[2026-08-04 11:01 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: AFP monitors 48 Chinese vessels in West PH Sea in July

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) monitored 48 Chinese coast guard and navy vessels in the West Philippine Sea in July, as Beijing continued to maintain its presence in waters within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/483303/afp-monitors-48-chinese-vessels-in-west-ph-sea-in-july/

[2026-08-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China exit rules tightened to guard rare earth, battery secrets

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/08/china-exit-rules-tightened-to-guard-rare-earth-battery-secrets/

[2026-08-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China stock traders cut leveraged positions by 14% in July amid tech sell-off

Snippet: Tech stocks plummeted in July as traders unwound leveraged positions, sparking a drop in margin financing and raising concerns in Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3362797/china-stock-traders-cut-leveraged-positions-14-july-amid-tech-sell?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will China’s tech stocks feel the tremors amid a global AI sell-off?

Snippet: Tech stocks plummeted in July as traders unwound leveraged positions, sparking a drop in margin financing and raising concerns in Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3362797/china-stock-traders-cut-leveraged-positions-14-july-amid-tech-sell

[2026-08-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chelsea star out to impress Xabi Alonso in Hong Kong after overcoming tough start

Snippet: World Cup defender Jorrel Hato, seen as a player destined for big time since Ajax debut at 16, not surprised by his Stamford Bridge impact

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3362828/chelsea-star-out-impress-xabi-alonso-hong-kong-after-overcoming-tough-start?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Young Chelsea star on Hong Kong mission after overcoming being alone in London

Snippet: World Cup defender Jorrel Hato, seen as a player destined for big time since Ajax debut at 16, not surprised by his Stamford Bridge impact

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3362828/chelsea-star-out-impress-xabi-alonso-hong-kong-after-overcoming-tough-start

[2026-08-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wok with Yan’s return: Hong Kong-Canadian TV chef Stephen Yan resurfaces decades after disappearing

Snippet: For more than 15 years, the television chef used his quirky sense of humour to bridge the cultural gap between Hong Kong immigrants and the wider Canadian population – then he disappeared. PostMag goes in search of the elusive king of the apron pun and discovers he was a hard man to please

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3362805/wok-yans-return-hong-kong-canadian-tv-chef-stephen-yan-resurfaces-decades-after-disappearing?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wok with Yan’s return: Hong Kong-Canadian TV chef Stephen Yan reunites with fans decades after disappearing

Snippet: For more than 15 years, the television chef used his quirky sense of humour to bridge the cultural gap between Hong Kong immigrants and the wider Canadian population – then he disappeared. PostMag goes in search of the elusive king of the apron pun and discovers he was a hard man to please

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3362805/wok-yans-return-hong-kong-canadian-tv-chef-stephen-yan-resurfaces-decades-after-disappearing

[2026-08-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'Urgent' call for military build-up in Australia's backyard amid Chinese, Russian threats

Snippet: Published 4 August 2026 6:50pm

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/japan-military-expenditure-boost-defence-china-russia-2026/2jzd732gg

[2026-08-04 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s role in yuan internationalisation is expanding

Snippet: The China treasury bond futures that were launched in the city are a critical hedging tool that will foster the renminbi’s global use

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3362815/hong-kongs-role-yuan-internationalisation-expanding?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 09:15 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s role in yuan internationalisation is expanding

Snippet: The China treasury bond futures that were launched in the city are a critical hedging tool that will foster the renminbi’s global use

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3362815/hong-kongs-role-yuan-internationalisation-expanding

[2026-08-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Chinese brokers forecast an A-share tech and chip rebound

Snippet: As global investors pull money from South Korea, top domestic brokerages expect strong domestic fundamentals to drive fresh buying in China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3362812/why-chinese-brokers-forecast-share-tech-and-chip-rebound?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Not like South Korea? Chinese brokers forecast A-share tech and chip rebound

Snippet: As global investors pull money from South Korea, top domestic brokerages expect strong domestic fundamentals to drive fresh buying in China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3362812/why-chinese-brokers-forecast-share-tech-and-chip-rebound

[2026-08-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: AI wins come with an old investor risk

Snippet: Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/cnbcs-the-china-connection-newsletter-ai-wins-create-investor-risks.html

[2026-08-04 08:25 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US tech giants invited to discuss AI security tests at White House

Snippet: Meta, Anthropic among companies to review voluntary framework on Tuesday as US government seeks early access to most advanced AI models

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3362852/us-tech-giants-invited-discuss-ai-security-tests-white-house

[2026-08-04 07:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's 'silver economy' draws Japan nursing care equipment retailers

Snippet: Japanese companies Yamashita and Welfan look to serve China's 60-and-older population, which topped 323 million last year and is projected to surpass 400 million around 2035. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/china-s-silver-economy-draws-japan-nursing-care-equipment-retailers

[2026-08-04 07:35 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Palace: West PH Sea, love of country not up for debate

