[2026-09-17 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: 1 in 4 listed Chinese companies post losses as AI, rest of economy diverge

Snippet: Chinese chipmaker CXMT benefited from an AI tailwind to swing to a net profit in the first half of the year. © AP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/1-in-4-listed-chinese-companies-post-losses-as-ai-rest-of-economy-diverge

[2026-09-17 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Behind China's 'fearmongering' claim is a fundamental fear about AI

Snippet: Xi Jinping and Donald Trump have both downplayed concerns about AI. (Reuters: Brendan Smialowski)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-17/china-and-america-ai-arms-race-proceeds-despite-warnings/107160610

[2026-09-17 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US military prepares to fight in space, general says

Snippet: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine testifies at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, July 21, 2026, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/space-weapons-china-moon-caine-fc21f6917cb5d7bb403dbea920e8e3a5

[2026-09-17 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: The US needs a data strategy for the AI era, but should not copy China

Snippet: Staff work in the data room at JD.com's headquarters in Beijing: U.S. policymakers are looking to China for clues to develop a data strategy for the AI era. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/the-us-needs-a-data-strategy-for-the-ai-era-but-should-not-copy-china

[2026-09-17 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Ex-U.S. official says Trump, Xi may 'talk the talk' on N.K. denuclearization at planned summit, expects little new

Snippet: WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- A former U.S. official said Wednesday U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping may "talk the talk" on North Korea's denuclearization during their planned summit next week, noting that he does not expect "much new" on Pyongyang from the summit given their "diverging" interests.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260917000600315

[2026-09-17 05:39 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Made in Europe’ laws could derail UK plans for reset with EU

Snippet: Government sources say legislation aimed at China poses a risk to British businesses and must be addressed

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/16/made-in-europe-laws-could-derail-uk-eu-reset-plans

[2026-09-17 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yokohama Rubber targets BYD, other China automakers with lower-cost tire plant

Snippet: A passenger vehicle tire in production at Yokohama Rubber's new Chinese plant in Hangzhou. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/yokohama-rubber-targets-byd-other-china-automakers-with-lower-cost-tire-plant

[2026-09-17 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Analysis: Trump factor limits diplomatic outcome of Xi's outreach to Modi

Snippet: Tensions between Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping linger, with Xi wanting to leverage a strong partnership with New Delhi against the U.S., and Modi wary of just that. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/china-up-close/analysis-trump-factor-limits-diplomatic-outcome-of-xi-s-outreach-to-modi

[2026-09-17 05:00 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Can the world’s two most powerful leaders find common ground on AI?

Snippet: Beijing: When Donald Trump and Xi Jinping sit down at the White House next week, it will be against the backdrop of swirling calls from leading US artificial intelligence pioneers to “pace the frontier”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/can-the-world-s-two-most-powerful-leaders-find-common-ground-on-ai-20260915-p60xka.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-17 03:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Geopolitical divides fueling Security Council inaction, UN chief warns

Snippet: AI race with China risks 'a race to the bottom', expert warns

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/16/geopolitical-divides-fueling-security-council-inaction-guterres-warns

[2026-09-17 03:10 UTC+10:00] [Americas] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Von der Leyen fleshes out Carney’s vision to paint Europe as leader of world’s middle powers

Snippet: BRUSSELS ― Ursula von der Leyen used a major speech on Wednesday to pitch Europe as the leader of a group of like-minded countries that want to hold their own against rival powers such as Russia and China.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/ursula-von-der-leyen-mark-carney-europe-world-middle-powers/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-09-17 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump

Snippet: The U.S Capitol is photographed Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sanctions-russia-ukraine-house-tariffs-china-f377fc956c442195dfcf50571b01a1c4

[2026-09-17 02:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: It's a miracle - fireball crash victim Millroy praises rescuer Hartog

Snippet: Ollie Millroy is still in hospital in China

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/articles/cvlyl5p7kl0no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-09-17 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Min Zin's wife pleads with Trump for scholar's release from China

Snippet: Sylvia Zin, wife of Min Zin, testifies during the House East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee hearing about detainees on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-lai-son-xi-jinping-trump-china-us-12505eaef6c7d2fc52f7b914852b338a

[2026-09-17 02:17 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 CrosswordThursday, 17 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-09-17

[2026-09-17 02:17 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 SudokuThursday, 17 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-09-17

[2026-09-17 02:17 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 CrosswordThursday, 17 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-09-17

[2026-09-17 02:17 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 SearchThursday, 17 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-09-17

[2026-09-17 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong aims to raise innovation spending to 3% of GDP by about 2030

