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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong students lauded for using AI to help elderly fulfil travel dreams

Snippet: City leader’s wife says she hopes innovations can be leveraged ‘so that people of all ages and backgrounds can participate in voluntary work’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339391/hong-kong-students-lauded-using-ai-help-elderly-fulfil-travel-dreams

[2026-01-09 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Could ham radio help Taiwan survive wartime internet outage?

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/could-ham-radio-help-taiwan-survive-wartime-internet-outage/video-75435263

[2026-01-09 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says it is ‘deeply committed’ to Venezuela as ambassador meets new leader

Snippet: Interim president Delcy Rodriguez thanked Beijing for its ‘firm and consistent’ stance following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339375/china-says-it-still-deeply-committed-venezuela-ambassador-meets-new-leader

[2026-01-09 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cautions against ‘compound errors’ from clashing policies

Snippet: Party mouthpiece calls for better coordination and market guidance as 15th five-year planning period begins, warning conflicting rules unsettle investors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339364/china-cautions-against-compound-errors-clashing-policies

[2026-01-09 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 8 arrested over attempting to defraud HK$8.24 million from Hong Kong scheme

Snippet: Suspects include five members of family believed to be swindle’s mastermind, with group allegedly targeting scheme supporting tech skills

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3339380/8-arrested-over-attempting-defraud-hk824-million-hong-kong-subsidy-scheme

[2026-01-09 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong sets up 13-member expert panel to help mainland firms expand overseas

Snippet: Establishment of Expert Committee on Professional Services for Going Global builds on new platform to help match local providers with firms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339377/hong-kong-sets-13-member-expert-panel-help-mainland-firms-expand-overseas

[2026-01-09 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are the Communist Party and the KMT reviving a cross-strait political channel?

Snippet: The Kuomintang’s vice-chairman is expected to head a party delegation from Taiwan to the mainland later this month, reports say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3339374/are-communist-party-and-kmt-reviving-cross-strait-political-channel

[2026-01-09 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese firms, led by AgiBot, outpace US rivals in 2025 humanoid robot shipments

Snippet: ‘Chinese vendors are setting benchmarks in large-scale production,’ Omdia analyst Lian Jye Su says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3339346/chinese-firms-outpace-us-rivals-2025-humanoid-robot-shipments-agibot-takes-lead

[2026-01-09 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cites Biden’s message to Xi that Japan could build nukes ‘overnight’

Snippet: Beijing releases 30-page report that includes a call for international community to ‘take concrete and strong measures’ against Japan’s nuclear ambitions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3339370/china-cites-bidens-message-xi-japan-could-build-nuclear-weapons-overnight

[2026-01-09 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Frederick Ma urges deeper support for special needs education

Snippet: Hong Kong Special Schools Council organises golf tournament to raise awareness of group and funds for institutions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339363/ex-commerce-chief-frederick-ma-urges-support-hong-kong-special-needs-education

[2026-01-09 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Yuan to strengthen to 6.85 per US dollar in first quarter 2026: Morgan Stanley

Snippet: Strong export growth and US dollar weakness are expected to bolster the currency, the bank says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339358/chinas-yuan-strengthen-685-us-dollar-first-quarter-2026-morgan-stanley

[2026-01-09 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China–Japan rift deepens over dual‑use goods export ban

Snippet: China is ramping up economic and political pressure on Japan, announcing on Tuesday a ban on exports of equipment with dual military and civilian applications, including items that use rare earth elements.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/chinajapan-rift-deepens-over-dualuse-goods-export-ban/a-75435036

[2026-01-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: J-35 jet maker flexes production muscle, pledging to double output in 5 years

Snippet: New video shows stealth fighter on the runway at SAC in Liaoning as state media says factory will be part of ‘Shenyang Aerospace City’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3339315/chinas-j-35-jet-maker-flexes-production-muscle-pledging-double-output-5-years

