Published Mar 21, 2026 11:31 am The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday, March 21, condemned the dangerous provocation by Chinese forces after flares were fired near one of its aircraft over Panganiban (Mischief) Reef, a militarized atoll in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela said the incident happened during a maritime domain … Read more
At the same time, the Winter Olympics in Italy have drawn fresh attention to skiing, giving China’s snowy northeast an opening to attract skiers who might otherwise head to destinations like Hokkaido prefecture. Bookings from China to Hokkaido’s capital Sapporo are forecast to plunge 62% in the first two months of 2026 from a year … Read more
Technology Focus on hardware, AI and affordability already proving popular with domestic consumers Alibaba’s new Quark AI glasses, launched in November, can answer questions posed by wearers. (Photo courtesy of Alibaba) CISSY ZHOU and YIFAN YU January 26, 2026 12:13 JST HONG KONG/ PALO ALTO — When Alibaba launched its new Quark AI glasses in … Read more
TOKYO — Chinese travelers flocked to Japan during the eight-day Lunar New Year holiday ending on Feb. 4, making it China’s most popular foreign country to visit ahead of Thailand. In 2024, Japan overtook Thailand in terms of total international tourist arrivals — 36.87 million compared to 35.55 million, respectively — according to the UN … Read more
LAS VEGAS — One of China’s largest tutoring companies is stepping up efforts to bring its domestic experience to the U.S. market after taking a blow from Beijing’s unprecedented crackdown on the for-profit education sector. TAL Education Group, which already has three physical campuses in California and one in Washington, launched a learning tablet targeting … Read more