[2026-03-21 06:43 UTC+10:00] [America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump administration moves to unify AI rules, bolster edge over China

Snippet: Policy aims to increase federal government’s ability to ⁠fight national security concerns and counter Beijing’s growing dominance in sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3347396/trump-administration-moves-unify-ai-rules-bolster-edge-over-china

[2026-03-21 06:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Olympic champion boxer Lin Yu-ting returning to competition after sex eligibility ruling

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/boxing-lin-yuting-sex-eligibility-4575e4b7bc175b54438a2f7cdd909eca

[2026-03-21 05:56 UTC+10:00] [America] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From Fulbright scholar to Xiangsheng comic: how Jesse Appell found his voice in China

Snippet: US comedian spent 8 years mastering Chinese comedy, navigating culture, language and fame before Covid forced a return home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3347393/fulbright-scholar-xiangsheng-comic-how-jesse-appell-found-his-voice-china

[2026-03-21 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 CrosswordSaturday, 21 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-21

[2026-03-21 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 SudokuSaturday, 21 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-21

[2026-03-21 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 CrosswordSaturday, 21 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-21

[2026-03-21 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 SearchSaturday, 21 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-21

[2026-03-21 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DND claps back at China over Bajo de Masinloc ops

Snippet: THE Department of National Defense (DND) slammed China for criticizing Philippine military officials over operations near Bajo de Masinloc, saying it was a “self-directed farce.”

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/21/news/national/dnd-claps-back-at-china-over-bajo-de-masinloc-ops/2304620

[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China restricts fertilizer exports, further crimping war-tightened supply

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/21/business/top-business/china-restricts-fertilizer-exports-further-crimping-war-tightened-supply/2304566

[2026-03-21 02:58 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police hunt 3 suspects over US$12 million gold theft

Snippet: Source says 73kg of gold bars taken after shop manager tricked into handing them over

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3347390/hong-kong-police-hunt-3-suspects-over-us12-million-gold-theft

[2026-03-21 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 3 men charged with conspiring to smuggle AI to China

Snippet: A senior vice president of Super Micro Computer Inc. and two others affiliated with the company were charged Thursday with conspiring to smuggle billions of dollars of computer servers containing advanced Nvidia chips to China.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/20/world-news/3-men-charged-with-conspiring-to-smuggle-ai-to-china/

[2026-03-21 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hong Kong Arts Centre Unveils Collect Hong Kong Art Fair 2026

Snippet: A Highlight of Art March, Bringing Hong Kong's Artistic Charm to the Global Stage

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699436

[2026-03-21 02:00 UTC+10:00] [China Minsheng Bank] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China adds 12 banks to digital yuan system, expanding e-CNY’s economic presence

Snippet: More than doubling the number of institutions using digital yuan in day-to-day operations, China is deepening the currency's role in its financial system

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347351/china-adds-12-banks-digital-yuan-system-expanding-e-cnys-economic-presence

[2026-03-21 02:00 UTC+10:00] [HyShot II engine] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From years to a week: China unveils superfast software for hypersonic weapon design

Snippet: China’s new software simulates scramjet physics in one week versus years, marking high-fidelity leap in hypersonic engine research

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3347269/years-week-china-unveils-superfast-software-hypersonic-weapon-design

[2026-03-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Haughey wins gold, silver at China Open, McEvoy breaks world record

Snippet: Olympic medallist wins again by narrowest of margins but is herself pipped in her second race of the night

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3347377/hong-kongs-haughey-wins-gold-silver-china-open-australian-mcevoy-breaks-world-mark

[2026-03-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [financial data] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s finance law set to fight sanctions, protect assets and financial security

Snippet: The draft finance law, released by the Ministry of Justice, central bank and three other regulators, will solicit feedback until April 19

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347371/chinas-finance-law-set-fight-sanctions-protect-assets-and-financial-security

[2026-03-21 00:32 UTC+10:00] [Watson Group] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Swire Coca-Cola wins HK$32 million government deal after bottled water scandal

