[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

[2026-03-03 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ballet, bites, Bryson but no Phil: 5 things to know about LIV Golf Hong Kong

Snippet: A 4-round format, Asia’s premier dance company and an appearance by renowned Australia DJ marks series of firsts for golf tournament

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3345140/liv-golf-hong-kong-ballet-bites-bryson-no-phil-5-things-know-week

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US strike on Iran fuels Taiwan’s air defence debate and energy supply fears

Snippet: Analysts say attacks on Iran illustrate Taipei’s need for integrated weapons systems, superior intelligence and electronic warfare

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3345172/us-strike-iran-fuels-taiwans-air-defence-debate-and-energy-supply-fears

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI-aided US strikes in Iran to intensify China tech self-reliance push: analysts

Snippet: AI’s militarisation adds momentum to China’s drive for domestic chips and infrastructure, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3345164/ai-assisted-us-strikes-iran-intensify-china-drive-tech-self-reliance-analysts

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s Iran attack, EU ‘too slow’: 7 global relations reads

Snippet: From Europe’s US-China balance to Canada’s economic plans, seven highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in February 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344945/trumps-iran-attack-eu-too-slow-china-india-relations-7-global-relations-reads

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 996 comes to America, Xi-Trump summit chaos: 7 US-China relations reads

Snippet: From a new trilateral nuclear pact to the “worst” Xi-Trump talks prep, here are highlights from our overseas correspondents in February 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3344939/996-comes-america-hasan-pikers-chinese-thoughts-7-us-china-relations-reads

[2026-03-03 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Morgan Stanley] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s oil dependence leaves it exposed after US-Israel strikes on Iran: Morgan Stanley

Snippet: Mainland China imports vast amounts of oil from the Middle East but India, South Korea and others could fare worse, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345161/asias-oil-dependence-leaves-it-exposed-after-us-israel-strikes-iran-morgan-stanley

[2026-03-03 00:17 UTC+10:00] [Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Teresa Lazaro] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines promotes coastguard officer in ‘deliberate signal’ on South China Sea dispute

Snippet: Analysts say Marcos is doubling down on the country’s ‘transparency initiative’ while engaging Beijing diplomatically behind closed doors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3345174/philippines-promotes-coastguard-officer-deliberate-signal-south-china-sea-dispute

[2026-03-03 00:00 UTC+10:00] [basketball] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asian Games basketball axe leaves Hong Kong teams on the outside looking in

Snippet: Number of men’s and women’s sides for 2026 Games in Japan cut to 12 with Fiba rankings to be used to select who will play

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3345166/asian-games-basketball-axe-leaves-hong-kong-teams-outside-looking

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war disrupts Chinese tech firms’ Middle East operations

Snippet: Baidu, WeRide and Meituan among companies halting operations or instituting remote work, as some Chinese nationals seek to escape region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3345148/iran-war-disrupts-chinese-tech-firms-middle-east-operations

[2026-03-02 23:33 UTC+10:00] [Ngau Tam Mei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKUST may reserve 20% of new medical school inaugural intake for non-locals

Snippet: School to welcome first batch of 50 students in 2028-29, with most non-locals expected to be from mainland China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3345170/hkust-may-reserve-20-new-medical-school-inaugural-intake-non-locals

[2026-03-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: The largest pharma show in Asia makes its return to Shanghai this June 2026

Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CPHI & PMEC China 2026 is set to take place from 16 to 18 June 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), building on its extremely successful run over the last few years.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685196

[2026-03-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Attack on Iran normalises global descent into the ‘law of the jungle’

Snippet: By waging war under the logic of pre-emptive defence, the US and Israel are hollowing out the foundations of international law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3345081/attack-iran-normalises-global-descent-law-jungle

[2026-03-02 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

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

Snippet: China should skip a step in self-driving cars, Xpeng CEO saysHe Xiaopeng urges Beijing to clear way for a leap ahead in autonomous driving technology – a jump he promises to propose at the ‘two sessions’.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs

[2026-03-02 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Over 300 people have fled Iran via Azerbaijan, source says

Snippet: A total of 312 people have been evacuated from Iran via Azerbaijan since Saturday, including 101 Azerbaijanis and others from 19 countries, including China, Russia, and Pakistan, a source close to the government in Baku said on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/over-300-people-have-fled-iran-azerbaijan-source-says

[2026-03-02 23:14 UTC+10:00] [Tin Shui Wai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong man gets 4 years for fatal fight over bicycle payment

Snippet: Jury clears Wong Koon-ming of murder but convicts him of manslaughter following a dispute over an HK$800 payment in Tin Shui Wai in 2022

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3345169/hong-kong-man-gets-4-years-fatal-fight-over-bicycle-payment

[2026-03-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Middle East conflict to drive up airfares for Hong Kong travellers: analysts

