[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

[2026-03-12 12:39 UTC+10:00] [Transport Department] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Multi-car crash on major bridge injures 10, shuts Hong Kong airport-bound lanes

Snippet: Police received a report about the crash on Tsing Ma Bridge at 8.31am, saying 10 people were slightly injured

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3346283/multi-car-crash-major-bridge-injures-10-shuts-hong-kong-airport-bound-lanes

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

Source: 9News

Title: Queensland man allegedly tried to sneak wanted NSW men into Indonesia via aircraft

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-man-charged-over-alleged-people-smuggling-black-flight-to-indonesia/19c0f30d-6947-4a34-9445-8acf870a6a5a

[2026-03-12 12:01 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Cyber confession room’ where China youth share struggles like financial problems gains traction

Snippet: Young people shun sharing feelings, fears with family or friends, turn to virtual spaces, which experts warn could erode real human contact

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346064/cyber-confession-room-where-china-youth-share-struggles-financial-problems-gains-traction

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Beijing stepping up island building in South China Sea after 10-year pause?

Snippet: Satellite images suggest that extensive work is taking place at Antelope Reef, which is also claimed by Vietnam

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346257/beijing-stepping-island-building-south-china-sea-after-10-year-pause

[2026-03-12 11:30 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How will Hong Kong follow mainland China’s ethnic unity promotion law?

Snippet: Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress set to be passed at the closing session of 14th National People’s Congress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3346246/how-will-hong-kong-follow-mainland-chinas-ethnic-unity-promotion-law

[2026-03-12 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Don’t buy the ‘green China’ hype — here’s Beijing’s REAL energy agenda

Snippet: Many in the West gaze in awe at China’s apparent dominance in green energy.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/11/opinion/dont-buy-green-china-hype-heres-beijings-real-energy-agenda/

[2026-03-12 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: El gobierno de Trump inicia nuevo proceso para reemplazar aranceles anulados por la Corte Suprema

Snippet: Un trabajador levanta una viga de aluminio en la planta de The Luxury Pergola, una empresa que fabrica pérgolas de aluminio, el viernes 20 de febrero de 2026, en Noblesville, Indiana. (AP Foto/Obed Lamy)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-aranceles-china-ue-8883dbc7ae62158a181b71f5ab96f5ef

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

Source: AP News

Title: China is expected to approve a law promoting 'ethnic unity'

Snippet: Ethnic minority delegates wave as they leave after the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-ethnic-minority-assimilation-law-45db00f1d9e301f8704a0c0c057ca994

[2026-03-12 11:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US launches Section 301 trade investigation into S. Korea, China, Japan, 13 other economies: USTR

Snippet: US President Donald Trump's administration opened a trade inquiry into South Korea, China, Japan and 13 other economies to uncover "unfair" trade practices related to "structural" excess capacity and production, a move that might result in tariffs, the US Trade Representative said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692432

[2026-03-12 10:46 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US launches trade probe into China and EU in bid to revive Trump tariffs

Snippet: The Section 301 investigations could lead to another set of import taxes to replace those struck down by the Supreme Court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3346279/us-launches-trade-probe-china-and-eu-bid-revive-trump-tariffs

[2026-03-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [corporate earnings] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese firms with success in go-global efforts poised to reap profit rewards

Snippet: High commodity prices also a factor as mainland-listed firms set to continue outperforming Hong Kong peers battered by ‘involution’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346207/chinese-firms-success-go-global-efforts-poised-reap-profit-rewards

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

Source: AP News

Title: Trump administration kicks off new tariff strategy

Snippet: A worker lifts an aluminum beam on the factory floor at The Luxury Pergola, a company that manufactures aluminum pergolas, on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Noblesville, Ind. (AP Photo/Obed Lamy)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-manufacturing-china-eu-6f4243502a1d8ce6c301f39c083a93e9

[2026-03-12 10:15 UTC+10:00] [University of British Columbia in Vancouver] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Canadian university’s Cantonese language course is 85% Mandarin speakers

Snippet: Originally targeting heritage speakers, the University of British Columbia’s language programme is proving more popular among another group

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3346190/why-canadian-universitys-cantonese-language-course-85-cent-mandarin-speakers

[2026-03-12 10:15 UTC+10:00] [inflation] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Raising MPF contribution levels a tricky but necessary step for Hong Kong

Snippet: Increasing the amount workers and employers contribute is likely warranted, but there is room for dialogue on how large the increase should be

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346183/raising-mpf-contribution-levels-tricky-necessary-step-hong-kong

[2026-03-12 09:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Bodies found in search for Chinese backpackers missing in floodwater

Snippet: Police have recovered two bodies in a search for Chinese backpackers who went missing in floodwater in the Gympie region in Queensland.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/bodies-search-chinese-backpackers-missing-floodwaters-kilkivan/106444632

[2026-03-12 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China turbocharged its industrial policy – and remade the global economy

Snippet: China’s tighter embrace of industrial policy in recent years has transformed its economy – and other countries are following suit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346238/pivot-how-china-turbocharged-its-industrial-policy-and-remade-global-economy

[2026-03-12 08:30 UTC+10:00] [Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More abundance, less prosperity: why 2 Chinas are emerging

