[2026-03-03 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: North Korea returns to Women's Asian Cup with 3-0 win over Uzbekistan

Snippet: North Korea’s Ri Myong gum, left, and Uzbekistan’s Umida Zoirova compete for the ball during the Women’s Asia Cup soccer match between North Korea and Uzbekistan in Sydney, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-north-korea-iran-womens-asian-cup-australia-213c56275663a97bf715ca6e777574a8

[2026-03-03 15:45 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Xi’s China will be world-shaping in the coming months and years. Our return to Beijing could not be more timely or urgent

Snippet: Beijing: When the formidable journalist Margaret Jones landed in Beijing in 1973, she found a city that was “dusty, noisy and endlessly fascinating”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/xi-s-china-will-be-world-shaping-in-the-coming-months-and-years-our-return-to-beijing-could-not-be-more-timely-or-urgent-20260228-p5o6aw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-03 15:36 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump’s show of force in the Middle East creates a weakness China can exploit

Snippet: Beijing can again leverage its critical minerals dominance over an increasingly busy US military, as Taiwan slides further down the White House list of priorities

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/03/trump-us-iran-middle-east-china

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

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran to do ‘utmost’ to protect China’s citizens amid US-Israel attacks: FM

Snippet: The Iranian minister of foreign affairs has briefed senior members of China’s central committee and his counterpart, Wang Yi, promising to do everything to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in the country amid the war launched by the US and Israel.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/3/iran-to-do-utmost-to-protect-chinas-citizens-amid-us-israel-attacks-fm

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘We couldn’t reach them’: Chinese firms’ Iran business in limbo after strikes

Snippet: Attacks on Iran by the US and Israel have left China’s exporters doing business there unsure of their future, with contacts unresponsive

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345157/we-couldnt-reach-them-chinese-firms-iran-business-limbo-after-strikes

[2026-03-03 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala set for potential rematch with Coco Gauff at Indian Wells third round

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala will face either Chinese Zhang Shuai or Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska in the round of 64 (second round) at the Indian Wells Open in California.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/sports/alex-eala-set-for-potential-rematch-with-coco-gauff-at-indian-wells-third-round/2291794

[2026-03-03 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets

Snippet: BEIJING — China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on, small businesses suffer and young people struggle to find jobs.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/world/americas-emea/chinas-economic-ambitions-hit-limits-to-growth-as-its-national-congress-meets/2291779

[2026-03-03 14:15 UTC+10:00] [Central Yards Edible Art Fair] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 6 new fairs, galleries and pop-ups making Hong Kong art week bigger and bolder

Snippet: Hong Kong’s ‘art week’ in March unveils a series of exciting initiatives, from edible art fairs and open-air exhibitions to tours

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3344867/6-new-fairs-galleries-and-pop-ups-making-hong-kong-art-week-bigger-and-bolder

[2026-03-03 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Property and Housing Market News | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Why restaurants are replacing shops, changing Hong Kong’s retail landscapeThe mix of tenants in malls and at street level is changing as restaurateurs pounce on slumping rents to expand, often taking the spaces left behind by retailers forced to leave during the pandemic.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/directories/luxe-homes

[2026-03-03 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Property and Housing Market News | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Why restaurants are replacing shops, changing Hong Kong’s retail landscapeThe mix of tenants in malls and at street level is changing as restaurateurs pounce on slumping rents to expand, often taking the spaces left behind by retailers forced to leave during the pandemic.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property

[2026-03-03 14:06 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Stop illegal Chinese worker exploitation in Indonesia

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/stop-illegal-chinese-worker-exploitation-in-indonesia/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war disrupts 54 Hong Kong-Mideast flights as airspace remains closed

Snippet: Tour agency WWPKG says it has suspended Middle East trips through March 10 amid rising tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345207/us-israel-war-iran-disrupts-54-hong-kong-mideast-flights-airspace-remains-closed

[2026-03-03 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Policy: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: China fines firms for fake ChatGPT and DeepSeek servicesThe two cases are among five examples made public by SAMR as it steps up efforts to fight unfair competition in China’s AI industry.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy

[2026-03-03 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tech War: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: ASML reports heated global demand in 2025, but cools China outlookUS limits on ASML’s China trade continue to define the company’s growth pattern, with overall sales up despite China revenues falling.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war

[2026-03-03 13:15 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Panama anger, China-linked crime, ousted Peru president: 7 Latin America relations reads

Snippet: From friction over the Panama Canal to steel dumping and crime, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in February 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344942/panama-anger-china-linked-crime-ousted-peru-president-7-latin-america-relations-reads

[2026-03-03 13:14 UTC+10:00] [Nikkei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks slide for a second day as US-Iran war rattles sentiment

Snippet: Risk-off sentiment is seen across major Asia-Pacific markets, with South Korea’s Kospi benchmark falling 2 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3345204/hong-kong-stocks-slide-second-day-us-iran-war-rattles-sentiment

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | US, China discuss investment revival ahead of Trump’s trip: sources

