[2026-03-09 13:16 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks sink alongside Asian markets after oil crosses US$100

Snippet: Brent crude jumps 18 per cent to trade at around US$109 a barrel, prompting investors to further reduce risk exposure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3345915/hong-kong-stocks-sink-alongside-asian-markets-after-oil-crosses-us100

[2026-03-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China swimmer Li Bingjie reveals secret of her return to Olympic track: cold buns

Snippet: National Games gold medallist says she was never a prodigy but a ‘shark’ who found her way back to the top through sheer grit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3345884/chinese-swimmer-li-bingjie-reveals-secret-her-return-la-olympic-track-cold-buns

[2026-03-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Severe’: why China’s grip on critical minerals still hits US supply chains

Snippet: Businesses hope US President Donald Trump’s visit to China in late March will ease bottlenecks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345762/why-chinas-critical-mineral-dominance-still-disrupting-us-supply-chains

[2026-03-09 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China consumer inflation hits three-year high as producer deflation eases

Snippet: China's consumer inflation recorded the biggest jump in more than three years, as an extended holiday bolstered spending while deflation in factory-gate prices moderated.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/china-february-inflation-cpi-producer-prices-stimulus-economy-ppi-factory-consumer.html

[2026-03-09 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Grand Mayfair] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong developers test home-market recovery by raising prices, trimming discounts

Snippet: Cautious adjustments indicate sector is beginning to stabilise, but more inventory must clear before a seller’s market emerges, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3345774/hong-kong-developers-test-home-market-recovery-raising-prices-trimming-discounts

[2026-03-09 12:30 UTC+10:00] [John Lee] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing’s message is clear: Hong Kong must shape up and speed up

Snippet: In the run-up to and during China’s ‘two sessions’, Beijing leaders have made it clear to the Hong Kong government that it must improve its governance and efficiency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3345732/beijings-message-clear-hong-kong-must-shape-and-speed

[2026-03-09 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's latest economic plans highlight its tech ambitions

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping reacts during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-five-year-plan-technology-economy-7face4580fcfba44410ff2134a09d6bb

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Agility and adaptability are in Hong Kong’s DNA, former leader CY Leung says

Snippet: Geopolitical uncertainties will not hamper city’s ability to carry out its responsibilities to national development, he says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3345901/agility-and-adaptability-are-hong-kongs-dna-former-leader-cy-leung-says

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China girl pens farewell note, offers US$120 to pamper parents, highlights left-behind kids’ lives

Snippet: Thoughtful 10-year-old saves up her lai see money then hands it to migrant worker mum and dad as they prepare to leave home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3345388/china-girl-writes-farewell-note-offers-us120-pamper-parents-highlights-left-behind-kids-lives

[2026-03-09 11:54 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The half-abandoned Japanese island at the heart of tensions with China

Snippet: Kasasa island, in the Seto Inland Sea, has only seven residents but its fate is strongly intertwined with relations between Tokyo and Beijing

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/09/kasasa-island-japan-china-tension

[2026-03-09 11:15 UTC+10:00] [Robert Lee Wai-wang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why HKEX’s board lot reform could pose challenges for HSBC and others

Snippet: HSBC, Xiaomi, AIA and Pop Mart are among some 650 Hong Kong-listed firms that may need to change trading units under proposed lot reforms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3345863/why-hkexs-board-lot-reform-could-pose-challenges-hsbc-and-others

[2026-03-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Fears over Exchange Fund discipline overblown: Hong Kong’s dollar peg architect

Snippet: John Greenwood says drawing HK$150 billion from the fund is justified, calling the move a legitimate, long‑term investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345886/fears-over-exchange-fund-discipline-overblown-hong-kongs-dollar-peg-architect

[2026-03-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: MMA fighter with Hong Kong roots wants ‘home’ fight, make film with Jackie Chan

Snippet: Fresh from a win over an ex-UFC champion, No 6-ranked Lone’er Kavanagh says he wants ‘to get to the top as quickly as possible’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3345877/mma-fighter-hong-kong-roots-wants-fight-home-make-film-jackie-chan

[2026-03-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why have China’s arms imports plummeted 72% over the past 5 years?

