[2026-03-30 17:10 UTC+10:00] [Brent crude oil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks fall with Asia as Iran conflict drives oil prices higher

Snippet: Most Asian markets retreat as surging oil prices fuel concerns over the economic and investment fallout

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348360/hong-kong-stocks-fall-asia-iran-conflict-drives-oil-prices-higher

[2026-03-30 17:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Motor ramps up EV push in China amid US tariff pressure

Snippet: Korean auto giant targets 41,000 EV sales in China’s fiercely competitive, domestic-led market

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705719

[2026-03-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘left-behind aunties’, known as senior girl group, gain popularity for charm, dance skills

Snippet: Lonely, disconnected elderly women find social links, confidence and an army of online fans with their joyous online routines

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3347686/china-left-behind-aunties-known-senior-girl-group-gain-popularity-charm-dance-skills

[2026-03-30 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China reanuda vuelos directos a Corea del Norte tras 6 años

Snippet: Gente hace fila ante el mostrador de Air China para toma un vuelo directo entre Beijing y la capital de Corea del Norte, Pyongyang, en el Aeropuerto Internacional Beijing Capital en Beijing, el lunes 30 de marzo de 2026. (Iori Sagisawa/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-norcorea-vuelos-75592369771979f58160d0ec54fce037

[2026-03-30 16:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Unitree's Shanghai listing tests Boston Dynamics: boom or bubble?

Snippet: China’s first humanoid robot IPO offers reality check on valuations ahead of Boston Dynamics’ Nasdaq push

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705663

[2026-03-30 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Tencent Cloud Partners with ComfyUI to Transform 3D Workflows in Open-Source AI

Snippet: HONG KONG, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced its partnership with ComfyUI, one of the world's most popular free, open–source, node–based visual AI platform for generative content creation. Through this collaboration, ComfyUI integrates Tencent HY 3D Global as its native Partner Nodes, enabling millions of creators worldwide to seamlessly incorporate advanced 3D generation workflows into their pipelines.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705648

[2026-03-30 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Air China resumes direct flights to Pyongyang

Snippet: People line up in front of an Air China’s counter for a direct flight between Beijing and North Korea’s capital of Pyongyan, at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing Monday, March 30, 2026. (Iori Sagisawa/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/air-china-flight-north-korea-tourism-83457241c49f3db4047f973d3f11396f

[2026-03-30 15:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [팟캐스트] (779) 한국 로봇 경쟁력은 ‘손’… 휴머노이드 승부처는 정밀 조작 기술

Snippet: Humanoid race with China may be won by the hand, not on foot

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705638

[2026-03-30 14:41 UTC+10:00] [denial-of-service] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: DeepSeek outage leaves millions cut off and sparks complaints as rivals gain ground

Snippet: Chinese AI start-up restores chatbot service by Monday morning after overnight disruption affects millions of users

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3348345/deepseek-outage-leaves-millions-cut-and-sparks-complaints-rivals-gain-ground

[2026-03-30 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Suspicious’ voting processes at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court, resident says

Snippet: On fifth day of hearings on deadly Tai Po fire, witness recounts ballots ‘coming from nowhere’ being dropped into boxes during votes on major issues

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348331/suspicious-voting-procedures-hong-kongs-wang-fuk-court-estate-resident-says

[2026-03-30 13:59 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing sanctions Japanese lawmaker for ‘colluding with Taiwan independence forces’

Snippet: China’s foreign ministry issues statement on Monday, stating Keiji Furuya was ‘seriously violating the one-China principle’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348343/beijing-sanctions-japanese-lawmaker-colluding-taiwan-independence-forces

[2026-03-30 13:47 UTC+10:00] [Song Tao] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan’s Kuomintang leader to visit mainland China to aid ‘peaceful’ relations: Beijing

Snippet: Cheng Li-wun invited to visit Jiangsu province, Shanghai and Beijing next month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3348342/taiwans-kuomintang-leader-visit-mainland-china-aid-peaceful-relations-beijing

[2026-03-30 13:45 UTC+10:00] [Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese company to use AI-powered chromosome testing to boost profits and fast track IVF

Snippet: China’s falling fertility rate sees spike in demand for assisted reproduction as biotech firm raises US$101 million after Hong Kong listing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3348335/chinese-company-use-ai-powered-chromosome-testing-boost-profits-and-fast-track-ivf

[2026-03-30 13:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Navigating autism in Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesNavigating autism in Hong KongAmid mounting challenges for Hong Kong’s rising autistic population, the South China Morning Post examines how the city can mobilise stronger support to turn systemic hurdles into opportunities for inclusion. Updated: 30 Mar, 2026Advertisement[1]Hong Kong’s autism support services are fragmented. Can the private sector help?Experts say services are fragmented and under-resourced, leaving patients facing long waits for affordable public support.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/series/3348341/navigating-autism-hong-kong

[2026-03-30 13:38 UTC+10:00] [Transport] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Two of Australia’s largest sources of jet fuel could be cut off as South Korea and China eye restrictions

Snippet: South Korea’s transport ministry says domestic airlines have asked authorities to redirect export-bound jet fuel back to the local market amid a supply crunch

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/30/australia-jet-fuel-crisis-south-korea-china-restrictions

[2026-03-30 13:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China's flag carrier resumes Beijing-Pyongyang direct flights: reports

Snippet: China's national carrier has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang, news reports said Monday, the latest sign of restored ties following the resumption of passenger train service between their capitals.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705530

[2026-03-30 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Children] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s autism support services are fragmented. Can the private sector help?

