[2026-03-14 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beyond Pax Silica: Japan, France and Canada seek rare earth autonomy

Snippet: Wary of both Beijing’s grip and Washington’s whims, three G7 allies are charting their own independent critical mineral course

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3346530/beyond-pax-silica-japan-france-and-canada-seek-rare-earth-autonomy

[2026-03-14 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Matildas to face China in Asian Cup semi-finals as Taiwan defeated in defensive showdown

Snippet: China are celebrating after downing Taiwan in an extra-time Asian Cup quarter-final. Their next opponents are the Matildas. Source: AAP / Richard Wainwright

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/matildas-to-face-china-in-asian-cup-semi-finals-as-taiwan-defeated-in-defensive-showdown/v3q1839lx

[2026-03-14 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Citic Securities] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zero tolerance for insider trading central to Hong Kong’s financial future

Snippet: Crackdown on wrongdoers a welcome sign of regulatory vigilance that is vital to the city’s role as an international finance hub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346503/zero-tolerance-insider-trading-central-hong-kongs-financial-future

[2026-03-14 09:50 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Robot dogs and humanoid bartenders: In Beijing, the future is now

Snippet: What in the World, a free weekly newsletter from our foreign correspondents, is sent every Thursday. Below is an excerpt. Sign up to get the whole newsletter delivered to your inbox.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/robot-dogs-and-humanoid-bartenders-in-beijing-the-future-is-now-20260309-p5o8se.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-14 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Inside the OpenClaw AI mania in China, as security fears and enthusiasm surge

Snippet: Appeal of autonomous AI agent spurs rapid adoption across country, from tech pros to retirees seeking a ‘digital staff’, but data wipes mar its rise and trigger warnings

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3346513/inside-openclaw-mania-gripping-china-security-fears-surge-alongside-enthusiasm

[2026-03-14 08:44 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Photo surfaces of Jeffrey Epstein alongside ex-ambassador and disgraced prince

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/images-surface-of-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-peter-mandelson-and-epstein/abc8ba34-5b3d-4637-9502-48110d75f3e6

[2026-03-14 08:21 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US warned of China rare earth curbs if Section 301 tariffs expand

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/us-warned-of-china-rare-earth-curbs-if-section-301-tariffs-expand/

[2026-03-14 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: China unveils its plan to dominate the future of technology and AI

Snippet: China believes that winning the tech, robotics, and AI race will enable it to become the world's leading power. (Reuters: Tingshu Wang)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-14/china-future-five-years-plan-tech-ai-dominance/106450274

[2026-03-14 07:30 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: US deploys thousands more ground troops to the Middle East ahead of possible invasion

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-deploys-thousands-of-marines-to-middle-east-iran-war-latest-news/9414ce9f-06e4-42a6-8dd2-790aa96c7092

[2026-03-14 05:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Piastri pleased in China, but 'impressive' Mercedes continue F1 dominance

Snippet: Oscar Piastri is not expecting McLaren to bridge the gap to Mercedes this weekend in China. (Getty Images: Formula 1/Mark Sutton)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-14/mercedes-dominat-f1-china-sprint-qualifying-oscar-piastri-fifth/106444540

[2026-03-14 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Jefe de Alpine F1 dice que Mercedes está interesada en comprar participación en su equipo

Snippet: Franco Colapinto conduce su Alpine durante la clasificación del sprint del Gran Premio de China de la F1, el viernes 13 de marzo de 2026, en Shangái. (AP Foto/Vincent Thian)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/alpine-colapinto-mercedes-f1-briatore-edb03817f30747fef1d9fbacc78c9fba

[2026-03-14 04:00 UTC+10:00] [Formula One 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How Mercedes stole a march to dominate F1 season opener and why it may continue

Snippet: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli took a one-two win in Australia and team’s ability to master dark art of energy management is paying off

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/13/mercedes-f1-china-grand-prix-motor-racing-george-russell