Snippet: Neighbours in Asia and Oceania increase their overseas weapons purchases amid ‘fears over China’s intentions’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3345868/why-have-chinas-arms-imports-plummeted-72-over-past-5-years

[2026-03-09 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC Hong Kong CEO sees global tensions, China tech growth drawing wealth to city

Snippet: HSBC’s local unit gained nearly 2 million new customers in two years as global investors shift assets to Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3345812/hsbc-hong-kong-ceo-sees-global-tensions-china-tech-growth-drawing-wealth-city

[2026-03-09 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Ding Xuexiang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vital to consolidate executive-led system for Hong Kong’s development

Snippet: Chinese leaders stress that all of Hong Kong, from government branches to society, have a shared responsibility to ensure the system truly works

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3345749/vital-consolidate-executive-led-system-hong-kongs-development

[2026-03-09 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Hernan Diaz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pulitzer Prize-winner Hernan Diaz on the power of narratives and ‘beautiful’ Hong Kong

Snippet: ‘Trust’ author Hernan Diaz talks about his lauded 1920s New York-set novel and architectural power symbols on his first visit to Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3345713/pulitzer-prize-winner-hernan-diaz-power-narratives-and-beautiful-hong-kong

[2026-03-09 09:45 UTC+10:00] [biotechnology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Medical school’s biotech focus will boost Hong Kong’s innovation push

Snippet: The new school’s emphasis on biotechnology and research will foster partnerships and collaboration with the rest of the Greater Bay Area

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3345719/medical-schools-biotech-focus-will-boost-hong-kongs-innovation-push

[2026-03-09 09:43 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Apocalyptic' scenes as Iran's capital pummeled by air strikes

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-attack-iran-stunning-scenes-as-irans-capital-tehran-pummeled-by-air-strikes/94a382b4-5c75-4e1c-809d-dd3a3780f81b

[2026-03-09 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How will the Iran turmoil affect China and its Middle East ties? Pan Guang weighs in

Snippet: Mainland academic assesses the risks to Chinese investment and diplomacy in the region and what it means for the other main players

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345870/how-will-iran-turmoil-affect-china-and-its-middle-east-ties-pan-guang-weighs

[2026-03-09 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Republicans troll ‘communist’ San Francisco for rolling out the red carpet for Chinese Olympian Eileen Gu

Snippet: California Republicans are blasting San Francisco–born Olympic star Eileen Gu after the freestyle skier received a hero’s welcome during the city’s annual Chinese New Year parade, with critics accusing the celebration of honoring an athlete who chose to compete for China instead of the United States.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/us-news/grand-marshal-of-san-francisco-parade-eileen-gu-blasted-by-republicans/

[2026-03-09 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Alicia Garcia-Herrero] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Weaponise EU market against China or face manufacturing collapse: official think tank

Snippet: Beijing’s ‘weakness creates opportunities’ for bloc to use chokepoints and leverage for negotiations, researchers say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345862/weaponise-eu-market-against-china-or-face-manufacturing-collapse-official-think-tank

[2026-03-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: War in ME should never have happened – China’s top diplomat - DailyNews

Snippet: China’s top diplomat yesterday (8) condemned the war in the Middle East, saying it “should never have happened” and calling once again for an immediate end to hostilities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/local/963455/war-in-me-should-never-have-happened-chinas-top-diplomat/

[2026-03-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘No popular support’: China warns against Government change in Iran - DailyNews

Snippet: China has warned against seeking government change in Iran amid the ongoing US-Israeli offensive, saying any such move lacks public support.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/world/963545/no-popular-support-china-warns-against-government-change-in-iran/

[2026-03-09 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: LIV Golf Hong Kong Par Scores

