[2026-03-06 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man discovers gold particles in duck’s stomach, weighing 10 grams, worth US$1,800

Snippet: Lucrative find in slaughtered quacker comes under scrutiny as doubts emerge about bird’s ability to digest precious metal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3345489/chinese-man-discovers-gold-particles-ducks-stomach-weighing-10-grams-worth-us1800

[2026-03-06 11:00 UTC+10:00] [basketball] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What now for Hong Kong basketball? Naturalised players, expanded league among suggestions

Snippet: City teams’ failure to make the cut for Asian Games will mean a rethink on how to improve the sport – but it may not be all doom and gloom

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3345602/what-now-hong-kong-basketball-naturalised-players-expanded-league-among-suggestions

[2026-03-06 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Sato] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan is eyeing a ‘China-free’ supply chain for defence equipment. Is it feasible?

Snippet: Tokyo’s bid to boost ‘self-reliance’ may be costly and could take years given China’s dominance in critical materials, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3345578/japan-eyeing-china-free-supply-chain-defence-equipment-it-feasible

[2026-03-06 10:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: This modest diner is the luckiest place on Earth — selling four $1 to $2 M lotto scratch-offs in two years

Snippet: A cozy Nantucket diner that doubles as a Chinese restaurant is being lauded as the luckiest place on Earth after it sold four lottery jackpot tickets of one to two million in just two years.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/05/us-news/this-modest-diner-is-the-luckiest-place-on-earth-selling-four-1-to-2-m-lotto-scratch-offs-in-two-years/

[2026-03-06 10:30 UTC+10:00] [two sessions] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lean harder into Hong Kong-mainland China market ties, ‘two sessions’ delegates urge

Snippet: Higher integration would raise resilience of the mainland financial system while supporting yuan internationalisation, CPPCC members say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345601/lean-harder-hong-kong-mainland-china-market-ties-two-sessions-delegates-urge

[2026-03-06 10:29 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Kristi Noem's sacking exposes first fissures in Trump's second term

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-kristi-noem-sacking-firing-markwayne-mullin-department-homeland-security-usa-news/606899e2-1272-4430-b742-7db4d4ca76d1

[2026-03-06 10:15 UTC+10:00] [John Lee Ka-chiu] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Amid external uncertainties, China steers for growth and stability

Snippet: Government work report pledges to continue doubling down on innovation and upgrading of manufacturing; Hong Kong featured prominently

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3345623/amid-external-uncertainties-china-steers-growth-and-stability

[2026-03-06 10:15 UTC+10:00] [tong shu] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What a Chinese calendar for Gen Z looks like, from grandma’s tear-off almanac to app

Snippet: Feng Shui Calendar Widget developer Jingyi Ma reveals why her digital version of the Chinese almanac is about more than finding auspicious dates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3345506/what-chinese-calendar-gen-z-looks-grandmas-tear-almanac-app

[2026-03-06 10:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Western automakers outsourced supply chains for decades — now Chinese rivals have the cost edge

Snippet: Politicians and auto industry leaders in the United States and Europe have long argued that state-sponsored subsidies for Chinese electric vehicle makers have distorted global competition.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/06/china-ev-cost-advantage-vertical-integration-byd-tesla-rhodium-report.html

[2026-03-06 09:57 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Vehicle seized in search for missing SA mum

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/trisha-graf-missing-woman-police-conclude-latest-search/299f575f-da56-49f2-952f-6ae8a7f026a5

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Insilico Medicine advances Middle East push with UAE AI drug discovery deal

Snippet: Hong Kong-listed biotech firm’s shares jump after announcing partnership to use AI tools in drug discovery in the United Arab Emirates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345614/insilico-medicine-advances-middle-east-push-uae-ai-drug-discovery-deal

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to put state-owned firms, capital to work nurturing tech champions

Snippet: Beijing’s work report outlines funding, IPO support and SOE-led tech adoption to accelerate AI and other frontier industries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3345595/china-put-state-owned-firms-capital-work-nurturing-tech-champions

[2026-03-06 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China waits and watches as the US fights all its tigers at once - DailyNews

