[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/

[2026-03-05 19:57 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Cool off': mum turned away before murder, inquest told

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/kelly-wilkinson-inquest-cool-off-mum-turned-away-before-murder-inquest-told/f240e4c7-b453-4c72-936c-54d0d5744038

[2026-03-05 19:53 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: China’s new 5-year plan calls for AI throughout its economy, tech breakthroughs

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/china-calls-ai-economy-breakthroughs-5-year-plan/

[2026-03-05 19:41 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Iran war: short-term pain, long-term gain for China

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/iran-war-short-term-pain-long-term-gain-for-china/

[2026-03-05 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong banks face limited Middle East risk but tensions cloud expansion plans

Snippet: HSBC and Standard Chartered expanded in the Middle East in recent years to capture growing cross-border trade and wealth management flows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3345550/hong-kong-banks-face-limited-middle-east-risk-tensions-cloud-expansion-plans

[2026-03-05 19:14 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Sydney school using CCTV to track kids' toilet use

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-private-school-using-cctv-to-track-kids-toilet-use/ba0e08cd-ebb3-4a99-bbe3-f91d53ed06ee

[2026-03-05 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LEAD Intelligent Dry Coating Equipment Wins InterBattery Equipment Award, Marking a Historic Breakthrough

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 3, at the 2026 InterBattery Innovation Awards held in Seoul, South Korea, Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. ("LEAD") was honored with the equipment award for its Dry Mixing & Coating System. LEAD was the only non-Korean company to receive an award at this year's exhibition and the first Chinese company to win the distinction since the award was established.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10688030

[2026-03-05 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: CCTV+: Dragon Dance Celebrates Lantern Festival in Historic City of Quzhou

Snippet: BEIJING, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 3, the Lantern Festival, the "Dragon Soaring Over the Ancient City • Fortune Bestowed Upon Quzhou" 2026 Lantern Festival dragon dance performance and exhibition took place in the historic city of Quzhou. Featuring 18 dragon dance troupes from across Quzhou City in east China's Zhejiang Province, the event presented a range of traditional folk performances recognized as intangible cultural heritage, offering locals and visitors an opportunity to experience the region's traditional festive

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687989

[2026-03-05 18:15 UTC+10:00] [TCM] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Viral Hong Kong eatery in Canada; actor Michael Tse’s resilience: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Snippet: From TCM’s ‘miracle pill’ to the benefits of working past retirement age, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3345530/viral-hong-kong-eatery-canada-actor-michael-tses-resilience-7-lifestyle-highlights

[2026-03-05 18:06 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Iran war make a China attack on Taiwan more likely?

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/iran-war-make-a-china-attack-on-taiwan-more-likely/

[2026-03-05 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: En el 50mo aniversario de los Paralímpicos de Invierno se espera dominio chino

Snippet: Un grupo de personas toma fotos frente a los aros olímpicos en Cortina D’Ampezzo, Italia, el 20 de noviembre de 2025 (AP Foto/Andrew Medichini, archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/juegos-paralimpicos-milan-cortina-china-rusia-65e3589e281ac5f5c05735244e67a584

[2026-03-05 18:01 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Australian sailors on board US submarine when it torpedoed Iranian warship

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-australian-sailors-were-on-board-us-submarine-which-torpedoed-iranian-warship/ff2fa138-ec87-4f29-b095-3a96daa69dba

[2026-03-05 17:57 UTC+10:00] [murder] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong man denies intent to kill girlfriend, says ‘she was an alien’

Snippet: Tang Lung-fai, 56, admits causing girlfriend’s death in 2022 scuffle but denies murder intent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3345542/hong-kong-man-denies-intent-kill-girlfriend-says-she-was-alien

[2026-03-05 17:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: China economic growth target set below 5% for the first time at key meeting

Snippet: Thousands of Chinese officials have gathered in Beijing for the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC), where delegates are approving the country’s economic and political roadmap for the next five years.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/5/china-economic-growth-target-set-below-5-for-the-first-time-at-key-meeting

[2026-03-05 17:38 UTC+10:00] [New World Development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global investors revisit Hong Kong property stocks as housing market recovery gathers pace

Snippet: Stronger home sales and expectations of double-digit price gains have revived investor interest in Hong Kong’s property sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3345537/global-investors-revisit-hong-kong-property-stocks-housing-market-recovery-gathers-pace

[2026-03-05 17:33 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: China’s latest blueprint aims to close US technology gap and break old habits

Snippet: Beijing: Before an audience of dutifully applauding cadres at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, Chinese President Xi Jinping put his country on track for its lowest growth target in three decades, signalling China’s tentative shift away from chasing high-speed expansion.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/china-s-latest-blueprint-aims-to-close-us-technology-gap-and-break-old-habits-20260304-p5o7lu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 17:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ‘Buy European’ push highlights reliance on China EV supply chain

