[2026-06-17 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Spanish actor Javier Bardem leaves his mark on Hollywood Boulevard

Snippet: Spanish star Javier Bardem made his mark in Hollywood on Tuesday, leaving his hand- and foot-prints in the cement outside the Chinese Theatre, alongside movie legends like Marilyn Monroe and Jack Nicholson.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260617/spanish-actor-javier-bardem-leaves-his-mark-on-hollywood-boulevard

[2026-06-17 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai to lead ‘financial superpower’ push as China unveils plan to boost yuan use

Snippet: China’s central bank governor speaks at annual financial forum about further opening repurchase facilities and offshore trading to foreign central banks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357386/shanghai-lead-financial-superpower-push-china-unveils-plan-boost-yuan-use?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 15:40 UTC+10:00] [Global South] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai to lead ‘financial superpower’ push as China unveils plan to boost yuan use

Snippet: China’s central bank governor speaks at annual financial forum about further opening repurchase facilities and offshore trading to foreign central banks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357386/shanghai-lead-financial-superpower-push-china-unveils-plan-boost-yuan-use

[2026-06-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Navigating the China-EU trade divide

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesNavigating the China-EU trade divideAs trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to rise, China’s firms in the European Union have been forced to walk a delicate tightrope: expanding their presence in the lucrative market while grappling with heightened regulatory hurdles and rapid geopolitical shifts. In this three-part series, we examine the friction points pushing the two economic powerhouses towards a critical crossroads.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3357382/navigating-china-eu-trade-divide?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Navigating the China-EU trade divide

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesNavigating the China-EU trade divideAs trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to rise, China’s firms in the European Union have been forced to walk a delicate tightrope: expanding their presence in the lucrative market while grappling with heightened regulatory hurdles and rapid geopolitical shifts. In this three-part series, we examine the friction points pushing the two economic powerhouses towards a critical crossroads.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3357382/navigating-china-eu-trade-divide

[2026-06-17 15:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'I don’t make coins': Korean YouTuber Kwak Tube dragged into crypto debacle

Snippet: South Korean YouTuber Kwak Tube suffered collateral damage in the fallout from a cryptocurrency crash after a Hong Kong-based project founder replaced his social media profile photo with an image of the creator.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773678

[2026-06-17 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yum China's $1.2bn Pizza Hut purchase draws cool response from investors

Snippet: Yum China is acquiring the mainland China operations of Pizza Hut from Yum Brands for $1.2 billion, while U.S. private equity firm LongRange Capital is buying the remainder of the business for $1.5 billion. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/yum-china-s-1.2bn-pizza-hut-purchase-draws-cool-response-from-investors

[2026-06-17 15:03 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: PH says Chinese floating structure removed from Panatag Shoal

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities said on Wednesday that a Chinese floating platform detected inside the lagoon of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal has been removed, weeks after Manila filed a diplomatic protest over its presence in the disputed feature.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/477953/ph-says-chinese-floating-structure-removed-from-panatag-shoal/

[2026-06-17 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Lululemon issues China apology after Great Wall yoga event draws criticism

Snippet: A Lululemon store in Shanghai. China accounted for 16% of the Canadian activewear brand's group revenue in 2025. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/lululemon-issues-china-apology-after-great-wall-yoga-event-draws-criticism

[2026-06-17 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Your Hong Kong food guide for Father’s Day weekend, June 19-21

Snippet: Fill the upcoming long weekend with Jija’s afternoon tea, a four-hands steak dinner at Carna by Dario Cecchini, and a Father’s Day brunch at LPM

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3357259/your-hong-kong-food-guide-fathers-day-weekend-june-19-21?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Your Hong Kong food guide for Father’s Day weekend, June 19-21

Snippet: Fill the upcoming long weekend with Jija’s afternoon tea, a four-hands steak dinner at Carna by Dario Cecchini, and a Father’s Day brunch at LPM

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3357259/your-hong-kong-food-guide-fathers-day-weekend-june-19-21

[2026-06-17 14:25 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: They were forced into marriage and abused. Now women facing exploitation in China have a glimmer of hope

