[2026-01-22 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada court overturns government order to shut down TikTok’s operations

Snippet: The decision comes as Mark Carney seeks closer ties to China to offset the effect of Trump’s tariffs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3340749/canada-court-overturns-government-order-shut-down-tiktoks-operations

[2026-01-22 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing-Ottawa deal reinforces China’s dominance in EV industry, analysts say

Snippet: New agreement is set to significantly boost Chinese carmakers’ global expansion and offers easier entry into the North American EV market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340746/beijing-ottawa-deal-reinforces-chinas-dominance-ev-industry-expense-us-analysts

[2026-01-22 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China se mantém resiliente no primeiro ano de Trump 2.0

Snippet: Dias antes de Donald Trump completar seu primeiro ano na Casa Branca, na terça-feira (20/01), a China divulgou uma série de dados econômicos que mostram sinais de resiliência contra a pressão comercial dos Estados Unidos.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/china-se-mant%C3%A9m-resiliente-no-primeiro-ano-de-trump-20/a-75597845

[2026-01-22 03:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 Hong Kong labs linked to suspected cross-border smuggling of blood samples

Snippet: Department of Health says the case involves suspected illegal importation of blood samples from mainland China for fetal gender testing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3340740/2-hong-kong-labs-linked-suspected-cross-border-smuggling-blood-samples

[2026-01-22 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Made in China 2025: Der stille Machtwechsel

Snippet: In einer mehr als hundert Meter langen Halle surren unzählige Roboter, überall piepst und blinkt es. Im Moment arbeitet nur etwa ein Dutzend Menschen hier - den Rest erledigen Hochleistungsroboter.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/made-in-china-2025-der-stille-machtwechsel-deutschland-e-auto-batterien-roboter-europa/a-75524843

[2026-01-22 02:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Atzeni trebles up as Shum hits 900 Hong Kong winners at Sha Tin

Snippet: The Sardinian jockey rode his second treble in the city, while veteran trainer brings up another milestone on the all-dirt card

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3340737/andrea-atzeni-trebles-danny-shum-hits-900-hong-kong-winners-sha-tin

[2026-01-22 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Anta Guanjun Hong Kong 100: Chinese runner Wu vows ‘no regrets’ in title defence

Snippet: Also competing in the ‘Grand Sam’, three daunting trail races over same number of days, is a 12-strong team from Mexico

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/trail-running/article/3340735/anta-guanjun-hong-kong-100-chinese-runner-wu-yongbo-vows-no-regrets-title-defence

[2026-01-22 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US seizes second Chinese-owned, Venezuela-linked oil tanker - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/us-seizes-second-chinese-owned-venezuela-linked-oil-tanker/

[2026-01-22 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: At Davos, Singapore’s Tharman calls for US-China rivalry to ‘benefit’ world

Snippet: The city state’s president urges nations to build resilient global alliances and, at a separate panel, calls for ways to boost job creation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3340733/davos-singapores-tharman-calls-us-china-rivalry-benefit-world

[2026-01-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chips, soybeans, tariffs: what’s on tap for US-China talks before a Trump visit?

Snippet: Analysts expect any pre-summit talks to focus on deliverables such as easing semiconductor curbs and boosting agricultural sales, setting the stage for Xi and Trump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3340710/chips-soybeans-tariffs-whats-tap-us-china-talks-trumps-next-visit

[2026-01-22 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: John Lee calls Hong Kong’s CPPCC delegates a ‘steadfast patriotic force’

Snippet: City leader praises Hong Kong members of nation’s top political advisory body as he hosts vice-chairman of its 14th National Committee

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3340731/john-lee-calls-hong-kongs-cppcc-delegates-steadfast-patriotic-force

[2026-01-22 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong builder linked to 5 workplace deaths wins appeal over licence renewal

Snippet: High Court orders Buildings Department to review rejection of Aggressive Construction’s application to renew licence as ‘not even brief reasons were given’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3340728/hong-kong-builder-linked-5-workplace-deaths-wins-appeal-over-licence-renewal

