[2026-03-18 17:43 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia’s jet fuel supply is safe for now, but a price crunch is in the pipeline

Snippet: China’s response to the Iran war has put a question mark over future supplies for the local aviation sector as spiralling prices cripple spot markets and cloud planning for airlines.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/australia-s-jet-fuel-supply-is-safe-for-now-but-a-price-crunch-is-in-the-pipeline-20260316-p5oayn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists use E coli to fight breast tumours from within in mice study

Snippet: The targeted cancer therapy using bacteria could be much less toxic than traditional treatments, research team says in paper

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346974/chinese-scientists-use-e-coli-fight-breast-tumours-within-mice-study

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jar burials: a glimpse into ancient China’s compassion, funeral practices for infant deaths

Snippet: New study indicates Neolithic cultures in China may have separated graves of perinatal infants; different treatment than older children

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346843/jar-burials-glimpse-ancient-chinas-compassion-funeral-practices-infant-deaths

[2026-03-18 16:52 UTC+10:00] [Jantar Mantar] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Champions Day: Calandagan, Masquerade Ball, Museum Mile headline strong overseas entries

Snippet: A total of 23 individual Group One winners feature among nominations released by the Hong Kong Jockey Club for the showpiece meeting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346985/champions-day-calandagan-masquerade-ball-museum-mile-headline-strong-overseas-entries

[2026-03-18 16:40 UTC+10:00] [July 1] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong actor Gregory Wong loses appeal against 2019 Legco storming conviction

Snippet: Court of Appeal also dismissed complaints by six others convicted over storming of Legislative Council Complex during protests

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3346982/hong-kong-actor-gregory-wong-loses-appeal-against-2019-legco-storming-conviction

[2026-03-18 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Tencent Cloud Redefines Innovation: AI Coding Boot Camp Concluded Successfully in Hong Kong

Snippet: HONG KONG, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 17, Tencent Cloud successfully concluded its CodeBuddy AI Coding Boot Camp at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU), demonstrating how AI is enabling students from different backgrounds and disciplines to turn inspirations into impact. During the event, emerging technologies and trends like AI Agents and "Vibe Coding" are empowering non-technical students and professionals to transform creative sparks into functional applications, even if they have zero-to-low coding experience.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697214

[2026-03-18 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and the meeting looming over Middle East war

Snippet: Donald Trump has been calling on US allies to help end Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. (Reuters: Kevin Lamarque)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/trump-xi-meeting-looming-large-over-middle-east-war/106465096

[2026-03-18 16:19 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Closing struggling Hong Kong schools ‘spares parents from future problems’

Snippet: Education chief Christine Choi says ‘no way around current situation’ for under-enrolling schools as mitigation measures already exhausted

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3346976/closing-struggling-hong-kong-schools-spares-parents-future-problems

[2026-03-18 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Dozens of ships slip through the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's oil exports get through

Snippet: Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ships-iran-oil-china-us-trump-hormuz-82a9acb473837f1bf7a821d0c3f95205

[2026-03-18 15:59 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Delayed US-China summit raises stakes for Takaichi ahead of White House visit

Snippet: Analysts said combination of Iran war and new date for Trump’s visit to Beijing could put Japan’s leader on the defensive.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346959/delayed-us-china-summit-raises-stakes-takaichi-ahead-white-house-visit

[2026-03-18 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump confirms meeting with China’s Xi Jinping delayed as war on Iran rages

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has confirmed he is delaying plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of the month, as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues to consume most of Washington’s focus.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/18/trump-delays-meeting-with-chinas-xi-jinping-as-war-on-iran-rages

[2026-03-18 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for March 20-22

Snippet: Enjoy a refined Korean menu at Mosu Hong Kong at M+, European comfort food at Dedica, and a decadent Italian dinner at LucAle’s new Sai Ying Pun home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346962/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-20-22

[2026-03-18 15:29 UTC+10:00] [Goldman Sachs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC launches US$2.5 billion AT1 bond issue in Hong Kong after market standstill

