[2026-03-08 12:45 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Foreign Minister Wang Yi sets forth China’s foreign policy direction amid ‘two sessions’

Snippet: Beijing’s top diplomat expected to elaborate on US ties as well as issues like the Middle East, South China Sea and Japan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345844/foreign-minister-wang-yi-sets-forth-chinas-foreign-policy-direction-amid-two-sessions

[2026-03-08 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Fed chair] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s Fed pick stokes uncertainty as investors weigh hawkish past with ‘pro-growth’ pivot

Snippet: US Treasuries have been falling recently, partially reflecting investor concerns that Warsh’s succession will slow rate reductions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345721/trumps-fed-pick-stokes-uncertainty-investors-weigh-hawkish-past-pro-growth-pivot

[2026-03-08 12:22 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wife of China director Zhang Yimou, who is 31 years his junior, remains largely unknown to public

Snippet: Independent mother of three, who rarely appears on red carpet with husband, does ballet, appears on stage with her dancing daughter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3345338/wife-china-director-zhang-yimou-who-31-years-his-junior-remains-largely-unknown-public

[2026-03-08 12:10 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Notorious child killer dead after prison attack in UK

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/ian-huntley-dead-soham-murders-holly-wells-jessica-chapman-uk/9607f21a-5544-4370-a554-45e1a18bd8b9

[2026-03-08 11:30 UTC+10:00] [BoC Pay] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Keep the change’ no more: Hong Kong taxi drivers prepare for shift to e-payments

Snippet: City’s cabbies required to provide at least two e-payment options by April 1, as part of industry effort to improve service quality

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3345811/keep-change-no-more-hong-kong-taxi-drivers-prepare-shift-e-payments

[2026-03-08 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Florentia Village Shanghai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s shoppers head for suburban outlets, a bright spot in retail property

Snippet: Outlet spending nearly doubles to around US$36 billion over five years, prompting investment surge while urban malls suffer high vacancies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3345736/chinas-shoppers-head-suburban-outlets-bright-spot-retail-property

[2026-03-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Olympic Games] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Olympic swimmer Yvette Kong happy to keep on defying traditional limitations

Snippet: The high-achieving 33-year-old’s latest venture is a start-up aimed at ‘shaping how we define human capability in the next century’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3345800/hong-kong-olympic-swimmer-yvette-kong-happy-keep-defying-traditional-limitations

[2026-03-08 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Arctic blasts] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wild weather demands preparedness from Hong Kong

Snippet: The impact of blurring seasonal lines goes beyond wardrobe adjustments; erratic weather demands robust preparedness from policymakers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3345699/wild-weather-demands-preparedness-hong-kong

[2026-03-08 10:15 UTC+10:00] [outrigger canoeing] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: These Hong Kong women are showing what’s possible in their sports

Snippet: On International Women’s Day, we talk to women who reflect a growing global movement of women’s sport moving to the forefront

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3345509/these-hong-kong-women-are-showing-whats-possible-their-sports

[2026-03-08 09:45 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Smooth roll-out of surveillance tech will help Hong Kong combat crime

Snippet: While cameras and facial recognition technology must be deployed carefully, their use can ultimately help ensure public safety

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3345703/smooth-roll-out-surveillance-tech-will-help-hong-kong-combat-crime

[2026-03-08 09:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Xi sends warning to ‘corrupt elements’ in Chinese army

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to continue the campaign against corruption within the military after several senior commanders were dismissed over allegations of graft and misconduct.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/634126-xi-continue-corruption-purge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-08 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Duke Kunshan University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As US universities retreat from China partnerships, who is filling the academic void?