Snippet: Female activists are working in the shadows to find and support vulnerable women they fear are being failed by authorities

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/forced-marriage-exploitation-women-china

[2026-06-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China study finds subsea cable-wrecking supercurrents more common than realised

Snippet: A team led by Tsinghua University says it has built a framework that could better predict and manage these powerful flows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3357276/china-study-finds-subsea-cable-wrecking-supercurrents-more-common-realised?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Durham University] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China study finds subsea cable-wrecking supercurrents more common than realised

Snippet: A team led by Tsinghua University says it has built a framework that could better predict and manage these powerful flows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3357276/china-study-finds-subsea-cable-wrecking-supercurrents-more-common-realised

[2026-06-17 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asteroid named after Ho Wai-ho, Hong Kong firefighter who died in Wang Fuk Court blaze | South China Morning Post

Snippet: William Yeung, an amateur astronomer born in Hong Kong, was recently authorised to name an asteroid ‘Howaiho’.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/hong-kong/3357370/asteroid-named-after-ho-wai-ho-hong-kong-firefighter-who-died-wang-fuk-court-blaze

[2026-06-17 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong teachers to undergo 30-hour digital training amid AI push in schools

Snippet: Primary and secondary schools will also be required to incorporate digital elements into annual development plans, while a new I&T curriculum is set to be rolled out

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3357369/hong-kong-teachers-undergo-30-hour-digital-training-amid-ai-push-schools?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 13:36 UTC+10:00] [AI literacy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong teachers to undergo 30-hour digital training amid AI push in schools

Snippet: Primary and secondary schools will also be required to incorporate digital elements into annual development plans, while a new I&T curriculum is set to be rolled out

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3357369/hong-kong-teachers-undergo-30-hour-digital-training-amid-ai-push-schools

[2026-06-17 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The mental health of Hong Kong parents can no longer be ignored

Snippet: Readers reflect on the tragic deaths of a mother and her daughter and call on Asia’s hotels to prepare for the coming of AI booking agents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3357240/mental-health-hong-kong-parents-can-no-longer-be-ignored?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Darren Wang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The mental health of Hong Kong parents can no longer be ignored

Snippet: Readers reflect on the tragic deaths of a mother and her daughter and call on Asia’s hotels to prepare for the coming of AI booking agents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3357240/mental-health-hong-kong-parents-can-no-longer-be-ignored

[2026-06-17 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Data leak fears after ransomware attack hits Hong Kong’s Kee Wah Bakery

Snippet: Privacy watchdog seeks details to assess risks as the company alerts staff, customers and suppliers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3357366/data-leak-fears-after-ransomware-attack-hits-hong-kongs-kee-wah-bakery?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 13:01 UTC+10:00] [police] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Data leak fears after ransomware attack hits Hong Kong’s Kee Wah Bakery

Snippet: Privacy watchdog seeks details to assess risks as the company alerts staff, customers and suppliers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3357366/data-leak-fears-after-ransomware-attack-hits-hong-kongs-kee-wah-bakery

[2026-06-17 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The future of Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Opinion SeriesThe future of Hong KongIn this series, SCMP editor-in-chief Chow Chung-yan lays out his vision of what’s next for Hong Kong, from examining the impact of mainland China’s Pinglu Canal to highlighting the industries the city is best placed to succeed in. Updated: 17 Jun, 2026Advertisement[1]Opinion | Why another golden era for Hong Kong is just around the cornerThe city’s biggest growth catalyst of the next decade will be to embrace its role as China’s global treasury capital.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/series/3357365/future-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The future of Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Opinion SeriesThe future of Hong KongIn this series, SCMP editor-in-chief Chow Chung-yan lays out his vision of what’s next for Hong Kong, from examining the impact of mainland China’s Pinglu Canal to highlighting the industries the city is best placed to succeed in. Updated: 17 Jun, 2026Advertisement[1]Opinion | Why another golden era for Hong Kong is just around the cornerThe city’s biggest growth catalyst of the next decade will be to embrace its role as China’s global treasury capital.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/series/3357365/future-hong-kong

[2026-06-17 12:45 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Takaichi and Trump talk Indo-Pacific as Mideast crisis overshadows G7 summit

Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held brief talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France on Tuesday, exchanging views on the Indo-Pacific even as the crisis in the Middle East continued to dominate the gathering.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/17/japan/politics/takaichi-trump-g7-china-indopacific/

[2026-06-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is the ‘Singapore brand’ losing its shine in China’s food scene?

