[2026-03-22 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnam protests as China’s Paracels build-up escalates at Antelope Reef

Snippet: Satellite images suggest accelerated dredging at the disputed South China Sea reef, sparking formal complaint from Hanoi

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347467/vietnam-protests-chinas-paracels-build-escalates-antelope-reef

[2026-03-22 17:29 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: China vows more open economy in bid to boost confidence

Snippet: March 22, 2026 17:29 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/china-vows-more-open-economy-in-bid-to-boost-confidence/

[2026-03-22 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC vows to keep investing in China amid global tensions as new trade corridors emerge

Snippet: HSBC’s CEO said financial institutions needed to ‘keep up’ with the rapid expansion of Chinese companies on their journey to ‘go global’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3347465/hsbc-vows-keep-investing-china-amid-global-tensions-new-trade-corridors-emerge

[2026-03-22 17:22 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Finance chief urges Hong Kong to enhance global standing amid shifting geopolitics

Snippet: Paul Chan calls on the city to ‘seize the moment’ by deepening integration with mainland China and expanding its bridge role to the West

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347464/finance-chief-urges-hong-kong-enhance-global-standing-amid-shifting-geopolitics

[2026-03-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Guangdong province] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can China massively reduce food imports with super-efficient unmanned rice farms?

Snippet: An ancient but challenging harvesting technique could help China reach its food security goals with a new breed of smart rice farm

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3347232/can-china-massively-reduce-food-imports-super-efficient-unmanned-rice-farms

[2026-03-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China bosses use smart seats, Wi-fi to track staff activities, leads to anti-monitoring gadgets

Snippet: Efficiency-driven bosses record everything from length of toilet breaks to sitting posture and browsing activity, ‘alarm’ employees

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347010/china-bosses-use-smart-seats-wi-fi-track-staff-activities-leads-anti-monitoring-gadgets

[2026-03-22 16:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China’s OLED surge revives LCD lessons for Korea

Snippet: Capacity gains raise risk of price competition, but technology still defines edge

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699841

[2026-03-22 16:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung chief heads to Beijing forum for second year

Snippet: Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong visited Beijing on Sunday to attend a high-level economic forum for a second straight year, as the company seeks to maintain ties in the key market amid rising US-China tensions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699837

[2026-03-22 16:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: PM to visit China, attend Boao Forum 2026

Snippet: Prime Minister Kim Min-seok is expected to travel to China later this week to attend the Boao Forum for Asia and deliver a keynote speech there.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699836

[2026-03-22 16:39 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Trump is showing Beijing how to seize Taiwan

Snippet: Since returning to office last year, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered military strikes from the Caribbean and eastern Pacific to Africa and the Middle East, targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats and suspected terrorist groups. He has attacked Venezuela and kidnapped its leader, Nicolas Maduro. And he has joined Israel in a large-scale assault on Iran that amounts to a major escalation from last year’s strikes, which supposedly “obliterated” the country’s nuclear facilities.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/03/22/world/trump-shows-how-to-take-taiwan/

[2026-03-22 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China Tour-bound aces seek momentum at ICTSI Lakewood

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Chanelle Avaricio, Daniella Uy, Mafy Singson and Yvon Bisera step into the spotlight at the ICTSI Lakewood Championship not just chasing a title – but igniting momentum for a defining stretch in their careers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/sports/china-tour-bound-aces-seek-momentum-at-ictsi-lakewood/2304969

[2026-03-22 16:15 UTC+10:00] [Chinese embassy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippine military uncovers alleged new Beijing spy tactics in South China Sea row

Snippet: China called the allegations ‘malicious smears’ after three people were arrested on suspicion of leaking sensitive information to foreigners

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3347461/philippine-military-uncovers-alleged-new-beijing-spy-tactics-south-china-sea-row

[2026-03-22 16:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai eyes China, India with 46-model expansion

Snippet: Hyundai Motor plans to launch 46 new vehicles in China and India over the next five years, as it ramps up efforts to diversify its global footprint beyond the tariff-hit US and sluggish European markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699825

[2026-03-22 15:45 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: This week in PostMag: artists from Spain, Hong Kong, Stockholm … and a farewell

Snippet: Our Art Issue features Spanish photographer Coco Capitán, Stockholm-based Lap-see Lam, Hong Kong sculptor Gamza and much more

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347292/week-postmag-artists-spain-hong-kong-stockholm-and-farewell

[2026-03-22 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Surfers] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trailblazing Chinese restaurant in Sweden is showing what the culture is really all about

Snippet: From baijiu to Sichuan cuisine, Surfers in Stockholm has it all. Now, this Chinese culture hub is gearing up to celebrate 20 years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347152/trailblazing-chinese-restaurant-sweden-showing-what-culture-really-all-about

[2026-03-22 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Africa’s solar sector braces for higher costs as China cuts rebates

Snippet: An aerial view of a solar power plant in Ouarzazate, central Morocco on Feb.4, 2016. (AP Photo/Abdeljalil Bounhar, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-rebates-solar-africa-renewable-energy-1927e8535ce146018842726155df9a51