Snippet: Lender’s AT1 bond sale is the first since Iran conflict froze the market, with Hong Kong’s stability making it the natural venue: analyst

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3346960/hsbc-launches-us25-billion-at1-bond-issue-hong-kong-after-market-standstill

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: MTR Lab and ZGC Science City Ltd Establish Ecosystem Partnership

Snippet: Propel Investment in Chinese Tech Startups, Support Their Global Expansion, and Accelerate Smart City, Sustainability and AI Innovation

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697135

[2026-03-18 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI's impact on Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP SeriesAI's impact on Hong KongAs AI fever sweeps the world, the South China Morning Post examines how the technology is transforming work and life in Hong Kong. Updated: 18 Mar, 2026Advertisement[1]Dream or reality: can Hong Kong deliver on its AI ambitions?Hong Kong’s AI revolution accelerates as policy funds skills training while industries and educators rush to integrate the shift.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/series/3346963/ais-impact-hong-kong

[2026-03-18 15:09 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Take the China technology challenge seriously

Snippet: Uh oh. Survey data from Politico, the media giant, shows that “the 21st century is more likely to belong to Beijing than to Washington,” at least if thinking among four key U.S. allies, Canada, France, Germany and the U.K. is indicative.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/03/18/world/take-china-tech-challenge-seriously/

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

Source: AP News

Title: How Trump's tariffs have hurt manufacturers instead of helping them

Snippet: A welder is seen inside the Allen Engineering Corporation plant Monday, March 16, 2026, in Paragould, Ark. (AP Photo/Kevin Wurm)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-manufacturing-china-030d58f482ce2505721a3ce86820d1da

[2026-03-18 14:37 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cathay extends Hong Kong to Middle East flight suspension until end of April

Snippet: Suspension has already been extended multiple times since joint US-Israeli attack on Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3346957/cathay-extends-hong-kong-middle-east-flight-suspension-until-end-april

[2026-03-18 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Gaza] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s trump card

Snippet: Readers discuss Iran’s best weapon in negotiations, and how the leaders of China and the US can change the course of events in the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3346876/strait-hormuz-irans-trump-card

[2026-03-18 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China ignora solicitud de Trump sobre estrecho de Ormuz mientras se intensifica la guerra con Irán

Snippet: El presidente de China Xi Jinping sostiene una taza de té durante la inauguración de la Conferencia Política Popular de China, el miércoles 4 de marzo de 2026, en Beijing. (AP Foto/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-iran-guerra-eeuu-trump-estrecho-ormuz-cumbre-048e308cc58d7196cb8bd6d519d03536

[2026-03-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan reports trade surplus

Snippet: A customer fills up a fuel tank of a vehicle at a gas station in Tokyo, on March 12, 2026. (Suo Takekuma/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-trade-surplus-trump-tariffs-china-imports-3720c3212d66d687082d2639b3bb692b

[2026-03-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From 56kg, she put on 23kg in just 8 months. How she lost it all in another 8

Snippet: Chinese-Canadian Jenny Yue rapidly gained weight during the pandemic, but lost it all just as quickly through diet and exercise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3346840/how-mother-lost-23kg-8-months-took-bodybuilding-and-started-food-business

[2026-03-18 13:57 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Chinese authorities approve Nvidia’s H200 AI chip sales, source says

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/technology/china-authorities-approve-nvidia-h200-ai-chip-sales/

[2026-03-18 13:51 UTC+10:00] [social media] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Scammers impersonate Hong Kong lawmaker to defraud resident of HK$38,000

Snippet: Legislator Gary Chan condemns ‘despicable’ scam and urges vigilance after fraudsters impersonate him to trick a woman into transferring money

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3346954/scammers-impersonate-hong-kong-lawmaker-defraud-resident-hk38000

[2026-03-18 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China unlikely to help US reopen Hormuz as Trump’s Beijing trip slips

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping holds his cup of tea during the opening of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-china-trump-xi-hormuz-b4037d9d5af7fa4b210d75f6d69d4533