Snippet: Sports LIV Golf Hong Kong Par Scores By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit SundayAt Hong Kong Golf Club at FanlingHong KongPurse: $20M (Individual); $10M (Team)Yardage: 6,711 yards; Par: 70 Third RoundJon Rahm, $4,000,00066-62-65-64--257-23Thomas Detry, $2,250,00064-63-66-67--260-20Thomas Pieters, $1,500,00068-66-61-66--261-19Harold Varner III, $1,000,00066-64-63-69--262-18Matthew Wolff,

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/golf-729918298e16804f3b27fa0177296fa2

[2026-03-09 03:15 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 CrosswordMonday, 9 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-09

[2026-03-09 03:15 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 SudokuMonday, 9 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-09

[2026-03-09 03:15 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 CrosswordMonday, 9 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-09

[2026-03-09 03:15 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 SearchMonday, 9 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-09

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China FM urges US to manage differences in face of trade woes

Snippet: BEIJING — China’s top diplomat urged the United States Sunday to iron out its differences with Beijing, as the world’s two largest economies lock horns over trade tariffs and geopolitical issues.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/09/world/asia-oceania/china-fm-urges-us-to-manage-differences-in-face-of-trade-woes/2295467

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Three Chinese caught with P69.8M worth of kush at Clark Airport

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/09/regions/three-chinese-caught-with-p698m-worth-of-kush-at-clark-airport/2295512

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean, China ‘heavily invested’ in SCS Code of Conduct

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/09/news/national/asean-china-heavily-invested-in-scs-code-of-conduct/2295542

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China maritime militia activity in SCS peaked in 2025

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/09/news/national/china-maritime-militia-activity-in-scs-peaked-in-2025/2295415

[2026-03-09 01:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japón remonta al final y vence 4-3 a Australia; Taiwán supera a Corea del Sur

Snippet: Seiya Suzuki, Shohei Ohtani, y Shugo Maki de Japón celebran tras vencer a Australia en el Clásico Mundial el domingo 8 de marzo del 2026. (AP Foto/Hiro Komae)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/clasico-mundial-japon-taiwan-mexico-dominicana-panama-cuba-ba67cb7ffe7a594dde8b0c9e92b9c6cd

[2026-03-09 01:11 UTC+10:00] [Brussels] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Leave protectionist attic, join the China market gym: Wang Yi to Europe

Snippet: Foreign minister’s comments come at closely watched press conference on ‘two sessions’ sidelines

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345900/leave-protectionist-attic-join-china-market-gym-wang-yi-europe

[2026-03-09 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Afra Wang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: OpenClaw fever: why is China rushing to ‘raise a lobster’?

Snippet: Chinese consumers are using OpenClaw for everything from stock picking and report writing to slide decks, emails and coding

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3345865/openclaw-fever-why-china-rushing-raise-lobster

[2026-03-09 00:36 UTC+10:00] [United Arab Emirates] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkonger forks out HK$11,000 to flee Dubai after 8 failed attempts

Snippet: Shirley Sung secured flight to Kuala Lumpur for HK$6,000, spent HK$2,000 in hotel fees for two nights, before catching an AirAsia flight to Hong Kong for HK$3,000

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3345899/hongkonger-forks-out-hk11000-flee-dubai-after-8-failed-attempts

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

Source: AP News

Title: Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics photo highlights

Snippet: Liu Sitong, of China, competes in the alpine skiing women’s downhill sitting competition at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/photos-gallery-winter-paralympics-milan-cortina-a13e040264ac75e9b0a24844dee5b129

[2026-03-08 23:59 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s wrong with a G2? Wang Yi lays out China’s case against great-power rivalry

Snippet: Bloc confrontation is a path to disaster and the world must abide by the UN Charter, the foreign minister says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345895/whats-wrong-g2-wang-yi-lays-out-chinas-case-against-great-power-rivalry