Snippet: Both sides exploring structured joint ventures and licensing deals, with Beijing seeking protection and Washington eyeing better market access amid declining capital flows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345165/us-china-discuss-investment-revival-ahead-trumps-trip-sources

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: China’s Two Sessions to reveal Xi’s economic and defence plans as military purge casts shadow

Snippet: Top politicians will gather to set growth target with focus on technology self-reliance amid rising US competition

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/03/china-two-sessions-president-xi-economy-defence-technology

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump hit Iran — but he’s really got China in his crosshairs

Snippet: With Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil-export terminal, in flames after Saturday’s US-led attack, China’s energy lifeline is going up in smoke.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/opinion/trump-hit-iran-but-hes-really-got-china-in-his-crosshairs/

[2026-03-03 12:31 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tourism, once New Zealand’s top overseas earner, lags behind dairy post-pandemic

Snippet: Arrivals from China, which before Covid was the second biggest source of visitors, have yet to recover to their pre-pandemic level

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3345202/tourism-once-new-zealands-top-overseas-earner-lags-behind-dairy-post-pandemic

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

Source: AP News

Title: China's high-tech ambitions collide with limits to growth

Snippet: Humanoid robot performers dressed in traditional costume join dancers in a performance during Lunar New Year celebrations in Beijing, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-party-congress-economy-property-jinping-e9b8c257561f67b19fbe9b2521835343

[2026-03-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [National People's Congress] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Language as a weapon? PLA academics push for training overhaul, cite Ukraine war

Snippet: Digitised battlefields demand new breed of soldier, as skilled at data analysis and psy-ops as at wielding a weapon, veteran instructor says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3345144/language-weapon-pla-academics-push-training-overhaul-cite-ukraine-war

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man drives 900 km for marriage proposal, hangs banner asking fellow drivers to make way

Snippet: Romantic businessman receives congratulations along the way, thanks fellow road users amid country’s congested New Year traffic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344728/chinese-man-drives-900-km-marriage-proposal-hangs-banner-asking-fellow-drivers-make-way

[2026-03-03 11:30 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Two sessions’ to ‘focus on Hong Kong’s financial role, Northern Metropolis’

Snippet: Meetings of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and National People’s Congress begin on Wednesday and Thursday respectively

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3345179/two-sessions-focus-hong-kongs-financial-role-northern-metropolis

[2026-03-03 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s strategy for HKIC to prop up city’s office market seen as challenging

Snippet: Attracting foreign institutions might prove difficult amid the commercial property sector’s elevated vacancy rates and uncertain recovery

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3345175/hong-kongs-strategy-hkic-prop-citys-office-market-seen-challenging

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Who are China's tech billionaires? | South China Morning Post

Snippet: China's tech billionairesChina's tech billionairesOverviewLatest NewsSee all knowledgeOverviewLatest NewsSUBSCRIBEChina's tech billionairesThe founders of China's tech giants are raking it in + FOLLOWRegister and follow to be notified the next time content from China's tech billionaires is published.Link CopiedBusiness8 hours agoWill users stick around after China’s US$1 billion AI marketing battle?Tech Trends9 hours agoChinese AI drug researcher XtalPi expects to turn first annual profitTech Trends10 hours agoWill Apple’s low-cost iPhone 17e make a splash in China’s smartphone market?Opinion13 hours agoHow the

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/knowledge/people/china-tech-billionaires

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What is the Greater Bay Area? | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Greater Bay AreaGreater Bay AreaOverviewLatest NewsSee all knowledgeOverviewLatest NewsSUBSCRIBEGreater Bay AreaSouthern China's megalopolis + FOLLOWRegister and follow to be notified the next time content from Greater Bay Area is published.Link CopiedBanking & Finance18 hours agoHSBC chairman floats ‘IPO connect’ for Hong Kong, Shenzhen listingsPolitics12 hours agoFocus on development and cherish stability, Xia Baolong urges Hong KongPolitics3 Mar 2026‘Two sessions’ to ‘focus on Hong Kong’s financial role, Northern Metropolis’Hong Kong Economy1 Mar 2026Legal framework for Northern Metropolis to be tabled at

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/knowledge/places/greater-bay-area

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: SCMP Knowledge | South China Morning Post

Snippet: CATEGORIESTopicsPeoplePlacesEventsCompaniesTopicsPeoplePlacesEventsCompaniesTopicsChina’s Communist PartyThe sole governing power of the People’s Republic of China Latest news, analysis and opinion on the Communist Party of China which has ruled the country since 1949 and is currently led by General Secretary Xi Jinping. The party currently has over 90 million members and it began to admit private entrepreneurs into its ranks in 2001.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/knowledge

[2026-03-03 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Science & Technology: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Senators unveil bill to keep Trump from easing curbs on AI chip sales to ChinaThe SAFE CHIPS Act is a rare effort led in part by Trump’s own party to stop him from further relaxing tech export restrictions on Beijing.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/science-technology

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US considers capping Nvidia H200 sales at 75,000 per Chinese customer

Snippet: Shares of Nvidia slipped in late trading on the news, falling almost 1 per cent to a low of US$181