Snippet: Far from freeing up resources to focus on China, Trump’s administration finds itself fighting fires on several fronts, sapping its resources

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/features/962261/china-waits-and-watches-as-the-us-fights-all-its-tigers-at-once/

[2026-03-06 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: US adversaries made nearly 30K visits to sensitive labs under Biden admin, bombshell data show

Snippet: Citizens of China, Iran, and Russia made close to 30,000 trips to sensitive American research facilities during the Biden administration, new data show.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/05/us-news/us-adversaries-made-nearly-30000-visits-to-sensitive-labs-under-biden-admin-bombshell-data-show/

[2026-03-06 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Luckin Coffee surges again, snaps up Nestle upscale chain Blue Bottle for nearly half the $700M asking price

Snippet: Luckin Coffee — China’s largest coffee chain that set up shop in Gotham in June of 2025 and has since been competing with American coffee giants like Starbucks — may just froth over with another win.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/05/lifestyle/luckin-coffee-snaps-up-nestles-blue-bottle-for-a-fraction-of-asking-price/

[2026-03-06 04:01 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Donald Trump insists there are no wind farms in China. Here are 20 of them – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenAn aerial photo shows a worker inspecting equipment at the Huitengliang wind farm in Xilin Gol League, Inner Mongolia, China, on 17 January 2025 Photograph: CFOTO/Future Publishing/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenThe rime scenery of Qilin Wind Farm in Chongqing on 22 January 2026Photograph: CFOTO/Future Publishing/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenA quadruped robot inspects the equipment at the human-free Ningxia Tongli Third Wind Farm on 3 January 2026 in Wuzhong, Ningxia Hui, autonomous regionPhotograph: Yu Jing/China News Service/VCG via

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/gallery/2026/mar/05/pictures-china-wind-farms-trump

[2026-03-06 03:20 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 ThursdayAt Hong Kong Golf Club at FanlingHong KongPurse: $20M (Individual); $10M (Team)Yardage: 6,711 yards; Par: 70First RoundCarlos Ortiz60-10Dean Burmester62-8Talor Gooch63-7Scott Vincent63-7Sergio Garcia63-7Young-Han Song63-7Tyrrell Hatton64-6Thomas Detry64-6Bubba Watson64-6Sebastian Munoz65-5Matthew Wolff65-5Jason

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/golf-6a6dd87727430efeddf9ffb42270569d

[2026-03-06 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 CrosswordFriday, 6 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-06

[2026-03-06 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 SudokuFriday, 6 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-06

[2026-03-06 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 CrosswordFriday, 6 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-06

[2026-03-06 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 SearchFriday, 6 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-06

[2026-03-06 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: David Licauco ranks top Filipino at Hyrox Taiwan

Snippet: KAPUSO actor David Licauco placed among the top finishers at Hyrox Taiwan, held from February 28 to March 1, marking his debut in the international fitness racing event.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/06/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/david-licauco-ranks-top-filipino-at-hyrox-taiwan/2293816

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 3 defense personnel were spies for China — NSC

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/06/news/national/3-defense-personnel-were-spies-for-china-nsc/2294242

[2026-03-06 02:30 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s five-year plan emphasises ‘orderly’ AI development amid global tech volatility

Snippet: First announced in 2024, the AI Plus initiative includes a target of integrating AI into 90 per cent of China’s economy by 2030

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3345586/chinas-five-year-plan-emphasises-orderly-ai-development-amid-global-tech-volatility

[2026-03-06 01:30 UTC+10:00] [Shen Danyang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China targets lowest growth range since 1991 in realistic move as pressures rise

Snippet: Beijing to prioritise hi-tech over stimulus-driven growth with focus on the people in notable shift, premier’s work report to NPC reveals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345621/china-targets-lowest-growth-range-1991-realistic-move-pressures-rise

[2026-03-06 01:02 UTC+10:00] [Chinese team] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Table tennis head Wang Liqin says progress being made to fix toxic fan culture