Snippet: Suspension of major transit hubs in Dubai and Doha sends travellers scrambling for flights on ‘conflict-free’ paths to Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345146/middle-east-conflict-drive-airfares-hong-kong-travellers-analysts

[2026-03-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the Iran war will accelerate China’s push to become an ‘energy powerhouse’

Snippet: The conflict does not pose an immediate threat to China’s oil supply, but will spur on the country’s energy security drive, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345135/iran-conflict-will-accelerate-chinas-push-become-energy-powerhouse-analysts-say

[2026-03-02 22:33 UTC+10:00] [SAE International] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why wait? China should skip a step in self-driving cars, Xpeng founder and CEO says

Snippet: He Xiaopeng urges Beijing to clear way for a leap ahead in autonomous driving technology – a jump he promises to propose at the ‘two sessions’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3345163/why-wait-china-should-skip-step-self-driving-cars-xpeng-founder-and-ceo-says

[2026-03-02 22:15 UTC+10:00] [La Bella Otero] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: La Belle Otero led a wild life. This ballet in Hong Kong tries to tell her story

Snippet: Despite some excellent dancing, Ballet Nacional de España’s La Bella Otero fails to do justice to the notorious Belle Époque star’s story

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3345134/la-bella-otero-led-wild-life-ballet-hong-kong-tries-tell-her-story

[2026-03-02 22:03 UTC+10:00] [Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland Chinese firm to build Northern Metropolis supercomputing centre

Snippet: Range Intelligent Computing Technology to commence operations in 42 months, with a cumulative investment of HK$23.8 billion over the first three years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3345158/mainland-chinese-firm-build-northern-metropolis-data-cluster-facility

[2026-03-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore strives to remain equidistant amid US-China rivalry: ‘same-same but different’

Snippet: Foreign minister says the city state must assert its distinctiveness to remain relevant and will not act as a proxy for any major power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3345152/singapore-strives-remain-equidistant-amid-us-china-rivalry-same-same-different

[2026-03-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South China Sea expert warns 2026 code of conduct is ‘simply not achievable’

Snippet: The agreement ‘cannot be successfully negotiated’ while rival claimant Philippines holds Asean chair, Chinese analyst Wu Shicun says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345137/south-china-sea-expert-warns-2026-code-conduct-simply-not-achievable

[2026-03-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Little Paradise] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Derby picture unclear after Classic Cup, while quarantine issues delay Hong Kong International Sale

Snippet: The city’s most coveted race looks to be wide open after Sunday as the Jockey Club announces annual auction has been rescheduled

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345113/derby-picture-unclear-after-classic-cup-while-quarantine-issues-delay-hong-kong-international-sale

[2026-03-02 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Blockchain | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Hong Kong reaps the fruits of fintech seeds sown nearly 10 years agoHong Kong’s rise as a fintech hub is due to the concerted regulatory push, with the city competing with Singapore for regional leadership.

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

[2026-03-02 21:55 UTC+10:00] [Shao Jun] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong, Shanghai sign pact on digital trade finance, cross-border data link

Snippet: ‘This marks an important milestone in the collaboration on financial innovation between Shanghai and Hong Kong,’ HKMA’s Howard Lee says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3345160/hong-kong-shanghai-sign-pact-digital-trade-finance-cross-border-data-link

[2026-03-02 21:54 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China watching as US missile stocks drain over Iran

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/china-watching-as-us-missile-stocks-drain-over-iran/

[2026-03-02 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Taiwan Promotes Dual Accommodation Brands: "Star Hotel" and "Taiwan Host B&Bs"

Snippet: The Safest First Stop for International Travelers

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685178

[2026-03-02 21:32 UTC+10:00] [North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Middle East tensions highlight Hong Kong’s stability, opportunities: labour minister

Snippet: Chris Sun also reveals over 270,000 non-locals settled in Hong Kong as of January 31, with 40 per cent admitted through Top Talent Pass Scheme

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345156/middle-east-tensions-highlight-hong-kongs-stability-opportunities-labour-minister

[2026-03-02 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-Israel war on Iran: everything you need to know from China’s reaction to what’s next

Snippet: From what’s next for Iran after Khamenei’s death to China’s reaction, here’s everything you need to know about the ongoing crisis in the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3345095/us-israel-war-iran-everything-you-need-know-chinas-reaction-whats-next

[2026-03-02 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eager China parents use apps to find partners for adult children, turn pairing into transactions

Snippet: Mums and dads enter private group chats managed by ‘coaches’ who amplify parental anxiety, discourage letting kids know what is going on

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344739/eager-china-parents-use-apps-find-partners-adult-children-turn-pairing-transactions

[2026-03-02 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Special Reports: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The Good Schools Guide is a comprehensive resource for parents in Hong Kong, focusing on international schools and parenting. It covers key topics such as curricula, fees and admissions, as well as broader educational trends, providing essential information to help parents make informed decisions about their child’s education.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports

[2026-03-02 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nature versus nurture: unlocking the potential of Hong Kong’s children

Snippet: Research shows that realising a child’s potential depends on a blend of genetics, environment and support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3345153/nature-versus-nurture-unlocking-potential-hong-kongs-children

[2026-03-02 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China calls for ceasefire, diplomacy to end Middle East conflict

Snippet: BEIJING, China — China called Monday for a ceasefire and diplomatic talks to end the conflict in the Middle East, as it stretched into a third day.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/world/americas-emea/china-calls-for-ceasefire-diplomacy-to-end-middle-east-conflict/2290934

[2026-03-02 20:40 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Trump’s strike on Iran hits China where it hurts

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/trumps-strike-on-iran-hits-china-where-it-hurts/

[2026-03-02 20:30 UTC+10:00] [BC Rangers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet the Hong Kong footballer balancing a passion for nursing with chasing China dream

Snippet: Tai Po forward Lee Lok-him eyes a shot at playing on the mainland, in between working on geriatric ward at Princess Margaret Hospital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3345087/meet-hong-kong-footballer-balancing-passion-nursing-chasing-china-dream

[2026-03-02 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hisense Leads Global TV Shipments in 2025 Across 100-Inch+ and Laser TVs

Snippet: QINGDAO, China, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, has reaffirmed its leadership in the global large-screen TV market. According to Omdia's full-year 2025 global shipment data, Hisense ranked No. 1 worldwide in the 100-inch-and-above TV segment for three consecutive years (2023–2025), with global shipment share reaching 57.1% in 2025.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685155

[2026-03-02 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Family & Relationships | South China Morning Post

Snippet: A funny text, coffee in bed, holding hands: why the little things count in loveValentine’s Day is traditionally a time of romantic dinners, gifts and flowers, but experts say there are many more ways to show love.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships

[2026-03-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China supply chain expo set to welcome more US firms, launch AI section

Snippet: Amid trade tensions, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade describes business communities as a ‘bridge’ for exchanges

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345131/china-supply-chain-expo-set-welcome-more-us-firms-june-launch-ai-section

[2026-03-02 19:57 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong exporters and exhibitors face fallout from US-Israel strikes on Iran

Snippet: Surging oil and freight costs disrupt traders, while flight disruptions compound challenges for Middle East exhibitors in the city amid escalating tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345130/hong-kong-exporters-and-exhibitors-face-fallout-us-israel-strikes-iran

[2026-03-02 19:45 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s removal of another Xi friend complicates planned summit

Snippet: One month before Chinese President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are set to convene at a much-touted summit in Beijing, the US leader’s toppling of another friend of China risks stoking tensions between the world’s biggest economies.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/trump-s-removal-of-another-xi-friend-complicates-planned-summit-20260302-p5o6qi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-02 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Shangpu Group Issues Market Position Statement Recognizing SALIAI's Patented Cellular Essence Global Pioneer

Snippet: BEIJING and GUANGZHOU, China, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SALIAI ("Guangzhou SALIAI Stem Cell Science and Technology Co., Ltd." and "Guangzhou SALIAI Biological Gene Engineering Co., Ltd.," collectively referred to as "SALIAI") is a China-based biotechnology company engaged in stem cell research and related commercial applications. The Company states that it was the first stem cell-focused company quoted on the National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ), China's New Third Board market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685138

[2026-03-02 19:21 UTC+10:00] [Benjamin Chan Sze-wai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to expand tax exemptions for family offices, AIIB and pension fund investment

Snippet: The government will submit a bill by June to add more tax-exempt products and funds, including gold and digital assets, a minister says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3345119/hong-kong-expand-tax-exemptions-family-offices-aiib-and-pension-fund-investment

[2026-03-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [UBS] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top Chinese officials, industry leaders may discuss capping EV output at ‘two sessions’

Snippet: As China’s EV industry faces slowing growth, officials may discuss capping output and boosting tech innovation to combat price wars

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3344899/top-chinese-officials-industry-leaders-may-discuss-capping-ev-output-two-sessions

[2026-03-02 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China calls for ceasefire, diplomacy to end Middle East conflict

Snippet: China called on Monday for a ceasefire and diplomatic talks to end the conflict in the Middle East as it stretched into a third day.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-calls-ceasefire-diplomacy-end-middle-east-conflict

[2026-03-02 18:53 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Huawei holds global debut for AI computing clusters in challenge to Nvidia

Snippet: US-sanctioned Huawei Technologies brings ‘world’s most powerful’ AI compute systems to an international audience at MWC Barcelona 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3345064/huawei-holds-global-debut-ai-computing-clusters-challenge-nvidia

[2026-03-02 18:17 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China’s cheap AI designed to hook the world on its tech

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/chinas-cheap-ai-designed-to-hook-the-world-on-its-tech/