Snippet: Firm to supply Bonaqua drinking water to government offices on Hong Kong Island and parts of outlying islands

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3347375/swire-coca-cola-wins-hk32-million-government-deal-after-bottled-water-scandal

[2026-03-21 00:32 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong should use ‘safe haven’ status to draw capital from Gulf: agency chief

Snippet: InvestHK director general says more firms using Dubai as a hub have shifted to the city to diversify risk because of conflict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347376/hong-kong-should-use-safe-haven-status-draw-capital-gulf-agency-chief

[2026-03-21 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s rare earth magnet exports to the US keep falling as Europe gains

Snippet: Latest data shows a persistent drop in US-bound shipments and rising European imports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3347326/chinas-rare-earth-magnet-exports-us-keep-falling-europe-gains

[2026-03-21 00:14 UTC+10:00] [Buddhist Association of China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Shaolin Temple abbot indicted for bribery and embezzlement

Snippet: Prosecutors formally charge ‘CEO monk’ Shi Yongxin four months after his arrest following financial and sexual scandals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3347373/former-shaolin-temple-abbot-indicted-bribery-and-embezzlement

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can the US reopen the Strait of Hormuz? Many military analysts are sceptical

Snippet: Chinese observers question whether air strikes, and even a limited ground presence, will be enough to remove the threat to shipping

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3347370/can-us-reopen-strait-hormuz-many-military-analysts-are-sceptical

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ma Long receives rock star welcome in Hong Kong as China great attracts thrilled crowds

Snippet: Six-time Olympic champion table tennis player appears at Polytechnic University panel event and then trades shots with university players

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3347349/ma-long-receives-rock-star-welcome-hong-kong-china-great-attracts-thrilled-crowds

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Unitree Robotics rides humanoid tide as it targets US$610m IPO

Snippet: Prospectus reveals that company’s revenue jumped 335 per cent last year, while net profit surged nearly eight times

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3347365/chinas-unitree-robotics-rides-humanoid-tide-it-targets-us610m-ipo

[2026-03-20 23:27 UTC+10:00] [Trump China visit] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China offers US olive branch with fentanyl raids ahead of possible Trump visit

Snippet: Beijing has a long history of on-off cooperation over exports of precursor chemicals, often tied to the general state of relations with Washington

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347368/china-offers-us-olive-branch-fentanyl-raids-ahead-possible-trump-visit

[2026-03-20 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: CNOOC Limited Announces Huang Yongzhang as Chief Executive Officer

Snippet: HONG KONG, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company", SEHK: 00883 (HKD Counter) and 80883 (RMB Counter), SSE: 600938) announces today that Mr. Huang Yongzhang has been appointed as the Vice Chairman, an Executive Director, the Chief Executive Officer, the President and a member of the Strategy and Sustainability Committee.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699406

[2026-03-20 23:14 UTC+10:00] [Tsai Ing-wen] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan’s main opposition parties join forces for local elections, foundation for 2028 race

Snippet: Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party approve cooperation agreement to contest local elections in November

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3347357/taiwans-main-opposition-parties-join-forces-local-elections-foundation-2028-race

[2026-03-20 22:32 UTC+10:00] [Moonton] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ByteDance sells games studio Moonton to Saudi firm for over US$6 billion amid pivot to AI

Snippet: TikTok owner sold three gaming units in 2024 – two to Tencent and one to a subsidiary of China Ruyi Holdings

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3347352/bytedance-sells-games-studio-moonton-saudi-firm-over-us6-billion-amid-pivot-ai

[2026-03-20 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Strait of Hormuz tensions rise as Iran reportedly charges ships for safe passage

Snippet: Around 20,000 seafarers are still stuck in the Gulf as Tehran reportedly charges at least one tanker about US$2 million to pass through the strait

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347337/strait-hormuz-tensions-flare-iran-tightens-grip-over-shipping-traffic

[2026-03-20 21:52 UTC+10:00] [Jiangxi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chongqing mayor under investigation as China’s anti-corruption crackdown gathers pace