Snippet: Korean battery and EV makers see limited gains as Chinese supply chain remains entrenched

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687880

[2026-03-05 17:29 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Women’s Asian Cup: South Korea win easily against Philippines to reach quarter-finals

Snippet: Runners-up to China in 2022, the Koreans become first team to reach last eight and will vie with hosts Australia for status of group winners

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3345534/womens-asian-cup-south-korea-win-easily-against-philippines-reach-quarter-finals

[2026-03-05 17:13 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Gang allegedly enlisted teenager in daycare murder plot, court hears

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/ata-junior-misi-court-updates-gang-allegedly-enlisted-teen-in-daycare-murder-plot-court-hears/1f2e25bc-3082-4d54-bf2b-4aa1a8f85078

[2026-03-05 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Australia abre el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol en Tokio con triunfo de 3-0 sobre Taiwán

Snippet: Los peloteros de Australia celebran su victoria sobre Taiwán, en la inauguración del Clásico Mundial de béisbol en Tokio, el jueves 5 de marzo de 2026 (AP Foto/Hiro Komae)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/clasico-mundial-beisbol-australia-taiwan-f5cfedb3cbd41098c9146c484372462b

[2026-03-05 17:07 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is looming Xi-Trump summit behind the PLA’s break in air sorties near Taiwan?

Snippet: Analysts believe the recent pause may be aimed at creating a conciliatory atmosphere in advance of this month’s leaders’ meeting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3345527/looming-xi-trump-summit-behind-plas-break-air-sorties-near-taiwan

[2026-03-05 17:05 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Sprint] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fast Network primed for Class One as Dubai plans remain up in the air amid Middle East conflict

Snippet: Classy sprinter’s tilt at Group One Al Quoz Sprint (1,200m) after Sunday’s feature at Sha Tin is uncertain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345528/fast-network-primed-class-one-dubai-plans-remain-air-amid-middle-east-conflict

[2026-03-05 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China fija una meta de crecimiento más baja del 4,5% al 5% para 2026 ante un panorama complejo

Snippet: El primer ministro chino, Li Qiang, habla durante una sesión de apertura de la Asamblea Popular Nacional en Beijing, el jueves 5 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-asamblea-nacional-crecimiento-793d77b070b6932938fae460ae026833

[2026-03-05 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘War can be so close’: China newlyweds separated by US strikes on Iran during Doha honeymoon

Snippet: Stranded husband decides to save money, hassle by staying behind in conflict-hit city as wife flies out before region’s airports shut down

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3345374/war-can-be-so-close-china-newlyweds-separated-us-strikes-iran-during-doha-honeymoon

[2026-03-05 16:54 UTC+10:00] [economic development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to step up tech, energy and decarbonisation efforts in next 5-year plan

Snippet: China raises domestic energy output target and increases number of key projects planned for the next 5 years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345525/china-step-tech-energy-and-decarbonisation-efforts-next-5-year-plan

[2026-03-05 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Australia wins its World Baseball Classic opener

Snippet: Australia’s catcher Robbie Perkins, left, celebrates with Australia’s Rixon Wingrove after hits a two-run home run against Taiwan in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic game in Tokyo, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-baseball-classic-australia-3dcdd7d467148b33329f26ab5aae8c7a

[2026-03-05 16:23 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing tasks Hong Kong with fast-tracking Northern Metropolis, boosting integration

Snippet: City priorities in 15th five-year plan draft include development of a commodity trading ecosystem and deepening cross-border connections of financial markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3345521/beijing-tasks-hong-kong-fast-tracking-northern-metropolis-boosting-integration

[2026-03-05 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH Govt detains 'China's spy'

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities have apprehended an undisclosed number of Filipinos who allegedly spied on behalf of China, the country's security agency said, calling it a "serious national security matter".

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/05/news/ph-govt-detains-chinas-spy/2293665

[2026-03-05 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: China keeps defence spending high in drive to modernise

Snippet: The National People's Congress meets at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday. (Reuters: Maxim Shemetov)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-05/china-defence-spending-boost-to-modernise/106419678

[2026-03-05 15:31 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Aussies slugged with staggering $1.6 billion 'loyalty tax'

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/credit-card-research-australians-paid-estimated-16-billion-in-unnecessary-interest-last-year-survey-claims/b7090cd0-b96c-474e-9bca-87844e2eced9

[2026-03-05 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dish in Focus: Dark chocolate covered stuffed Medjool dates at Migas Hong Kong

Snippet: At the H Queen’s restaurant, Migas Hong Kong, chef Jarrod Verbiak distils the concept’s cross-Mediterranean spirit into two-bite ‘bonbons’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345510/dish-focus-dark-chocolate-covered-stuffed-medjool-dates-migas-hong-kong

[2026-03-05 15:24 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: China boosts defense spending 7% in drive to modernize by 2035

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/china-boosts-defense-spending-modernize/

