[2026-02-27 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As the yuan sizzles, China’s central bank deploys double-barrelled policy tweakRegulators refine cross-border rules and cut the foreign exchange risk reserve ratio for forward forex sales to zero, aiming to provide stable offshore liquidity and help firms manage risks.

Snippet: Regulators refine cross-border rules and cut the foreign exchange risk reserve ratio for forward forex sales to zero, aiming to provide stable offshore liquidity and help firms manage risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344894/yuan-sizzles-chinas-central-bank-deploys-double-barrelled-policy-tweak

[2026-02-27 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Beijing’s US$4.5 billion Niger-Benin oil pipeline is under fire from rebelsChinese nationals warned to avoid high-risk areas after infrastructure becomes a primary target for rebels seeking to halt military junta.

Snippet: Chinese nationals warned to avoid high-risk areas after infrastructure becomes a primary target for rebels seeking to halt military junta

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344831/why-beijings-us45-billion-niger-benin-oil-pipeline-being-attacked-rebels

[2026-02-27 21:03 UTC+10:00] [Trade] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China’s Japan squeeze is a warning for Southeast Asia

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/chinas-japan-squeeze-is-a-warning-for-southeast-asia/

[2026-02-27 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘parenting parents’ trend sees youth teach adults skills like taking selfies

Snippet: Young people seek to address their problematic upbringing by turning the tables and becoming ‘mum or dad’ to the people who brought them up

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344567/china-parenting-parents-trend-sees-youth-teach-mums-and-dads-modern-skills-taking-selfies

[2026-02-27 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South China Morning Post publisher Tammy Tam appointed to Law Reform Commission

Snippet: Tam succeeds May Chan, news director at Commercial Radio, who completed two three-year terms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344886/south-china-morning-post-publisher-tammy-tam-appointed-law-reform-commission

[2026-02-27 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China destituye a 19 diputados, incluidos nueve militares, antes de su congreso anual

Snippet: El presidente de China, Xi Jinping (centro), observa mientras miembros de la Comisión Militar Central prestan juramento durante una sesión de la Asamblea Popular Nacional, en el Gran Salón del Pueblo, en Beijing, China, el 11 de marzo de 2023. (AP Foto/Mark Schiefelbein, archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-ejercito-legisladores-congreso-purga-529a79e6f246979b4df8d2ecbd4b5b17

[2026-02-27 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong exports surge 33.8% in January thanks to rebound from 2025’s low baseCensus and Statistics Department says value of Hong Kong’s export of goods rose in January by 33.8 per cent year on year to HK$520.6 billion.

Snippet: Census and Statistics Department says value of Hong Kong’s export of goods rose in January by 33.8 per cent year on year to HK$520.6 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344880/hong-kong-exports-surge-338-january-thanks-rebound-2025s-low-base

[2026-02-27 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s South China face tough start in return to elite regional competition

Snippet: Domestic champions to play three home matches in four days in the qualifying stages of the Basketball Champions League Asia in April

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3344866/hong-kong-kingpins-south-china-face-tough-start-return-elite-regional-competition

[2026-02-27 20:25 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Trump will make China trip with one arm tied behind his back

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/trump-will-make-china-trip-with-one-arm-tied-behind-his-back/

[2026-02-27 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US must be able to ‘turn around and punch’ as China boosts satellites: generalHead of US Space Force Combat Forces Command also highlights spaceplanes as area of increasing competition with China.

Snippet: Head of US Space Force Combat Forces Command also highlights spaceplanes as area of increasing competition with China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3344873/us-must-be-able-turn-around-and-punch-space-china-boosts-satellites-general

[2026-02-27 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: UK Locks In Critical Minerals Deal With Kazakhstan To Cut Reliance On China

Snippet: UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has unveiled a critical minerals agreement with Kazakhstan on Thursday as Western governments move to shift supply chains away from China, moving ahead on London's plans to diversify its critical mineral sourcing.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/uk-locks-critical-minerals-deal-kazakhstan-cut-reliance-china

[2026-02-27 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's legislature dismisses 19 members including 9 military officers

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, watches as members of the Central Military Commission takes their oath during a session of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on March 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-npc-legislature-congress-military-deputies-purge-692a549b012e601200fc31638abf7a2e