[2026-01-22 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China-founded Shanda’s AI lab boosts Singapore operation, pulling China research

Snippet: MiroMind asks some staff in Shanghai to relocate and continue their AI research work in Singapore, sources say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3340721/china-founded-shandas-ai-lab-boosts-singapore-operation-pulling-research-china

[2026-01-22 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sidestepping Greenland, Nato chief urges Arctic unity to counter China, Russia

Snippet: At Davos, Mark Rutte calls for Nato to ‘defend the Arctic region’ but says Ukraine should be top priority for security alliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3340730/sidestepping-greenland-row-nato-chief-urges-arctic-unity-counter-china-and-russia

[2026-01-22 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US losing out to China with ‘onslaught’ on cutting-edge research: Nobel laureate

Snippet: America risks losing the tech race to China unless it elects a government more supportive of scientific research, Nobel-winning economist says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3340698/us-losing-ground-china-onslaught-cutting-edge-research-nobel-laureate

[2026-01-21 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why China’s response to Trump’s chaos will be to wait and watch

Snippet: Although the US president’s destabilising actions might seem like an opportunity for Beijing, it is likely to opt for strategic patience

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3340626/trump-rampage-does-china-have-strategic-window

[2026-01-21 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Passenger numbers for Hong Kong’s Cathay go sky high with 27% increase

Snippet: Cathay Pacific Airways and budget arm HK Express carried more than 36 million passengers in 2025 on the back of tourist growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3340725/passenger-numbers-hong-kongs-cathay-go-sky-high-27-increase

[2026-01-21 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to build elite fencing, sports venues in Northern Metropolis

Snippet: Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law confirms strategic sites in Northern Metropolis earmarked for top-tier fencing training and competition venues

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340722/hong-kong-build-elite-fencing-sports-venues-northern-metropolis

[2026-01-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China widens trade gap with Africa to record US$102 billion amid US pressure

Snippet: Data points to growing African trade deficit as Trump imposes tariffs, and African demand for manufactured goods and commodity price spikes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340674/chinese-goods-pour-africa-widening-trade-gap-record-us102-billion-amid-us-pressure

[2026-01-21 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong speedskating duo eager to compete against world’s best at Olympics

Snippet: Darren Kwok, who was a reserve four years in Beijing, and Joey Lam are in South Korea for their final preparations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3340719/hong-kong-short-track-speedskating-duo-secure-spots-milano-cortina-winter-olympics

[2026-01-21 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Asia’s historic Silk Road should have been called the ‘Horse Road’

Snippet: It was China’s desperate need for good warhorses that spawned history’s most famous trade network, animals it paid for in silk and then tea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340530/why-asias-historic-silk-road-should-have-been-called-horse-road

[2026-01-21 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘No reliable evidence’ Taipan bakery chain can settle debts: Hong Kong judge

Snippet: Deputy Judge Gary Lam says parent company Vast Luck has twice failed to pay debts, leading to breach of earlier pledge to court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340707/no-reliable-evidence-taipan-bakery-chain-can-settle-debts-hong-kong-judge

[2026-01-21 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cina Tetap Tangguh di Tahun Pertama Era Trump 2.0

Snippet: Beberapa hari sebelum genap setahun masa jabatan kedua Presiden Amerika Serikat Donald Trump , Cina lebih dulu memamerkan ketahanan ekonominya. Pada Selasa (20/01), Beijing merilis serangkaian data yang menunjukkan betapa tekanan dagang Washington belum cukup untuk menggoyahkan mesin ekonomi Negeri Tirai Bambu.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/cina-era-trump/a-75588827

[2026-01-21 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong authority presses banks to shape up services for seniors

Snippet: The monetary authority requires lenders to improve banking apps, branch premises and sales processes to suit the city’s ageing population

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3340699/hong-kong-banking-authority-presses-lenders-shape-services-senior-customers

[2026-01-21 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ar trebui să răspundă Nicușor Dan invitației lui Trump?