Snippet: Speaking at Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, he also gave updates on CTTA’s priorities, Olympic champion Fan Zhendong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3345618/table-tennis-head-wang-liqin-says-progress-being-made-fix-toxic-fan-culture

[2026-03-06 00:22 UTC+10:00] [DeepSeek] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping calls for China’s provincial powerhouses to lead on tech at ‘two sessions’

Snippet: The president said China’s strongest regions should be proactive in tech transformation, hold a ‘bottom line mindset’ to resist external shocks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345613/xi-jinping-calls-chinas-provincial-powerhouses-lead-tech-two-sessions

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China keeps defence budget growth steady as modernisation deadline looms

Snippet: Beijing plans to set aside 7 per cent more for the military this year, with the total still a fraction of US spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3345588/china-keeps-defence-budget-growth-steady-modernisation-deadline-looms

[2026-03-05 23:53 UTC+10:00] [Tung Wah College] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tung Wah College to undergo review in April on bid to gain university status

Snippet: College plans to adopt the name ‘Hong Kong Tung Wah University’, president Professor Sally Chan says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3345609/tung-wah-college-undergo-review-april-bid-gain-university-status

[2026-03-05 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Zhang has eagle-birdie finish to share LPGA lead in China

Snippet: HAINAN ISLAND, China (AP) — Zhang Weiwei chipped in on her last two holes, one for eagle and the other for birdie, giving her a 6-under 66 and a three-way tie for the lead in the Blue Bay LPGA on Thursday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lpga-china-zhang-hwang-liu-blue-bay-fe9e38924216391ade915f7a8f3f5fb2

[2026-03-05 23:45 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Warning over screen time and chatbots as number of depressed hits record high

Snippet: About 30 per cent of survey respondents report moderate to severe symptoms of depression, up from about 11 per cent when study began

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3345606/warning-over-screen-time-and-chatbots-number-depressed-hits-record-high

[2026-03-05 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘two sessions’ show plans for resilience in a stormy world

Snippet: Beijing signals it is prepared to recalibrate its development model rather than cling to the habits of the boom years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3345552/chinas-two-sessions-show-plans-resilience-stormy-world

[2026-03-05 23:11 UTC+10:00] [Chinese characteristics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China boosts diplomatic budget by 9.3% as US leaves ‘fiscal void’

Snippet: Growth rate in foreign affairs spending this year to outpace that of military budget as Beijing consolidates global influence, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345590/china-boosts-diplomatic-budget-93-us-leaves-fiscal-void

[2026-03-05 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China anuncia menor meta anual de crescimento desde 1991

Snippet: O governo da China anunciou nesta quinta-feira (05/03) a menor meta de crescimento anual em décadas, entre 4,5% e 5%. A medida foi divulgada pelo premiê Li Qiang em relatório na reunião anual da Assembleia Nacional Popular, o parlamento chinês.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/china-anuncia-menor-meta-anual-de-crescimento-desde-1991/a-76226752

[2026-03-05 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: LIV Golf Hong Kong: Carlos Ortiz sets pace but consistent Garcia still the man to beat

Snippet: Carlos Ortiz fires a first-round 10-under 60 at Hong Kong Golf Club, while defending champion Sergio Garcia goes bogey free again

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3345591/liv-golf-hong-kong-carlos-ortiz-sets-pace-consistent-garcia-still-man-beat

[2026-03-05 22:14 UTC+10:00] [Jaffe Road] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan charged over driving against traffic in Wan Chai

Snippet: Black Tesla limousine was filmed travelling against the flow of traffic on Jaffe Road in Wan Chai on January 23

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3345585/hong-kong-lawmaker-judy-chan-charged-over-driving-against-traffic-wan-chai

[2026-03-05 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pledges ‘iron discipline’ to tackle debt as US borrowing surges

Snippet: Global debt reached a record high in 2025 and rose in the world’s two largest economies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345587/china-pledges-iron-discipline-tackle-debt-risks-us-borrowing-under-trump-surges

[2026-03-05 21:59 UTC+10:00] [China Securities Regulatory Commission] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and Hong Kong should relax biotech listing rules, venture capitalist says