Snippet: Many elite Sino-American ventures have ended under the strain of geopolitics but other, more diverse, programmes are emerging

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345807/us-universities-retreat-china-partnerships-who-filling-academic-void

[2026-03-08 08:30 UTC+10:00] [Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Paul Chan must deliver the fiscal discipline Hong Kong needs

Snippet: Fiscal prudence is vital if Hong Kong is to fund the Northern Metropolis and other costly development plans in an uncertain geopolitical climate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3345682/paul-chan-must-deliver-fiscal-discipline-hong-kong-needs

[2026-03-08 07:28 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Two men dead after being pulled from surf

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/two-men-dead-after-surf-rescue-on-nsw-central-coast/4f8698b8-8450-4175-bf8f-5bc5219edd0d

[2026-03-08 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Family] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: My parents’ Betta electrical store, Springvale: the shop was our life, and it was enough | Alice Pung

Snippet: They were survivors of the killing fields and Mao’s China – and their shop was not just their existence, it was their second chance at redemption, writes author Alice Pung

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/08/alice-pung-parents-betta-store-springvale

[2026-03-08 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Travel news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: This Asian stopover now has some of the world’s best cocktail bars

Snippet: When it comes to great cocktail cities in Asia, Hong Kong and Bangkok were long considered the places to be. In recent years, however, Singapore has joined the top tier. The city consistently places multiple venues on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list and often leads the region by number of entries.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/this-asian-stopover-now-has-some-of-the-world-s-best-cocktail-bars-20260220-p5o3zx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-08 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 CrosswordSunday, 8 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-08

[2026-03-08 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 SudokuSunday, 8 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-08

[2026-03-08 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 SearchSunday, 8 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-08

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hong Kong firm seeks $2B over Panama’s takeover

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/08/world/asia-oceania/hong-kong-firm-seeks-2b-over-panamas-takeover/2295330

[2026-03-08 02:40 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 SaturdayAt Hong Kong Golf Club at FanlingHong KongPurse: $20M (Individual); $10M (Team)Yardage: 6,711 yards; Par: 70 Third RoundJon Rahm66-62-65-17Thomas Detry64-63-66-17Harold Varner III66-64-63-17Dean Burmester62-64-69-15Thomas Pieters68-66-61-15Carlos Ortiz60-66-69-15Lucas Herbert66-65-65-14Sergio Garcia63-69-65-13Matthew Wolff65-64-69-12Lee

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/golf-e5e58b5cd01fad308200e45f3c97bced

[2026-03-08 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Korea Central News Agency] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will the US attack on Iran push North Korea even closer to Russia and China?

Snippet: Donald Trump’s targeting of Tehran will push Pyongyang to feel ‘vindicated’ in developing nuclear weapons for its own security, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3345806/will-us-attack-iran-push-north-korea-even-closer-russia-and-china

[2026-03-08 01:53 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Amina Bokhary, niece of top judge, found dead at Hong Kong home: source

Snippet: Bokhary, who had history of brushes with the law, earlier told doctor she was feeling unwell, but declined further medical help, source says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3345835/amina-bokhary-niece-top-judge-found-dead-hong-kong-home-source

[2026-03-08 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China’s Xi calls for political loyalty in the military as anti-corruption purge widens

Snippet: BEIJING — China's President Xi Jinping on Saturday said political loyalty in the military must be ensured and called for resolutely pushing forward the fight against corruption as a military purge widened.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/world/chinas-xi-calls-for-political-loyalty-in-the-military-as-anti-corruption-purge-widens/2295332

[2026-03-08 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Presidente chino pide lealtad política en el Ejército en medio de purga militar anticorrupción

Snippet: En esta foto publicada por la Agencia de Noticias Xinhua, el presidente chino Xi Jinping asiste a una reunión plenaria de la delegación del Ejército Popular de Liberación (EPL) y la Fuerza de Policía Armada Popular en la cuarta sesión de la XIV Asamblea Popular Nacional (APN) en Beijing el sábado 7 de marzo de 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-ejercito-xi-jinping-aa5fb1934fd881081ac9df543553b0b4

[2026-03-08 01:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China’s Xi calls for political loyalty in the military as anti-corruption purge widens

