[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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | For South Korea to reset relations with China, it must withstand US pressure

Snippet: The South Korean president’s visit to China was a sign of a more pragmatic approach that departs from that of his US-leaning predecessor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3339205/south-korea-reset-relations-china-it-must-withstand-us-pressure

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why are Korean-style cafes proving so popular in Hong Kong?

Snippet: With immersive themes and Instagram-worthy interiors, Korean-style cafes offer comfortable ‘third places’ for Hong Kong’s busy populace

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3338993/why-korean-style-cafes-are-proving-so-popular-hong-kongs-coffee-shop-scene

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Greenland: Vance warns Europe to take Trump 'seriously'

Snippet: US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday accused Denmark — a fellow NATO member — and the rest of Europe of failing to protect Greenland from the intentions of Russia and China.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/greenland-vance-warns-europe-to-take-trump-seriously/a-75442457

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Xpeng unveils hybrid SUV boasting world’s longest driving distance

Snippet: Launch of new G7 edition underscores Xpeng’s go-global push and rising competition with Tesla and BYD

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3339222/chinas-xpeng-unveils-hybrid-suv-version-boasting-worlds-longest-driving-distance

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Runners struggling to prepare for upcoming Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

Snippet: Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground closed in June last year, Kowloon Bay Sports Ground closed this month for renovation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/health-fitness/article/3339204/runners-complain-overcrowding-after-closure-sports-grounds-ahead-hong-kong-marathon

[2026-01-09 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Interpol meet will enable Hong Kong to bolster global crime-fighting ties

Snippet: As host of Interpol’s 94th general assembly, the city will be able to show that its ‘superconnector’ role extends to international law enforcement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3339153/interpol-event-will-enable-hong-kong-bolster-global-crime-fighting-ties

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai steps up oversight of delayed payment practices hurting suppliers

Snippet: Task force set up to protect supply-chain vendors and stabilise manufacturing amid fierce price wars

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339235/shanghai-steps-oversight-delayed-payment-practices-hurting-suppliers

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

Source: Asia Times

Title: Beijing moves to cut losses in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/beijing-moves-to-cut-losses-in-venezuela-after-maduros-capture/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China warns of ‘law of the jungle’ as US exits global bodies

Snippet: Opportunity and challenge for Beijing on world stage amid Donald Trump’s order suspending support for 66 international organisations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339220/china-warns-law-jungle-us-exits-global-bodies

[2026-01-09 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Queda de Maduro dá à China novas cartas nas disputas com EUA

Snippet: Horas depois da controversa captura do líder venezuelano Nicolás Maduro pelos Estados Unidos neste fim de semana, o Ministério das Relações Exteriores da China declarou que Pequim estava "profundamente chocada" com o "uso flagrante da força contra um Estado soberano".

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/queda-de-maduro-d%C3%A1-%C3%A0-china-novas-cartas-na-rivalidade-com-eua/a-75441250

[2026-01-09 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Abans Auto recognised with ‘Golden Strategic Partner Award’ at Yadea Global Distributor Conference in China - DailyNews

Snippet: Abans Auto, Sri Lanka’s premier automotive company and the exclusive distributor of Yadea electric vehicles in the country, was recently recognised on the global stage with the ‘Golden Strategic Partner Award – 2025’ at the Yadea Global Distributor Conference held in Wuxi, China.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/09/business/930372/abans-auto-recognised-with-golden-strategic-partner-award-at-yadea-global-distributor-conference-in-china/

[2026-01-09 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China leads Naval drills off South African coast featuring Russia and Iran - DailyNews

Snippet: South Africa is hosting a major international naval exercise this week, bringing together vessels from China, Russia and Iran.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/09/world/930408/china-leads-naval-drills-off-south-african-coast-featuring-russia-and-iran/

[2026-01-09 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ComBank unveils UnionPay SplendorPlus card for Lankan travellers - DailyNews

Snippet: Reinforcing its dedication to enhancing customer convenience and delivering exceptional value, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has unveiled the UnionPay SplendorPlus Card, a premium addition to its UnionPay credit cards portfolio, created expressly to give Sri Lankan travellers a frictionless, highly cost-efficient payment experience, especially when travelling to China’s mainland.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/09/business/930193/combank-unveils-unionpay-splendorplus-card-for-lankan-travellers/

[2026-01-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NDB Bank represents Sri Lanka at APICTA awards in Taiwan - DailyNews

Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB) represented Sri Lanka at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2025, held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with the nomination of its award-winning digital solutions, TradeLinc 2.0 and Secure360 2.0.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/09/business/930217/ndb-bank-represents-sri-lanka-at-apicta-awards-in-taiwan/

[2026-01-09 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Between US and China, Japan finds itself friendless  - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/between-us-and-china-japan-finds-itself-friendless/

[2026-01-09 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US will end China’s dominance of rare earths, Trump adviser Navarro predicts

Snippet: The president’s trade aide says American innovation will ‘quickly wipe away’ Beijing’s ‘weaponisation’ of critical minerals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3339243/us-will-end-chinas-dominance-rare-earths-trump-adviser-navarro-predicts

[2026-01-09 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Smiles all around at South Korea-China summit - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/smiles-all-around-at-south-korea-china-summit/

[2026-01-09 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: A corrida das montadoras alemãs para alcançar a China

Snippet: Nürburgring, nas colinas ocidentais da Alemanha, é a pista de corrida permanente mais longa do mundo. Tem quase um século de existência e foi palco de muitas disputas da Fórmula 1. A pista de mais de 20 quilômetros é apelidada de "Inferno Verde", por causa das florestas que cercam a região de Eifel e seu traçado desafiador.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/a-corrida-das-montadoras-alem%C3%A3s-para-alcan%C3%A7ar-a-china/a-75372891

[2026-01-09 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Cambodia extradites alleged scam-center conglomerate head to China - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/cambodia-extradites-chair-of-alleged-criminal-conglomerate-to-china/

[2026-01-09 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong social worker who had sex with teenager jailed for 2 years, 3 months

Snippet: Court says Wong Lok-tin abused victim’s trust and tried to manipulate her into thinking nothing was wrong with their illicit relationship

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3339237/hong-kong-social-worker-who-had-sex-teenager-jailed-2-years-3-months

[2026-01-09 01:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and US coexistence in Venezuela possible, US energy chief says

Snippet: Chris Wright sees a constructive role for Beijing but insists Washington must remain the dominant force controlling Venezuela’s oil flows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3339234/china-and-us-can-strike-balance-venezuela-says-us-energy-chief-chris-wright

[2026-01-09 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Faulty appliance sparks fire at Hong Kong housing estate, prompting 300 to flee

Snippet: Fire at Lam Wai House in Lam Tin Estate triggered by a short circuit in an electrical appliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339233/faulty-appliance-sparks-fire-hong-kong-housing-estate-prompting-300-flee

[2026-01-09 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s late summer flu season is over. But official says jabs still vital

Snippet: Controller of Centre for Health Protection says seasonal influenza activity has dropped below baseline level over the past week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3339232/hong-kongs-late-summer-flu-season-over-official-says-jabs-still-vital

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump wants US$1.5 trillion for military. Will China boost spending too?

Snippet: Analysts say Donald Trump’s military budget proposal aims to blunt China’s influence, but some dismiss the spending plan as ‘fanciful’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3339229/trump-wants-us15-trillion-dream-military-will-china-boost-spending-response

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA drills target swarms of suicide drones – Taiwan’s front line of defence

Snippet: CCTV footage shows naval unit conducting anti-drone and uncrewed target exercises as mainland China’s military launches 2026 training cycle

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3339041/pla-drills-target-swarms-suicide-drones-taiwans-front-line-defence

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ex-PLA soldier remanded in Hong Kong for offering illegal ride-hailing services

Snippet: Zeng Yulin, 39, earned more than HK$73,000 in two months by providing paid rides in his Tesla Model S sedan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3339227/ex-pla-soldier-remanded-hong-kong-offering-illegal-ride-hailing-services

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Sinopec, CNAF to undergo consolidation, creating energy powerhouse

Snippet: State Council approves reorganisation between Sinopec and China National Aviation Fuel Group, state asset regulator says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3339225/chinas-oil-giants-sinopec-cnaf-undergo-consolidation-creating-energy-powerhouse

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Core team of Chinese researchers behind AI model R1 remains intact: DeepSeek

Snippet: The 18 core scientists behind R1 continue to power the start-up’s AI ambitions and capabilities amid growing anticipation of a new release

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3339215/core-chinese-research-team-behind-cutting-edge-ai-model-r1-remains-intact-deepseek

