Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-03-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Poised, confident senior officer adopts role of ‘evil instructor’ on board; is also known for her ‘caring’ attitude towards crew members
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[2026-03-16 12:00 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 11:46 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 11:30 UTC+10:00] [ByteDance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese tech stocks prove steadier than regional and US peers, as frenzy over OpenClaw shows a possible way forward, analysts say
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[2026-03-16 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: JD.com launched its long-anticipated European online shopping platform on Monday, as the Chinese e-commerce giant looks to challenge Amazon as well as domestic rivals that have already expanded internationally.
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[2026-03-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Four-time world champion says new rules are ‘fundamentally flawed’ and fans who like the new overtaking rules ‘don’t understand racing’
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[2026-03-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Nata Opto-electronic Material] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Essential material for advanced semiconductor processes expected to enter stage of accelerated breakthroughs, major Chinese supplier says
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[2026-03-16 10:15 UTC+10:00] [delivery] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: I Deliver Parcels in Beijing author Hu Anyan and videographer Kong Yiu-wing talk about making art out of hard, blue-collar labour
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[2026-03-16 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While shielded by the national economy, the city needs to maintain an open, transparent market to deter abusive behaviour
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[2026-03-16 09:27 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials held "remarkably stable" talks in Paris on Sunday that touched on potential areas of agreement in agriculture, critical minerals and managed trade for U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to consider in Beijing, two sources familiar with the talks said.
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[2026-03-16 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s investment climate has improved under the present Government, but still requires significant elevation in policy consistency, bureaucratic efficiency and speedy approval of proposals to boost investor confidence, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said.
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[2026-03-16 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Oscar Piastri has not started either grand prix to start the 2026 F1 season. (Getty Images: Jayce Illman)
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[2026-03-16 04:33 UTC+10:00] [Scott Bessent] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Discussions expected to focus on trade, investment and rare earths ahead of crucial Xi-Trump summit later this month in Beijing
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[2026-03-16 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordMonday, 16 Marchloading
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[2026-03-16 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuMonday, 16 Marchloading
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[2026-03-16 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordMonday, 16 Marchloading
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[2026-03-16 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchMonday, 16 Marchloading
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[2026-03-16 02:37 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Response to Donald Trump’s callout for military support in the waterway has so far been vague and reluctant
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[2026-03-16 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El británico Lewis Hamilton, piloto de Ferrari, celebra tras registrar el tercer tiempo más rápido en la carrera del Gran Premio de China de la Fórmula 1 en el Circuito Internacional de Shanghái, en Shanghái, China, el domingo 15 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Andy Wong)
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[2026-03-16 01:37 UTC+10:00] [Lau Kin‑pong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lau Kin‑pong left his Tai Po home after arguing with family member and was last seen on Shan Tong Road
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[2026-03-16 01:33 UTC+10:00] [Tristan Tate] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Brothers, who are facing rape and human‑trafficking charges in Romania and UK, visit Lan Kwai Fong and crab restaurant in Causeway Bay
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[2026-03-16 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El británico Lando Norris, piloto de McLaren, observa la carrera del Gran Premio de China de la Fórmula 1 en el Circuito Internacional de Shanghái, en Shanghái, China, el domingo 15 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Vincent Thian)
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[2026-03-16 01:30 UTC+10:00] [America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From killing jobs to killing people, the vision of artificial intelligence supremacy in the United States is truly terrifying
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[2026-03-16 01:22 UTC+10:00] [Wang Fuk Court] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Owners demand face-to-face session to address concerns over remaining renovation funds, outstanding fees and building safety
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[2026-03-16 01:00 UTC+10:00] [AR-2000] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In a first, recent CCTV footage shows a lightweight uncrewed helicopter parked on the Chinese military’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship
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[2026-03-16 00:28 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Toxic pollutants from laptops, televisions and smartphones found in bodies and brains of endangered dolphins and porpoises that washed up on city’s beaches
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[2026-03-16 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The inscription – identical to the Hong Kong star’s name – reveals ancient quality-control system and early use of simplified characters
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[2026-03-15 23:58 UTC+10:00] [Panamanian government] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Minister for Canal Affairs Jose Ramon Icaza says Cosco’s 4 per cent of cargo transshipped in Balboa is ‘significant’ and hopes the firm returns
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[2026-03-15 23:47 UTC+10:00] [Formula One 2026] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Hamilton ends long wait for top-three finish with Ferrari
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[2026-03-15 23:44 UTC+10:00] [China Electronics Technology Group] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former CAE vice-president Zhao Xiangeng is among a number of academicians no longer profiled on the body’s website
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[2026-03-15 23:32 UTC+10:00] [National Games] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Junior Andy Wong joins Cade Wright, Tallulah Wright and Nick Yip to help city team reach podium; Japan win gold and silver goes to China
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[2026-03-15 23:18 UTC+10:00] [Classic Cup] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Champion rider hops off Beauty Bolt to team up with David Eustace’s stayer in city’s most covered race
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[2026-03-15 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Great Wall Motors, Geely and other Chinese carmakers are using an asset-light strategy to accelerate their growth overseas
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[2026-03-15 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El secretario del Tesoro, Scott Bessent, se ve en la Casa Blanca, el viernes 6 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon)
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[2026-03-15 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain watches the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
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[2026-03-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Gulf of Tonkin will be the backdrop this week for naval activities despite a five-decade maritime dispute
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[2026-03-15 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after he clocked the third fastest time in the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
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[2026-03-15 21:35 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Health chief Lo Chung-mau also rules out rigid deadlines for each stage of complaint handling by the council
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[2026-03-15 21:34 UTC+10:00] [dead body] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police investigating after body of 60-year-old woman attached to bags of bricks found floating at Sai Kung pier
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[2026-03-15 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Top officials from the United States and China have launched a new round of talks before a summit between their presidents, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, expected in Beijing later this month.
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[2026-03-15 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: ARRCHIVO - Esta imagen publicada por la Agencia de Noticias Xinhua muestra aviones del Comando Oriental del Ejército Popular de Liberación de China, en ejercicios de combate en torno a la isla de Taiwán, el 7 de agosto de 2022. (Gong Yulong/Xinhua via AP, Archivo)
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[2026-03-15 21:00 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese scientists develop a wearable human-robot device enabling soldiers to carry heavy loads in rugged terrain
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[2026-03-15 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday, Chinese official news agency Xinhua reported.
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[2026-03-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Brussels] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Thinly spread’ bloc seeks this week to thrash out memorandum on critical minerals with the US, eyeing more formal instrument down the road
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[2026-03-15 19:58 UTC+10:00] [Formula One] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: 19-year-old beats Mercedes teammate George Russell
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[2026-03-15 19:56 UTC+10:00] [Kimi Antonelli] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Teammate George Russell finished in second, followed by Lewis Hamilton, who claimed his first podium for Ferrari
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[2026-03-15 19:53 UTC+10:00] [America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Discussions expected to focus on trade, investment and rare earths ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to China later this month
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[2026-03-15 19:44 UTC+10:00] [Thursday] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observatory says temperatures will reach 26 degrees Celsius in the middle of the week, with moisture from a seasonal coastal mist
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