China attacks Philippine coast guard ship
MANILA – Tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated once again following an incident in the South China Sea. On April 30, two Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons at a Philippine coast guard vessel, the BRP Bagacay. … Continue reading China attacks Philippine coast guard ship
Cathay Pacific Passengers Endure Terrifying Turbulence
HONG KONG — Cathay Pacific Airways passengers aboard Flight CX341 from Shanghai to Hong Kong faced harrowing moments on Tuesday night as their aircraft battled intense turbulence and failed twice to land at Hong Kong International Airport due to severe … Continue reading Cathay Pacific Passengers Endure Terrifying Turbulence
May 1: Empowering Workers’ Voices across Asia
HANOI — International Workers’ Day, also known as Labor Day or May Day, is a global observance that honors the contributions of workers and their struggle for better working conditions, fair wages, and human rights. While the essence of this … Continue reading May 1: Empowering Workers’ Voices across Asia
Thousands Evacuated as Indonesian Volcano Erupts
TAGULANDANG ISLAND, Indonesia — In a dramatic turn of events, the remote Indonesian volcano, Mount Ruang, erupted three times on Tuesday, spewing lava and ash more than 5 kilometers (approximately 3 miles) into the sky. The eruption has forced authorities … Continue reading Thousands Evacuated as Indonesian Volcano Erupts
China’s Aging Population: A Major Challenge
BEIJING — China’s decades-long “One-Child” policy has fundamentally transformed the family structure in the country. Today, the population pyramid is inverted: a single child must support two parents and four grandparents, placing an enormous burden on the younger generation and … Continue reading China’s Aging Population: A Major Challenge