Snippet: Președintele Nicușor Dan nu știe încă dacă va merge la Davos pentru Consiliul pentru Pace unde a fost invitat de președintele american alături de alți 60 de șefi de stat și de guvern. Nu toate statele din Uniunea Europeană au fost invitate. De pildă, potrivit listei pe care a publicat-o Bloomberg, din regiunea est-europeană au fost incluse doar Albania și Ungaria, care au acceptat imediat, plus România, Polonia și Slovenia, care nu au dat, deocamdată, niciun răspuns.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/ar-trebui-s%C4%83-r%C4%83spund%C4%83-nicu%C8%99or-dan-invita%C8%9Biei-lui-trump/a-75589777

[2026-01-21 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong homebuyers snap up all flats in latest batch at SHKP’s Sierra Sea

Snippet: The achievement marks a significant milestone, with more than a fifth of the 9,700 units available already sold

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3340702/hong-kong-homebuyers-snap-latest-flats-sierra-sea-shkp-set-another-sell-out

[2026-01-21 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could China draw battlefield inspiration from Ukraine’s drone-borne micro bombs?

Snippet: Leading defence scientist shares details of the creative ways Ukrainian forces are modifying hand grenades and other devices

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3340685/could-china-draw-battlefield-inspiration-ukraines-drone-borne-micro-bombs

[2026-01-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Why Iran's fate means more to oil markets than Venezuela's

Snippet: Energy and resources experts agree — if the situation in Iran gets out of control, it will have a massive impact on global oil and financial markets. That was not the case after the removal of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. Then again, Iran produces four times as much oil.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/iran-venezuela-oil-china-united-states-protests/a-75507250

[2026-01-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for January 22-24

Snippet: It’s guest shifts galore as The Aubrey and Lobster Bar – and Macau’s Wing Lei Bar – host top mixologists from across Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3340673/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-january-22-24

[2026-01-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China mum makes daughter walk on knees during cold night, berates worried passers-by

Snippet: Mother blames stress of debt incurred to give girl a ‘better’ education for punishment; netizens say she should ‘see a psychiatrist’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339995/china-mum-makes-daughter-crawl-knees-during-cold-night-berates-passers-when-intervened

[2026-01-21 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: View from Manila: The wolf (warrior) is back

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/view-manila-china-embassy-wolf-warrior-diplomacy/

[2026-01-21 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China defy expectations to reach final of AFC U-23 Asian Cup for first time

Snippet: Head coach Antonio Puche Vicente is full of praise for his team: ‘I think we played an excellent game today, both with and without the ball’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3340695/china-defy-expectations-reach-first-ever-final-afc-u-23-asian-cup-against-japan

[2026-01-21 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong teams up with experts to develop AI tailored for schools

Snippet: Secretary for Education Christine Choi tells legislature authorities are exploring launching a large language model relating to city’s school curriculum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3340694/hong-kong-teams-experts-develop-ai-tailored-schools

[2026-01-21 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China is rethinking export-led growth as global trade walls rise

Snippet: Protectionism is forcing a shift towards balancing exports with outbound investment, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340693/how-china-rethinking-export-led-growth-global-trade-walls-rise

[2026-01-21 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing outlines tech push with focus on AI, 6G, humanoid robots

Snippet: Tech ministry’s plan targets breakthroughs in AI models, agents and chips, as well as AI’s spread into diverse sectors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3340692/beijing-outlines-tech-push-focus-ai-6g-humanoid-robots

[2026-01-21 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Helper in Hong Kong charged, another held, over alleged abuse of 2 children

Snippet: Helper, 28, faces holding charge of ill-treatment after four-month-old baby hospitalised with brain injury likely to have been caused by shaking

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3340691/helper-hong-kong-charged-another-custody-over-abuse-2-small-children

[2026-01-21 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why so many states reject bloc rivalry to choose partnership with China