Snippet: Hu Henghua is the highest-ranking official to fall from grace in the southwestern megacity in nearly a decade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3347347/chongqing-mayor-under-investigation-chinas-anti-corruption-crackdown-gathers-pace

[2026-03-20 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Manulife Named "Asia's Best Insurance Provider for Wealth Management" by Euromoney

Snippet: HONG KONG, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife today announced it has been named "Asia's Best Insurance Provider for Wealth Management" at the 2026 Euromoney Private Banking Awards. The award recognizes Manulife's excellence in delivering tailored and innovative wealth and legacy planning solutions to High-Net-Worth (HNW) individuals and families across the region.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699376

[2026-03-20 21:06 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 13 arrested in Hong Kong over HK$113 million ‘iAM Smart’ laundering crackdown

Snippet: Nine men and four women, aged between 38 and 75, accused of using government app to funnel money through victims’ bank accounts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3347332/13-arrested-hong-kong-over-hk113-million-iam-smart-laundering-crackdown

[2026-03-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 art-inspired menus to indulge in during Hong Kong’s Art Month

Snippet: The city’s chefs and mixologists add to March’s colours with masterpieces like Banksy-style desserts, a Van Gogh highball and Warhol Wagyu

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347301/5-art-inspired-menus-indulge-during-hong-kongs-art-month

[2026-03-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Tseung Kwan O Velodrome] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong cycling hope discovering ‘different world’ after jittery World Cup debut

Snippet: Talented Ma Yik-fei in city team pursuit squad for Asian Track Cycling Championships, aiming to learn from tough first senior race in Perth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3347297/hong-kong-cycling-hope-discovering-different-world-after-jittery-world-cup-debut

[2026-03-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman working away from home receives care package containing entire cow from parents

Snippet: Cancer-suffering migrant worker stunned by butchered bovine delivery; worried mum arrives from hometown at same time, makes beef pies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346884/china-woman-working-away-home-receives-care-package-containing-entire-cow-parents

[2026-03-20 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: PCHi 2026: World's Largest Cosmetics Ingredients Exhibition Opens in Hangzhou

Snippet: HANGZHOU, China, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show, organized by Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions, is underway at the Hangzhou Grand Convention & Exhibition Center, bringing together more than 860 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions across 70,000 square meters. As the world's largest cosmetics ingredients exhibition and the first major industry event of the year, PCHi 2026 reinforces its role as a global platform connecting ingredient suppliers with brands, formulators, and manufacturers seeking

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699362

[2026-03-20 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Angus Luk] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brother of Great Eagle chairman offloads residential assets amid Hong Kong market recovery

Snippet: Home prices have fallen about 30 per cent from their 2021 peak, but recent data indicates a gradual recovery

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3347311/brother-great-eagle-chairman-offloads-residential-assets-amid-hong-kong-market-recovery

[2026-03-20 20:27 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Commerce] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Hainan free-trade hub reinvents itself as Hong Kong’s rival – and partner

Snippet: The island province has become a low-tax gateway and is ready to tap Hong Kong’s strengths in finance, research and other sectors, officials say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347323/chinas-hainan-free-trade-hub-reinvents-itself-hong-kongs-rival-and-partner

[2026-03-20 20:15 UTC+10:00] [DOA: Dead or Alive] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How DOA: Dead or Alive tried to create a new kind of blockbuster amid chaotic China shoot

Snippet: Filmed at Hengdian World Studios, DOA: Dead or Alive helped pioneer East-West cinema collaboration – even if it bombed at the box office

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3346728/how-doa-dead-or-alive-tried-create-new-kind-blockbuster-amid-chaotic-china-shoot

[2026-03-20 20:07 UTC+10:00] [world championship] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ronnie O’Sullivan makes snooker history with a highest-ever break of 153 in China

Snippet: Seven-time world champion, who obtained Hong Kong residency in 2024, achieves feat during 5-0 win over Ryan Day at World Open in China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3347317/ronnie-osullivan-makes-snooker-history-highest-ever-break-153-china