Snippet: Foreign investors are returning to China’s healthcare sector, but IPO bottlenecks and takeover rules could deter deals, VC Nisa Leung says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3345589/china-and-hong-kong-should-relax-biotech-listing-rules-venture-capitalist-says

[2026-03-05 21:42 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran thanks Chinese public after US-Israeli air strikes prompt online wave of sympathy

Snippet: Embassy in Beijing says Iran sincerely grateful to ‘the civilised and righteous Chinese people’ but financial aid not needed for now

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3345584/iran-thanks-chinese-public-after-us-israeli-air-strikes-prompt-online-wave-sympathy

[2026-03-05 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Takeaways from China's national congress opening and 5-year blueprint

Snippet: Chinese Premier Li Qiang bows before delivering his report during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-congress-economy-growth-target-6459c5f5b9bd7a538f9d7a7f17c304ef

[2026-03-05 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Elon Musk] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China is world’s billionaire capital again as Hurun Rich List swells on stock surge

Snippet: Global billionaire population hits record, led by Elon Musk, as China adds 287 names and AI emerges as a top wealth generator

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345577/china-worlds-billionaire-capital-again-hurun-rich-list-swells-stock-surge

[2026-03-05 21:07 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Baptist University may issue bonds to finance development

Snippet: University president says funds needed to support its Chinese medicine hospital and campus redevelopment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3345579/hong-kong-baptist-university-may-issue-bonds-finance-development

[2026-03-05 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan actress, 58, praised for ‘youthful’ looks advocates against ‘female competition’

Snippet: Former teen idol says she strives to be a ‘radiant mum’; calls on women to find partners who respect them for who they are

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3345344/taiwan-actress-58-praised-youthful-looks-advocates-against-female-competition

[2026-03-05 20:49 UTC+10:00] [European] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sky-high jump in airfares from Hong Kong to Europe, Americas – even Asian cities

Snippet: Economy-class fares to Paris, Rome and New York surge while cheapest return flight to Tokyo costs nearly HK$5,000

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3345571/sky-high-jump-airfares-hong-kong-europe-americas-even-asian-cities

[2026-03-05 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: BYD sales plunge in first two months of 2026 as EV giant loses more ground to competitors

Snippet: BYD lost ground to its domestic competitors over the first two months of the year, as overall demand in China's electric vehicle market slowed.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/05/drawdown-byd-chinese-ev-sales-mixed-results-holiday-lull.html

[2026-03-05 20:32 UTC+10:00] [ASML] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top chip leaders urge national drive to ‘build China’s ASML’ amid US curbs

Snippet: Financial and human resources must be pooled and authorities should start drawing up plans immediately, top executives say in an article

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3345557/top-chip-leaders-urge-national-drive-build-chinas-asml-amid-us-curbs

[2026-03-05 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China Cycle 2026: Building a Global Platform to Advance Global Cooperation and Innovation

Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China International Bicycle Fair 2026 (China Cycle 2026) is expected to open May 5–8, 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Leveraging China's strategic position as a global hub for the bicycle industry, this year's trade show will set up an efficient business matching platform for domestic and international enterprises, fostering collaboration and development in the green mobility sector.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10688098

[2026-03-05 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: COL and NASDAQ-Listed BeLive Holdings Unveil World's First "Microdrama in a Box" in Headline Hong Kong FILMART 2026 Launch

Snippet: HONG KONG and SINGAPORE, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- COL Group has partnered with US-listed BeLive Holdings to launch the world's first fully integrated "Microdrama in a Box" solution at Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART 2026). The offering combines enterprise-grade SaaS infrastructure with access to the largest curated microdrama catalogue globally, positioning the partnership as one of the event's defining commercial announcements.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10688097

[2026-03-05 20:26 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US sub that sank Iranian frigate rattled China too

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/us-sub-that-sank-iranian-frigate-rattled-china-too/

[2026-03-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Threats within: Filipino spies in denial

Snippet: READ PART 1: Chinese operation taps Filipinos to access top security info

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/investigative/chinese-operation-filipino-spies-department-national-defense/