[2026-03-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers in UAE urge rethink of home city’s 120-day quarantine for cats, dogs

Snippet: Pet owners call on authorities to relax ‘excessive’ quarantine rules for Dubai, saying requirement makes returning to Hong Kong unfeasible

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3347441/hongkongers-uae-urge-rethink-home-citys-120-day-quarantine-cats-dogs

[2026-03-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Benjamin Barton] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to stockpile critical resources and strengthen energy security to avoid trade shocks

Snippet: Beijing boosts economic self-reliance and long-term stability as a matter of ‘national security’ while Middle East conflicts continue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347132/china-stockpile-critical-resources-and-strengthen-energy-security-avoid-trade-shocks

[2026-03-22 14:30 UTC+10:00] [fish farming] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Investing in women farmers and fishers is a smart nutrition policy

Snippet: Readers discuss an initiative in the Philippines to empower women fishers, and adopting English as the medium of instruction in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3347260/investing-women-farmers-and-fishers-smart-nutrition-policy

[2026-03-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could ultra-precise harvest forecast give China an advantage in Iran war fallout?

Snippet: Accurate grain output prediction allows China to mitigate food shortages, react to global price rises or plan storage and export measures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3347290/could-ultra-precise-harvest-forecast-give-china-advantage-iran-war-fallout

[2026-03-22 12:36 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Premier Li Qiang calls for a global pledge to open up, while ‘power politics’ runs rampant

Snippet: Li’s opening address to China Development Forum indirectly rebukes US as he states protectionism is no ‘panacea’ for solving problems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347456/premier-li-qiang-calls-global-pledge-open-while-power-politics-runs-rampant

[2026-03-22 12:32 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: 'No more games!' Trump sends ICE threat as airport shutdown continues

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-threatens-to-move-ice-agents-into-us-airports-tsa-shutdown/fc6ac945-6a61-4475-80b5-2966259dca81

[2026-03-22 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese ‘new style tea’ makers expand in South Korea in challenge to coffee dominance

Snippet: More Koreans, aided by Beijing’s visa-free policies, are travelling to China where they become familiar with tea-based beverages

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347417/chinese-new-style-tea-makers-expand-south-korea-challenge-coffee-dominance

[2026-03-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China food scandals: factories use smelly insoles, chemically bleached chicken feet to make snacks

Snippet: Foul-smelling production facility with sewage deposits on floor, harmful use of hydrogen peroxide spark official investigation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347051/china-food-scandals-factories-use-smelly-insoles-chemically-bleached-chicken-feet-make-snacks

[2026-03-22 11:56 UTC+10:00] [Pakistan Legacy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: James Orman makes strong case for likely outsider Pope Cody in Hong Kong Derby

Snippet: Australian jockey warns punters not to underestimate Me Tsui’s consistent galloper in HK$26 million feature

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347455/james-orman-makes-strong-case-likely-outsider-pope-cody-hong-kong-derby

[2026-03-22 10:15 UTC+10:00] [artist] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong artist inspired by swimming pools invites you to slow down

Snippet: Chan Wai-lap’s two new works, at Art Basel Hong Kong and Oi! in North Point, encourage visitors to dally and find a sense of solace

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3347320/hong-kong-artist-inspired-swimming-pools-invites-you-slow-down

[2026-03-22 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s traditional powerhouses are handling its economic transformation

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesHow China’s traditional powerhouses are handling its economic transformationAs China undergoes a sweeping economic transition, its powerhouses of yesteryear must adapt or risk falling behind, as traditional industries become less reliable growth drivers. In this series, we explore three representative areas of the country as they attempt to navigate this rapidly changing environment.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3347451/how-chinas-traditional-powerhouses-are-handling-its-economic-transformation

[2026-03-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI, flying cars drive economic transition in China’s Kunshan

Snippet: City at heart of Yangtze River Delta region sees new tech dreams emerge as old ones based on mass production of electronics fade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347381/kunshan-chinas-foxconn-nerve-centre-old-tech-tries-learn-new-tricks

[2026-03-22 08:30 UTC+10:00] [tourism] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: F1 could be Hong Kong’s fast lane for economic reinvention

Snippet: Hong Kong can leverage F1 as a catalyst for branding, industry upgrading and global influence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3346980/f1-could-be-hong-kongs-fast-lane-economic-reinvention

[2026-03-22 07:39 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Suspected arson attack targets ice cream shop on busy Melbourne street

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/williamstown-melbourne-shop-fire-police-suspect-arson-attack/f8e2b162-32ff-4f02-bcac-9cc5155c3663

[2026-03-22 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Two for Tee’ on the Hallmark Channel Is A Sweet Romance About A Chinese-American Woman Finding Love While Reconnecting To Her Family’s Roots

Snippet: Two for Tee is a new Hallmark Channel romance starring network regular Janel Parrish as a pottery artist named Tee who actually makes teapots. And then when she meets a handsome new single dad who’s just moved to town, the two of them hit it off and, well, I think you’re picking up what up putting down, this title has a lot of layers.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/21/two-for-tee-hallmark-channel-review/

[2026-03-22 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: What country Victoria revealed about my Chinese grandfather's secret past

Snippet: Genealogy is an addictive hobby but unlocking family secrets — and dealing with the fallout — can reveal the hidden stories that shape who we are.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-22/annie-louey-lost-family-history-genealogy-china-australia/106130044

[2026-03-22 03:16 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, 22 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-22

[2026-03-22 03:16 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, 22 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-22

[2026-03-22 03:16 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, 22 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-22

[2026-03-22 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China's heavy reliance on Iranian oil imports

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/world/asia-oceania/chinas-heavy-reliance-on-iranian-oil-imports/2304875

[2026-03-22 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Will China, Asean set aside self interest to finalize COC?