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Trump ally Steve Daines will be first US senator to visit Hong Kong since 2019

Snippet: As Beijing and Washington negotiate new schedule for Trump’s visit, Daines is expected to meet US business leaders in Hong Kong on March 30

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3347302/trump-ally-steve-daines-will-be-first-sitting-us-senator-visit-hong-kong-2019

[2026-03-20 19:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ronnie O'Sullivan makes snooker history with a highest ever break of 153

Snippet: YUSHAN, China (AP) — Ronnie O’Sullivan keeps breaking records in snooker — now, at age 50, he’s made the highest ever break in the history of the professional game.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ronnie-osullivan-153-break-snooker-highest-a354366b5dfb30ad34878660617f3d4d

[2026-03-20 19:15 UTC+10:00] [China stocks] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese stocks shake laggard image amid oil shock as green transition pays off

Snippet: China’s push into renewables helps shield its markets from the latest oil turmoil, with analysts pointing to limited downside risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347296/chinese-stocks-shake-laggard-image-amid-oil-shock-green-transition-pays

[2026-03-20 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Three charged in the US with smuggling AI chips into China

Snippet: Three people associated with artificial intelligence server maker Super Micro Computer, including its cofounder, have been charged with helping smuggle at least $2.5bn-worth of United States AI technology to China in violation of export laws, according to the US Department of Justice.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/20/three-charged-in-the-us-with-smuggling-ai-chips-into-china

[2026-03-20 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Report: Iran developing vetting system for selective Hormuz transit access

Snippet: Iran is moving toward a “selective blockade” of the Strait of Hormuz, allowing passage for ships from certain countries while developing a vetting and registration system for transit, Lloyd’s List, a maritime news and analysis service, reported. Countries including India, Pakistan, Iraq, Malaysia and China are in talks with Tehran over access to the strategic waterway, the maritime publication said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/report-iran-developing-vetting-system-selective-hormuz-transit-access

[2026-03-20 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is the Hong Kong government’s plan an answer to obesity or an eating disorder risk?

Snippet: The proposed action plan includes the Education Bureau’s suggestion of school weigh-ins, which has sparked concern among dietitians, psychologists and NGOs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3347273/hong-kong-governments-plan-answer-obesity-or-eating-disorder-risk

[2026-03-20 18:11 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: NIH-awarded life scientist Shu Xiaokun abruptly shifts research from US to China

Snippet: Celebrated scientist leaves prestigious role at University of California, San Francisco, months after being appointed, to move to Shanghai

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3347142/nih-awarded-life-scientist-shu-xiaokun-abruptly-shifts-research-us-china

[2026-03-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Preview of Alibaba’s top AI model leads Chinese peers, lags US rivals

Snippet: Qwen3.5-Max-Preview enters a global ranking at 15th, behind models from Anthropic, OpenAI and Google

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3347272/preview-alibabas-strongest-ai-model-tops-chinese-peers-ranking-lags-us-rivals

[2026-03-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Forbes China Recognizes Fox ESS as a 2026 Leading Enterprise in Renewable Energy

Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox ESS, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, today announced it has been honored as one of the leading enterprises in 2026 Forbes China Pioneer Innovators in Industry Development Selection. The accolade, presented by Forbes China in partnership with Frost & Sullivan, recognizes companies that demonstrate outstanding innovation, industry leadership and market impact in the renewable energy sector.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699250

[2026-03-20 17:51 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 jailed, 20 more arrested in Hong Kong crackdown on illegal employment

Snippet: Immigrant Department raids 23 locations, including restaurants, cleaning companies and commercial buildings, as part of operation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3347280/5-jailed-20-more-arrested-hong-kong-crackdown-illegal-employment

[2026-03-20 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Eli Lilly] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global drug giants double down on China amid trend to build self-reliant supply chains

Snippet: Multinationals are building self-reliant supply chains in China to insulate local markets from potential trade disruptions, say analysts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347266/global-drug-giants-double-down-china-amid-trend-build-self-reliant-supply-chains