[2026-02-27 20:01 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Dual paradox coiled inside China’s $1 trillion trade surplus

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/dual-paradox-coiled-inside-chinas-1-trillion-trade-surplus/

[2026-02-27 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pop Mart’s Merodi Hong Kong debut highlights challenges of sustaining IP success

Snippet: Toymaker’s latest character launch draws tepid demand, raising questions about the company’s reliance on Labubu’s success

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3344856/merodi-debut-hong-kong-shows-pop-marts-struggle-beyond-ip-darling-labubu

[2026-02-27 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong workers least happy among 8 Asia-Pacific economies: surveyOnly 47 per cent of local employees report feeling happy at work, compared with 56 per cent from Singapore, according to Jobsdb Hong Kong.

Snippet: Only 47 per cent of local employees report feeling happy at work, compared with 56 per cent from Singapore, according to Jobsdb Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344863/hong-kong-workers-least-happy-among-8-asia-pacific-economies-survey

[2026-02-27 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s ‘king of shops’ sells home on The Peak for US$41.3 million

Snippet: Veteran retail property investor says there is no point in holding on to the flat amid low rental yield and sluggish leasing market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344861/hong-kongs-king-shops-edwin-leong-sells-home-peak-us413-million

[2026-02-27 19:24 UTC+10:00] [Inside Track] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: This time, the Chinese embassy in Manila trains its guns on journalists

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/chinese-embassy-trains-guns-philippine-center-for-investigative-journalism/

[2026-02-27 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Neolix and Korean Ambassador Hold Talks to Advance Bilateral Cooperation in Autonomous Logistics for Korea

Snippet: BEIJING, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the first working day following the Chinese New Year holiday, Enyuan Yu, Founder and CEO of Neolix, paid a visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in China and held talks with Ambassador Rho Jae-heon to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation between China and Korea in autonomous logistics, including technology development, industrial deployment, and ecosystem building.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684256

[2026-02-27 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Themed "Mix Some__!", CON-CON® HONG KONG 2026 Inspires Boundless Imagination in the World of IP

Snippet: Pioneered and Organized by Medialink Group LimitedThe World-Class Creative Powerhouse of CON-CON® HONG KONG 2026

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684216

[2026-02-27 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Xi Purge Latest: China's Top Legislature Abruptly Sacks 9 Top Military Officials

Snippet: China has removed nine military lawmakers from its national parliament, escalating President Xi Jinping's purge of senior defense officials, which has been a months-long trend, tracked closely by global headlines.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/xi-purge-latest-chinas-top-legislature-abruptly-sacks-9-top-military-officials

[2026-02-27 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China stocks shield investors from AI turbulence ahead of key meetingInvestors are turning to Chinese equities as they trim exposure to AI trades in the US, betting that policy support could underpin gains.

Snippet: Investors are turning to Chinese equities as they trim exposure to AI trades in the US, betting that policy support could underpin gains.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3344853/china-stocks-shield-investors-ai-turbulence-ahead-key-meeting

[2026-02-27 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Finance chief Paul Chan vows Hong Kong can handle debt of bond-driven growthFinance chief insists the city will not struggle to repay bonds issued for Northern Metropolis projects, saying debt level remains ‘very safe’.

Snippet: Finance chief insists the city will not struggle to repay bonds issued for Northern Metropolis projects, saying debt level remains ‘very safe’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3344852/paul-chan-vows-hong-kong-can-handle-debt-bond-driven-growth

[2026-02-27 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: War zones, jingles and litter picking – the HKILF’s literary legend visits

Snippet: Weird and wonderful real-life tales of authors who have appeared at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival, from Margaret Atwood to Salman Rushdie

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3344849/hkilfs-literary-legend-visits-through-years

[2026-02-27 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Will China come to Iran's rescue?

Snippet: As tensions between Iran and the US-Israeli alliance approach a critical juncture, a question echoes through global capitals, newsrooms and policy circles: will China come to Iran’s rescue? And if so, what would that assistance look like?

