Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-16 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Honor] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Unable to absorb rising memory-chip prices, popular handset makers are passing on the costs to consumers
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[2026-03-16 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran — President Donald Trump urged NATO partners and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical conduit for crude that Iran has effectively closed, as major economic players began releasing oil reserves on Monday to ward off supply disruptions.
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[2026-03-16 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Gemini] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Google Hong Kong’s Michael Yue says move will drive more creativity and productivity and help achieve commitment to advancing Hong Kong together
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[2026-03-16 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING — Beijing said on Monday it is in talks with Washington over an expected visit by US President Donald Trump, who has pressured NATO allies including China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-03-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ancient ritual sees birds battered to death with a hammer then thrown out of the home; in offshoot custom, boiled egg yolk can determine luck
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[2026-03-16 20:58 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
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[2026-03-16 20:52 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-16 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Carlo Speranza] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: This year’s tournament, from April 17 to 19, marks the start of the new HSBC SVNS World Championship, featuring 30 teams playing 72 matches
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[2026-03-16 20:15 UTC+10:00] [senior superintendent] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Clerk from Civil Service Bureau accuses officer Ian Chow Ngai-kong, 50, of patting her buttocks and propositioning her multiple times in 2024
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[2026-03-16 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At The Asian Banker "Global Excellence In Retail Finance Awards Ceremony And Gala Dinner 2026"on 12 March, WeBank received four major awards in recognition of its technological innovation and inclusive finance capabilities. The Bank once again retained the titles of "Best Digital Bank in Asia Pacific"and "Best Digital Bank in China".
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[2026-03-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Chris So Wai-yin] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two weeks after the birth of his son Thomas, the Sardinian jockey is eyeing an upset win in the city’s biggest race
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[2026-03-16 19:39 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-16 19:28 UTC+10:00] [Caitong Securities] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Annual price declines deepen nationwide, with policy support and supply reforms seen as key to recovery
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[2026-03-16 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Formula One] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Setting a near 20-year attendance record, this year’s race strengthened the city’s case as global event venue – and China’s efforts to spur consumption
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[2026-03-16 18:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
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[2026-03-16 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Chinese University] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Decades after pollution devastated Tolo Harbour’s reefs, Chinese University’s Coral Academy is reviving their ecosystems
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[2026-03-16 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: While millions of barrels of oil flow to China via the Strait of Hormuz, India — Tehran's old ally — is yet to secure a safe passage for its ships stuck in the critical waterway as New Delhi's deepening ties with U.S. and Israel strain relations with Iran.
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[2026-03-16 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Hayley Raso (left) and Steph Catley are available for the Matildas' semifinal against China. (Getty Images)
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[2026-03-16 17:44 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
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[2026-03-16 17:36 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As resource-rich nations introduce export bans and other limits, analyst says investment may not automatically follow
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[2026-03-16 17:36 UTC+10:00] [Queen Elizabeth Hospital] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: All nine taken to hospital, while unhurt driver passes a breathalyser test, following the incident on Lam Hing Street in Kowloon Bay
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[2026-03-16 17:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-03-16 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: BEIJING — China on Monday stressed that it had enough energy resources as the Iran war restricts oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump pressures Beijing to help secure the critical waterway.
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[2026-03-16 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, camina por el Jardín Sur a su llegada a la Casa Blanca el domingo 15 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Jose Luis Magana)
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[2026-03-16 17:01 UTC+10:00] [para site executive director] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The new Para Site executive director talks about his plans to make contemporary art accessible in Hong Kong, censorship and more
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[2026-03-16 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Non-existent retired professor who ‘lectures’ on parent-child relationships gathers online support from 200,000 followers
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[2026-03-16 16:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Chinese firms increasingly pursue global partnerships to raise international profile, offering cue for Korean rivals
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[2026-03-16 16:35 UTC+10:00] [Li] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Five-year-old’s parents arrested in January after they took family to Hong Kong waterfront amid No 8 typhoon warning signal last September
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[2026-03-16 16:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LG Display has begun supplying organic light-emitting diode panels to Chinese electronics maker TCL for the first time, marking a notable partnership as the Chinese firm moves into the premium OLED monitor market.
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[2026-03-16 16:15 UTC+10:00] [Chinese New Year Cup] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pong Cheuk-hei pushing for first international cap after excellent start with new club Kitchee following three years ‘learning how to lose’
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[2026-03-16 16:07 UTC+10:00] [Jefferies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More than 10 pre-profit drug developers are seeking Hong Kong listings as AI-powered biotech platforms draw growing investor interest
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[2026-03-16 16:03 UTC+10:00] [Snap Fitness] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consumer Council urges users to weigh short-term costs and review privacy terms before signing up, with fees and policies varying citywide
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[2026-03-16 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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[2026-03-16 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Taiwan: The US has ordered that a “911 force” of 2500 marines be redeployed from Japan to the Middle East, signalling the possibility of American boots on the ground.
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[2026-03-16 15:29 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 16, 2026 15:29 | News
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[2026-03-16 15:10 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-16 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The academic also says he is motivated by his vision to make Asia an intellectual powerhouse for science and learning
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[2026-03-16 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the Middle East situation, helping young Hongkongers meet the AI challenge, and Hong Kong as an international city
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[2026-03-16 14:15 UTC+10:00] [oil] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With roots in olive trees and sesame, the word ‘oil’ is now found in several common sayings, including a Chinese phrase for encouragement
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[2026-03-16 14:09 UTC+10:00] [Esso] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s largest courier cites volatile global fuel prices for new HK$1 surcharge on local document and parcel deliveries
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[2026-03-16 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China's economy started on a strong footing this year, with consumption and production both beating expectations as holiday spending and strong foreign demand provided an early boost.
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[2026-03-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The bloc will look for new markets and deepen regional cooperation to reduce trade uncertainty, economic ministers say
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[2026-03-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [China data] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Before the Iran energy crisis and latest round of China-US trade talks, retail spending grew 2.8 per cent in January and February while fixed-asset investment increased 1.8 per cent
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[2026-03-16 12:57 UTC+10:00] [CNOOC] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong stocks slip as investors stayed cautious over global energy supply risks and regional stability
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[2026-03-16 12:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: PARIS (Reuters) -- Top US and Chinese economic officials were due to conclude talks in Paris on Monday, with potential areas of agreement in agriculture, critical minerals and managed trade that could be taken up by US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, sources familiar with the discussions said.
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[2026-03-16 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Legislative Council] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong’s executive-led governance system may just need a different type of oversight where the legislature can perform well
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[2026-03-16 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump said his planned trip to China later this month could be delayed as Washington sought to pressure Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring a renewed flashpoint in an already fragile bilateral relationship.
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[2026-03-16 12:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Sunday that his planned trip to China might be delayed, redoubling his call for Beijing to help keep the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, open amid the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran, according to a report.
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[2026-03-16 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran — President Donald Trump on Sunday sought to pressure NATO allies and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil transport conduit that Iran has effectively closed in retaliation for the US and Israeli war against Tehran.
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[2026-03-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Insurance Authority] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysis aims to increase transparency at a time when some insurance prices are rising faster than medical costs, Insurance Authority CEO says
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