[2026-03-08 23:58 UTC+10:00] [Joe Chow Yat-ming] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police boost checks at Tai Po fire block after jewellery theft arrests

Snippet: Workers required to store personal belongings including mobile phones in lockers and not allowed to carry more than HK$500 in cash onto the site

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3345889/hong-kong-police-boost-checks-tai-po-fire-block-after-jewellery-theft-arrests

[2026-03-08 23:58 UTC+10:00] [robbery] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 more suspects arrested over HK$10 million knifepoint robbery in Hong Kong

Snippet: Together with three suspects taken into custody on Friday, all five individuals have been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit robbery.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3345894/2-more-suspects-arrested-over-hk10-million-knifepoint-robbery-hong-kong

[2026-03-08 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Jon Rahm takes LIV Golf Hong Kong to end winless run

Snippet: Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII hits his shot during the third round of LIV Golf tournament, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Fanling, Hong Kong. (LIV Golf via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/liv-golf-jon-rahm-hong-kong-7c23c111f010de59f7bfe31b9df67a09

[2026-03-08 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Mads Vestergaard] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: All England Open: Hong Kong badminton pair Jordan Tang, Tse Ying-suet win historic bronze

Snippet: Milestone medal for city comes in the 10th year of mixed doubles duo’s partnership and represents fulfilment of a long-held ambition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3345890/all-england-open-hong-kong-badminton-pair-jordan-tang-tse-ying-suet-win-historic-bronze

[2026-03-08 23:06 UTC+10:00] [Kowloon Tong Club Trophy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Andrea Atzeni lands four-timer as he prepares to become a father for the first time

Snippet: Sardinian jockey celebrates his best winning haul in Hong Kong before rushing off as his fiancé goes into labour

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345891/andrea-atzeni-lands-four-timer-he-prepares-become-father-first-time

[2026-03-08 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Paul Chan Mo-po] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong, Singapore square off in race to become world’s gold trading hub

Snippet: Access to mainland’s robust market gives Hong Kong edge over Southeast Asian rival, experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345867/hong-kong-singapore-square-race-become-worlds-gold-trading-hub

[2026-03-08 21:31 UTC+10:00] [East China Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wang Yi warns Japan on Taiwan ‘red line’, dashing hopes of ending diplomatic row

Snippet: Invoking the legacy of WWII resistance, top diplomat cautions Tokyo against interfering in China’s affairs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345882/wang-yi-warns-japan-taiwan-red-line-dashing-hopes-ending-diplomatic-row

[2026-03-08 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China warns of fresh chip crisis as Nexperia dispute flares up

Snippet: China warns the ‘Dutch side’ must bear responsibility if the Nexperia dispute reignites global automotive chip shortages

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3345872/china-warns-fresh-chip-crisis-nexperia-dispute-flares

[2026-03-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong must ensure motherhood no longer derails women’s careers: advocates

Snippet: ‘Tokenism is the challenge that we need to address to ensure women have a fair share of decision-making and leadership in companies,’ an advocate says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345880/hong-kong-must-ensure-motherhood-no-longer-derails-womens-careers-advocates

[2026-03-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China boy, 14, skilled in wok spinning, praised for cooking, helping in parents’ shop

Snippet: Kitchen-loving kid who honed his food preparation skills as a toddler admits being ‘average’ academically; cooks like a ‘professional chef’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3345380/china-boy-14-skilled-wok-spinning-praised-cooking-parents-eatery-help-ease-burden

[2026-03-08 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Breaking the Celluloid Ceiling: Chloé Zhao Makes History in Hollywood - DailyNews

Snippet: Born in Beijing and educated in the UK and US, Chloé Zhao’s journey is one of an “outsider” who managed to capture the heart of the American West. Her career is a series of historic milestones: she became the first woman of Asian descent and only the second woman ever to win the Academy Award for Best Director (for Nomadland).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/08/features/963088/breaking-the-celluloid-ceiling-chloe-zhao-makes-history-in-hollywood/