[2026-01-08 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 student unions at Chinese University of Hong Kong disband within a year

Snippet: Lee Woo Sing College’s student union is latest group at university to cease operations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3339217/5-student-unions-chinese-university-hong-kong-disband-within-year

[2026-01-08 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong issues fresh reminder to buckle up ahead of January 25 seat belt rules

Snippet: Passengers must wear seat belts if available on public and private buses, while drivers are responsible for child passengers’ safety

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3339218/hong-kong-issues-fresh-reminder-buckle-ahead-january-25-seat-belt-rules

[2026-01-08 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bublik ready to battle Shang in Hong Kong heat with tennis semi-final on line

Snippet: Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik takes straight sets win at Victoria Park and says he loves city’s hot weather

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3339219/hong-kong-tennis-open-bublik-ready-heat-shang-battle-semi-final-line

[2026-01-08 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says US seizure of Russian-flagged tanker breached international law

Snippet: The vessel and another one taken in the Caribbean have been accused of trying to evade US sanctions on Venezuelan oil

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339213/china-says-us-seizure-russian-flagged-oil-tanker-severely-violated-international-law

[2026-01-08 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cambodia extradites suspected crypto scam boss to China

Snippet: Chinese authorities on Thursday confirmed that Cambodia had extradited a tycoon accused of running a massive online scam operation.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/cambodia-extradites-suspected-crypto-scam-boss-to-china/a-75429155

[2026-01-08 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong customs seizes HK$18 million of suspected ketamine in baby car seats

Snippet: Syndicate employed ‘ingenious’ methods to hide drugs in car seats shipped in two containers from Netherlands and Spain, officers say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3339207/hong-kong-customs-seizes-hk18-million-suspected-ketamine-baby-car-seats

[2026-01-08 22:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Nach Venezuela: Was hat Donald Trump nun im Blick?

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/de/donald-trump-venezuela-geopolitik-kuba-kolumbien-groenland-panamakanal-russland-china-reaktionen/video-75403572

[2026-01-08 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong always feels like ‘dream start’ to tennis season, China’s Shang says

Snippet: Jerry Shang powers to straight sets win over Lorenzo Sonego to reach quarter-finals for third year running

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3339198/hong-kong-tennis-open-city-always-feels-dream-start-season-chinas-shang-says

[2026-01-08 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: TCM firms eye Hong Kong IPOs to fuel global expansion

Snippet: Over the past year, 34 innovation and technology, life and health science companies set up or expanded their operations in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3339194/mainland-chinese-medicine-firms-tap-hong-kong-capital-fuel-global-expansion

[2026-01-08 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Man arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly doxxing peer in industry chat groups

Snippet: Both the arrestee, 46, and victim are in the cross-boundary vehicle business

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3339197/man-arrested-hong-kong-allegedly-doxxing-peer-industry-chat-groups

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dish in Focus: Sicilian artisanal busiate at Tosca di Angelo

Snippet: Southern Italian soul meets Hong Kong’s skyline atop The Ritz-Carlton, in this coastal classic turned elegant signature

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3339160/dish-focus-sicilian-artisanal-busiate-tosca-di-angelo

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China basketball hall of fame honours pioneer wife of infectious disease expert

Snippet: Household name blazed a sporting trail then branched out into health, sports science; fans say she should be hailed for her own achievements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3338157/china-basketball-hall-fame-honours-pioneer-who-wife-renowned-infectious-disease-expert

[2026-01-08 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong politician Bunny Chan buys Stanley homes for US$40 million

Snippet: Businessman and National People’s Congress deputy gets nine-unit property at a 44 per cent discount, says market has bottomed out

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339184/hong-kong-politician-bunny-chan-bets-us40-million-luxury-market-stanley-purchase

[2026-01-08 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Maduro's downfall deals China new cards in US rivalry

Snippet: Hours after the US's controversial seizure of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro this weekend, China's Foreign Ministry stated Beijing was "deeply shocked" by the "blatant use of force against a sovereign state."

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/maduros-downfall-deals-china-new-cards-in-us-rivalry/a-75422605

[2026-01-08 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Zheng Qinwen out of Australian Open, says not fit enough to compete

Snippet: Olympic champion ‘progressing well’ in recovery from elbow surgery last year, but not yet in peak condition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3339185/chinas-zheng-qinwen-out-australian-open-says-shes-not-fit-enough-compete