Snippet: Analysts say Singapore’s F&B firms can no longer rely on earlier strengths that made them stand out, given the growing competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3357357/singapore-brand-losing-its-shine-chinas-food-scene?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Jumbo] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is the ‘Singapore brand’ losing its shine in China’s food scene?

Snippet: Analysts say Singapore’s F&B firms can no longer rely on earlier strengths that made them stand out, given the growing competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3357357/singapore-brand-losing-its-shine-chinas-food-scene

[2026-06-17 11:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Chinese electronics maker Longcheer bets on US growth

Snippet: Shanghai-based Longcheer is a contract maker of smartphones as well as a supplier for Meta's smart glasses. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/supply-chain/chinese-electronics-maker-longcheer-bets-on-us-growth

[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sips of history: how ancient Chinese brewing techniques shaped modern alcohol

Snippet: Unopened 2,500-year-old bottle of liquor contains substantial volume of liquid, allowing researchers to analyse drink’s chemical composition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3357343/sips-history-how-ancient-chinese-brewing-techniques-shaped-modern-alcohol?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sips of history: how ancient Chinese brewing techniques shaped modern alcohol

Snippet: Unopened 2,500-year-old bottle of liquor contains substantial volume of liquid, allowing researchers to analyse drink’s chemical composition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3357343/sips-history-how-ancient-chinese-brewing-techniques-shaped-modern-alcohol

[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What launch of Himars rockets towards Taiwan Strait says about Taipei’s battle plans

Snippet: A recent drill was the first time the missiles were fired in the direction of mainland China and highlights the system’s possible significance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3357332/what-launch-himars-rockets-towards-taiwan-strait-says-about-taipeis-battle-plans?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What launch of Himars rockets towards Taiwan Strait says about Taipei’s strategy

Snippet: A recent drill was the first time the missiles were fired in the direction of mainland China and highlights the system’s possible significance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3357332/what-launch-himars-rockets-towards-taiwan-strait-says-about-taipeis-battle-plans

[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Hong Kong make a giant leap to commercial space insurance?

Snippet: The explosive growth of China’s commercial space business, combined with geopolitical realities, gives the city a captive market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3356657/can-hong-kong-make-giant-leap-commercial-space-insurance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Can Hong Kong make a giant leap to commercial space insurance?

Snippet: The explosive growth of China’s commercial space business, combined with geopolitical realities, gives the city a captive market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3356657/can-hong-kong-make-giant-leap-commercial-space-insurance

[2026-06-17 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Ex-Star casino executives fined over Chinese money laundering scandal

Snippet: Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 10:43am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/star-casino-former-ceo-lawyer-money-laundering-scandal-asic/106803886

[2026-06-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eternal ‘star’: asteroid named after firefighter killed in Hong Kong blaze

Snippet: Hong Kong-born amateur astronomer William Yeung was recently granted approval to name asteroid ‘Howaiho’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3357350/eternal-star-asteroid-named-after-firefighter-killed-hong-kong-blaze?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [William Yeung Kwong-yu] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eternal ‘star’: asteroid named after firefighter killed in Hong Kong blaze

Snippet: Hong Kong-born amateur astronomer William Yeung was recently granted approval to name asteroid ‘Howaiho’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3357350/eternal-star-asteroid-named-after-firefighter-killed-hong-kong-blaze

[2026-06-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong coach behind hurdler Wu Yanni aiming to develop city’s first sub-10s sprinter

Snippet: Former Olympian Ivan Ho, who has been Wu’s strength and conditioning coach since 2023, says he wants to see how fast local sprinters can go

