even threatening to establish formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan in retaliation, declassified dossiers showed Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706779

[2026-03-31 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: AFP: China ‘not a reliable partner’ in oil exploration talks with PH

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday reiterated that China was “not a reliable partner” on the negotiating table despite ongoing talks on the possibility of joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, particularly in areas within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/31/news/afp-china-not-a-reliable-partner-in-oil-exploration-talks-with-ph/2311099

[2026-03-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China influencer gets a million followers in 2 weeks by sharing home renting tips

Snippet: Highly practical content creator wows people with simple advice about deceptive property ads, avoiding flat-finding pitfalls

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347961/china-influencer-amasses-over-1-million-followers-2-weeks-sharing-how-rent-home-tips

[2026-03-31 16:51 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong man gets 22 months in jail for pregnant woman’s death in truck accident

Snippet: Leung Chi-wa, 61, found guilty of dangerous driving causing death after judge rejects claims he suffered momentary lapse of judgment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3348491/hong-kong-man-gets-22-months-jail-pregnant-womans-death-truck-accident

[2026-03-31 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Three niche commodity prices are surging. What they show about China's grip on supply chains

Snippet: BEIJING — The Iran war is squeezing a global commodities market already pressured by China's export controls and stockpiling efforts.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/commodities-price-of-tungsten-sulfur-and-helium.html

[2026-03-31 16:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LS Eco Energy to start rare earth output, reducing China reliance

Snippet: LS Eco Energy said Tuesday that it will begin mass production of rare earth metals for defense applications within this year, positioning itself among the first non-Chinese players to build a supply chain in the sector.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706634

[2026-03-31 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Certainly] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gold by Serakai Studio’s new exhibition, ‘Certainly’, leans into today’s unpredictability

Snippet: Hong Kong’s Gold by Serakai Studio embraces unpredictability in its inaugural art exhibition, showcasing diverse, boundary-pushing artists

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3348099/gold-serakai-studios-new-exhibition-certainly-leans-todays-unpredictability