[2026-03-14 03:22 UTC+10:00] [Winter Paralympics 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Great haul of China: how table-topping nation rose to be a Winter Paralympic power

Snippet: Their sporting dominance is all the more striking after winning a solitary medal eight years ago but no country can match them now

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/13/great-haul-of-china-winter-paralympics-milano-cortina

[2026-03-14 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 CrosswordSaturday, 14 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-14

[2026-03-14 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 SudokuSaturday, 14 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-14

[2026-03-14 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 CrosswordSaturday, 14 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-14

[2026-03-14 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 SearchSaturday, 14 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-14

[2026-03-14 02:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: South Africa seizes four Chinese fishing vessels in Its waters

Snippet: **South Africa said it had seized four Chinese fishing vessels after they entered its Exclusive Economic Zone without authorization, triggering an inter-agency response.**e zones,” Aucamp said.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/13/south-africa-seizes-four-chinese-fishing-vessels-in-its-waters/

[2026-03-14 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Scott Bessent] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-China trade talks: what to expect as senior officials meet in Paris

Snippet: Both sides have short-term incentives to maintain their ‘trade truce’ so they can focus on dealing with domestic issues, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346505/us-china-trade-talks-what-expect-senior-officials-meet-paris

[2026-03-14 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australia edge North Korea to reach Women’s Asian Cup semis, earn World Cup spot

Snippet: Matildas outplayed by their youthful opponents but take their only chances, will face either holders China or Chinese Taipei in last four

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3346550/australia-edge-north-korea-reach-womens-asian-cup-semi-finals-clinch-world-cup-berth

[2026-03-14 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Apple’s Mac Mini selling out across China as OpenClaw fever rages

Snippet: The few retailers who still have units jack up prices as demand surges for the computer, seen as ideal for safely running the AI tool

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3346538/apples-mac-mini-selling-out-across-china-openclaw-fever-rages

[2026-03-14 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Deadly strike on Iran primary school raises questions about AI use in war

Snippet: While cutting-edge technologies process vast amounts of data, human decisions remain the focal point when systems fail, observers say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346519/deadly-strike-iranian-primary-school-raises-questions-about-ai-accountability

[2026-03-14 00:39 UTC+10:00] [George Mariano A. Soriano] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong students honour over 400 foreign domestic helpers as ‘second mothers’

Snippet: Renaissance College’s annual ‘Jie Jie Day’ engages participants with cultural games, raffle draws and networking opportunities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346551/hong-kong-students-honour-over-400-foreign-domestic-helpers-second-mothers

[2026-03-14 00:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Navy Monitors Chinese Rocket Transit Over Palawan Airspace

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Western Naval Command (WNC) on Friday confirmed that a suspected People’s Republic of China (PRC) Long March 8A rocket was observed traversing Palawan airspace between approximately 3:58 AM and 4:02 AM today.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/news/navy-monitors-chinese-rocket-transit-over-palawan-airspace/2299760

[2026-03-14 00:20 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong government workers warned not to install OpenClaw due to security risks

Snippet: Digital Policy Office points to potential risks of AI agent, including unauthorised data access, leakage and system intrusion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346552/hong-kong-government-workers-warned-not-install-openclaw-due-security-risks

[2026-03-14 00:20 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Funding cuts trigger calls for help on jobs from Hong Kong’s physiotherapists

Snippet: Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association alarmed by hiring freezes and job losses at NGOs despite rising demand for services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3346549/funding-cuts-trigger-calls-help-jobs-hong-kongs-physiotherapists

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Paracels dispute overshadow China-Vietnam drive for closer strategic ties?