Snippet: China’s 15th five-year plan doubles down on investing in technology at the expense of household wealth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3346108/more-abundance-less-prosperity-why-2-chinas-are-emerging

[2026-03-12 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump administration launches Section 301 trade probes into Mexico, China, EU, others

Snippet: The Trump administration on Wednesday announced new trade investigations of China, Mexico, the European Union and more than a dozen other countries, with the goal of replacing President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, which were recently ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/trump-trade-investigations-ieepa-tariffs.html

[2026-03-12 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China condemns targeting civilians, says ‘does not agree’ with attacks on Gulf region - DailyNews

Snippet: China on Wednesday condemned “non-discriminatory” attacks against civilians and expressed disapproval of strikes targeting the Gulf region.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/12/local/965642/china-condemns-targeting-civilians-says-does-not-agree-with-attacks-on-gulf-region/

[2026-03-12 05:56 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Perth dad fined over seatbelt slip as daughter does ponytail in car

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/ai-overreach-perth-dad-fined-over-seatbelt-slip-as-daughter-does-ponytail-in-car/32e13e01-26bc-44af-8900-a7ef03e9d1f6

[2026-03-12 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Top photos of the day by The Associated Press

Snippet: Wang Chenyang, of China, crosses the finish line in the cross country skiing men’s 10Km interval start classic standing final at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, in Tesero, Italy, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/associated-press-top-photos-march-11-2026-67e9955dc51caaefbcc494d4c5000490

[2026-03-12 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Mel)] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: When the Everleigh closed, a very different cocktail bar moved in. How does it rate?

Snippet: The tabletop your elbows are resting on is custom-made, comprised of thousands of tiny mahjong tiles lined up and inset into the high top below a pane of glass. The piercingly icy Gibson you’re sipping in a perfectly sized half-pour is supercharged with baijiu, the high-proof Chinese spirit, and MSG “brine” (more on that later).

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/when-the-everleigh-closed-a-very-different-cocktail-bar-moved-in-how-does-it-rate-20260304-p5o7ik.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-12 03:16 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 CrosswordThursday, 12 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-12

[2026-03-12 03:16 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 SudokuThursday, 12 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-12

[2026-03-12 03:16 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 CrosswordThursday, 12 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-12

[2026-03-12 03:16 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 SearchThursday, 12 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-12

[2026-03-12 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: APCU officially opens nominations for the 6th APPCU 2026

Snippet: THE Association for Philippines–China Understanding (APCU) officially opened the nominations for the 6th Award for Promoting Philippines–China Understanding (APPCU) 2026 during a launch held at the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) in Binondo, Manila.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/tmt-newswire/apcu-officially-opens-nominations-for-the-6th-appcu-2026/2297728

[2026-03-12 02:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: TikTokers are ‘Chinamaxxing’ their health — what they’re doing that works

Snippet: If you’ve spent five minutes scrolling TikTok lately, you’ve probably stumbled on a curious new flex: creators declaring they’re “becoming Chinese.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/11/health/tiktokers-are-chinamaxxing-their-health/

[2026-03-12 02:13 UTC+10:00] [OpenClaw] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China issues new safety rules for OpenClaw. Here are the dos and don’ts

Snippet: Authorities outline six dos and six don’ts for OpenClaw users, warning of risks amid an adoption frenzy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3346269/china-issues-new-safety-rules-openclaw-here-are-dos-and-donts

[2026-03-12 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Iran war hits trade hubs, China’s logistics firms rush for alternatives

Snippet: Disrupted Middle East transit routes squeeze sector, pushing freight costs higher and pressuring supply chains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346241/iran-war-hits-trade-hubs-chinas-logistics-firms-scramble-alternatives

[2026-03-12 01:52 UTC+10:00] [Chan Tsz-tat] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan’s Mayday invites fans angered by axed Hong Kong show to free rehearsal

Snippet: Concert scheduled for March 24 was cancelled and another show added on March 29, prompting wave of complaints

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346268/taiwans-mayday-invites-fans-angered-axed-hong-kong-show-free-rehearsal

[2026-03-12 01:42 UTC+10:00] [Professor Xiang Zhang] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong university president vows to boost humanities amid AI push elsewhere

Snippet: ‘We might be the only university that stands out to say humanities are important,’ HKU head tells media at reception event

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3346266/hong-kong-university-president-vows-boost-humanities-amid-ai-push-elsewhere

[2026-03-12 01:35 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/photos-appear-to-show-us-tomahawk-missile-fragments-at-site-of-deadly-iran-school-strike/849ec823-6eb4-40aa-8f5c-7100e040c56b

[2026-03-12 01:30 UTC+10:00] [Midea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Midea pledges US$8.7 billion for AI and robotics in pivot to automation

Snippet: Robotics and physical AI are emerging as the next battleground for manufacturers seeking efficiency gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3346234/chinas-midea-pledges-us87-billion-ai-and-robotics-pivot-automation

[2026-03-12 00:44 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: On inauguration day, Chile’s new president inherits a Chinese cable scandal and US threats

Snippet: The US forced Chile to cancel a Chinese undersea cable. Now the region is asking who gets to decide what infrastructure Latin America builds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346261/inauguration-day-chiles-new-president-inherits-chinese-cable-scandal-and-us-threats