Snippet: It’s a calculated choice to keep growth, infrastructure momentum and policy space alive in a world that punishes the economically exposed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3340606/many-states-partnership-china-makes-more-sense-rivalry

[2026-01-21 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Carney’s China trip shows energy is Canada’s gateway to Asia - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/carneys-china-trip-shows-energy-is-canadas-gateway-to-asia/

[2026-01-21 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China fines e-commerce firm PDD for tax violations amid probe

Snippet: Operator of leading online retail platform was cited for failure to comply with Shanghai’s tax requirements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340679/china-fines-e-commerce-firm-pdd-tax-violations-amid-probe

[2026-01-21 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australian Open: Sabalenka beats Chinese qualifier, Alcaraz wins, Bublik in form

Snippet: Belarusian’s win over world No 702 Bai Zhuoxuan pits her next against Anastasia Potapova, who knocked out 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3340669/australian-open-gauff-shines-alcaraz-does-it-harder-sabalenka-beats-chinese-qualifier

[2026-01-21 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In pictures: Hong Kong’s coldest days from the 1970s to 2010s

Snippet: It doesn’t happen often, but Hong Kong occasionally experiences frost and ice during cold snaps, as these images from our archives capture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3340631/pictures-hong-kongs-coldest-days-1970s-2010s

[2026-01-21 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japan PM’s election bet will not repair damaged ties with China

Snippet: With challenges from the populist right and a new centrist alliance, Sanae Takaichi may not get her hoped-for stronger mandate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340660/why-japan-pms-election-bet-will-not-repair-damaged-bilateral-ties-china

[2026-01-21 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China needs to invest bigger at home to sustain prosperity - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/china-needs-to-invest-bigger-at-home-to-sustain-prosperity/

[2026-01-21 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China aunties teach qigong exercises to fliers at Cairo airport during flight delay

Snippet: Foreigners join in as middle-aged Chinese women set about taking stress of travelling with pain-relieving dance moves

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339973/china-aunties-teach-qigong-exercises-fellow-passengers-cairo-airport-during-flight-delay

[2026-01-21 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China should leverage buying power to boost yuan’s use, former PBOC adviser says

Snippet: With the yuan’s fixing at fresh 2023 highs and US dollar uncertainty rising under Trump, Beijing is urged to expand yuan-settled imports to internationalise its currency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340653/china-should-leverage-buying-power-boost-yuans-use-trade-former-pboc-adviser

[2026-01-21 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong authorities could vet construction firm directors to tighten oversight

Snippet: Development chief says government could extend checks beyond project’s authorised person to help plug loopholes after Tai Po fire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3340652/hong-kong-authorities-may-vet-construction-firm-directors-strengthen-oversight

[2026-01-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: This refurbished home is a love letter to old Shanghai

Snippet: A Hong Kong designer transforms his late aunt’s flat with 1930s East-meets-West glamour

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/design-interiors/article/3339545/wong-kar-wai-film-set-no-its-old-shanghai-style-family-home-jing

[2026-01-21 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cebu’s quirkiest luxury resort and the former Hong Kong-based banker behind it

Snippet: Plantation Bay has been a hotspot in Cebu, the Philippines, since 1996. Owner Manny Gonzalez shares why his independent property is special

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3340529/cebus-quirkiest-luxury-resort-and-former-hong-kong-based-banker-behind-it

[2026-01-21 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for January 23-25

Snippet: Head to Tai Kwun this Friday for sushi and sashimi, channel Aussie vibes with a sausage sizzle on Saturday, and swing by Festival Walk’s newest bakery on Sunday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3340421/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-january-23-25

[2026-01-21 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese carmakers eye Western markets, China-EU dispute progress: 7 EV reads

Snippet: From a widening gap in US-China electric vehicle markets to Xiaomi’s refreshed SU7, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3340624/chinese-carmakers-eye-western-markets-china-eu-dispute-progress-7-ev-reads