[2026-03-12 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Chinese man arrested in Kenya with 2,000 live queen ants at Nairobi airport

Snippet: A Chinese national has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi after authorities found more than 2,000 live queen garden ants hidden in his luggage, Kenyan officials said.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/chinese-man-arrested-in-kenya-with-2000-live-queen-ants-at-nairobi-airport/

[2026-03-12 22:44 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More Hong Kong drivers head to mainland China to refuel amid surging oil prices

Snippet: ‘Even after a slight price increase on the mainland, fuel there remains roughly one-third the cost in Hong Kong,’ says automobile association’s Ringo Lee

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346395/more-hong-kong-drivers-head-mainland-china-refuel-amid-surging-oil-prices

[2026-03-12 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Black Knights coach supports Deguara's move to play in Taiwan

Snippet: Macau Black Knights coach Garrett Kelly said he totally understands the decision of Maltese big man Sam Deguara to elect to play for a Taiwan squad in the P.League+.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/sports/black-knights-coach-supports-deguaras-move-to-play-in-taiwan/2298707

[2026-03-12 22:33 UTC+10:00] [biotechnology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Wealth for Good Summit to highlight AI, robotics, biotech opportunities

Snippet: Fourth edition of summit comes as Hong Kong pursues goal of attracting 220 additional family offices by 2028

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3346393/hong-kongs-wealth-good-summit-highlight-ai-robotics-biotech-opportunities

[2026-03-12 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ships ID themselves as Chinese to avoid attacks in Iran war

Snippet: Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ships-iran-war-attacks-china-hormuz-6f86d32df52abc738f9cdf5bc825cc20

[2026-03-12 22:15 UTC+10:00] [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ant smuggling rises in Kenya as Chinese national caught with 2,238 insects at airport

Snippet: The case has exposed a growing, organised ant-smuggling network threatening the African nation’s biodiversity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3346382/ant-smuggling-rises-kenya-chinese-national-caught-2238-insects-airport

[2026-03-12 22:13 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Hong Kong lawmaker Regina Ip swaps policy for photo cards at ComplexCon

Snippet: Veteran politician-turned-online sensation joins global stars, including Blackpink’s Jennie, at two-day pop culture festival

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346389/former-hong-kong-lawmaker-regina-ip-swaps-policy-photo-cards-complexcon

[2026-03-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong footballers given go-ahead for Asian Games in Japan

Snippet: Fears over city teams’ participation quashed as local association reveals green light after successfully petitioning Olympic Council of Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3346380/hong-kong-footballers-given-go-ahead-asian-games-japan

[2026-03-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong export credit insurer keeps premiums low despite Middle East tensions

Snippet: Agency says limited exposure to the Middle East has kept trade risks contained for most Hong Kong exporters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3346369/hong-kong-export-credit-insurer-keeps-premiums-low-despite-middle-east-tensions

[2026-03-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In their words: Jennifer Woo reveals why Hong Kong is still a centre of style

Snippet: The Lane Crawford Joyce Group CEO shares her inspirations, favourite designer and tips for keeping the city fashion forward

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346043/their-words-jennifer-woo-reveals-why-hong-kong-still-centre-style

[2026-03-12 21:57 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Industry and Information Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What China’s OpenClaw divide reveals about local and central government priorities

Snippet: Urgent security warnings from Beijing as local authorities rush to ride the boom expose familiar priority gaps, observers say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3346384/what-chinas-openclaw-divide-reveals-about-local-and-central-government-priorities

[2026-03-12 21:44 UTC+10:00] [Happy Valley] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cody Mo embraces the unconventional with the in-form Emblazon set for Hong Kong Derby

Snippet: Four-year-old will make the rare leap from 1,400m to 2,000m in the city’s most coveted race next week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3346381/cody-mo-embraces-unconventional-form-emblazon-set-hong-kong-derby

[2026-03-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [HTI Financial Solutions] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese developer Sunshine 100 to oppose Hong Kong winding-up petition over US$205m debt

Snippet: HTI Financial Solutions and Haitong International Financial Products filed the petition over a debt due in March last year, firm says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3346360/chinese-developer-sunshine-100-oppose-hong-kong-winding-petition-over-us205m-debt

