[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

[2026-03-13 18:16 UTC+10:00] [Albert Ho Chun-yan] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 Tiananmen vigil activists have case to answer in subversion trial, court rules

Snippet: Hong Kong judges say prosecutors’ evidence suggest Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung might have incited others to oust Communist Party leadership

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3346478/2-tiananmen-vigil-activists-have-case-answer-subversion-trial-court-rules

[2026-03-13 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Apple] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Apple reduces App Store commissions in China in move applauded by Tencent, NetEase

Snippet: Move has ‘long-term constructive significance for the overall prosperity of China’s mobile app ecosystem’, gaming company NetEase says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3346470/apple-reduces-app-store-commissions-china-move-applauded-tencent-netease

[2026-03-13 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Tesla's China sales climb in the first two months of 2026 while BYD numbers drop

Snippet: Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose over the first two months of 2026 from the year before, regaining some lost ground to China's BYD.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/13/teslas-china-sales-climb-in-the-first-two-months-of-2026-while-byd-numbers-drop.html

[2026-03-13 17:58 UTC+10:00] [International Federation of Robotics] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI adoption may limit economic fallout of its rapidly ageing population: analysts

Snippet: As fertility rates fall, Asian economies face a daunting challenge – sustaining growth with fewer workers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346475/chinas-ai-adoption-may-limit-economic-fallout-its-rapidly-ageing-population-analysts

[2026-03-13 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Consultor de Sydney declarado culpable por tratos con presuntos espías chinos

Snippet: Alexander Csergo llega al tribunal en Sydney, Australia, el 18 de febrero del 2026. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP Image via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/australia-china-espionaje-0ec9e7b33dbc3a8adac86f241dc9641e

[2026-03-13 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Australian consultant convicted over deals with suspected Chinese spies

Snippet: Alexander Csergo arrives at the Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney, on Feb. 18, 2026. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP Image via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/australia-china-spies-csergo-foreign-interference-c731f021b7082ac0977a2ceb99d0de8b

[2026-03-13 17:03 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Housing Authority] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Donald Liao, the architect who shaped Hong Kong’s housing landscape, dies at 96

Snippet: Donald Liao died peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends, on Thursday morning

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346464/donald-liao-architect-who-shaped-hong-kongs-housing-landscape-dies-96

[2026-03-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Gulf conflict and soaring oil prices will affect Angola’s Chinese debt deals

Snippet: The African nation has a clause in its deal with Chinese lenders that could help fresh up extra cash for new projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346457/how-middle-east-conflict-and-soaring-oil-prices-will-affect-angolas-chinese-debt-deals

[2026-03-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: iQIYI Leads AI Storytelling as Original Micro-Animations Gain Strong Traction

Snippet: BEIJING, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, released two original AI-powered micro-animations on its Chinese mainland platform — "My Mecha is a Bit OP" and "Imperial Exorcist Guards" — which have quickly captured audience attention with fresh narratives and distinctive AI-driven visual design. The strong reception highlights iQIYI's continued efforts to push the boundaries of storytelling through AI integration and premium content development.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693879

[2026-03-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China girl goes viral after confronting riding instructors for assigning vicious horses to friends

Snippet: Globe trotting, ‘clear-minded, confident’ 9-year-old faces down equestrian coaches; says she has recorded evidence to prove mounts are dangerous

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346097/china-girl-goes-viral-after-confronting-riding-instructors-assigning-vicious-horses-friends

[2026-03-13 16:54 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jump in illegal refuelling complaints as Hong Kong grapples with rising oil prices

Snippet: City receives 221 reports of illegal petrol stations in January and February, averaging 111 per month or more than four times 2025 monthly average

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3346460/jump-illegal-refuelling-complaints-hong-kong-grapples-rising-oil-prices

[2026-03-13 16:26 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Energy minister unleashes over 'un-Australian' petrol act

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/petrol-australia-energy-minister-chris-bowen-lashes-motorists-for-hoarding-fuel/b4449e6e-74b9-43f8-8dc8-18d893ff2674

[2026-03-13 16:22 UTC+10:00] [Trade] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Upside, downside for China’s tariff-free Africa deal

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/upside-downside-for-chinas-tariff-free-africa-deal/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: All that glitters goes viral as Chow Tai Fook unveils US$115,000 gold AirPods case

Snippet: Gold gadgets and hair clips ignite discussion online as the jeweller looks to the ultra-rich to set the gold standard for luxury spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346436/all-glitters-goes-viral-chow-tai-fook-unveils-us115000-gold-airpods-case

[2026-03-13 15:45 UTC+10:00] [literary dinner] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Read or eat? Why not both? In Hong Kong, book clubs and events pair dining with reading

Snippet: Food and books are being combined to turn a solitary pastime into a tasty one that fosters connection and discussion for Hongkongers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346095/read-or-eat-why-not-both-hong-kong-book-clubs-and-events-pair-dining-reading