[2026-03-18 13:39 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Ex-NRL star has 'come to Jesus' moment after alleged attacks on teen and cop

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/exnrl-star-curtis-scott-has-come-to-jesus-moment-while-in-custody/ac8f7235-78b8-4f56-a74d-4e9a4d606288

[2026-03-18 13:04 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks extend winning streak amid stabilising oil prices despite Iran conflict

Snippet: Hang Seng Index rises for a third day, the longest run since January, as Wall Street rally and steadier oil prices boost mood

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346952/hong-kong-stocks-extend-winning-streak-amid-stabilising-oil-prices-despite-iran-conflict

[2026-03-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China fine-tunes C909 jet operations in Laos – a blueprint for Southeast Asia?

Snippet: Lessons from Laos could help Comac boost overseas sales of C909 and C919 – but analyst says buyers will be closely watching for safety

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3346906/china-adapts-c909-jet-operations-laos-blueprint-southeast-asia-and-beyond

[2026-03-18 12:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Xi Jinping’s anticorruption drive sweeps up senior Chinese military chiefs

Snippet: Taipei, Taiwan – As thousands of Chinese government officials gathered in Beijing for China’s annual legislative meetings known as the “two sessions” this month, at least a dozen active and retired military officers were absent from the proceedings.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/18/xi-jinpings-anticorruption-drive-sweeps-up-senior-chinese-military-chiefs

[2026-03-18 12:33 UTC+10:00] [Fung Kat Heung Road] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Injured cow brings rush-hour traffic to a standstill on Hong Kong highway

Snippet: Part of the Tsing Long Highway in Yuen Long temporarily closes after injured animal blocks lanes, prompting authorities to urge rail travel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3346951/injured-cow-brings-rush-hour-traffic-standstill-hong-kong-highway

[2026-03-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong women’s group condemns entry of Tates amid safety and equality concerns

Snippet: Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women says Andrew and Tristan Tate should be categorised as ‘undesirable for entry’ by authorities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346931/hong-kong-womens-group-condemns-entry-tates-amid-safety-and-equality-concerns

[2026-03-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Eastern Zhou dynasty] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rescuing a key Confucian text from centuries of ignominy

Snippet: The release of an authoritative translation of Kongzi Jia Yu finally places a once-suspected forgery among the traditional canon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3346837/rescuing-key-confucian-text-centuries-ignominy

[2026-03-18 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Recognizes 2025 Gold Circle Awards Winners as Hotel Partners Adapt to Intra-Asia Traveler Expectations

Snippet: Taiwan leads the ranking for the first time, while Southeast Asian markets remain strongly represented across Agoda's annual hospitality awards

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696882

[2026-03-18 12:07 UTC+10:00] [Asian Cup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Women’s Asian Cup: China coach says team on right track despite semi-final heartache

Snippet: Ante Milicic says ‘brave’ team evolving ahead of next year’s World Cup in Brazil. Japan face South Korea in second semi-final on Wednesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3346948/womens-asian-cup-china-coach-says-team-right-track-despite-semi-final-heartache

[2026-03-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tencent and Alibaba quarterly earnings preview: key things to watch

Snippet: Analysts expect steady growth, but investors will focus on AI strategy, capex and signs of monetisation at China’s tech giants

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3346920/tencent-and-alibaba-quarterly-earnings-preview-key-things-watch

[2026-03-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Controversy haunts death of China’s lead hypersonic weapons expert Fang Daining

Snippet: The distinguished academic continued working after he was disgraced by a kissing scandal but rarely appeared in public

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346904/controversy-haunts-death-chinas-lead-hypersonic-weapons-expert-fang-daining

[2026-03-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Fat for beef’: China local drive rewards residents with 0.5kg of meat for same amount of weight lost

Snippet: Thousands of ‘chubby’ people join innovative scheme which offers ox innards, tongue, tail; officials warn over ‘unhealthy’ slimming methods

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346847/fat-beef-china-local-drive-rewards-residents-05kg-meat-same-amount-weight-lost

[2026-03-18 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Nvidia says restarting production of China-bound chips

