Topic: China — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The chef behind Tokyo’s Torishiki brings his gospel of succulent skewers, steady discipline and generous mentorship to Torikaze in Hong Kong
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[2026-01-18 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Gi Ka-man and Crystal Vut both finish on the podium, and in the twilight of their careers are chasing one last hurrah in Japan this September
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[2026-01-18 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dancer paralysed in accident during Mirror concert in 2022 will embark on a three-year advanced tech rehabilitation programme, father says
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[2026-01-18 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police are searching for the owner of a drone that fell out of the sky and damaged a Tesla stopped at traffic lights in Jordan
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[2026-01-18 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s rise recasts the country from a low-cost base to a credible US tech challenger, just as global capital hunts for next growth engine
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[2026-01-18 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hiker was with four others at Robin’s Nest Country Park in Sha Tau Kok, near the border
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[2026-01-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Failure to follow the rules could result in a maximum fine of HK$5,000 and up to three months in prison
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[2026-01-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Washington is working with its allies to accelerate projects in rare earths and diversify their supply in response to China’s export curbs
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[2026-01-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A small reddish insect is on the march and Chinese space technology could halt the pest’s path of destruction
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[2026-01-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Working-on the run craze hits big cities as some firms formalise fitness regimes; trend mirrors rise in popularity of marathon running
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[2026-01-18 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: National Games’ new generation set to shine at Asian Games, Olympics and beyondHong Kong’s Ceci Lee and Ryan Choi among a host of athletes who have taken the torch from the likes of Ma Long, Sun Yang and Pan Zhanle.
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[2026-01-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In race that also featured movie star Chow Yun-fat, Hong Kong triathlete Wong repeats 2023 victory, while Tsang wins for third straight year
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[2026-01-18 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More than 80 per cent of tickets for January sold, says Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries Drew Lai
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[2026-01-18 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Canada will drop the 100 per cent punitive tariffs on Chinese-made pure electric cars while setting an annual import quota of 49,000 units
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[2026-01-18 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Women’s crown goes to Shitaye Eshete, local pride for Virginia Lo and Wong Wan-chun as they cross first among home runners
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[2026-01-18 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chung Chi College’s student union is the latest to dissolve, leaving just two of nine remaining at the university amid police registration pressures
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[2026-01-18 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dashcam footage circulating online shows cyclist riding across zebra crossing against red light
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[2026-01-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Product boycott calls force 53-year-old star into online apology; actress admits she had forgotten ‘her roots’; will change after self-reflection
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[2026-01-18 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Southern Theatre Command cites ‘completely legitimate’ routine flight training, while Taipei calls it ‘provocative and irresponsible’ act
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[2026-01-18 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong charity Talents Foundation, an Operation Santa Claus beneficiary, aims to teach young people how to manage their finances
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[2026-01-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With almost half of applicants unable to get a spot in Sunday’s event, a few do the next best thing – it’s still running, organiser says
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[2026-01-18 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two cities set to sign memorandum of understanding at the 19th Asian Financial Forum next week, paving way for cross-border gold trade clearing
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[2026-01-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The test of an ‘alien-looking’ giant airship in the skies above Sichuan created a buzz on social media
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[2026-01-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In Hangzhou, one office building now houses around 10 hotels, alongside restaurants, photography studios and second-hand luxury stores
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[2026-01-18 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland buyers account for 80 per cent of the city’s biggest blockbuster deals in the most exclusive neighbourhoods in 2025
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[2026-01-18 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s Global Governance Initiative seeks to end ‘might is right’, but the West insists on viewing it through a dusty Cold War lens
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[2026-01-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers describe high-profile exercise involving economic grouping as largely symbolic rather than step towards military alliance
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[2026-01-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry body urges government to allow more secondary schools to teach in English to better prepare pupils for higher education
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[2026-01-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Any long-term solution requires a re-imagination of retirement – beyond the outdated view of retirees as passive welfare recipients
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[2026-01-18 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s two-time Olympic champion celebrates second consecutive slopestyle title in Switzerland
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[2026-01-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Strange tradition can also involve the use of a copper coin; often used to ‘treat’ young children who wake up in the night screaming and crying
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[2026-01-18 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city will have to balance the interests of pet owners and those of others, but it’s time it moved forward on becoming more pet-friendly
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[2026-01-18 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After transforming her own health, Karen Chau started Fit2Give, a Hong Kong charity offering free training to church ministers and NGO staff
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[2026-01-18 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the number of Hongkongers who are overweight or obese has risen, the level of understanding about its risks has barely changed since 2018
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[2026-01-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Once the top export market for South Korean cosmetics, Chinese firms lead at home and have made headway overseas – but gaps remain
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[2026-01-18 08:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Melaku Belachew wins men’s race for second time, while Bahrain’s Shitaye Eshete goes close to breaking women’s mark set in 2019
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[2026-01-18 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: To avoid technological marginalisation, Europe can play to its strengths by focusing on deployment standards instead of the US-China rivalry
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[2026-01-18 02:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Vanessa Jane Wong and Wan Ruixi impress judges in STANCE Storytelling Competition 2025 organised by the Post
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[2026-01-18 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flagship running event that grows more popular by the year not only showcases Hong Kong, but also brings multiple rewards such as healthier lifestyles and community spirit
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[2026-01-18 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong says bid to strip offices’ privileges or force their closure reflects ‘Cold War mentality’ and ‘prejudice’
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[2026-01-18 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City side beat Tonga in encouraging start but have wings clipped by Samoa, as season hangs in balance ahead of crunch Colombia date
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[2026-01-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing is trying to present itself as a more responsible power, but analysts say concrete actions will be needed to win over its neighbours
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[2026-01-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lock forward inspires Kowloon to comeback win in her first match back, 18 months after being diagnosed with aggressive form of the disease
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[2026-01-18 00:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Social welfare lawmaker says the number identified fails to reflect risk status of over 500,000 elderly people living alone or in pairs
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[2026-01-18 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Security bloc expresses ‘grave concern’ over ‘tragic events’ as Iran is rocked by protests, calls for ‘political and diplomatic’ resolution
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[2026-01-17 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Post revisits notable incidents when the city’s officers drew their guns, ranging from knife attacks to protest clashes
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[2026-01-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 9.5-tonne stone slab shipped to Japan as ‘war trophy’ in 1908 is described as one of China’s most significant ‘lost national treasures’
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[2026-01-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Opposition lawmakers fear the island’s international space will shrink still further without Washington’s voice in dozens of global bodies
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[2026-01-17 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Health minister says new system, in place since January 1, offers ‘guiding role’ steering patients with mild conditions to alternatives
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[2026-01-17 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lora Chow’s musical Dr Clown will feature at the coming Fringe Festival in Hong Kong. We look at her eclectic career path, driven by passion
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