[2026-03-05 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991 - DailyNews

Snippet: China has cut its annual economic growth target to a range of 4.5%-5%, the lowest expansion goal since 1991 as it grapples with challenges both at home and abroad.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/05/breaking-news/961808/china-sets-lowest-economic-growth-target-since-1991/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Takeaways from Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s government work report

Snippet: Li raises the curtain on the annual session of the National People’s Congress with a series of targets for the economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345503/takeaways-chinese-premier-li-qiangs-government-work-report

[2026-03-05 14:20 UTC+10:00] [National Development and Reform Commission] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s venture capital revival, fuelled by state cash, faces risk of losing momentum

Snippet: Four government funds formed to back projects, but lack of funding diversity could risk stalling the industry again if policy shifts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3345502/chinas-venture-capital-revival-fuelled-state-cash-faces-risk-losing-momentum

[2026-03-05 14:15 UTC+10:00] [Vinyl bars] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong vinyl bars spread analogue music culture by offering ‘a glimpse into the past’

Snippet: From a Japanese-style jazz cafe to a ‘relaxed’ DJ bar, these venues offer city revellers musical experiences ‘outside the algorithm’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3345258/hong-kong-vinyl-bars-spread-analogue-music-culture-offering-glimpse-past

[2026-03-05 13:47 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Marine veteran's arm broken in altercation with US senator

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/tim-sheehy-brian-mcginnis-senator-protest-arm-broken-usa-politics-news/e923d220-12db-4660-88c4-b595c7c6628f

[2026-03-05 13:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China sets lowest growth target since 1991

Snippet: China set its most modest growth target in more than three decades, in a tacit acknowledgment that the model powering the country’s rapid rise for four decades is showing strains.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687649

[2026-03-05 13:32 UTC+10:00] [Consumer Price Index] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Leverage unique strengths and global role, Beijing’s No 2 tells Hong Kong

Snippet: Li Qiang delivered the government work report at the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing on Thursday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3345497/leverage-unique-strengths-and-global-role-chinas-no-2-tells-hong-kong

[2026-03-05 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Chinese nationals found huddled near High Country hut died of hypothermia

Snippet: The coroner found that women's clothing was "not sufficient for the weather conditions". (Facebook: Victorian High Country Huts Association)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-05/bogong-chinese-student-hikers-coroner-findings/106418168

[2026-03-05 13:08 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks rebound with Asian peers as “two sessions” opens in China

Snippet: South Korea’s Kospi leads Asia-Pacific gains, jumping 11 per cent to recover nearly all of its record 12 per cent drop

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345493/hong-kong-stocks-rebound-asian-peers-two-sessions-opens-china

[2026-03-05 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Honduras' Trump-friendly president weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties

Snippet: Supporters wave flags, including Honduran flags, as President Donald Trump’s motorcade passes by on the way to his Mar-a-Lago club to meet with new Honduran President Nasry Asfura, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/honduras-asfura-trump-china-taiwan-shrimp-farmers-78b00ac7a11b86174a32754de9de75bc

[2026-03-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong unveils incentives to attract gold refiners and boost global hub plan

Snippet: Targeted measures, tax incentives and cross-border partnerships aim to bolster city’s role as a global gold trading and refining hub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345457/hong-kong-unveils-incentives-attract-gold-refiners-and-boost-global-hub-plan

[2026-03-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Style Edit: Chanel’s CC League empowers women athletes on and off the field

Snippet: The initiative promotes confidence and camaraderie among sportswomen including Hong Kong’s Cindy Cheung and Janelle Leung

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3345346/style-edit-chanels-cc-league-empowers-women-athletes-and-field

[2026-03-05 12:58 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: China shows tolerance for slower growth in 2026 target

Snippet: March 5, 2026 12:58 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/china-shows-tolerance-for-slower-growth-in-2026-target/

[2026-03-05 12:56 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Why does Yao Ming, the 7ft 6in ex-basketballer, attend China’s Two Sessions meetings?

Snippet: Among the 3,000 delegates is former athlete who sits as an independent on the National People’s Congress

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/05/yao-ming-former-basketballer-china-two-sessions-meetings

[2026-03-05 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ang Lee becomes first Chinese person to win best director Oscar in 2006 – SCMP archive

Snippet: Twenty years ago on March 5, 2006, Lee won the Academy Award for best director for the film Brokeback Mountain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/culture/article/3345347/ang-lee-becomes-first-chinese-person-win-best-director-oscar-2006-scmp-archive

[2026-03-05 12:37 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Teenager charged for allegedly filming firebombing linked to former NRL player

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/police-charge-man-for-firebombing-connected-to-shooting-of-nrl-player/0f4a773e-3994-4a27-8b22-3de539882896

[2026-03-05 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Venezuela] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3345177/china-waits-and-watches-us-fights-all-its-tigers-once