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/will-china-come-irans-rescue

[2026-02-27 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China chase Women’s Asian Cup glory but Japan, Australia, North Korea are threats

Snippet: The holders have won the title 9 times but results since lifting the trophy in India have been disappointing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3344847/china-chase-glory-days-womens-asian-cup-japan-australia-north-korea-stand-way

[2026-02-27 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Two sessions’: China’s economic agenda

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy Series‘Two sessions’: China’s economic agendaAhead of China’s annual legislative meetings, the South China Morning Post examines the complex economic recalibration driving China’s growth philosophy and its wide-ranging implications. Updated: 04 Mar, 2026Advertisement[1]After years of ‘at-all-costs’ growth, China wants cadres to ditch GDP obsessionFive-month campaign seen prioritising social welfare and long-term sustainability over economic expansion, with debt, fraud and vanity projects in crosshairs.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3344840/two-sessions-chinas-economic-agenda

[2026-02-27 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Germany’s Merz meets China’s tech vanguard, including Alibaba and Unitree CEOsHangzhou visit reflects Germany’s attempt to work further with the engines of China’s digital and robotics economy.

Snippet: Hangzhou visit reflects Germany’s attempt to work further with the engines of China’s digital and robotics economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3344835/germanys-merz-meets-chinas-tech-vanguard-including-alibaba-and-unitree-ceos

[2026-02-27 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: When did our ancient ancestor Homo erectus first arrive in China out of Africa?

Snippet: Researchers push back the timeline for their arrival by 600,000 years, raising new questions about how the species spread around the globe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3344828/when-did-our-ancient-ancestor-homo-erectus-first-arrive-china-out-africa

[2026-02-27 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New show to replace ‘Symphony of Lights’ at tourist spots in second half of yearHong Kong’s tourism chief says show will build on last year’s ‘Immersive Light Show in Central’, with 3D projections and adaptable themes.

Snippet: Hong Kong’s tourism chief says show will build on last year’s ‘Immersive Light Show in Central’, with 3D projections and adaptable themes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344826/new-show-replace-symphony-lights-tourist-spots-second-half-year

[2026-02-27 15:54 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Trump will head to Beijing weakened — and Xi knows it

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/trump-will-head-to-beijing-weakened-and-xi-knows-it/

[2026-02-27 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China People's Congress

Snippet: Central policy to be finalized in March; boosting household spending 'significantly' a formal target for first time

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/china-people-s-congress

[2026-02-27 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Health & Environment

Snippet: Licensee prosecuted over rat spotted in Don Don Donki sushi chiller in Hong KongVideo on social media shows shopper recoiling as rodent scurries across boxes of sushi in display chiller at Tuen Mun supermarket.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment

[2026-02-27 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gloomy weekend forecast for Hong Kong, with showers from Saturday

Snippet: Rain expected on Saturday, accompanied by stronger winds from the east due to a broad low-pressure trough, Observatory says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3344822/gloomy-weekend-forecast-hong-kong-showers-saturday

[2026-02-27 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting

Snippet: China has removed 19 officials, including nine from the military, from its list of lawmakers ahead of its biggest annual political meeting next week.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6270z0dr6no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-27 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 12 new Hong Kong restaurants to try in March 2026, from bistros to boat noodles

Snippet: New openings include a Japanese-French bistro, a 10-seat culinary studio, Korean and Thai noodle restaurants, plus a whisky bar in Macau

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3344542/12-new-hong-kong-restaurants-try-march-2026-bistros-boat-noodles

[2026-02-27 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tourists flock to Seoul, child shoved in Tokyo crossing: 7 highlights

Snippet: From China tracking military moves near Iran to why tourists are ditching Tokyo for Seoul, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3344715/chinese-tourists-flock-seoul-child-shoved-tokyo-crossing-scmps-7-highlights

[2026-02-27 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong marks first year with OSC

Snippet: Students at the school in Tseung Kwan O sold plush toys and designed Christmas cards to raise money for the charity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/native/spark/news/hong-kong/article/3344708/shrewsbury-international-school-hong-kong-marks-first-year-working-operation-santa-claus

[2026-02-27 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Elite US Air Force Pilot Arrested For Training The Chinese Military

