[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/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI power play: Beijing banks on clean-energy boom to triumph over US

Snippet: Ex-finance official Zhu Guangyao says abundant energy supply gives the nation a critical edge in AI, as ‘electricity is computing power’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345106/chinas-ai-power-play-beijing-banks-clean-energy-boom-triumph-over-us

[2026-03-02 17:58 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Observatory] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rainy Tuesday expected in Hong Kong, with temperatures dipping to 16 degrees Celsius

Snippet: Cold front forecast to move over inland Guangdong towards coast, but weather in the city will be sunnier later in the week, Observatory says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3345105/rainy-tuesday-expected-hong-kong-temperatures-dipping-16-degrees-celsius

[2026-03-02 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: CIFF Guangzhou 2026: CIFM/interzum guangzhou 2026 to Connect Global Supply Chains

Snippet: GUANGZHOU, China, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 18 to 21, 28 to 31, the 57th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou) will be held in Guangzhou under the theme "CONNECT•CREATE." As a key exhibition of the fair, CIFM / interzum guangzhou will take place from March 28-31 with the theme "Connect the World," positioning itself as a global platform that efficiently links industrial chain resources and presents the upgraded and innovative home supply chain to an international audience.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685105

[2026-03-02 17:44 UTC+10:00] [biotechnology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s new cash-for-residency scheme draws US$12 billion in first 2 years

Snippet: Number of applicants surges in second year, with most of the deployed capital going into authorised funds, equities and debt securities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3345102/hong-kongs-new-cash-residency-scheme-draws-us12-billion-first-2-years

[2026-03-02 17:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: G-Dragon’s ‘Lunar New Year’ greeting at Dubai concert sparks controversy among Chinese fans

Snippet: The singer’s use of 'Lunar New Year' revives broader tensions over cultural identity and terminology

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685086

[2026-03-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [National Natural Science Foundation of China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How much for foreign prestige? China says no to some Western science journal fees

Snippet: Chinese researchers will no longer be reimbursed for paper publication charges in Nature Communications, among others

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345039/how-much-foreign-prestige-china-says-no-some-western-science-journal-fees

[2026-03-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China growing trend among couples has them calling each other ‘teammate’ or ‘roommate’

Snippet: ‘Comradely’ couples drop lovey-dovey pet names to reflect effort in relationships; critics say trend suggests an ‘unhappy’ marriage.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344751/china-growing-trend-among-couples-has-them-calling-each-other-teammate-or-roommate

[2026-03-02 16:59 UTC+10:00] [Montreal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese diving pipeline spills out two teens already being hailed as future champs

Snippet: Jiang Linjing, 15, Cui Jiaxi, 13, win gold and silver in the women’s 10m platform at World Cup stop in Montreal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3345096/chinese-diving-pipeline-spills-out-two-teens-already-being-hailed-future-champs

[2026-03-02 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Policy | South China Morning Post

Snippet: China adds Japanese entities to export control list, turning up heat on TokyoBeijing has also added 20 Japanese firms and institutions to a watch list for the export of goods with potential military applications.

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

[2026-03-02 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong migrants] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet the family running Great Fountain Fast Food, Hong Kong-style spot viral on Instagram

Snippet: Anna Peng’s parents took over Great Fountain Fast Food in 2015. Today, the eatery’s Instagram account has nearly 40,000 followers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3345070/meet-family-running-great-fountain-fast-food-hong-kong-style-spot-viral-instagram

[2026-03-02 15:41 UTC+10:00] [Stonecutters Island] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 6 injured in vessel explosion at Hong Kong’s Stonecutters Island

Snippet: Blast occurred at 10.35am, with sources suggesting the vessel’s engine may have been the trigger

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3345090/6-injured-vessel-explosion-hong-kongs-stonecutters-island

[2026-03-02 15:39 UTC+10:00] [India] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran strikes day 3: markets open with sharp sell-off in futures and Asian shares

Snippet: Oil prices have surged dramatically amid rising fears of a broader escalation in the Middle East after the attacks by the US and Israel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345089/iran-strikes-day-3-markets-open-sharp-sell-futures-and-asian-shares

[2026-03-02 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 2026 LCK Cup wraps up, Gen.G reigns supreme

Snippet: Gen.G sweeps BNK FearX 3-0 in Hong Kong, heads for FST as Korea's first seed

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685040

[2026-03-02 14:33 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: New locations sought for Aussie beef due to China levy

Snippet: March 2, 2026 14:33 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/new-locations-sought-for-aussie-beef-due-to-china-levy/

[2026-03-02 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Fire Services Department] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong cannot allow a wait-and-see approach to fire safety

Snippet: Readers discuss fire safety compliance, palliative care, and the diversity of religious life in Singapore

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3344818/hong-kong-cannot-allow-wait-and-see-approach-fire-safety

[2026-03-02 14:01 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Ex-Liberal MP asked 13-year-old for 'kiss' before sex in car park toilets

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/rory-amon-northern-beaches-exliberal-mp-asked-teen-for-kiss-before-toilet-sex/79b6decc-b7b5-4698-9b4c-0549b6b838ae

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s on the wish list for China’s private sector ahead of the ‘two sessions’?