[2026-03-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [National Vulnerability Database] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Amid OpenClaw frenzy, China’s central bank adds to cybersecurity warnings

Snippet: People’s Bank of China says deployment of AI in financial sector should be ‘proactive yet prudent, safe and orderly’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3346352/amid-openclaw-frenzy-chinas-central-bank-adds-cybersecurity-warnings

[2026-03-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Timothée Chalamet charms fans by embracing Chinese culture, selling tofu, playing table tennis

Snippet: Oscar-nominated Hollywood star charms fans on promotional trip by sampling spicy hotpot, enjoying Chinese tea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3346337/timothee-chalamet-charms-fans-embracing-chinese-culture-selling-tofu-playing-table-tennis

[2026-03-12 20:27 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s MTR Corp net profit falls 6.9% amid weaker mainland China revenue

Snippet: Profits drop to HK$14.6 billion as the rail giant cites lower mainland growth, overseas project losses and mounting maintenance costs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346363/hong-kongs-mtr-corp-net-profit-falls-69-amid-weaker-mainland-china-revenue

[2026-03-12 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Lobster buffet: China’s tech firms feast on OpenClaw as companies race to deploy AI agents

Snippet: China is rapidly embracing the popular artificial intelligence tool OpenClaw, with major tech companies and even local governments rushing to expand access to the lobster-themed, open-source AI agent in recent weeks.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/12/china-openclaw-ai-agent-adoption-tech-companies-government-support-lobster-shrimp.html

[2026-03-12 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump raises the stakes on China with Section 301 trade probe, weeks before Beijing summit

Snippet: With a high-stakes summit in Beijing less than three weeks away, the U.S. has launched sweeping trade investigations that put China squarely in its crosshairs, adding a new layer of friction to an already complicated relationship.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/12/section-301-trade-probe-china-trump-xi-beijing-summit.html

[2026-03-12 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Air pollution] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: London, San Francisco and Beijing achieve ‘remarkable reductions’ in air pollution

Snippet: Cycle lanes, electric cars and other interventions have helped 19 global cities slash levels of pollutants by more than 20%

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/12/london-san-francisco-and-beijing-achieve-remarkable-reductions-in-air-pollution

[2026-03-12 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | HSBC, Standard Chartered tipped to win Hong Kong stablecoin licences in 2 weeks

Snippet: The approvals would mark a milestone in Hong Kong’s push to regulate stablecoins while positioning itself as a global digital asset centre

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/cryptocurrency/article/3346311/hong-kong-poised-grant-first-stablecoin-licences-hsbc-standard-chartered-sources

[2026-03-12 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Southeast Asia shuts offices, limits travel as oil crisis deepens

Snippet: Taipei, Taiwan – Governments and businesses across Southeast Asia are scrambling to stave off energy shortages as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut to maritime traffic, amid the fallout of the United States-Israeli war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/12/southeast-asia-shuts-offices-limits-travel-as-oil-crisis-deepens

[2026-03-12 19:15 UTC+10:00] [art] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Affordable Hong Kong homes? Look to the past in this colourful exhibition

Snippet: Artellex’s new show features images from vintage housing sales brochures, many originally hand-drawn, and affordability data over time

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3346171/affordable-hong-kong-homes-look-past-colourful-exhibition

[2026-03-12 19:05 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Over 160 complaints filed after Mayday shifts Hong Kong show: Consumer Council

Snippet: Watchdog says 71 complaints from residents and rest from fans outside city, primarily mainland China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346341/over-160-complaints-filed-after-mayday-shifts-hong-kong-show-consumer-council

[2026-03-12 19:00 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China can win friends and influencers to help tell the country’s story well

Snippet: On the sidelines of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’, academic and political adviser Zhang Bo emphasises the power of personal stories

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346313/how-china-can-win-friends-and-influencers-help-tell-countrys-story-well

[2026-03-12 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China se presenta como una fuerza de estabilidad global en su Asamblea anual

Snippet: Los delegados abandonan la sala tras la ceremonia de clausura de la Conferencia Consultiva Política del Pueblo Cino en Beijing, el miércoles 11 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-asamblea-tecnologia-estabilidad-trump-27374fdbefe787cc82dc107100d860a3