Snippet: Chief Executive John Lee unveils ambitious goal, together with measures to boost frontier technologies, including aerospace research

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3367767/hong-kong-aims-raise-innovation-spending-3-gdp-about-2030?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-17 01:30 UTC+10:00] [task group] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong aims to raise innovation spending to 3% of GDP by about 2030

Snippet: Chief Executive John Lee unveils ambitious goal, together with measures to boost frontier technologies, including aerospace research

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3367767/hong-kong-aims-raise-innovation-spending-3-gdp-about-2030

[2026-09-17 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Police arrest man after woman found dead with knife wounds in Heng Fa Chuen

Snippet: Woman, believed to be in her fifties, found in flat in block 2 of private residential estate in Hong Kong’s Eastern district

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3367769/police-arrest-man-after-woman-found-dead-knife-wounds-heng-fa-chuen?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-17 01:24 UTC+10:00] [murder] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Police arrest man after woman found dead with knife wounds in Heng Fa Chuen

Snippet: Woman, believed to be in her fifties, found in flat in block 2 of private residential estate in Hong Kong’s Eastern district

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3367769/police-arrest-man-after-woman-found-dead-knife-wounds-heng-fa-chuen

[2026-09-17 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong sets 5-year plan to double innovation spending, boost new industries

Snippet: Blueprint sets 22 major goals for economic development, livelihoods and environmental protection, policy address targets five key areas of development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367768/hong-kong-sets-5-year-plan-double-innovation-spending-boost-new-industries?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-17 01:23 UTC+10:00] [John Lee] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong sets 5-year plan to double innovation spending, boost new industries

Snippet: Blueprint sets 22 major goals for economic development, livelihoods and environmental protection, policy address targets five key areas of development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367768/hong-kong-sets-5-year-plan-double-innovation-spending-boost-new-industries

[2026-09-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China uses 100,000 home-grown AI chips to build leading weather forecast system

Snippet: The Sugon 8,000 system can predict weather 10 days in advance, bringing the country closer to its ambitious forecasting goals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3367747/china-uses-100000-home-grown-ai-chips-build-leading-weather-forecast-system?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Mesoscale Convective Vortex] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China uses 100,000 home-grown AI chips to build leading weather forecast system

Snippet: The Sugon 8,000 system can predict weather 10 days in advance, bringing the country closer to its ambitious forecasting goals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3367747/china-uses-100000-home-grown-ai-chips-build-leading-weather-forecast-system

[2026-09-17 00:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong leader vows support for media’s global reach, to review TV practice code

Snippet: Hong Kong to review television practice code to help local broadcasters adapt to modern industry trends and digital competition, John Lee says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3367766/hong-kong-leader-vows-support-medias-global-reach-review-tv-practice-code?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-17 00:55 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong leader vows support for media’s global reach, to review TV practice code

Snippet: Hong Kong to review television practice code to help local broadcasters adapt to modern industry trends and digital competition, John Lee says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3367766/hong-kong-leader-vows-support-medias-global-reach-review-tv-practice-code

[2026-09-17 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to offer ‘attractive’ merger deals for schools beyond those struggling

Snippet: Source says demand exist even among schools with healthy enrolment, provided authorities offer more resources and support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3367765/hong-kong-offer-attractive-merger-deals-schools-beyond-those-struggling?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-17 00:35 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to offer ‘attractive’ merger deals for schools beyond those struggling

Snippet: Source says demand exist even among schools with healthy enrolment, provided authorities offer more resources and support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3367765/hong-kong-offer-attractive-merger-deals-schools-beyond-those-struggling

[2026-09-17 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: China is building the machinery of a post-Western order

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

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/645666-china-global-governance-multipolar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-09-17 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s new training visa could be available in first quarter of 2027

Snippet: New visa category among spate of new talent-trawling measures unveiled in city leader John Lee’s latest policy address

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367763/hong-kongs-new-training-visa-could-be-available-first-quarter-2027?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-17 00:15 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s new training visa could be available in first quarter of 2027

Snippet: New visa category among spate of new talent-trawling measures unveiled in city leader John Lee’s latest policy address

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367763/hong-kongs-new-training-visa-could-be-available-first-quarter-2027

[2026-09-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Tehran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China affirms support for Iran, but warns against Yemen spillover

Snippet: In talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing, Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on Tehran and Washington to stay rational

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3367738/china-affirms-support-iran-warns-against-yemen-spillover

[2026-09-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China affirms support for Iran, but warns against Yemen spillover

Snippet: In talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing, Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on Tehran and Washington to stay rational