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3357336/hong-kong-coach-behind-hurdler-wu-yanni-aiming-develop-citys-first-sub-10s-sprinter?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Loren Seagrave] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong coach behind hurdler Wu Yanni aiming to develop city’s first sub-10s sprinter

Snippet: Former Olympian Ivan Ho, who has been Wu’s strength and conditioning coach since 2023, says he wants to see how fast local sprinters can go

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3357336/hong-kong-coach-behind-hurdler-wu-yanni-aiming-develop-citys-first-sub-10s-sprinter

[2026-06-17 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How an American pastry chef has reinvented the hotpot with immigrant-inspired twists

Snippet: Inspired by her cross-cultural upbringing, Natasha Pickowicz breaks traditional hotpot rules to celebrate regional Chinese styles and new ingredients

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3357268/how-american-pastry-chef-has-reinvented-hotpot-immigrant-inspired-twists?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 09:15 UTC+10:00] [hotpot] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How an American pastry chef has reinvented the hotpot with immigrant-inspired twists

Snippet: Inspired by her cross-cultural upbringing, Natasha Pickowicz breaks traditional hotpot rules to celebrate regional Chinese styles and new ingredients

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3357268/how-american-pastry-chef-has-reinvented-hotpot-immigrant-inspired-twists

[2026-06-17 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As global wealth moves towards Asia, Hong Kong is stepping up

Snippet: Tax incentives to lure corporations and wealthy individuals will help the city make a valuable contribution to national development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3356845/global-wealth-moves-towards-asia-hong-kong-stepping?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 09:15 UTC+10:00] [wealth management] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As global wealth moves towards Asia, Hong Kong is stepping up

Snippet: Tax incentives to lure corporations and wealthy individuals will help the city make a valuable contribution to national development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3356845/global-wealth-moves-towards-asia-hong-kong-stepping

[2026-06-17 08:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Latin America and Europe are bystanders in the US-China AI race, says Lula’s top adviser

Snippet: Brazil’s Celso Amorim tells a Rio conference the Global South must answer via Brics, casting rare earths and data as matters of sovereignty

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3357353/latin-america-and-europe-are-bystanders-us-china-ai-race-says-lulas-top-adviser?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 08:32 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Latin America and Europe are bystanders in the US-China AI race, says Lula’s top adviser

Snippet: Brazil’s Celso Amorim tells a Rio conference the Global South must answer via Brics, casting rare earths and data as matters of sovereignty

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3357353/latin-america-and-europe-are-bystanders-us-china-ai-race-says-lulas-top-adviser

[2026-06-17 08:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Trump's First-Term Tariff On China

Snippet: Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/supreme-court-rejects-challenge-trumps-first-term-tariff-china

[2026-06-17 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Europe is gearing up for a trade fight with China. But will it change anything?

Snippet: Brussels currently lacks the firepower to win a trade clash with China – and Beijing is not in a mood to make concessions, analysts warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357291/europe-gearing-trade-fight-china-will-it-change-anything?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Ling Ji] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Europe is gearing up for a trade fight with China. But will it change anything?

Snippet: Brussels currently lacks the firepower to win a trade clash with China – and Beijing is not in a mood to make concessions, analysts warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357291/europe-gearing-trade-fight-china-will-it-change-anything

[2026-06-17 07:48 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: AFP says Chinese research activities in Panatag may have military use

Snippet: AFP public affairs chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad. —INQUIRER.net/JOHN ERIC MENDOZA

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/477885/afp-says-chinese-research-activities-in-panatag-may-have-military-use/

[2026-06-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Don’t count the Russia-India-China triangle out just yet

Snippet: Far from acting as another bloc, such a grouping could help ensure that regional competition is managed rather than reproduced

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3356827/dont-count-russia-india-china-triangle-out-just-yet?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [RIC] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Don’t count the Russia-India-China triangle out just yet

Snippet: Far from acting as another bloc, such a grouping could help ensure that regional competition is managed rather than reproduced

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3356827/dont-count-russia-india-china-triangle-out-just-yet