[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

[2026-03-18 08:30 UTC+10:00] [WorkBuddy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Frenzy over AI agent OpenClaw shows the lobster has escaped the pot

Snippet: AI agents are the next frontier in the tech race, which is rapidly accelerating as the distance between curiosity and adoption is compressed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3346562/frenzy-over-ai-agent-openclaw-shows-lobster-has-escaped-pot

[2026-03-18 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump says to make delayed China trip in 'five or six weeks'

Snippet: WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he expected to travel to China in a bit over one month, after postponing the trip slated for the end of March due to his war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/world/trump-says-to-make-delayed-china-trip-in-five-or-six-weeks/2302277

[2026-03-18 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Matildas coach explains Raso absence in Asian Cup semifinal win over China

Snippet: Hayley Raso was an unused substitute during the Matildas' semifinal win over China. (AAP: Richard Wainwright)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/joe-montemurro-explains-hayley-raso-absence-matildas-china/106466894

[2026-03-18 08:01 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Police launch manhunt after man shot at Melbourne shopping strip

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/police-launch-manhunt-after-man-shot-at-melbourne-shopping-strip/01d99108-acd5-4e05-9f39-0970cce3f388

[2026-03-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Brahma Chellaney] US shows China how to seize Taiwan

Snippet: Since returning to office last year, US 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.koreaherald.com/article/10696450

[2026-03-18 06:43 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Oil’s monopoly kaput, China to be top supplier of energy security

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/oils-monopoly-kaput-china-to-be-top-supplier-of-energy-security/

[2026-03-18 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Kerr single-handedly alters the Matildas' destiny, now others must come along for the ride

Snippet: Sam Kerr scored a brilliant goal which proved to be the match-winner. (Getty Images: Paul Kane)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/matildas-v-china-semi-final-womens-asian-cup-butterfly-effect/106464262

[2026-03-18 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Senators demand ByteDance ‘immediately shut down’ Seedance AI video app that created fake Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt brawl

Snippet: Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Peter Welch demanded Tuesday that China-based TikTok parent ByteDance “immediately shut down” an artificial intelligence app that can use images of real people due to what they described as “glaring” copyright issues — weeks after TikTok officially set up a joint venture to let it keep operating in the US.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/tech/senators-demand-bytedance-end-seedance-ai-video-app-that-created-fake-cruise-pitt-brawl/

[2026-03-18 06:19 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump confirms delay of Beijing meeting with Xi amid Iran conflict

Snippet: Visit with Chinese leader pushed back by up to six weeks as Trump stays in Washington during escalating US-Israeli war with Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3346937/trump-confirms-delay-beijing-meeting-xi-amid-iran-conflict

[2026-03-18 06:14 UTC+10:00] [AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Sam Kerr’s moment of magic sends Matildas into Women’s Asian Cup final with 2-1 win over China

Snippet: Samantha Kerr of Australia during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Semi Final 1 match between Australia and China at Optus Stadium in Perth, Tuesday, 17 March 2026. Source: AAP / Dean Lewins

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/sam-kerr-moment-of-magic-sends-matildas-into-womens-asian-cup-final-with-2-1-win-over-china/9p9tbswwn

[2026-03-18 06:13 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: New CCTV images released over kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/new-cctv-over-chris-baghsarian-alleged-kidnapping/a18b8d63-b356-4c35-bd87-b419c63b21e7

[2026-03-18 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Judd Boaz

Snippet: Judd Boaz is a journalist and digital producer for ABC News Melbourne. He previously worked as a journalist at RTHK Radio 3 in Hong Kong, as a weekend news editor at SEN in Melbourne and at regional radio stations in his home town of Alice Springs.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/judd-boaz/13474040

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

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Two men appear in Nairobi court charged with illegally trading in ants

Snippet: A Chinese national and his Kenyan co-accused have been charged before a Nairobi court over the alleged illegal trade in live ants.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/two-men-appear-in-nairobi-court-charged-with-illegally-trading-in-ants/

[2026-03-18 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump retrasa viaje a China hasta el próximo mes para centrarse en la guerra en Irán

Snippet: El presidente Donald Trump habla durante una reunión con el primer ministro irlandés Micheál Martin en el Despacho Oval de la Casa Blanca, el 17 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (Foto AP/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-china-iran-ormuz-e379c86ea734420bc43d43a0a02feb07

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

Source: AP News

Title: Trump postpones his China trip to focus on war in Iran

Snippet: President Donald Trump points to a bust of Winston Churchill as he speaks during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in the Oval Office of the White House, on St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-delays-china-trip-iran-3ef73e58116cc0d89aab39ed15219bf6

[2026-03-18 03:17 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 CrosswordWednesday, 18 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-18

[2026-03-18 03:17 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 SudokuWednesday, 18 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-18

[2026-03-18 03:17 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 CrosswordWednesday, 18 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-18

[2026-03-18 03:17 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 SearchWednesday, 18 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-18

[2026-03-18 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH cry: China, crush America now

Snippet: MOJTABA Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader, has given three conditions for Tehran’s war with the United States and Israel to end: first, the dismantlement of all US military bases in the Gulf; second, the assurance that there will be no more US aggression against Iran; and third, a payment of $500 billion by the US to Iran as war reparations.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/opinion/columns/ph-cry-china-crush-america-now/2302018

[2026-03-18 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump is showing China how to seize Taiwan