Snippet: Malacañang on Monday stood by Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. after he made a call to public officials who support China’s position on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to consider resigning from their posts.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/483263/palace-west-ph-sea-love-of-country-not-up-for-debate/

[2026-08-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Andrew Sheng] US-China ideological clashes

Snippet: Who will win the next war? That is the key question posed by the influential Foreign Affairs magazine on the US-China military and technological rivalry. At the core, there is a fundamental clash of strategic philosophies between the US-led order and China’s worldview that propelled its remarkable rise to global No.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10829527

[2026-08-04 05:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese executive filmed taking cash on Colombia metro, South America’s biggest project

Snippet: Subcontractor accuses China Harbour managers of demanding cash to release payments on Bogota metro project

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3362846/chinese-executive-filmed-taking-cash-colombia-metro-south-americas-biggest-project?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 05:16 UTC+10:00] [Gustavo Petro] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese executive filmed taking cash on Colombia metro, South America’s biggest project

Snippet: Subcontractor accuses China Harbour managers of demanding cash to release payments on Bogota metro project

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3362846/chinese-executive-filmed-taking-cash-colombia-metro-south-americas-biggest-project

[2026-08-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: It’s the new battleground for China v the US. But Beijing has one big advantage

Snippet: August 4, 2026 — 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/it-s-the-new-battleground-for-china-v-the-us-but-beijing-has-one-big-advantage-20260803-p60kxk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 04:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China missile test shakes Pacific islands' anti-nuclear unity

Snippet: On July 6, China's military conducted a test launch of a missile carrying a training warhead from a submarine in the South Pacific. (Xinhua via Kyodo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/china-missile-test-shakes-pacific-islands-anti-nuclear-unity

[2026-08-04 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: After Blockbuster IPO, China's Memory Giant CXMT Plans Second Chip Plant In Beijing

Snippet: CXMT, China's largest chipmaker by output and certainly by market value thanks to its blowout IPO pricing one week ago, which saw its stock surge more than 7x from its offering price of 8.66 yuan per share, is considering building a second memory-chip plant in Beijing ​and is in financing talks with a tech manufacturing hub backed by the local government, Reuters reported citing source familiar.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/after-blockbuster-ipo-chinas-memory-giant-cxmt-plans-second-chip-plant-beijing

[2026-08-04 02:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US and China AI demand drives copper prices to near-record highs

Snippet: A train loaded with sheets of copper cathode is seen at a copper mine in Antofagasta, Chile. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/us-and-china-ai-demand-drives-copper-prices-to-near-record-highs

[2026-08-04 02:17 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, 4 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-08-04

[2026-08-04 02:17 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, 4 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-08-04

[2026-08-04 02:17 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, 4 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-08-04

[2026-08-04 02:17 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, 4 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-08-04

[2026-08-04 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese Embassy holds ‘Tea for Harmony’ Yaji Cultural Salon in Manila

Snippet: IN Chinese culture, tea is not merely a beverage; it is a philosophy of life – one that emphasizes peace, moderation, and harmony between humanity and nature.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/supplements/chinese-embassy-holds-tea-for-harmony-yaji-cultural-salon-in-manila/2396870

[2026-08-04 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Hugging Face CEO says China is winning the AI race and dominating on open models

Snippet: Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue said China is winning the artificial intelligence race with open-source models and could catch up to U.S. model makers as soon as this year.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/hugging-face-china-ai-race-open-models.html

[2026-08-04 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China's AI Knife Fight: DeepSeek's New Model Runs 100x Cheaper Than Anthropic's Flagship

Snippet: The price of artificial intelligence just printed a new low. DeepSeek's V4-Flash, officially released Friday, costs roughly three cents to run through a standard battery of benchmark tests, according to San Francisco research firm Artificial Analysis. Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 costs 86 cents; OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, $1.86; and Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, the industry's top-scoring model, $3.15.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/chinas-ai-knife-fight-deepseeks-new-model-runs-100x-cheaper-anthropics-flagship

[2026-08-04 01:16 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Beyond the singularity: China owning the physical AI revolution

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/08/beyond-the-singularity-china-owning-the-physical-ai-revolution/

[2026-08-04 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China steps up 'propaganda blitz' in Turkey amid investment fallout

Snippet: The Chinese government has substantially stepped up its public relations activities in Turkey following the damage to its image caused by the collapse of manufacturer BYD’s planned investment in the country.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/china-steps-propaganda-blitz-turkey-amid-fallout-byd-debacle

[2026-08-04 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nauru, el 3er país más pequeño del mundo, cambia su nombre a Naoero

Snippet: El presidente de Nauru, David Adeang, habla en la ceremonia de apertura del Foro de Boao de Asia, en Boao, en la provincia de Hainan, en el sur de China, el jueves 28 de marzo de 2024. (Foto AP/Tian Macleod Ji, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/naoero-nauru-8ea9cfa1d26516a57b1d6c63f4d2f286