Snippet: SAN JOSE, California— Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Tuesday said the AI technology powerhouse is restarting production of its high-performance chips for clients in China.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/business/sunday-business-it/nvidia-says-restarting-production-of-china-bound-chips/2302346

[2026-03-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Northern Metropolis land-use laws won’t undermine board’s authority: experts

Snippet: Compressing procedures to two months will break traditional development ‘shackles’, lawmaker argues

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346939/northern-metropolis-land-use-laws-wont-undermine-boards-authority-experts

[2026-03-18 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Beijing InfoComm China 2026 Conference Lineup Presents Future of AI in Tech Aligning with the Nation's Next Strategic Five-Year Plan

Snippet: BEIJING, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the recent ratification of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), the nation is accelerating 'New Quality Productive Forces' to drive digital transformation across all industries. This strategic shift creates significant momentum for the professional audiovisual (Pro AV) sector, which stands as the backbone of smart infrastructure, AI-integrated systems, and the digital economy—from LED displays and control room visualization to collaboration platforms and immersive media.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696759

[2026-03-18 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: GMI Cloud Unveils $12 Billion, 1GW Sovereign AI Infrastructure Initiative in Japan

Snippet: GMI Cloud establishes new paradigm for regional AI sovereignty with Japan-Taiwan-US partnership

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696758

[2026-03-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Ecovacs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese robot makers are tapping OpenClaw to take on real-world tasks

Snippet: OpenClaw AI is being integrated into robots for real-world tasks, from household chores to enterprise services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3346916/how-chinese-robot-makers-are-tapping-openclaw-take-real-world-tasks

[2026-03-18 10:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japan exports beat forecasts with 4.2% growth in February, but China and U.S. demand slumps

Snippet: Japan's exports climbed 4.2%% from a year ago in February, marking a sharp slowdown after hitting an over-three-year high in January.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/japan-february-exports-growth-china-us-shipments-boj-trump-takaichi.html

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese national and Kenyan associate charged with illegally smuggling ants

Snippet: Zhang Kequn and Charles Mwangi, who were arrested after authorities found them with 1,948 ants, appeared in court in Nairobi on Tuesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3346945/chinese-national-and-kenyan-associate-charged-illegally-smuggling-ants

[2026-03-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese banks outpace rivals in Hong Kong wealth growth on IPO boom, capital flows

Snippet: Booming listings and rising outbound investment demand are accelerating growth for Chinese players, SFC data shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346865/chinese-banks-outpace-rivals-hong-kong-wealth-growth-ipo-boom-capital-flows

[2026-03-18 10:26 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Australia's most valuable company names new CEO

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/business-news-bhp-australian-mining-giant-names-new-ceo-as-mike-henry-departs/73293930-01f1-4a2d-883d-79cd4bf21f57

[2026-03-18 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China policy to stay on course despite delay to Xi-Trump summit

Snippet: Although Trump is on the back foot and China may have the advantage, this will not affect Beijing’s consistent approach in dealing with the US

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346909/china-policy-stay-course-despite-delay-xi-trump-summit

[2026-03-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [China Strategy Initiative] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US sounds alarm over China’s humanoid robots amid security concerns

Snippet: AI and robotics executives warn American lawmakers that China’s rapid advances – led by Unitree – threaten US dominance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3346942/us-sounds-alarm-over-chinas-humanoid-robots-amid-security-concerns

[2026-03-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [soft power] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japan thinks China’s growing cultural clout is something it needs to counter

Snippet: The global success of Chinese video games and animation – as well as the appeal of traditional culture – has triggered a reaction in Tokyo

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346910/why-japan-thinks-chinas-growing-cultural-clout-something-it-needs-counter

[2026-03-18 08:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Jensen Huang says Nvidia has received orders from China and is 'restarting our manufacturing'

Snippet: After an extended delay in selling into the world's second-largest economy, chipmaker Nvidia is gearing up to provide some customers in China with its H200 processors, CEO Jensen Huang said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-says-chipmaker-has-received-orders-from-china.html