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SCMP Launches Fact-Check Series to Combat Online Misinformation

4/16/2026

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The South China Morning Post launched a series called SCMP Fact-Check to investigate online misinformation affecting Hongkongers.
The series examines the truthfulness of online content amid the rise of social media and generative AI.
A recent video shows a man being apprehended after Iran shot down an American F-15E fighter jet on April 3.
The incident led to the rescue of two U.S. airmen.
The SCMP aims to debunk viral claims and provide clarity on these issues.

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Story summary

The South China Morning Post launched a series called SCMP Fact-Check to investigate online misinformation affecting Hongkongers.
The series examines the truthfulness of online content amid the rise of social media and generative AI.
A recent video shows a man being apprehended after Iran shot down an American F-15E fighter jet on April 3.
The incident led to the rescue of two U.S. airmen.
The SCMP aims to debunk viral claims and provide clarity on these issues.