Snippet: In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a plenary meeting of the delegation of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the People’s Armed Police Force at the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing on Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Li Gang/Xinhua via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-congress-military-purge-jinping-1f13700eec749f9476810a878368a62a

[2026-03-08 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping’s zero-fail mission for China’s military: total loyalty, no corruption

Snippet: President underlines his strict ideological line to the PLA’s diminished delegation to the NPC

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3345830/xi-jinpings-zero-fail-mission-chinas-military-total-loyalty-no-corruption

[2026-03-08 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mi Hyang Lee has roller coaster round that lands her in LPGA lead in China

Snippet: HAINAN ISLAND, China (AP) — Mi Hyang Lee made only five pars Saturday in a wild and windy round at the Blue Bay LPGA that ended with a 1-under 71, good enough to seize control with a three-shot lead as the South Korean goes after her first LPGA win more than eight years.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mi-hyang-lee-lpga-blue-bay-china-choi-bc64f0f0e6d5e0be395884f1a1380d9b

[2026-03-08 00:16 UTC+10:00] [LIV Golf Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: LIV Golf Hong Kong starts to tick boxes, with bumper crowd set for 3-way fight on last day

Snippet: Mainland Chinese, overseas visitors among crowds for event, which tourism chief says has become ‘one of the city’s most significant events’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3345829/liv-golf-hong-kong-starts-tick-boxes-bumper-crowd-set-3-way-fight-last-day

[2026-03-08 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Tongji University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists use AI model to crack mystery of moon’s far side

Snippet: Findings add to a growing body of insights from China’s historic Chang’e-6 mission to the lunar far side in 2024

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345810/chinese-scientists-use-ai-model-crack-mystery-moons-far-side

[2026-03-07 23:30 UTC+10:00] [brain-computer interfaces] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Innovation plus livelihoods – the twin tracks of China’s 5-year plan

Snippet: The country’s new economic blueprint targets hi-tech advances plus basic human needs such as nursing home beds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345822/innovation-plus-livelihoods-twin-tracks-chinas-5-year-plan

[2026-03-07 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Brussels] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In the emerging world order, Europe and China’s interests align

Snippet: Together, Brussels and Beijing can reshape global power into a balance where Europe matters and China gains legitimacy as a responsible power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3344614/emerging-world-order-europe-and-chinas-interests-align

[2026-03-07 23:28 UTC+10:00] [ExxonMobil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong urged to review fuel prices amid ‘unfair’ cost increase accusations

Snippet: City’s automobile association says fuel cost increases not warranted as petrol currently on sale is from stockpile before conflict erupted in Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345826/hong-kong-urged-review-fuel-prices-amid-unfair-cost-increase-accusations

[2026-03-07 23:12 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Health authorities probe possible food poisoning cluster at police college

Snippet: Source confirms ‘institute’ mentioned by health authorities is Hong Kong Police College

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3345824/health-authorities-probe-possible-food-poisoning-cluster-police-college

[2026-03-07 22:12 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: China hits back at claims of 'unsafe' encounter with Australian forces

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/china-hits-back-at-claims-of-unsafe-encounter-with-australian-forces-20260307-p5o8ex.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-07 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to launch TCM on global health mission over the next 5 years

Snippet: Health commission chief says the plan is to expand the pool of medicinal plants and improve training and technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345819/china-launch-tcm-global-health-mission-over-next-5-years

[2026-03-07 21:53 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police step up security at consulates of nations in Middle East conflict

Snippet: Source says officers have increased patrols at the consulates as precaution since the outbreak of US-Israeli war against Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3345821/hong-kong-police-step-security-consulates-nations-middle-east-conflict

[2026-03-07 21:53 UTC+10:00] [Ryder Cup] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sending plane to rescue LIV Golf 7 ‘simply my duty’ says Rahm, as Detry battle beckons

Snippet: Jon Rahm, Thomas Detry tied for lead in Hong Kong alongside Harold Varner III. Spaniard very proud of teammates Surratt, McKibbin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3345820/sending-plane-rescue-liv-golf-7-simply-my-duty-says-rahm-detry-battle-beckons