Snippet: The following has made for quite the headline, as a retired elite US Air Force pilot is in very hot water and faces US intelligence and military questioning: "A former US Air Force fighter pilot with more than two decades of experience with nuclear delivery systems and aircraft, including advanced F-35 stealth jets, has been arrested and charged with conspiring to help the Chinese military," according to CNN.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/elite-us-air-force-pilot-arrested-training-chinese-military

[2026-02-27 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | 3 factors to weigh in letting more Hong Kong schools teach in English

Snippet: Readers discuss how to assess teachers’ and students’ readiness, the consequences of cheating in exams, and workplace bullying in the city

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3344662/3-factors-weigh-letting-more-hong-kong-schools-teach-english

[2026-02-27 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison vows legal action over ‘unlawful’ Panama port seizureConglomerate, led by Li Ka-shing’s family, pledges to pursue rights for global legal action as it condemns Panama’s ‘confiscatory actions’.

Snippet: Conglomerate, led by Li Ka-shing’s family, pledges to pursue rights for global legal action as it condemns Panama’s ‘confiscatory actions’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344809/hong-kongs-ck-hutchison-vows-legal-action-over-unlawful-panama-port-seizure

[2026-02-27 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: On This Day | Legendary Hong Kong actor Ng Man-tat dies at 70 in 2021 – SCMP archiveOn this day 5 years ago, the iconic comedy star died of liver cancer aged 70.

Snippet: On this day 5 years ago, the iconic comedy star died of liver cancer aged 70

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344578/legendary-hong-kong-actor-ng-man-tat-dies-70-2021-scmp-archive

[2026-02-27 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 27 to March 1

Snippet: From a bar crawl for a good cause to a flea market and an art exhibition exploring China’s economic rise, here are our picks for the weekend

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3344802/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-february-27-march-1

[2026-02-27 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Cynosure Lutronic bolsters its strength in APAC -- The world's fastest-growing medical aesthetics device region, with dual regulatory approvals for the Clarity II™ in China and Japan, February 2026

Snippet: SINGAPORE, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cynosure Lutronic, a global leader in energy-based medical aesthetic devices, announced today that Clarity II, its dual-wavelength long-pulse laser platform, has received regulatory approval in China and Japan. This marks a significant expansion of the company's clinically approved laser portfolio across two of Asia's most highly regulated aesthetic markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10683970

[2026-02-27 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As China’s firms go global, foreign expertise is becoming a hot commodityChinese companies are rushing to hire a range of service contractors to help them expand overseas – from compliance experts to TikTok gurus.

Snippet: Chinese companies are rushing to hire a range of service contractors to help them expand overseas – from compliance experts to TikTok gurus

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344803/chinas-firms-go-global-foreign-expertise-becoming-hot-commodity

[2026-02-27 13:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks head for worst month since October on AI disruption angstConcerns over AI’s disruptive impact on traditional industries continue to unsettle investors.

Snippet: Concerns over AI’s disruptive impact on traditional industries continue to unsettle investors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344801/hong-kong-stocks-head-worst-month-october-ai-disruption-angst

[2026-02-27 13:11 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Man falls two metres down flooded drain as torrential rain lashes Sydney

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-weather-man-falls-two-metres-down-flooded-drain-amid-torrential-rain/62094855-f393-4e4b-befd-598f0925377e

[2026-02-27 13:09 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Flood warnings in place as Adelaide braces for weekend deluge

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/adelaide-south-australia-rain-flood-warnings-residents-urged-to-prepare/c07c9dad-3233-4a9c-bc81-35dbcfc8feb8

[2026-02-27 12:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Premier League to launch new Singapore streaming service, could Hong Kong follow?

Snippet: English top flight to launch first direct-to-customer platform, may be ‘replicated all around the world’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3344797/premier-league-branch-out-new-singapore-streaming-service-could-hong-kong-follow

[2026-02-27 12:17 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Serious concerns': Urgent appeal to find missing 73-year-old woman

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/appeal-to-locate-woman-missing-from-dungay/6d4a19ec-54ac-41c0-b150-e2d9d24a68fe

[2026-02-27 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Researchers Identify Chinese Influence Network That Targeted Trump, Japan Elections

Snippet: Authored by Catherine Young via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/researchers-identify-chinese-influence-network-targeted-trump-japan-elections