[2026-03-13 15:34 UTC+10:00] [Cambricon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cambricon, China’s ‘little Nvidia’, to pay maiden dividend after profitable 2025

Snippet: The Shanghai-listed chip designer will distribute a cash dividend of 15 yuan for every 10 shares, its first since listing in 2020

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3346447/cambricon-chinas-little-nvidia-pay-maiden-dividend-after-profitable-2025

[2026-03-13 15:31 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Jury finds Australian businessman was Chinese spy asset

Snippet: An Australian businessman recklessly compiled reports for individuals whom he should have suspected were Chinese spies, a jury has found.Alexander Csergo, 59, was running a telecoms business in Shanghai when he was approached on LinkedIn in November 2021 by a woman claiming to be from a Chinese think tank.His decision to then prepare fake, plagiarised reports for two individuals, only known as Ken and Evelyn, was enough for a NSW District Court jury today to find him guilty of one

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/jury-finds-expat-businessman-was-chinese-spy-asset/484f8830-4085-425e-995e-6a79031d478c

[2026-03-13 15:12 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s arms imports plummet, Hong Kong couple’s HK$50,000 Dubai exit: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Snippet: From missile concerns in the Philippines to China’s rejection of Musk’s space-AI plan, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3346291/chinas-arms-imports-plummet-hong-kong-couples-hk50000-dubai-exit-scmps-7-highlights

[2026-03-13 15:08 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australian expat was Chinese spy asset, jury finds

Snippet: An Australian businessman recklessly compiled reports for individuals whom he should have suspected were Chinese spies, a jury has found.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/australian-expat-was-chinese-spy-asset-jury-finds-20260313-p5oaag.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China beats US, Japan in carbon-fibre arms race to create world’s first T1200 factory

Snippet: ‘Black gold’ fibre deemed transformative for energy and military purposes, EV innovations, medical devices and low-altitude economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346398/china-beats-us-japan-carbon-fibre-arms-race-create-worlds-first-t1200-factory

[2026-03-13 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US will not impose steep duties on battery material from China

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States will not impose steep duties on imports of a key battery component from China, after a federal agency ruled Thursday that the competition had not hampered the establishment of a domestic industry.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/business/us-will-not-impose-steep-duties-on-battery-material-from-china/2299386

[2026-03-13 14:32 UTC+10:00] [SAIC-GM] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tesla’s 91% February sales jump in China defies overall market slowdown

Snippet: The US carmaker’s Shanghai Gigafactory delivered nearly 58,600 vehicles last month, with the Model Y topping the sales chart

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3346435/teslas-91-february-sales-jump-china-defies-overall-market-slowdown

[2026-03-13 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Turkey] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Families need not feel targeted by the child safeguarding process

Snippet: Readers discuss the structured process around child abuse reporting, the reach of fire safety education, and ice hockey in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3346332/families-need-not-feel-targeted-child-safeguarding-process

[2026-03-13 14:28 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Chinese embassy mocks Trump's 'Shield of the Americas' in AI video

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/chinese-embassy-mocks-trumps-shield-of-the-americas-in-ai-video-20260313-p5oaa3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mercedes busca dominar de nuevo en China mientras algunos pilotos critican nueva era de la F1

Snippet: George Russell, de Mercedes, arroja champaña tras ganar el Gran Premio de Australia en Melbourne, el domingo 8 de marzo de 2026 (AP Foto/Scott Barbour)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/f1-china-gp-russell-verstappen-a3664a8641938d08c8caaf4a67e5b159

[2026-03-13 14:10 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Jury finds expat businessman was Chinese spy asset

Snippet: March 13, 2026 14:10 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/jury-finds-expat-businessman-was-chinese-spy-asset/

[2026-03-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [taxation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The fiscal family: adviser says China’s tax flows should resemble parental ties

Snippet: ‘Central finance is like a father … while local governments are like children,’ tax policy expert says, affirming support for revenue-sharing reforms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346372/fiscal-family-adviser-says-chinas-tax-flows-should-resemble-parental-ties

[2026-03-13 13:58 UTC+10:00] [Tea rave] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 13-15

Snippet: Trade Pokemon cards, catch the latest Pixar animation, learn how to play pickleball and more this weekend in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346373/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-march-13-15

[2026-03-13 13:52 UTC+10:00] [Basketball Association of Hong Kong] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong basketball ‘not giving up’ on Asian Games spot, top official says

Snippet: Governing body’s chairman Chan Chi-hung says they have written to organisers stating a ‘strong desire to participate’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3346433/hong-kong-basketball-not-giving-asian-games-spot-top-official-says

[2026-03-13 13:42 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The kill line v Chinamaxxing: a window into how China and the US see each other

Snippet: In China, one social media trend hangs on the idea that a life in the US is always one step from disaster, while another in the US has gen Z revelling in Chinese lifestyle hacks