[2026-01-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Profile | Ex-Taiwan model, actress Jean Wang ends abusive marriage, excels in culinary arts

Snippet: Entertainment star impresses with patisserie skills; maintains film career, becomes role model for women who face domestic violence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3338274/ex-taiwan-model-actress-jean-wang-ends-abusive-marriage-excels-culinary-arts

[2026-01-09 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to probe food delivery platforms under anti-monopoly law

Snippet: State Council announcement cites ‘excessive subsidies’ and ‘price wars’ in document unveiling market assessment for online delivery services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339342/china-probe-food-delivery-platforms-under-anti-monopoly-law

[2026-01-09 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greenland. Greenland. Greenland. Why is Trump so fixed on the US having it?

Snippet: Denmark says it’s not for sale and people on the island seem opposed to being owned by the United States

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339339/greenland-greenland-greenland-why-trump-so-fixed-us-having-it

[2026-01-09 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: MiniMax and Zhipu’s stellar Hong Kong IPOs supercharge China’s AI ambitions

Snippet: Zhipu’s coding assistant is wooing subscribers with a monthly fee of about US$3, a fraction of what Anthropic charges for Claude

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3339301/minimax-and-zhipus-stellar-hong-kong-ipos-supercharge-chinas-ai-ambitions

[2026-01-09 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Outside In | To root out corruption, Hong Kong fire probe must go beyond scapegoats

Snippet: Public procurement failures often reflect government responsibility, and Hong Kong’s fire investigation must confront that reality

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3339224/root-out-corruption-hong-kongs-tai-po-fire-investigation-must-go-beyond-scapegoats

[2026-01-09 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s shipyards still lead the world, but US threats took a toll in 2025

Snippet: Chinese shipbuilders saw their market share dip for the first time in five years in 2025, as uncertainty over US port fees roiled the industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339308/chinas-shipyards-still-lead-world-us-threats-took-toll-2025

[2026-01-09 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong cybercrime law should treat security threats as ‘aggravating factors’

Snippet: Law Reform Commission shares recommendations for sweeping proposed legislation intended to clamp down on cybercrime

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3339316/access-minors-devices-should-be-allowed-protect-them-hong-kong-legal-body

[2026-01-09 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong rugby player charged with indecent assault and criminal damage

Snippet: Faizal Solomona Penesa, 33, accused of molesting a bar patron and damaging door bolt while in police custody

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3339312/hong-kong-rugby-player-charged-indecent-assault-and-criminal-damage

[2026-01-09 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Domestic helper gets 5 months’ jail in Hong Kong for abusing 11-month-old baby

Snippet: Principal magistrate says that, although the baby turned out to be fine, the offence was serious and involved a breach of trust

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3339313/domestic-helper-gets-5-months-jail-hong-kong-abusing-11-month-old-baby

[2026-01-09 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China FM Wang Yi opens Africa tour with united call for rules-based order

Snippet: In Ethiopia, Wang joins African Union leader Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in voicing concerns over US raid on Venezuela

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339294/china-fm-wang-yi-opens-africa-tour-united-call-rules-based-order

[2026-01-09 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Survey launched on long-term rehousing plans for Hong Kong fire victims

Snippet: Nine options for new homes listed, including redeveloping fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court by 2035 at the earliest

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3339296/hong-kong-authorities-launch-survey-long-term-rehousing-plans-tai-po-fire-victims

[2026-01-09 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tourist accused of harassing turtle, killing sea slugs in Malaysia

Snippet: A fellow visitor from China called out the man’s actions during a dive in Sabah state’s Semporna

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3339289/chinese-tourist-malaysia-accused-harassing-rare-turtle-killing-sea-slugs

[2026-01-09 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘instant reply providers’ offer solace by responding to angry clients online

Snippet: ‘Good listeners’ with a high emotional quotient earn cash by listening to people’s gripes; offer to provide a ‘whole-day good mood’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3338173/china-instant-reply-providers-offer-solace-promptly-responding-client-ventings-online