Snippet: As private businesses grapple with cash flow challenges, entrepreneurs say they want the settling of outstanding debts to be made a priority

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344906/whats-wish-list-chinas-private-sector-ahead-two-sessions

[2026-03-02 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Muslim‑Friendly Hotel of the Year-The Mira Hong Kong Co-hosts Culturally Enriching Iftar Dinner for the Second Year with Miramar Travel and Türkiye Consulate

Snippet: HONG KONG, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mira Hong Kong hosted the second annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner on 26 February, reinforcing the city's efforts to position itself as a Muslim‑friendly destination and a regional hub for culturally inclusive hospitality. The invitation‑only event took place at the penthouse ballroom of the design-driven retreat named Muslim‑Friendly Hotel of the Year at the Halal in Travel Awards 2025 by CrescentRating.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685009

[2026-03-02 12:56 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks fall alongside Asian equities as gold, oil jump on Iran war

Snippet: Shares of Chinese oil producers and gold miners rise in tandem with crude and bullion prices

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345062/hong-kong-stocks-fall-alongside-asian-equities-gold-oil-jump-iran-war

[2026-03-02 12:37 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-p5o6pe.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-02 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos show China's low-cost lifestyle in vast, semiabandoned housing complexes

Snippet: Residents fish in an artificial canal at the semi-abandoned “Life in Venice” housing complex in Qidong, on China’s east coast, Feb. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Dake Kang)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/china-property-cheap-housing-abandoned-9f642584aea206204dcfdd10afb25861

[2026-03-02 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Professor Paul Yip Siu-fai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong can’t raise its birth rate without easing education stress

Snippet: It’s not just the cost of raising children – would-be parents are also deterred by Hong Kong’s high-pressure education system

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3344937/hong-kong-cant-raise-its-birth-rate-without-easing-education-stress

[2026-03-02 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's young people are moving to smaller cities to 'retire' early on low home prices

Snippet: Residents fish in an artificial canal at the semi-abandoned “Life in Venice” housing complex in Qidong, on China’s east coast, Feb. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Dake Kang)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-cheap-housing-prices-4a2825765c974497ce5a8748302de285

[2026-03-02 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China boy defends aunt who faces pressure to marry, says she ‘only wants a man with 8-pack abs’

Snippet: Feisty youngster stands up to adult relatives, says he will financially support auntie if no match found; internet users dub him a ‘warrior’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344714/china-boy-defends-aunt-who-faces-pressure-marry-says-she-only-wants-man-8-pack-abs

[2026-03-02 11:56 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Trump may have eye on superpower summit in timeline for defeating Iran

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-attacks-iran-donald-trump-four-week-timeline-and-china-summit/79a3df4e-ec0e-4b79-9213-eb7dea629f47

[2026-03-02 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: LUXE Homes | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Luxury home in landslide-hit Redhill Peninsula sells for half its 2017 priceA luxury home in the upscale district of Hong Kong where inspectors discovered dozens of suspected illegal structures in the wake of a recent landslide has sold for just over half what the owner paid for it six years ago, according to property agents.

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

[2026-03-02 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong property] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong luxury real estate: how a European agent won US$30.45 million penthouse listing

Snippet: A Finnish national turned a two-week trip into a new career, and now manages high-end listings in one of the world’s top real estate markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344931/hong-kong-luxury-real-estate-how-european-agent-won-us3045-million-penthouse-listing

[2026-03-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Who is Vladimir Putin? | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Vladimir PutinVladimir PutinOverviewLatest NewsSee all knowledgeOverviewLatest NewsSUBSCRIBEVladimir PutinRussian president + FOLLOWRegister and follow to be notified the next time content from Vladimir Putin is published.Link CopiedRussia & Central Asia2 Mar 2026Long Iran war could hurt Ukraine’s defence, says ZelenskyMiddle East28 Feb 2026US says it used drones based on Iran’s own Shaheds in attack: ‘retribution’Middle East27 Feb 2026Trump puts fate of world’s top conflicts in hands of 2 menOpinion26 Feb 2026Don’t expect Russia’s war on Ukraine to end in its fifth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/knowledge/people/vladimir-putin