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2026/mar/13/chinamaxxing-social-media-trend-gen-z-china-us

[2026-03-13 13:20 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Georgie Gardner calls time after more than two decades at Nine

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/9news-sydney-presenter-georgie-gardner-resigns/c4fa5176-4e21-4c80-9f32-ab019495a3c2

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong job openings hit 6-year low in 69% of sectors amid AI’s ascent

Snippet: Vacancies in 23 out of 33 job sectors, including IT and customer service, fell to their lowest number in six years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346406/hong-kong-job-openings-hit-6-year-low-69-sectors-amid-ais-ascent

[2026-03-13 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Controversy at Women's Asian Cup after former coach leads 'Taiwan' chant

Snippet: Social media videos show the former coach orchestrating supporters in a chant of "Taiwan: add oil!" — which loosely translates to "let's go Taiwan!" (X: @yaozhang02)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/womens-asian-cup-controversy-former-national-coach-taiwan-chant/106451100

[2026-03-13 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Coco Feng] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From stock tips to blind dates: why Chinese are obsessed with ‘raising’ a lobster

Snippet: OpenClaw captivates Chinese users, aiding in stock trading, daily tasks and even dating, despite concerns over costs and data reliability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3346378/stock-tips-blind-dates-why-chinese-are-obsessed-raising-lobster

[2026-03-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘old baby’, 102, sleeps 15 hours daily, loves pig trotters, wine; has not been in hospital for 50 years

Snippet: ‘Cheerful’ centenarian with sharp eyesight, nimble hands still mend shoes and socks; values family harmony above all else

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346119/china-old-baby-102-sleeps-15-hours-daily-loves-pig-trotters-wine-has-not-been-hospital-50-years

[2026-03-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Africa Triathlon Cup] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong triathlon star aiming for Asian glory as dissertation deadline looms

Snippet: Tallulah Wright juggling closing months of international relations degree with quest to improve on Asian under-23 silver she won last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3346357/hong-kong-triathlon-star-aiming-asian-glory-dissertation-deadline-looms

[2026-03-13 11:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Formula 1: Mercedes aims to dominate again in China

Snippet: Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain speaks during an interview ahead of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/f1-china-preview-verstappen-mercedes-russell-c4147882ad6a850a64031c0330ab6471

[2026-03-13 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is AI displacing young people for entry-level jobs?

Snippet: In the first of a two-part series on AI in Hong Kong, Harvey Kong reports on the plight of young people worried about their future as firms use the tech for lower-level jobs and experts warn of a ‘broken talent chain’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346409/i-cant-get-job-and-ai-blame-young-persons-lament

[2026-03-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BMW sees smoother road ahead in China after sales skid in 2025

Snippet: German carmaker reports a solid start to 2026 amid stabilising prices, with new EV model, its ‘most Chinese car’ ever, coming soon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346403/bmw-sees-smoother-road-ahead-china-after-sales-skid-2025

[2026-03-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Lei Maoduan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s rural pensions in focus as lawmakers fight for farmers’ fair share amid income gap

Snippet: Appeals highlight a long-standing lack of benefits for elderly citizens outside cities, and proposals include leveraging state assets and new taxes to bridge the vast disparity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346368/chinas-rural-pensions-focus-lawmakers-fight-farmers-fair-share-amid-income-gap

[2026-03-13 10:15 UTC+10:00] [National People's Congress] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘two sessions’ passes smoothly despite global turmoil

Snippet: As long as China focuses on economic development, Hong Kong can leverage its unique strengths to seize opportunities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346385/chinas-two-sessions-passes-smoothly-despite-global-turmoil

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong sends ‘very strong message’ with insider-trading arrests

Snippet: Joint operation by ICAC and SFC shows commitment to protecting city’s status as a fundraising hub, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3346394/hong-kong-insider-trading-arrests-send-very-strong-message-market-integrity

[2026-03-13 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong football boss’ dream start after shock over landing role

Snippet: Darren Read oversees League Cup semi-final victory in first match after being installed as interim Lee Man head coach

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3346345/hong-kong-football-boss-shocked-land-job-downplays-permanent-hopes-after-dream-start

[2026-03-13 09:47 UTC+10:00] [Western Balkans] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Serbian president confirms his country owns Chinese supersonic missiles after photo leak

Snippet: ‘We have a significant number of those missiles and we will have even more,’ Aleksandar Vucic said, adding they were ‘extremely effective’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3346420/serbian-president-confirms-his-country-owns-chinese-supersonic-missiles-after-photo-leak

[2026-03-13 09:45 UTC+10:00] [Legislative Council] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Judy Chan careless driving case a reminder of high expectations for lawmakers

Snippet: It makes a mockery of the rule of law if those who write Hong Kong’s legislation do not follow the law themselves

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346314/judy-chan-careless-driving-case-reminder-high-expectations-lawmakers