[2026-08-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A military base, a displaced people and Trump’s China fears: Burnham’s Chagos test

Snippet: Britain’s new prime minister’s first challenge may lie in the Indian Ocean where the future of a US-British facility remains unresolved

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362521/military-base-displaced-people-and-trumps-china-fears-burnhams-chagos-test?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A military base, a displaced people and Trump’s China fears: Burnham’s Chagos test

Snippet: Britain’s new prime minister’s first challenge may lie in the Indian Ocean where the future of a US-British facility remains unresolved

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362521/military-base-displaced-people-and-trumps-china-fears-burnhams-chagos-test

[2026-08-04 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s political and scientific elite head to Beidaihe for summer retreat season

Snippet: Cai Qi meets frontier researchers, urging them to play their part in Communist Party governance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3362838/chinas-political-and-scientific-elite-head-beidaihe-summer-retreat-season?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 00:32 UTC+10:00] [Tsinghua University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s political and scientific elite head to Beidaihe for summer retreat season

Snippet: Cai Qi meets frontier researchers, urging them to play their part in Communist Party governance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3362838/chinas-political-and-scientific-elite-head-beidaihe-summer-retreat-season

[2026-08-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The AI talent war: tech giants court researchers years ahead of graduation

Snippet: China’s tech giants are luring fresh AI graduates by offering salaries that are 16 times the national average

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362801/ai-talent-war-tech-giants-court-researchers-years-ahead-graduation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why tech firms are locking down tomorrow’s AI researchers today

Snippet: China’s tech giants are luring fresh AI graduates by offering salaries that are 16 times the national average

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362801/ai-talent-war-tech-giants-court-researchers-years-ahead-graduation

[2026-08-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cartoonist Harry Harrison’s humorous takes on Hong Kong and beyond in July

Snippet: Discover Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over the political, social and economic landscape

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/harrys-view/article/3362608/doggy-dining-ai-work-social-media-shock-cartoonist-harry-harrisons-takes-july

[2026-08-03 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Philippines’ push for seabed rights derail South China Sea code talks?

Snippet: Analysts say Manila’s move could make it harder for Asean to agree on a common position regarding the code of conduct

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362834/will-philippines-push-seabed-rights-derail-south-china-sea-code-talks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-03 23:55 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Philippines’ push for seabed rights derail South China Sea code talks?

Snippet: Analysts say Manila’s move could make it harder for Asean to agree on a common position regarding the code of conduct

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362834/will-philippines-push-seabed-rights-derail-south-china-sea-code-talks

[2026-08-03 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Key Events This Week: Jobs, ISMs, Fed Speakers And More Earnings On Deck

Snippet: The week ahead will be dominated by the US labor market, with the JOLTS report tomorrow, the ADP employment survey on Wednesday, and building up to Friday’s July employment report. Beyond the US, investors will be watching Swiss inflation today, Swedish inflation on Thursday, German activity data throughout the week (culminating in trade and industrial production figures on Friday), Chinese PMI releases on Wednesday ahead of trade data on Friday, and Japanese wage data and BoJ communications on Wednesday before

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/key-events-week-jobs-isms-fed-speakers-and-more-earnings-deck

[2026-08-03 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Woman missing for 11 days found alive on hillside near Hong Kong cemetery

Snippet: Police say nearly two-week search for Ngan Lai‑ching hampered by typhoon and days of heavy rain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3362833/missing-woman-60-found-alive-hillside-near-hong-kong-cemetery?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-03 23:47 UTC+10:00] [schizophrenia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Woman missing for 11 days found alive on hillside near Hong Kong cemetery

Snippet: Police say nearly two-week search for Ngan Lai‑ching hampered by typhoon and days of heavy rain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3362833/missing-woman-60-found-alive-hillside-near-hong-kong-cemetery

[2026-08-03 23:46 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: The China positivity, US negativity illusion

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/08/the-china-positivity-us-negativity-illusion/

[2026-08-03 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Nissan posts quarterly profit but warns of Middle East, China risks

Snippet: TOKYO — Nissan Motor Corp. reported Monday that it returned to profit in the first quarter of the fiscal year, helped by cost cutting measures and improved sales in some markets.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/business/nissan-posts-quarterly-profit-but-warns-of-middle-east-china-risks/2397174

[2026-08-03 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Chinese buyers pull back from US homes as state restrictions grow

Snippet: Among foreigners who did not make a home purchase, the most common reason was the inability to find a suitable property, followed by affordability. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/chinese-buyers-pull-back-from-us-homes-as-state-restrictions-grow

[2026-08-03 23:15 UTC+10:00] [HKIFF] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Summer International Film Festival 2026: 10 must-see movies and programmes

Snippet: This year’s Cine Fan Summer International Film Festival boasts 37 features, from regional premieres to 4K restorations of Hong Kong classics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3362804/hong-kongs-summer-international-film-festival-2026-10-must-see-movies-and-programmes