[2026-01-09 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Passenger injured in fire sparked by power bank on Incheon-Hong Kong flight

Snippet: Accident occurred on Asiana Airlines flight OZ745 on Thursday night, with passenger sustaining burns as crew put out fire with extinguisher

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3339285/passenger-injured-fire-sparked-power-bank-incheon-hong-kong-flight

[2026-01-09 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong political leaders pay tribute to late ex-commerce minister Gregory So

Snippet: Political heavyweights, including former city leaders Donald Tsang and Leung Chun-ying, attend memorial service for So, who died on December 13

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3339282/honest-principled-hong-kong-political-leaders-pay-tribute-ex-minister-gregory-so

[2026-01-09 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese AI stocks to drive market gains in 2026, though pace set to cool: banks

Snippet: Julius Baer set a 12-month target for the CSI 300 Index at 5,100, which would be 7.6 per cent higher than Thursday’s close of 4,737

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3339265/chinese-ai-stocks-drive-market-gains-2026-though-pace-set-cool-banks-say

[2026-01-09 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘sweep and kill’ weapon, Malaysians opting for Singapore: 7 highlights

Snippet: From China’s long game after Trump’s Venezuela operation to Eric Tsang leaving TVB, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3339258/chinas-sweep-and-kill-weapon-malaysians-opting-singapore-scmps-7-highlights

[2026-01-09 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippine navy ‘up to the challenge’ of defending territory in South China Sea

Snippet: Manila is banking on modern ships and global alliances to challenge China’s increasing presence in the contentious waters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339264/philippine-navy-confident-it-can-navigate-south-china-sea-dispute-challenge

[2026-01-09 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Chinese space station is studying how gravity affects battery performance

Snippet: Project is led by the country’s second civilian astronaut working with researchers on the ground to look at ways to improve performance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3339221/why-chinese-space-station-studying-how-gravity-affects-battery-performance

[2026-01-09 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s consumer prices stay flat in 2025 amid focus on price wars

Snippet: Beijing has been intensifying efforts to combat industrial overcapacity and fierce competition in key sectors, aiming to stabilise the economy and support growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3339263/chinas-consumer-prices-stay-flat-2025-amid-focus-price-wars-domestic-demand

[2026-01-09 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s men fall short in bid to reach 2027 World Lacrosse Championship

Snippet: 10-6 defeat at hands of New Zealand means fifth place is best city can do, with top 4 at Asia-Pacific tournament qualifying for global event

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3339261/hong-kongs-men-fall-short-bid-reach-2027-world-lacrosse-championship

[2026-01-09 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong issues third frost warning as cold weather expected over weekend

Snippet: City recorded temperatures as low as 2 degrees on Friday morning at Ta Kwu Ling in the New Territories, while Tai Lung registered 3.8 degrees

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3339257/cold-snap-deepens-hong-kong-temperatures-plunge-2-degrees

[2026-01-09 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stock rally fades as investors reassess China’s economic outlook

Snippet: While producer prices beat estimates and consumer prices rose, analyst says the readings must be interpreted cautiously

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339256/hong-kong-stocks-snap-2-day-decline-china-deflationary-pressure-wanes

[2026-01-09 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ex-El Salvador youth boss Torres handed reins at Eastern after Losada exit

Snippet: Manu Torres confirmed as new head coach of struggling Hong Kong Premier League club

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3339250/ex-el-salvador-youth-boss-torres-handed-reins-eastern-after-losada-exit

[2026-01-09 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 9-11

Snippet: Make your own instant noodle cups before it is too late, check out a street dance festival, join a run and more in Hong Kong this weekend

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3339139/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-january-9-11

[2026-01-09 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s comment that Taiwan issue is ‘up to Xi’ stirs defence concern in Taipei

Snippet: In a New York Times interview, the US president says he does not believe the island would be attacked during his term

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339252/taiwan-xi-jinping-and-nothing-venezuela-donald-trump