[2026-03-12 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Red Bull's Max Verstappen calls Formula 1 a 'jungle' amid regulation changes

Snippet: Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands’ car is taken from the track after a crash during the qualifying session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/f1-chinese-gp-verstappen-ff202b01e77b3884e31523bbd98290bc

[2026-03-12 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China projects itself as a force for stability in an unstable world

Snippet: Delegates leave after the closing ceremony of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), in Beijing, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-congress-legislature-closing-five-year-plan-d754b321c4235f619c998e9b4d03f130

[2026-03-12 18:20 UTC+10:00] [National Vulnerability Database] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s financial institutions, regulators draw line on OpenClaw as AI frenzy spreads

Snippet: The automated agent requires unusually high levels of access to user devices, raising security concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3346331/chinas-financial-institutions-regulators-draw-line-openclaw-ai-frenzy-spreads

[2026-03-12 18:01 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Inside job: A Rappler exclusive investigation on the spies among us

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/inside-job-exclusive-investigation-government-filipino-spies-chinese-operation/

[2026-03-12 17:34 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: China set to pass new ethnic minority law and prioritize use of Mandarin

Snippet: China is expected to pass a law on a “shared” national identity among the country’s 55 ethnic minority groups on Thursday, a move critics say will further erode the identity of people who are not majority Han Chinese and risk making anyone challenging that “unity” a separatist punishable by law.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/12/asia-pacific/politics/china-ethnic-minority-law-mandarin/

[2026-03-12 17:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Why Korean investors are piling into China robotics ETFs

Snippet: While Korean companies de-risk from China, investors see its manufacturing dominance as key to humanoid robotics boom

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692987

[2026-03-12 17:11 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From net worth of US$580 to US$580 million, China school dropout builds steamed bun empire

Snippet: Liu Huiping rents his home instead of buying as he believes his wealth should not be inherited by his descendants

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3346323/net-worth-us580-us580-million-china-school-dropout-builds-steamed-bun-empire

[2026-03-12 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China is expected to push for an ethnic unity law that critics say will cement assimilation

Snippet: BEIJING — China is moving to approve a sweeping law to promote what it calls "ethnic unity,” a measure that critics say would further erode the rights of some minority groups as authorities cement a push toward assimilation.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/world/asia-oceania/china-is-expected-to-push-for-an-ethnic-unity-law-that-critics-say-will-cement-assimilation/2298458

[2026-03-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [US-China trade war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China targets record food-security push in shadow of US-Israeli war with Iran

Snippet: Beijing is pushing for bigger harvests in its new five-year plan, coinciding with renewed pressure on global supply chains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3346235/china-targets-record-food-security-push-shadow-us-israeli-war-iran

[2026-03-12 16:43 UTC+10:00] [Siaw] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2026 Bib Gourmand selections

Snippet: The 83 restaurants on the list that offer high-quality food at a reasonable price include 6 new entries from Hong Kong and 2 from Macau

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346315/michelin-guide-hong-kong-and-macau-2026-bib-gourmand-selections

[2026-03-12 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: First China-N. Korea train set to depart after 6-year halt

Snippet: BEIJING — Passenger train services between China and North Korea were set to resume on Thursday following a six-year hiatus, railway authorities and tour agencies said, after the link was suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/world/asia-oceania/first-china-n-korea-train-set-to-depart-after-6-year-halt/2298433

[2026-03-12 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: RoboSense Secures Exclusive Design Win for Baidu's Next-Gen Apollo Go Robotaxi

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RoboSense (HKEX: 2498), an AI-driven robotics technology company, today announced it has secured an exclusive design win to provide the factory-installed digital LiDAR suite for the next-generation Robotaxi fleet from Apollo Go, Baidu's autonomous ride-hailing subsidiary.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692889

[2026-03-12 16:00 UTC+10:00] [OpenClaw] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: OpenClaw frenzy diverts Chinese investors to ‘lobster’ trade amid US-Iran war

Snippet: Shares of companies seen compatible with the AI tool soar, while the broader CSI 300 Index languishes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346307/openclaw-frenzy-diverts-chinese-investors-lobster-trade-amid-us-iran-war