Snippet: TOKYO — Since returning to office last year, United States 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 Nicolás 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.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/opinion/columns/trump-is-showing-china-how-to-seize-taiwan/2302013

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China says takes note of US 'clarifications' on possible Trump visit delay

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/world/asia-oceania/china-says-takes-note-of-us-clarifications-on-possible-trump-visit-delay/2301547

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: CPC Central Committee Political Bureau Member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets press, answers questions on China’s foreign policy and external relations

Snippet: ON March 8, 2026, a press conference was held on the margins of the Fourth Session of the 14th National People’s Congress at the Media Center, during which Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi answered questions from Chinese and foreign media about China’s foreign policy and external relations.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/supplements/cpc-central-committee-political-bureau-member-and-foreign-minister-wang-yi-meets-press-answers-questions-on-chinas-foreign-policy-and-external-relations/2302036

[2026-03-18 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 2 men found with hundreds of ants are charged with illegal animal trade in Kenya

Snippet: Kenyan wildlife officers sort live queen garden ants being exhibited in court as Zhang Kequn, a Chinese national and Charles Mwangi, a Kenyan citizen, face charges for smuggling them through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kenya-wildlife-ants-case-cf1511c78036ae2246c906214d980d11

[2026-03-18 02:38 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Measures to streamline Northern Metropolis land-use procedures unveiled

Snippet: Proposed Development Bureau legislation aims to cut process from nine months to just two and remove bottlenecks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346930/measures-streamline-northern-metropolis-land-use-procedures-unveiled

[2026-03-18 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: GAC Retains Top Spot for 3-Year Value Retention Among Chinese Brands -- Defining Chinese Quality Through Proven Reliability

Snippet: GUANGZHOU, China, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent value retention rate report for February released by the China Automobile Dealers Association shows that GAC continues to lead among Chinese domestic brands in three-year value retention rate. In terms of model-specific performance, the GAC GS8 topped the mid-size SUV segment among Chinese brands with a retention rate of 77.0%.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696576

[2026-03-18 02:06 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Death of influential Ali Larijani may be bigger loss to Iran than Khamenei

Snippet: He had IRGC’s trust while having his differences with hardliners and had huge sway with likes of China and Russia

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/17/ali-larijani-influence-iran-profile

[2026-03-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Jockey Club] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Jockey Club signs ‘2 cities, 3 racecourses’ deal with Guangzhou tourism

Snippet: Sides agree to develop horse-themed tourism in Greater Bay Area and link racecourses across region in memorandum of understanding

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346922/hong-kong-jockey-club-signs-2-cities-3-racecourses-deal-guangzhou-tourism

[2026-03-18 01:10 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 15 Hong Kong schools risk closure as falling numbers trigger Primary One ban

Snippet: Education minister Christine Choi also warns more closures expected if school operators refuse to plan for mergers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3346926/15-hong-kong-schools-risk-closure-falling-numbers-trigger-primary-one-ban

[2026-03-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China, Russia look to boost transport links amid Middle East disruption

Snippet: Increased use of Arctic shipping route among topics covered at inaugural China-Russia Logistics Business Forum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346894/china-russia-discuss-boosting-transport-links-middle-east-conflict-disrupts-shipping

[2026-03-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Nvidia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Nvidia’s inference bet at GTC poses a challenge and opportunity for China

Snippet: Nvidia’s Groq 3 LPU chip widens the AI gap with China, but offers Chinese firms niche inference market opportunities, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3346880/how-nvidias-inference-bet-gtc-poses-challenge-and-opportunity-china

[2026-03-18 00:35 UTC+10:00] [Women's Asian Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Golden generation still glitters as veterans kickstart misfiring Matildas

Snippet: Goals from Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr help see off China and show that they can take Australia to Asian Cup glory

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2026/mar/17/golden-generation-still-glitters-as-veterans-kickstart-misfiring-matildas

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China leads world in anti-drone patents with US and South Korea far behind, law firm finds

Snippet: Patent filings for anti-drone technology surged 27 per cent last year amid rising global security concerns, says Mathys & Squire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3346874/china-leads-world-anti-drone-patents-us-and-south-korea-far-behind-law-firm-finds

[2026-03-17 23:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Quick hits: Sam Kerr provides geometric genius as Katrina Gorry takes a battering

Snippet: Kerr and Gorry were both centre stage in the Matildas' semifinal triumph. (Getty Images)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-17/matildas-vs-china-quick-hits-sam-kerr-katrina-gorry/106465958

[2026-03-17 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Nova lei da unidade étnica pressiona minorias na China

Snippet: Na semana passada, a Assembleia Popular Nacional, o principal órgão legislativo da China, aprovou por esmagadora maioria a chamada "lei da unidade étnica", que havia sido apresentada três anos antes, com 2.756 votos a favor, três abstenções e três votos contra.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/nova-lei-da-unidade-%C3%A9tnica-pressiona-ainda-mais-minorias-na-china/a-76385320

[2026-03-17 23:39 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 94% of Hong Kong students are couch potatoes, 17.5% overweight, study shows

Snippet: Government report also flags low fruit and vegetable intake, poor vision health and excessive recreational screen time among students

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346918/94-hong-kong-students-are-couch-potatoes-175-overweight-study-shows

[2026-03-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Afghanistan] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s Iran gamble won’t advance his prospects at home or with China

Snippet: With no clear goal or timetable for ending the war, the US president is running out of options

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3346764/trumps-iran-gamble-wont-advance-his-prospects-home-or-china