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3367738/china-affirms-support-iran-warns-against-yemen-spillover?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-16 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong targets film tourism boom and higher-level tennis tournaments

Snippet: Policy blueprint sets HK$126 billion tourism target by 2030, with film tourism and major sporting events among its priorities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367759/hong-kong-targets-film-tourism-boom-and-higher-level-tennis-tournaments?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-16 23:57 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong targets film tourism boom and higher-level tennis tournaments

Snippet: Policy blueprint sets HK$126 billion tourism target by 2030, with film tourism and major sporting events among its priorities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367759/hong-kong-targets-film-tourism-boom-and-higher-level-tennis-tournaments

[2026-09-16 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: First building in Hong Kong’s university town project to be ready in months

Snippet: Tower called Loop Academy One, city leader says, while also revealing official names for the three university towns in Northern Metropolis

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3367760/first-building-hong-kongs-university-town-project-be-ready-months?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-16 23:56 UTC+10:00] [Hung Shui Kiu University Town] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: First building in Hong Kong’s university town project to be ready in months

Snippet: Tower called Loop Academy One, city leader says, while also revealing official names for the three university towns in Northern Metropolis

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3367760/first-building-hong-kongs-university-town-project-be-ready-months

[2026-09-16 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to woo finance and tech firms with new tax breaks

Snippet: Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong aims to attract more commodity traders to set up or expand their businesses in city

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367754/hong-kong-woo-finance-and-tech-firms-new-tax-breaks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-16 23:35 UTC+10:00] [tax concessions] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to woo finance and tech firms with new tax breaks

Snippet: Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong aims to attract more commodity traders to set up or expand their businesses in city

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367754/hong-kong-woo-finance-and-tech-firms-new-tax-breaks

[2026-09-16 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China mulls bid for Apec free-trade area to taunt US, tantalise Asia

Snippet: Anticipated push for the FTAAP, covering all 21 Apec members, will burnish China’s reputation by casting the US as an obstacle, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3367713/china-mulls-bid-apec-free-trade-area-taunt-us-tantalise-asia?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-16 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China mulls bid for Apec free-trade area to taunt US, tantalise Asia

Snippet: Anticipated push for the FTAAP, covering all 21 Apec members, will burnish China’s reputation by casting the US as an obstacle, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3367713/china-mulls-bid-apec-free-trade-area-taunt-us-tantalise-asia

[2026-09-16 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former director of leading Chinese museum jailed 3 years after art-selling scandal

Snippet: Xu Huping found to have abused his position at Nanjing Museum and taken bribes, including money and property, state media says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3367753/former-director-leading-chinese-museum-jailed-3-years-after-art-selling-scandal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-16 23:18 UTC+10:00] [Zhang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former director of leading Chinese museum jailed 3 years after art-selling scandal

Snippet: Xu Huping found to have abused his position at Nanjing Museum and taken bribes, including money and property, state media says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3367753/former-director-leading-chinese-museum-jailed-3-years-after-art-selling-scandal

[2026-09-16 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official says

Snippet: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, that Beijing is “willing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with Iran, and safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights and interests”.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/16/china-willing-to-safeguard-irans-legitimate-rights-official-says

[2026-09-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines seeks WTA exemption as Alexandra Eala skips China Open for Asian Games

Snippet: Games and Open have overlapping schedules and Philippines tennis body wants world No 18 to compete at Aichi-Nagoya without penalties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3367733/philippines-seeks-wta-exemption-alexandra-eala-skips-china-open-asian-games

[2026-09-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines seeks WTA exemption as Alexandra Eala skips China Open for Asian Games

Snippet: Games and Open have overlapping schedules and Philippines tennis body wants world No 18 to compete at Aichi-Nagoya without penalties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3367733/philippines-seeks-wta-exemption-alexandra-eala-skips-china-open-asian-games?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-16 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China urges Iran, US to resume talks and reopen Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: China encourages Iran and the US to remain rational, exercise ​restraint, return to the Islamabad memorandum and "engage in substantive consultations", ‌Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart in Beijing on Wednesday. "We urge all parties to take effective measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ​at an early date" to safeguard the stability of international energy ​transport and supply chains, Wang said, according to China's ⁠foreign ministry.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-urges-iran-us-resume-talks-and-reopen-strait-hormuz

[2026-09-16 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Key takeaways from Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and 2026 policy address: from the Northern Metropolis to babies and employment | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Highly anticipated five-year plan comes after two-month public consultation and aims to align the city’s priorities with the nation’s 2026–30 development.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/hong-kong/3367749/key-takeaways-hong-kongs-first-five-year-plan-and-2026-policy-address-northern-metropolis-babies-and