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

Snippet: Policy to products: Web3 innovation takes centre stage at Consensus Hong KongSFC CEO Julia Leung Fung-yee announced that the regulator will greenlight virtual asset margin financing for clients with strong credit profiles.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/cryptocurrency

[2026-03-02 10:30 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC signals intent to join Hong Kong’s stablecoin regime amid digital innovation push

Snippet: Georges Elhedery declined to confirm whether HSBC applied for stablecoin licence but indicated that discussions with regulator were ongoing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3345047/hsbc-signals-intent-join-hong-kongs-stablecoin-regime-amid-digital-innovation-push

[2026-03-02 10:15 UTC+10:00] [The Lantern Festival] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What is the Lantern Festival? Plus 6 ways to celebrate it in Hong Kong in 2026

Snippet: Marking the last day of Chinese New Year celebrations, the Lantern Festival has roots that stretch back more than 2,000 years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3344671/what-lantern-festival-plus-6-ways-celebrate-it-hong-kong-2026

[2026-03-02 09:45 UTC+10:00] [taxpayer dollars] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EVs in Hong Kong must compete on their own merits

Snippet: The decision to end tax breaks for private electric cars is part of the necessary transition from incentives to market-driven growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3344871/evs-hong-kong-must-compete-their-own-merits

[2026-03-02 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Top shipbuilding voice Li Yanqing rebukes Washington’s ‘China threat’ narrative

Snippet: China’s national shipbuilding association official calls US port fees ‘absurd’ and politically motivated, while asserting China’s market lead is solid despite global fluctuations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345013/top-china-shipbuilding-voice-li-yanqing-why-us-industry-cant-be-rebuilt-overnight

[2026-03-02 08:30 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Now is the time for China to show it’s serious about opening up

Snippet: The ‘two sessions’ is Beijing’s chance to demonstrate reliability as nations reassess their ties with China and the US in an increasingly fragmented global order

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3344883/now-time-china-show-its-serious-about-opening

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordMonday, 2 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-02

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuMonday, 2 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-02

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordMonday, 2 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-02

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchMonday, 2 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-02

[2026-03-02 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese import expansion or trade and GDP shock — that’s the PH question

Snippet: IN 2026, Chinese import growth will continue to expand and support world trade prospects. But if geopolitics escalates, the Philippines risks its China-fueled Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) supply chain position, and could face major trade and gross domestic product (GDP) losses.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/opinion/columns/chinese-import-expansion-or-trade-and-gdp-shock-thats-the-ph-question/2290627

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China aims to shift power balance in region

Snippet: A NATIONAL security expert believes China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea are not mere diplomatic reactions, but a deliberate strategy to shift the regional balance of power in its favor.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/news/national/china-aims-to-shift-power-balance-in-region/2290689

[2026-03-02 02:45 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkong Post’s airmail services to 24 countries affected by strikes in Middle East

Snippet: Public postal service suspends airmail to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, affecting ‘services transiting through these locations’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3345053/hongkong-posts-airmail-services-24-countries-affected-strikes-middle-east

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Other Sport | South China Morning Post

Snippet: LCK star Faker’s absence from Hong Kong hits ticket resale value on CarousellSouth Korean and his T1 team failed to qualify for the tournament, leading to a drop in prices of tickets in the secondary market.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sun Yingsha wins Singapore Smash title for third time, Wang Chuqin reclaims crown

Snippet: Chinese world No 1 Sun defeats compatriot Wang Manyu in seesawing battle, while fellow top player Wang wins more convincingly

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3345052/sun-yingsha-wins-singapore-smash-third-time-while-wang-chuqin-reclaims-his-crown

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s ties with Iran will endure despite death of Khamenei

Snippet: Killing of Iranian supreme leader has sparked turmoil and triggered talk about an ideological shift to the West

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345051/khamenei-dead-chinas-ties-iran-will-endure-heres-why

[2026-03-02 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Milan Cortina: Meet the multi-sport athletes of the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games

Snippet: Oksana Masters of the U.S. competes during the women’s middle distance sitting event of para cross country skiing at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, March 12, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/oksana-masters-milan-cortina-paralympics-898759e92748369fd511a6d9826fb7e2

[2026-03-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Europe, the world’s geopolitical punching bag, ready to hit back at the US and China?

Snippet: The EU could land a range of economic blows if it wants to be more than a lightweight, researchers say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345028/europe-worlds-geopolitical-punching-bag-ready-hit-back-us-and-china