Snippet: Experts say services are fragmented and under-resourced, leaving patients facing long waits for affordable public support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348304/hong-kongs-autism-support-services-are-fragmented-can-private-sector-help

[2026-03-30 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026: Religious Leaders and Academics Discuss Harmony and Cross-Cultural Exchange

Snippet: BOAO, China, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A session on religious harmony and cultural exchange was held on March 27 as part of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026. The session, themed "Myriad Mirrors Illuminate Each Other, Harmony and Shared Prosperity—Practicing the Global Governance Initiative with the Wisdom of Religious Adaptation to Local Contexts," was moderated by Ven.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705515

[2026-03-30 13:24 UTC+10:00] [amber rainstorm warning] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Observatory issues amber rainstorm warning as heavy rain falls over Hong Kong

Snippet: City’s weather forecaster urges public on Monday morning to stay away from major watercourses, as heavy rain may bring about flash floods

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3348338/hong-kong-observatory-issues-amber-rainstorm-warning-thundery-showers-expected

[2026-03-30 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General Atomics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Lighthouses in space’: the Chinese jam-proof satellite network to fill GPS gaps

Snippet: System places powerful light sources on satellites to send coded signals for drones, self-driving cars, space missions to navigate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348318/lighthouses-space-chinese-jam-proof-satellite-network-fill-gps-gaps

[2026-03-30 13:01 UTC+10:00] [basketball] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Third title has Hong Kong Eastern eyeing greater basketball test in regional competition

Snippet: Domestic champions looking to challenge some of Asia’s best after claiming A1 Division crown

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3348297/third-title-has-hong-kong-eastern-eyeing-greater-basketball-test-regional-competition

[2026-03-30 13:00 UTC+10:00] [AI data centres] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What makes Yuanjie – a Chinese optical chip star and Hong Kong IPO candidate – stand out?

Snippet: Yuanjie’s rise underscores how China’s optical chip firms are riding the AI infrastructure boom, with data centre demand driving growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3348311/what-makes-yuanjie-chinese-optical-chip-star-and-hong-kong-ipo-candidate-stand-out

[2026-03-30 12:38 UTC+10:00] [State Council] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Janice Tse appointed Hong Kong’s new constitutional and mainland affairs chief

Snippet: Former permanent secretary for environment was nominated by city leader John Lee and appointed by Chinese State Council to replace Erick Tsang

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3348334/janice-tse-appointed-new-constitutional-and-mainland-affairs-chief-hong-kong

[2026-03-30 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Northern Metropolis data hub may surpass MTR Corp as Hong Kong’s top power consumer

Snippet: Environmental experts urge authorities to set energy efficiency standards for data centres to limit carbon emissions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3348294/northern-metropolis-data-hub-may-surpass-mtr-corp-hong-kongs-top-power-consumer

[2026-03-30 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman spends US$1,700 to enrol dog in school for personality testing, training, company

Snippet: Shanghai resident says she is too busy to give pet companionship, even pays for a ‘school bus’ to pick up and drop off the animal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347706/china-woman-spends-us1700-enrol-dog-school-personality-testing-training-company

[2026-03-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why revived China-Philippine talks won’t lead to South China Sea energy cooperation

Snippet: Ferdinand Marcos Jnr says a reset in the fractious relationship is under way but observers aren’t so sure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348303/why-revived-china-philippine-talks-wont-lead-energy-cooperation-south-china-sea

[2026-03-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong star Haughey to use ‘race as training’ approach in Asian Games build-up

Snippet: The 28-year-old Olympic medallist says she has been using the new method since returning from injury about six months ago

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3348301/hong-kong-star-haughey-adopt-race-training-approach-asian-games-build

[2026-03-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: China’s ‘teapot’ oil refineries keep economy brewing – but surging crude prices leave them strained

Snippet: The factories, which buy cheap crude and turn it into fuel, are struggling as higher oil prices threaten their razor-sharp margins

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/30/china-teapot-refineries-crude-oil-iran-war

[2026-03-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [OPINION] What to do with Filipinos spying for China

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/what-to-do-filipino-spies-china/

[2026-03-30 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Central] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong restaurateurs revamp traditional dining as closures reshape industry

Snippet: Shifting dining habits and cross-border competition are forcing legacy brands like Maxim’s to reinvent themselves to stay relevant

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3348310/hong-kong-restaurateurs-revamp-traditional-dining-closures-reshape-industry

[2026-03-30 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Eric Swalwell furious after Kash Patel pushes to release files of Chinese spy linked to him

Snippet: Congressman Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate in the California gubernatorial race, accused President Donald Trump this weekend of meddling in the election after reports that his administration is seeking to publicize files about Swalwell’s link to a Chinese spy.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/us-news/eric-swalwell-furious-after-kash-patel-pushes-to-release-files-of-chinese-spy-linked-to-him/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong world champ Ryan Choi set to be part of ‘huge step forward’ for fencing