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/news/national/will-china-asean-set-aside-self-interest-to-finalize-coc/2304898

[2026-03-22 02:30 UTC+10:00] [Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Coaching Awards: Maurizio Zomparelli wins individual sport coach of the year

Snippet: Mastermind of Ryan Choi’s historic fencing world championships gold shared the top honour with Leung Suk-ying for her work in para swimming

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3347443/hong-kong-coaching-awards-maurizio-zomparelli-wins-individual-sport-coach-year

[2026-03-22 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China reports ‘stunning’ critical minerals finds as hi-tech race with US heats up

Snippet: Surveys in Sichuan reveal fresh reserves of rare earth oxides as well as ‘super-large’ deposits of fluorite and baryte

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3347436/china-reports-stunning-critical-minerals-finds-hi-tech-race-us-heats

[2026-03-22 01:35 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey misses out on main final at China Open, Yu Zidi sets new milestone

Snippet: China’s Tang Qianting continued her outstanding form to win the 100m breaststroke, while Pan Zhanle claimed bronze in the 100m freestyle

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3347444/hong-kongs-siobhan-haughey-misses-out-main-final-china-open-yu-zidi-sets-new-milestone

[2026-03-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Does USS Tripoli’s deployment to Middle East create an opening for China?

Snippet: Amphibious assault ship’s transfer said to cause ‘dip’ in deterrence against Beijing’s military activity around Taiwan and South China Sea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3347438/does-uss-tripolis-deployment-middle-east-create-strategic-opening-china

[2026-03-22 00:33 UTC+10:00] [Nancy Kissel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mason’s legacy lies in the reputation he helped forge for Hong Kong’s final court

Snippet: The death of the influential Australian jurist at the age of 100 prompts reflection on the continued value to the city of eminent justices from overseas

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3347440/masons-legacy-lies-reputation-he-helped-forge-hong-kongs-final-court

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China, India and why Jeffrey Sachs says the US needs to make the UN great again

Snippet: The world needs to act like grown-ups and get back to sensible management of global affairs, Sachs says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347428/china-india-and-why-jeffrey-sachs-says-us-needs-make-un-great-again

[2026-03-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Automotive industry] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘It’s stupid’: why western carmakers’ retreat from electric risks dooming them to irrelevance

Snippet: Iran war should be wake-up call about costs of not going full throttle towards EVs as Chinese have done, experts say

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/21/west-carmakers-retreat-electric-vehicle-risks-irrelevance-iran-war-evs-china

[2026-03-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could Taiwan’s military continue to fight after an Iran-like decapitation?

Snippet: Analysts and officials in Taipei are assessing what lessons they can learn from the US-Israel precision strikes on the Iranian leadership

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3347431/could-taiwans-military-continue-fight-after-iran-decapitation

[2026-03-21 22:39 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police arrest 5, recover nearly HK$100 million in stolen gold bars

Snippet: Suspects seized haul during transaction between gold shop staff and a buyer who turned out to be accomplice, police say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3347435/hong-kong-police-arrest-5-recover-nearly-hk100-million-stolen-gold-bars

[2026-03-21 22:32 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: One Nation's surge could send 'seismic shockwaves' across border

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/one-nation-south-australian-election-victoria/94dd2cdc-837d-4c70-bbc3-fb1e0dcd9c90

[2026-03-21 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China decries ‘unjust war’ on Iran as it calls for immediate ceasefire

Snippet: In a call with Paris, Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi urges mediation efforts and an end to the spread of the conflict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347418/china-decries-unjust-war-iran-it-calls-immediate-ceasefire

[2026-03-21 21:18 UTC+10:00] [Howard Lutnick] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nvidia’s Huang calls China ‘formidable’ in robotics as company bets on physical AI

Snippet: China’s microelectronics, motors, rare earth and magnets – which are foundational to robotics – are the world’s best, says Huang

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3347427/nvidias-huang-calls-china-formidable-robotics-company-bets-physical-ai

[2026-03-21 21:16 UTC+10:00] [human trafficking] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s infamous ‘Aunt Mei’ arrested after decade-long hunt for child trafficker

Snippet: Police identify the woman, surnamed Xie, as the intermediary who brokered the sale of nine children in Guangdong province

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3347429/chinas-infamous-aunt-mei-arrested-after-decade-long-hunt-child-trafficker