[2026-01-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Where Hong Kong’s teens and an 88-year-old share the dance floor

Snippet: As Leslie Cheung and Faye Wong echo through the nightclub, a love letter to Cantopop gives the city a space for joy and belonging

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3339157/cantomania-dj-night-driving-hong-kongs-cantopop-comeback

[2026-01-09 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese AI start-up MiniMax shines on Hong Kong IPO debut

Snippet: The shares jump as much as 113.2 per cent to HK$351.80 before ending the day 109.1 per cent higher at HK$345

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3339251/chinese-ai-start-minimax-shines-hong-kong-ipo-debut

[2026-01-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese robot vacuum maker Dreame sees AI-driven appliances run household chores

Snippet: The firm’s ambition is to become a ‘world-class technology company’, global president Chang Xinwei says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3339228/chinese-robot-vacuum-maker-dreame-bets-ai-driven-appliances-run-household-chores

[2026-01-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With US focused on Venezuela, China has window to pressure Japan: analysts

Snippet: Beijing’s trade actions raise stakes with Tokyo, as China’s rare earth power and Japan’s chip dominance are seen as potentially key levers in their bilateral dispute

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339212/us-focused-venezuela-china-has-window-pressure-japan-analysts

[2026-01-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Online appeal by Chinese woman to boost granny’s funeral crowd gets 130 million views

Snippet: Granddaughter of introverted grandma who had few friends offers gifts, travelling expenses to thoughtful strangers who came to ceremony

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3338124/online-appeal-chinese-woman-boost-grannys-funeral-attendance-gains-130-million-views

[2026-01-09 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The Drone Age: hi-tech wizardry propels Hong Kong towards lift-off

Snippet: As Hong Kong prepares to enter the era of flying taxis, key players roll out groundbreaking innovations at the cutting edge of technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339236/drone-age-hi-tech-wizardry-propels-hong-kong-towards-lift

[2026-01-09 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Repeat buyer tucks into another McDonald’s Hong Kong shop for US$15.2 million

Snippet: Evergreen Capital Partners added the Causeway Bay shop to its portfolio after acquiring two other outlets from the fast-food giant

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339216/repeat-buyer-tucks-another-mcdonalds-hong-kong-shop-us152-million

[2026-01-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong set to play loose against ‘boa constrictor’ Musetti

Snippet: Home star set for first ATP Tour quarter-final against world No 7 Italian at Victoria Park Tennis Centre on Friday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3339231/hong-kongs-coleman-wong-set-play-loose-against-boa-constrictor-lorenzo-musetti

[2026-01-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s Takaichi tipped for snap election gamble as poll ratings soar

Snippet: The Japanese prime minister has won plaudits at home over her tough stance towards China, but inflation remains a major voter concern

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339211/japans-takaichi-tipped-snap-election-gamble-poll-ratings-soar

[2026-01-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Understanding Hong Kong's World War II history | South China Morning Post

Snippet: World War II in Hong KongWorld War II in Hong KongOverviewLatest NewsSee all knowledgeOverviewLatest NewsSUBSCRIBEWorld War II in Hong KongLife during wartime + FOLLOWRegister and follow to be notified the next time content from World War II in Hong Kong is published.Link CopiedOpinion9 Jan 2026Amid historical tensions with Japan, Hong Kong must engage for the futureReview13 Nov 2025Against All Odds: Hong Kong-set WWII thriller punches above its weightPolitics17 Oct 2025Envoys given special tour of Hong Kong exhibition on Chinese victory

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/knowledge/events/world-war-ii-hong-kong

[2026-01-09 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thousands of passenger, cargo drones will fill Hong Kong skies in decade: expert

Snippet: Mainland Chinese eVTOL leader AutoFlight will spread wings in Hong Kong amid global push into flying taxi market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339203/thousands-passenger-cargo-drones-will-fill-hong-kong-skies-decade-expert-says