Snippet: ‘Genuine superstar’ among 12 athletes who will compete in inaugural World Fencing League in Los Angeles next month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3348283/hong-kong-world-champion-ryan-choi-set-be-part-huge-step-forward-fencing

[2026-03-30 09:45 UTC+10:00] [Development Bureau] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong must factor community needs into marina development

Snippet: As the government pursues its yacht tourism ambitions, it should ensure projects such as the one in Aberdeen benefit locals and visitors alike

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3348132/hong-kong-must-factor-community-needs-marina-development

[2026-03-30 08:30 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Hong Kong hitch a ride on China’s commercial aerospace wave?

Snippet: The city can play to its existing strengths and become the premier service, financing and governance platform for the nation’s space‑related services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3347794/can-hong-kong-hitch-ride-chinas-commercial-aerospace-wave

[2026-03-30 08:12 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Voluntary rationing, WFH but no 'COVID-style' measures: Inside fuel talks

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/national-cabinet-meeting-to-address-fuel-crisis-australia-government-response/5fed10a8-4f39-4460-9535-85ca07b51bef

[2026-03-30 03:15 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 CrosswordMonday, 30 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-30

[2026-03-30 03:15 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 SudokuMonday, 30 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-30

[2026-03-30 03:15 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 SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordMonday, 30 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-30

[2026-03-30 03:15 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 SearchMonday, 30 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-30

[2026-03-30 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Tsinghua University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Doctrine of the Mean’: how the US lost a 2-decade race to China in brain implants

Snippet: China scores commercial-use approval for implantable brain-computer interface making it the first invasive device available outside trials

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348126/doctrine-mean-how-us-lost-2-decade-race-china-brain-implants

[2026-03-30 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Eli Lilly reaches $2.75 billion deal with Insilico to bring AI-developed drugs to the global market

Snippet: BEIJING — U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has reached a $2.75 billion deal to bring drugs developed using artificial intelligence by Hong Kong-based Insilico Medicine to the global market.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/29/eli-lilly-reaches-deal-to-bring-ai-developed-drugs-to-global-market.html

[2026-03-30 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Quieter, stealthier, further: new hybrid unit to power China’s small battle drones

Snippet: Developers have come up with a propulsion system that combines the best of two worlds, according to state media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3348309/quieter-stealthier-further-new-hybrid-unit-power-chinas-small-battle-drones

[2026-03-29 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan upgrades destroyer with Tomahawk missiles. Why it might pose a threat to China

Snippet: Analysts say the move marks a fundamental shift in Tokyo’s defence strategy, forcing Beijing to stay on high alert

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3348299/japan-upgrades-destroyer-tomahawk-missiles-why-it-might-pose-threat-china

[2026-03-29 22:26 UTC+10:00] [drug outlicensing deals] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China biotech deals hit record as innovative drugs draw interest of multinationals

Snippet: Deals reach US$60 billion in first quarter after analysts say Chinese biotech firms have shown substantial technological advancements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3348295/china-biotech-deals-hit-record-innovative-drugs-draw-interest-multinationals

[2026-03-29 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Renmin University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s Iran war: could Republican rift and Maga discontent doom midterms?

Snippet: War exposes chaotic White House decision-making, risks disaster at November midterms, Chinese observers warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348205/trumps-iran-war-could-republican-rift-and-maga-discontent-doom-midterms

[2026-03-29 21:53 UTC+10:00] [Tivaci] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mark Newnham maintains super form with Sha Tin treble to reclaim trainers’ championship lead

Snippet: Australian trainer builds on five-timer and Hong Kong Derby victory by claiming three winners on Sunday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348302/mark-newnham-maintains-super-form-sha-tin-treble-reclaim-trainers-championship-lead

[2026-03-29 21:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: High hopes at China's gateway to North Korea as trains resume

Snippet: DANDONG, China -- Now retired, Wang Meili wants to see the world -- including North Korea, the reclusive nation that lies across the river from her lifelong home in northeastern China.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705027

[2026-03-29 21:18 UTC+10:00] [surcharges] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s MPF authority to propose 2-tier surcharges for late employer contributions

Snippet: Only one in six bosses in Hong Kong settled arrears within the prescribed two-week deadline, authority says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348298/mpf-authority-propose-2-tier-surcharges-late-employer-contributions

[2026-03-29 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese analogue chipmakers join wave of global price rises as mature-node firms eye gains

Snippet: Higher prices give China’s mature-node producers room to compete with US, European rivals without sacrificing too much margin, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3348284/chinese-analogue-chipmakers-join-wave-global-price-rises-mature-node-firms-eye-gains

[2026-03-29 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China mum, inspired by son’s heroic death, has handcrafted shoe pads for soldiers for 20 years

Snippet: Grieving mother takes late son’s fellow soldiers to her heart, visits them regularly, looks after their children

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347835/china-mum-inspired-sons-heroic-death-has-handcrafted-shoe-pads-soldiers-20-years