[2026-03-12 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil tops $100 as Iran attacks offset IEA stockpile release

Snippet: HONG KONG — Oil prices soared back above $100 Thursday as Iran's fresh attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East and threats to bring down the global economy overshadowed a record release of strategic crude by the International Energy Agency.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/business/foreign-business/oil-tops-100-as-iran-attacks-offset-iea-stockpile-release/2298427

[2026-03-12 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: China’s key NPC meeting comes to a close as lower growth target set

Snippet: China’s annual legislative meeting is wrapping up after setting the country’s lowest economic growth target in nearly 30 years, excluding during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/12/chinas-key-npc-meeting-comes-to-a-close-as-lower-growth-target-set

[2026-03-12 15:35 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: All big four banks now tip triple-dip rate hike pain for borrowers

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/finance/interest-rates-reserve-bank-anz-cash-rate-prediction/f9dc2991-73c4-4483-982f-a29e70df4d8d

[2026-03-12 15:29 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Oil price could fly past unheard-of milestone, major bank warns

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/finance/oil-could-surge-past-us150-dollars-a-barrel-commonwealth-bank-of-australia/443f4abe-4131-4cc9-884f-160821d44f35

[2026-03-12 15:15 UTC+10:00] [stand-up comedy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Hong Kong’s stand-up comedians want their art to be taken seriously

Snippet: From TakeOut Comedy Club to Backstage Comedy and open mic nights, Hong Kong’s stand-up scene is growing, thanks to some dedicated producers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3346167/why-hong-kongs-stand-comedians-want-their-art-be-taken-seriously

[2026-03-12 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: "Women Leaders in Energy Awards" Honors 16 Trailblazers Powering Asia-Pacific's Energy Transition

Snippet: HONG KONG, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Battery Show Asia celebrated the inaugural Women Leaders in Energy Awards on March 10, recognizing 16 exceptional women shaping the future of energy across Asia-Pacific.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692808

[2026-03-12 14:05 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: War in Iran squeezing China’s oil lifeline

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/war-in-iran-squeezing-chinas-oil-lifeline/

[2026-03-12 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Aliados y rivales de EEUU en Asia evalúan consecuencias de guerra en Oriente Medio

Snippet: La primera ministra japonesa, Sanae Takaichi, sonríe mientras el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump pronuncia un discurso durante su visita al portaaviones George Washington en una base de la Armada estadounidense, el 28 de octubre de 2025, en Yokosuka, al sur de Tokio. (AP Foto/Eugene Hoshiko, archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-eeuu-guerra-coreas-japon-china-e26c9cae694a88a6abc8cef4c6b1707c

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s five-year jet goals target C919 output, a new engine and reduced reliance

Snippet: Amid geopolitical risks and supply-chain disruptions, Beijing is looking to shore up self-sufficiency in aircraft components, and an analyst says it has its work cut out

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346236/chinas-five-year-jet-goals-target-c919-output-new-engine-and-reduced-reliance

[2026-03-12 13:12 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Hypocritical' visa change could block 7000 Iranians from Australia

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/albanese-government-labelled-hypocritical-over-visa-change-that-could-block-7000-iranians-from-australia/16555cda-3dfd-4bdd-a20d-db0219845df6

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

Source: 9News

Title: Dog rescued from croc-infested floodwaters near Katherine

Snippet: Astonishing vision has captured the moment a dog was pulled from the window of a car surrounded by crocodile-infested rapids in the Northern Territory.Crews were called to Tony Green Crossing, west of Katherine, yesterday afternoon where a car had become stuck in floodwaters on the crossing.A passing helicopter dropped a police officer on top of the car, who helped extract the stranded driver and passenger.READ MORE: Bodies found in search for two missing Chinese backpackers after car located in floodwatersA

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/katherine-dog-rescued-from-croc-infested-waters/4d713b43-e68e-4a19-b53c-b8fd9fd0746f

[2026-03-12 12:47 UTC+10:00] [The board] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong corruption watchdog detains Guotai Junan employee, seizes documents

Snippet: The Chinese brokerage does not identify the staff, but said the individual was suspended on Tuesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3346284/hong-kong-watchdog-detains-guotai-junan-employee-seizes-documents