Snippet: Foreign, defence and public security ministers are to meet after images suggested China had started land reclamation works at Antelope Reef

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346539/will-paracels-dispute-overshadow-china-and-vietnams-drive-stronger-strategic-ties

[2026-03-13 23:59 UTC+10:00] [Accident] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 21 hurt in 4-vehicle crash on Hong Kong’s Yuen Long Highway

Snippet: Some sections of Tuen Mun-bound lanes closed following the accident involving two buses, a truck and a car

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346548/21-hurt-4-vehicle-crash-hong-kongs-yuen-long-highway

[2026-03-13 23:45 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Strait of Hormuz transiting ships flash ‘China owner’ signals to evade Iran blockade

Snippet: Analysts see ‘diplomatic bulletproofing’ in vessels leveraging Beijing’s neutrality, while some Chinese-linked ships clear chokepoint

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3346542/strait-hormuz-transiting-ships-flash-china-owner-signals-evade-iran-blockade

[2026-03-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [semiconductor] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could China’s gallium oxide leap leave US F-22 radar 2 generations behind?

Snippet: Chinese team’s semiconductor tech research combines power and memory, allowing for smaller and more powerful military electronics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346507/could-chinas-gallium-oxide-leap-leave-us-f-22-radar-2-generations-behind

[2026-03-13 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing warns US over Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong and Taiwan arms sales ahead of Trump visit

Snippet: Foreign ministry urges US to ‘safeguard the stable development of China-US relations and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346526/beijing-warns-us-over-jimmy-lai-hong-kong-and-taiwan-arms-sales-ahead-trump-visit

[2026-03-13 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Chinese warplane activity declines around Taiwan

Snippet: In this image made from video, a mirage fighter jet prepares to take off at an Air base in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Thursday, April 6, 2023. (AP Photo, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-taiwan-military-flights-decline-b24b743955ab9544513c1de151e2b870

[2026-03-13 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Sigenergy Inaugurates Nantong Smart Energy Center, Pioneering "AI in All" Strategy and Next-Gen Energy Portfolio

Snippet: NANTONG, China, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigenergy today officially inaugurated the Sigenergy Nantong Smart Energy Center in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China, marking a new milestone in the company's global development. The event brought together nearly 2,000 guests from more than 50 countries and regions, including founders, CEOs, and senior executives from leading distributors and installation partners worldwide, demonstrating Sigenergy's rising global influence and leadership in innovation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694085

[2026-03-13 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Silk Way Ceylon Tours: Leading the Charge in Community-Based Sustainable Tourism in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: GALLE – In an era where “travel for good” is becoming the gold standard of the global tourism industry, Silk Way Ceylon Tours has set a new benchmark for community-based initiatives. On February 21, 2026, the quiet village of Harumalgoda in Galle became a vibrant hub of international diplomacy as a delegation of 25 Chinese travelers visited the Harumalgoda Primary School for a day of cultural immersion and philanthropic support.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/business/966601/silk-way-ceylon-tours-leading-the-charge-in-community-based-sustainable-tourism-in-sri-lanka/

[2026-03-13 21:38 UTC+10:00] [Formula One 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Russell takes pole for China GP sprint race in Mercedes front-row lockout

Snippet: Verstappen describes Red Bull as ‘undriveable’ on radio

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/13/george-russell-pole-china-gp-sprint-race-mercedes-lando-norris-f1

[2026-03-13 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong property] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: JPMorgan signs up as anchor tenant for SHKP’s West Kowloon office development

Snippet: The US investment bank is leasing 250,000 sq ft in Artist Square Towers, which will house its Kowloon operations from late 2028

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3346491/jpmorgan-signs-anchor-tenant-shkps-west-kowloon-office-development

[2026-03-13 21:20 UTC+10:00] [MTR] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong MTR Corp pay rise below expectations: union

Snippet: Most non-managerial staff to get salary increases from 1.6 to 3.84 per cent for the 2026-27 financial year, firm says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3346512/hong-kong-mtr-corp-pay-rise-below-expectations-union

[2026-03-13 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Alpine F1 team boss says Mercedes is interested in buying a stake in his team

Snippet: Alpine driver Pierre Gasly of France steers his car during the sprint qualifying ahead of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix, in Shanghai, China, Friday, March 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/alpine-mercedes-otro-f1-briatore-25f7138e5ccdc4ea0e9edc101ec6b48d

[2026-03-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan taps oil reserves as Iran war spreads. Could it give China leverage?