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3345195/us-considers-capping-nvidia-h200-sales-75000-chinese-customer

[2026-03-03 10:30 UTC+10:00] [China stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Investors lock onto NPC as markets seek policy lift amid AI jitters

Snippet: With Chinese stocks drifting and global markets spooked by artificial intelligence fears, traders are eyeing the ‘two sessions’ for catalysts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345073/investors-lock-npc-markets-seek-policy-lift-amid-ai-jitters

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

Source: Asia Times

Title: Post-Khamenei turmoil puts China’s energy security at risk

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/post-khamenei-turmoil-puts-chinas-energy-security-at-risk/

[2026-03-03 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Iraq] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Strikes on Iran may complicate US-China ties

Snippet: No significant impact expected on China’s, or Hong Kong’s, economy from the most recent conflict in the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3345159/strikes-iran-may-complicate-us-china-ties

[2026-03-03 09:45 UTC+10:00] [Belt and Road] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Outreach to foreign students cements Hong Kong’s education hub status

Snippet: Cosmopolitan campuses in Hong Kong are to the benefit of local students as well as those from abroad and the mainland

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3345109/outreach-foreign-students-cements-hong-kongs-education-hub-status

[2026-03-03 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Politics: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Exclusive | Hasan Piker talks about his controversial China trip – and ‘thinking Chinese thoughts’One of the most influential political commentators among young Americans, Piker claims Americans are ‘taught to hate China’, calling it ‘stupid’.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ataques ao Irã dão à China chance de se distinguir dos EUA

Snippet: A China condenou veementemente os ataques contra o Irã, que resultaram na morte do chefe de Estado e líder religioso Ali Khamenei. O Ministério das Relações Exteriores da China afirmou que houve uma "violação flagrante e grave da soberania" do Irã e que os princípios da Carta da ONU foram pisoteados.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/ataques-ao-ir%C3%A3-oferecem-%C3%A0-china-chance-de-se-distinguir-dos-eua/a-76183900

[2026-03-03 07:45 UTC+10:00] [Jamieson Greer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s 2026 trade agenda sharpens push for ‘managed’ US-China ties

Snippet: US Trade Representative report touts deficit drop, pledges tougher Section 301 enforcement ahead of Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3345191/trumps-2026-trade-agenda-sharpens-push-managed-us-china-ties

[2026-03-03 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Walk of Art 2026 International Footwear and Leather Fair - DailyNews

Snippet: The Walk of Art 2026 International Footwear and Leather Fair, jointly organized by the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Industrial Development Board (IDB), Export Development Board (EDB) and the Sri Lanka Footwear and Leather Goods Manufacturers Association, was held on February 27 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Exhibition Hall, Colombo, under the patronage of the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnethi and Deputy Minister, Chathuranga Abeysinghe.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/03/business/960309/walk-of-art-2026-international-footwear-and-leather-fair/

[2026-03-03 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Elise Stefanik, Rick Scott demand probe into Chinese gadget maker Anker over spying fears: ‘Unacceptable risks’

Snippet: Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) demanded a “formal investigation” into a popular Chinese gadget maker, alleging its products pose “unacceptable risks to US national security”.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/business/elise-stefanik-rick-scott-demand-probe-into-chinese-gadget-maker-anker-over-spying-fears-unacceptable-risks/

[2026-03-03 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: What China stands to lose – and gain – from the Iran war

Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633533-iran-china-lose-gain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

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

Source: The Age

Title: Back to Beijing: The SMH and The Age resume reporting from China

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/back-to-beijing-the-smh-and-the-age-resume-reporting-from-china-20260302-p5o6qt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: The Age

Title: Back to Beijing: The SMH and The Age resume reporting from China

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/back-to-beijing-the-smh-and-the-age-resume-reporting-from-china-20260302-p5o6rq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-03 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Africa: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Record-breaking? El Nino may return in 2026, making planet even hotterHowever, scientists say there’s a risk of 2026 being ‘the warmest year on record even without El Nino, due to the global warming trend’.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa

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

Source: ABC News

Title: After Iran's shock, there's a question Beijing cannot avoid

Snippet: If Xi Jinping does not rule indefinitely, who comes next? (Reuters: Sarah Meyssonnier)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-03/iran-china-xi-jinping-future/106405616

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

Source: ABC News

Title: BAnalysis by Bang Xiao

Snippet: Born in China and having lived in Australia for nearly two decades, Bang Xiao is an award-winning journalist at ABC's Asia Pacific Newsroom who uncovers Chinese politics, ranging from digital censorship and human rights violations to the intricacies of Beijing's diplomacy.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/bang-xiao/9528622

[2026-03-03 03:17 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 CrosswordTuesday, 3 Marchloading

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

[2026-03-03 03:17 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 SudokuTuesday, 3 Marchloading

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

[2026-03-03 03:17 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 CrosswordTuesday, 3 Marchloading

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

[2026-03-03 03:17 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 SearchTuesday, 3 Marchloading

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

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China's leaders gather for key strategy session as challenges grow

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/world/asia-oceania/chinas-leaders-gather-for-key-strategy-session-as-challenges-grow/2291109