[2026-03-07 21:47 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Beijing hits back at accusations of 'unsafe' encounter with Australian forces

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/beijing-hits-back-at-accusations-of-unsafe-encounter-with-australian-forces-20260307-p5o8ex.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-07 21:18 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong authorities propose ferry fare adjustments to keep operators afloat

Snippet: Proposal includes 12.5 per cent fare rise for one-way trips between Central and piers on Cheung Chau and Lamma, but consolidates fees elsewhere

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3345817/hong-kong-authorities-propose-ferry-fare-adjustments-keep-operators-afloat

[2026-03-07 21:10 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘I can’t sleep’: Iranian in Hong Kong gripped by fear as war intensifies

Snippet: Behzad Mirzaei says his nearly 80-year-old mother lives alone in Tehran, near areas that have already been hit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3345816/i-cant-sleep-iranian-hong-kong-gripped-fear-war-intensifies

[2026-03-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rising star chip scientist Jiang Jianfeng leaves MIT for Peking University

Snippet: Jiang returns to China to advance information technology by creating smaller, faster and more energy-efficient computer chips

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345553/rising-star-chip-scientist-jiang-jianfeng-leaves-mit-chinas-peking-university

[2026-03-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China women living together for years spark debate on cohabitation and support

Snippet: ‘Best friends’ rent flat together after abusive marriages to men; story sheds light on country’s long history of ‘collective’ female living

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3345303/china-women-living-together-years-spark-discussions-female-cohabitation-and-support

[2026-03-07 20:42 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘46,800 jobs’: Xinjiang official says textile industry is growing despite US sanctions

Snippet: Amid China’s annual ‘two sessions’, Wang Kuiran says region will boost legal support for businesses affected by US restrictions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3345813/46800-jobs-xinjiang-official-says-textile-industry-growing-despite-us-sanctions

[2026-03-07 19:02 UTC+10:00] [Beijing Forestry University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beyond beef: China and Uruguay team up on science to target cancer, pests and robotics

Snippet: The two countries look for new potential in a relationship built on trade in agricultural products

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345791/beyond-beef-china-and-uruguay-team-science-target-cancer-pests-and-robotics

[2026-03-07 18:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Taiwan beats Vietnam in Women's Asian Cup match

Snippet: Taiwan’s Su Sin-yun clears the ball during the Women’s Asian Cup soccer match between Taiwan and Vietnam in Perth, Australia, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Colin Murty/AAPImage via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/womens-asian-cup-soccer-e1df67397538192bc4f30dac5d4fd348

[2026-03-07 18:15 UTC+10:00] [concert] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Stella Cole Quartet delivers delightful set of jazz and film classics in Hong Kong

Snippet: Smooth, playful, dramatic and teasing, the Stella Cole Quartet gave its Xiqu Centre audience a night of all-American nostalgic glamour

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3345715/stella-cole-quartet-delivers-delightful-set-jazz-and-film-classics-hong-kong

[2026-03-07 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports

Snippet: An aerial view of the Balboa terminal, run by CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Co., after Panama’s government ordered the occupation of the port following a Supreme Court ruling that the concession was unconstitutional, in Panama City, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/panama-canal-ports-china-us-arbitration-67b0e8643f6a25f0277be0bb28afdb73

[2026-03-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Chinese food and drink] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for Arya’s birthday udon | The new vegan

Snippet: A classic fried tofu stir-fry that’s bang-full of flavour

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/mar/07/udon-noodles-meera-sodha-vegan-recipe

[2026-03-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From rivals to partners, China and Europe are retooling ties, adviser says

Snippet: A succession of leaders have beaten a path to Beijing with pragmatic cooperation in mind, according to former ambassador Wu Ken

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345754/rivals-partners-china-and-europe-are-retooling-ties-adviser-says