Snippet: With Tokyo and Beijing still at loggerheads over Taiwan, analysts warn Japan’s decision exposes its economic vulnerability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3346499/japan-taps-oil-reserves-iran-war-spreads-could-it-give-china-leverage

[2026-03-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Li Xinying] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Death of Chinese scientist Li Xinying, 48, in Egypt raises sharp questions back home

Snippet: Mystery surrounds the prominent genetic psychologist’s death after official explanation cites ‘non-specific respiratory failure’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346434/death-chinese-scientist-li-xinying-48-egypt-raises-sharp-questions-back-home

[2026-03-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man posts a big note on mother-in-law’s suitcase to seek help for her solo travel

Snippet: Thoughtful son-in-law goes the extra mile to make sure illiterate woman in her 60s is safe; Good Samaritan student on same flight offers help

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346109/chinese-man-posts-big-note-mother-laws-suitcase-seek-help-her-solo-travel

[2026-03-13 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Neuralink] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In a first for China, Neuracle’s implantable brain-computer interface wins approval

Snippet: China’s BCI start-ups, seen as potential rivals to Elon Musk’s Neuralink, gain momentum as regulatory support and new capital fuel growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3346495/first-china-neuracles-implantable-brain-computer-interface-wins-approval

[2026-03-13 20:09 UTC+10:00] [Haas] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Formula 1: George Russell puts Mercedes on pole for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race

Snippet: Championship leads every phase of session in Shanghai. Teammate Kimi Antonelli, but could be punished for impeding Lando Norris

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/formula-one-f1/article/3346497/formula-1-george-russell-puts-mercedes-pole-chinese-grand-prix-sprint-race

[2026-03-13 20:01 UTC+10:00] [Bahrain] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China announces AI boost to radar as drone swarms confound detectors in Iran war

Snippet: Technology allows radar to observe moving targets from multiple angles, gain dynamic information – and even identify potential decoy drones

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3346493/china-announces-ai-boost-radar-drone-swarms-confound-detectors-iran-war

[2026-03-13 19:25 UTC+10:00] [Global Risk-Reward Monitor] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: While America fights, China builds

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/while-america-fights-china-builds/

[2026-03-13 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bessent se reunirá con viceprimer ministro chino en París antes de visita de Trump a Beijing

Snippet: El secretario del Tesoro de Estados Unidos Scott Bessent en la Casa Blanca en Washington el 6 de marzo del 2026. (AP foto/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eeuu-china-comercio-trump-aranceles-7d26b95d4089b949776478867953d2ca

[2026-03-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Women's Asian Cup] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Women’s Asian Cup: China coach tells players to stay ‘calm’ in Chinese Taipei quarter-final

Snippet: Reigning champions bidding for record-extending 10th title but are wary of opponent that have shown improvement over the tournament

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3346482/womens-asian-cup-china-coach-tells-players-stay-calm-chinese-taipei-quarter-final

[2026-03-13 18:59 UTC+10:00] [CSIS] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s important about Antelope Reef in the South China Sea’s Paracel Islands?

Snippet: Reports of extensive reclamation work on the once-submerged feature have prompted questions about its strategic value to Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346476/whats-important-about-antelope-reef-south-china-seas-paracel-islands

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Friends pay tribute to Chinese backpackers killed in Qld flood

Snippet: Qiu Qingwei, 26, was killed in floodwater at Kilkivan earlier this week. (Supplied)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/tributes-chinese-backpackers-killed-kilkivan-flood/106453648

[2026-03-13 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Red Cross Society of China to provide $200,000 to Iran for humanitarian assistance

Snippet: China’s foreign ministry said it will continue to provide assistance needed “in the spirit of humanity” to support the Iranian people in overcoming difficulties.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/red-cross-society-china-provide-200000-iran-humanitarian-assistance